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Reading Resolutions

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Licencedtodrill · 22/12/2025 08:45

I like to make reading resolutions- usually trying to achieve a certain number by the end of the year.
For 2026, I’m going to resolve to read more non-fiction (I read a bit, but mainly fiction.)
Also, to get back to re-reading favourites. I used to do this a lot, and find it really comforting but have fallen out of the habit.
What are your reading resolutions?

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Dolamroth · 22/12/2025 16:56

Attack the tbr pile mostly. I've read a lot this year but I keep buying books that are recommended to me instead of getting into the pile.
I also try to read some Booker prize winners each year. Managed 3 this year and really enjoyed them.

JaninaDuszejko · 22/12/2025 16:46

I'm going to read more non-fiction next year.

Almondflour · 22/12/2025 16:35

I want to read 12 classics next year, 12 Japanese literature (or fiction set in Japan) to prepare for our trip there, 12 books from my TBR shelf and then everything else free pick from the library. I think I should be able to achieve 48 books in a year.
I reserve the right to completely ignore my own plan though and just read what I want. I enjoy reading everything, from romantasy to classics.

luckylavender · 22/12/2025 16:16

BG2015 · 22/12/2025 09:22

I just set my own personal targets. I've read 72 books so far this year. I will choose reading over watching tv if it's a particularly gripping book. Always read before bed. Take my kindle with me everywhere and read when ever I can. I'll read when I'm eating my breakfast or lunch then find myself still sat at the table 30 minutes later.

On holiday I will read 10 books over 2 weeks. I just love reading.

I’m exactly like that. Reading is my refuge. I read all sorts. I have used a reading app for the last couple of years & the first year set my target at 52 books & this year also 72.

WellWish · 22/12/2025 15:44

I resolve to read a book a week. If I can do more, then great.
I hope @CoubousAndTourmaIet that your experience won't put you off reviewing books here. I'm always interested to try books I've never heard of (and there are plenty of those) and different genres too.

GrumpySparkler · 22/12/2025 09:33

I always aim to read 20 books a year. It's an achievable target for me, although I'm on course to do 25 this year.

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Licencedtodrill · 22/12/2025 09:33

Wow, 72 books this year makes my 45 books look puny in comparison!

My TBR pile is quite modest (about 8) but I did resolve earlier in the year to avoid adding to it. I only read physical books- I have a long list of recommendations on my phone and finding one of them in a charity shop for a couple of quid is a not insignificant pleasure in life 😀I often return the books to the charity shop after (unless I will definitely re-read it), so it’s all good.

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BG2015 · 22/12/2025 09:22

I just set my own personal targets. I've read 72 books so far this year. I will choose reading over watching tv if it's a particularly gripping book. Always read before bed. Take my kindle with me everywhere and read when ever I can. I'll read when I'm eating my breakfast or lunch then find myself still sat at the table 30 minutes later.

On holiday I will read 10 books over 2 weeks. I just love reading.

CoubousAndTourmaIet · 22/12/2025 09:18

My reading resolution is to stay away from the challenge threads and do my own thing.

I joined the 50 books challenge on here this year and it has killed my love of reading. It is so competitive. It feels as if you're two months in, on book 10, think you're doing fine but someone else is on book 243. And they're all highbrow, intelligent and wordy so it makes you feel shite for reading romantasy or witchy stuff or whatever.

So that's it, my resolution is to stay away from those competitive threads and just read for pleasure.

EveryKneeShallBow · 22/12/2025 08:53

Same as every year, get into the tbr pile and all those books I’ve bought at 99p on my kindle and then never got round to. Ask me again this time next year!

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