New year, new reading goals!
I had a very successful 2020 reading wise. I think it is because I had no concrete goals set up for that year. Maybe knowing I had no big goal to meet, I was able to read without pressure. This year, I want to get specific. Let’s see if that ruins my momentum..
2021 Reading Goals
- Read 120+ books
—I read 108 last year, and that was without me trying to. I think 120 is a reasonable goal, but I won’t beat myself up if I can’t reach it. - Read at least 1 book a month from my Goodreads tbr that was added before 2018
—My tbr is so huge and a lot are from before 2018. I want to start clearing out that tbr and delete books I am no longer interested in. - Reach and maintain a Netgalley ratio of 80%
—My ratio is currently around 55%. I plan to read a lot of my arc this month! - Read a book from my physical tbr every month
—Thankfully there isn’t too much, since I tend to buy physical books AFTER reading and loving it. - Write and post at least 4 book reviews on my blog per month
—This will help me prioritize arcs and stay active. - Read books with more diversity and poc authors
—I feel I am definitely doing this already, but I can always read more and promote them!
These are it for my main goals. I also want to participate in book clubs and more buddy reads! But I will do that as opportunities present themselves. What are some of your goals?
January TBR
This is the release month of a lot of my arcs! So this is going to be quite a busy month. I also have lots of buddy reads and a couple book clubs!
*=arc, ♥=book club/buddy read
- Lie, Lie Again by Stacy Wise *
- The Ravens by Danielle Paige & Kass Morgan *
- The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde ♥
- Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen ♥
- Lava Red Feather Blue by Molly Ringle *
- Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid ♥
- Burn Our Bodies Down by Rory Power *
- Fable by Adrienne Young *
- These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong ♥
- Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro *
- The Innkeeper’s Daughter by Biance M. Schwarz *
- All the Tides of Fate by Adalyn Grace *
- Tarnished Empire by Danielle L. Jensen*
- The Roommate by Rosie Danan ♥
After putting it all together like this, I now realize I have 14 books on my tbr.. Wish me luck!
What are you reading this month?
we are all stardust and stories…
Celina Marie 
Love the goal about reading one book a month from your goodreads tbr!! So smart! Good luck on your reading goals this month!
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Thank you! My tbr is out of control 😂
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I hope Malibu Rising is good I’m so excited for it! Good luck with your goals
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Thank you! I’m excited for Malibu Rising!
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love this, celina! cannot wait to hear your thoughts on the ravens, never let me go and malibu rising 💛
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Will def talk to you about Never Let Me Go!
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i’ll be reading these violent delights (obviously) and northanger abbey as well this month! i have an arc of the innkeeper’s daughter that’s been sitting on my kindle for a while, so i’m hoping to get to it before the official release date!
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Maybe we can buddy read it? 🤍
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Good luck with your reading this month! I have Christmas books and review copies to get to this January
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I have to catch up on review copies as well 😂
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The goal about reading a book added to your goodreads tbr before 2018 is so interesting, I love it! I’m hoping to maybe get to The Picture of Dorian Gray too🤩
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I have way too many on my tbr from 2014-2018 😂
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I was thinking of reading pic of Dorian gray too! Good luck. I read 130+ books this year 😁
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Let me know if you do! And wow! I hope to as well some day 😂
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Thank you😅🥰
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There’s so many great books on your TBR! The Picture of Dorian Gray and Northanger Abbey are two of my favourite classics. I’m also excited to read These Violent Delights, so look forward to hearing your thoughts! 😊
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I absolutely adored The Picture of Dorian Gray! Still need to get to Northanger Abbey and currently reading These Violent Delights 🥀
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