Keep reading to learn our tips for setting and achieving your reading goal this year + enter to WIN a $50 Amazon Gift Card so you can stock your bookshelf with your favorite titles.
Begin your reading journey by setting a realistic goal. Try to be specific; for example, you might want to read 24 books this year or set aside reading time every day. Think of how you can make reading a habit—and if you need help creating habits, check out Atomic Habits by James Clear! This popular book is a must-read for anyone who wants to make new habits stick.
Never wonder what to read next by curating a TBR (To Be Read) list. Keep your reading life thriving by always having a list of books waiting for you. Be sure to add some upcoming releases to your TBR as well; the anticipation will make them even more exciting to read.
Tracking your reading is key to keeping an eye on your habits and your progress toward your goal. Goodreads is a classic reading website and app, but new apps like Storygraph are becoming popular. More of a pen-and-paper person? A page in a notebook also does the trick.
Don’t forget about your local library! If you don’t already have a library card, it might be worth stopping by your library to get one. Visiting the library allows you to explore reading without the financial investment. Additionally, many libraries now give patrons access to ebooks and audiobooks that you can check out from the comfort of your own home.
Diversify your reading experience by exploring different reading formats, switching between the tangible enjoyment of physical books and the convenience of ebooks and audiobooks. This is a great way to infuse reading into your daily life—think listening to an audiobook at the gym and enjoying a physical book at home before bed.
Join book communities online, like #booktok, where readers come together to share recommendations, post reviews, and discuss stories. Or, take your community offline by joining or starting a book club! Connecting with fellow book lovers can enrich your reading experience and introduce you to hidden literary gems.
Challenge yourself to explore new genres and expand your reading horizons—dive into poetry, thrillers, historical fiction, memoirs, and more. Some readers enjoy juggling multiple books simultaneously, such as reading a fiction novel and a nonfiction book, to keep things interesting.
As you work towards your reading goal, remember that reading shouldn’t be stressful—the point is to enjoy it! If you’re having trouble keeping up with your goal, don't be afraid to adjust it. You can change your goal at any point to better align with your life.
Books, hard or paperback, will never go out of style. No charger needed. Just turn the page into a whole other world, take a trip and never leave the farm.
I read 50 books last year and hope to again this year.
I read everyday but I don't make a list anymore. I find it puts too much pressure on me and takes away from the fun of reading. Now I just go to the library and impulse "shop".
I don?t get too much time to read so my goal is to read a book a month.
As an avid reader, I'm very much looking forward to reading Nancy Thayer's new novel that is due this Spring!
I didn't set a reading goal but I'm trying to find more time for reading in general. I love reading!
I'm reading the witcher series. I didn't not set a goal
Every night I go into bed and read for an hour or two then I get up and put on my Cpap mask and get in bed and listen to a book until I fall asleep.
Audiobooks have really helped me reach my goals!
I do not set a goal but try to read as much as I can find time for as I love to read.
My husband just bought me a few books for my birthday. I don't have any specific books I'm looking forward too but I'm always excited about reading.
I make a goal every year on Goodreads.
Not setting goals, but love books!
i have set my goal at 18 books this year. I am on number 2 now
I don't have any books on my list yet