This week's Top Ten Tuesday topic is Bookish Goals and Plans for 2025. I thought I would keep in simple this year, but it appears I may be biting off more than I can chew. The fun is in the reading though, and if I meet my goals it's a bonus!
Read more nonfiction ~ I am joining Shellyrae at Book'd Out in her 2025 Nonfiction Reading Challenge as a Nonfiction Grazer. I plan to read (and review) at least six nonfiction books this year. Some of the books I am considering include:
Cherished Belonging: The Healing Power of Love in Divided Times by Gregory BoyleOur Moon: How Earth's Celestial Companion Transformed the Planet, Guided Evolution, and Made Us Who We Are by Rebecca Boyle
Gender Queer: A Memoir by Angela Cartwright
Finding Me by Viola Davis
Disillusioned: Five Families and the Unraveling of America's Suburbs by Benjamin Herold
I've Tried Being Nice: Essays by Ann LearyUnbecoming a Lady: The Forgotten Sluts and Shrews Who Shaped America by Therese Oneill
The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan
Meet Me Tonight in Atlantic City by Jane Wong
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Read at least three books my daughter recommends to me ~ Mouse and I have very similar tastes in books, and I can't wait to see what she picks for me again this year.
Continue catching up on my series reading project ~ A never-ending project considering how many series I am in the middle of and all the news ones I start. Last year I told myself I would catch up with both Kim Harrison's Hollows series (as of right now, I need to read 3 books to catch up) and Shannon Messenger's Keeper of the Lost Cities series (I am two behind), which I did not manage to do. I am closer though at least. This year I for sure will do it. That is, if my daughter will let me read her copy of Unraveled (Keeper of the Lost Cities #9.5). I am also interested in the COYER Ilona Andrews' Edge and Inn Keeper read-a-long hosted by Anne of Books of My Heart. I have read a few of the books in the two series, but look forward catching up with them, and maybe re-visit a few of the books along the way. Unfortunately, chances of my being able to participate in the group discussions are slim due to scheduling, but it's still a good excuse to finally get caught up!
Read and review my TBR List Poll winner each month ~ At the beginning of each month, I list three books from my TBR for you to vote on, and then I read the winner. It's fun to see which book my blog visitors pick of the three choices each month. This past year I didn't always get around to reviewing the books I read, but this year I will make more of an effort to do so.
Book Clubs ~ I am declaring this year as my Year of Book Clubs. It's true that I have a propensity to overcommit as evidenced by the many years I overdid it on reading challenges (but they all sound so good!). And as a mood reader who has difficulty sticking to reading plans and lists, you'd think I would have learned my lesson. I join one book club at the local bookstore and enjoy the experience so much that suddenly I want to join them all. I am not joining them all. But there are four I would like to be a part of, time and schedule (and mood) allowing. I am not sure this is a goal as much as a plan, hence the addition of "plan" to the topic title.
Historical Book Club ~ I joined this group through my local independent bookstore last fall. It is a small group, so far just three of us, but as someone who leans towards shy around people I don't know well, it proved to be the perfect starter size. (Upcoming reads: Temple of Fortuna by Elodie Harper, The Reformatory by Tananarive Due, and Ida, In Love and Trouble by Veronica Chambers)Mystery Book Club ~ Because I love mysteries. (Upcoming reads: Lavender House by Lev AC Rosen, The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett, and Murder by Degrees by Ritu Mukerji)Cellar Door Book Club ~ I joined this group for their October meeting and look forward to reading more with them. (Upcoming reads: The Wind Knows My Name by Isabel Allende, and Tell the Wolves I'm Home by Carol Rifka Brunt)Diverse Romance Book Club ~ I was on the fence about this one simply because four book clubs is a lot and, while I enjoy romance, it's not often my go to genre (although one can argue it has become one of them in recent years). After attending my first meeting of the group last week though and enjoying the company and discussion, I want to try to fit it in too. (Upcoming reads: Hearts UnBroken by Cynthia Leitich Smith and The Truth According to Ember by Danica Nava)
Bookish Bingo ~ I thought it would be fun this year to take part in Chapter Break Bookish Bingo, matching the books I read to the categories on the monthly bingo card. "The monthly winner will be the person with the most marked squares. None of that across, diagonal, up and down, corners stuff. Just the number of squares." It is just something fun to do without any real pressure. And it might help in those moments when I am not sure what to read next.
Storygraph and Goodreads Goal ~ To read one book. I did it! Go me!
What are your reading goals and plans for this year?
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Wow. Five book clubs? I am in two and I sometimes feel like these book are the only ones I really commit to reading. A few years ago I made a goal that I had to review everyone book I read for club. As these are the books I am most likely to want to look back on later.
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Anne - Technically only four book clubs. Unless you are counting the read-along. I think your goal of reviewing all your book club reads is a good one. I hope to do that too. Thank you for visiting!
DeleteOh wow! That's a lot of book clubs! I never felt like I was a good fit for book clubs myself. I like the idea of them, but the execution never really worked for me. Lol.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with all of your goals this year!
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Jessica - I tried an in-person book club years ago and it didn't work out. I feel like I'm in a better place in my life to make it work and it's something fun I can do for myself--call it self-care. :-) Thank you for stopping by!
DeleteCongratulations on achieving your Goodreads goal :)
ReplyDeleteCathy - Thank you!
DeleteI will always cheer anyone who wants to read more nonfiction. I hope you'll pick up Our Moon since that was a favorite of mine last year.
ReplyDeleteStephanie - I added Our Moon to my TBR based on your recommendation. I look forward to reading it! Thank you for visiting (and for the recommendation)!
DeleteWow! Yes, you are planning to do a lot this year! Good luck with your amazing goals.
ReplyDeleteDeb - Thank you. I am excited about what's ahead this year reading wise. Thank you for stopping by!
DeleteYou've got some great goals here, Wendy! Lots of fun to be had. Good luck with the book clubs. And I would say, don't stress yourself too much if you don't get to every book or every meeting. Just have fun! Wish I could attend your mystery book club - ha!
ReplyDeleteKay - Thank you. I am being flexible with my exceptions. I have already given myself a stress-free pass if I am unable to read a book or attend a meeting (or many). :-) Thank you for visiting!
DeleteOoh, that nonfiction reading challenge sounds right up my alley!
ReplyDeleteLydia - I am looking forward to reading more nonfiction this year! I tend to read more of it when I do the challenge--which is sad because I really do enjoy nonfiction from time to time. Thank you for stopping by!
DeleteIt seems like a lot of people are challenging themselves to read more nonfiction! I should probably do the same. 😅 It's not that I dislike the genre, I just don't read them as fast or as often as fiction. Fiction is like a reward for my brain, lol.
ReplyDeleteLindsi - I am the same way with nonfiction. It takes me longer to read a nonfiction book and I don't read it too often--but I do enjoy it when I do read it. I just tend to gravitate toward fiction. Thank you for visiting!
DeleteI enjoy reading nonfiction as well. Good luck with all your goals. I had a list of series that I wanted to finish, but I haven't kept up with adding the new ones that I have started in at least 6 months. I might need to find time to update it!
ReplyDeleteCindy - I really need to start a new list of the series I'm reading. I put one together years ago, but it's very out of date. Thank you for stopping by!
DeleteI hope you will get to read some of the Ilona Andrews books. In addition to the Google meet chats for an hour online, there will be messenger style chats but they are not as focused or well visited in the past. Maybe we can change that this year?
ReplyDeleteGood luck with you goals.
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Anne - I am re-reading On the Edge now and will finish it tonight. I've enjoyed everything I've read by Ilona Andrews. I look forward to catching up with both Edge and Inn Keeper series as I've fallen behind. I like the messenger chat style idea! Even if it's just knowing I'm reading the books with others, I'll take it. Thank you for visiting!
DeleteI hope you are successful this year.
ReplyDeletePam @ Read! Bake! Create!
https://readbakecreate.com/goals-for-2025-book-and-blog-goals/
Pam - Thank you!
DeleteGood luck on your goals!
ReplyDeleteMy TTT: https://laurieisreading.com/2025/01/14/top-ten-tuesday-bookish-goals-for-2025/
Laurie - Thank you!
DeleteGood luck with all of these goals. I completely understand the bookclubs... they are just so much fun!
ReplyDeleteJoAnn - I am glad I am finally able to fit the book clubs into my life--at least for now. We'll see once high school starts this coming summer. I do think they are fun and I am enjoying being around other bookish people. Thank you for stopping by!
DeleteI need to catch up on the Ilona Andrews books as well.
ReplyDeleteLauren - Maybe I'll even finally finish the Kate Daniels series this year. Thank you for visiting!
DeleteI need to read more non-fiction too. I say that every year and every year I don't do it! I did the NF challenge one year and failed miserably. LOL
ReplyDeleteGood luck with all your goals and Happy TTT!
Susan - LOL I only seem to do a little better with my nonfiction reading if I sign up for the challenge, but even then I keep the goal low so I know I can complete it. Thank you for stopping by!
DeleteWonderful reading goals, Wendy! I have the Amy Tan book and am reading a daily entry every morning. It's very enjoyable and informative. I also have I've Tried Being Nice ready to listen to on audio. Hopefully, sooner than later. Good luck with all of your reading goals!
ReplyDeleteLes - Thank you! My mom's book club recently read Amy Tan's book and my mom thought maybe it would be a better book read in small doses--so it sounds like you are doing it right. Thank you for visiting!
DeleteGood luck with all your goals this year.
ReplyDeleteMary - Thank you!
DeleteWow many bookish challenges. I like those book clubs you mention and I'd like to get in the nonfiction challenge. I hope you enjoy Ann Leary's book and I have the Amy Tan bird book too! Happy reading.
ReplyDeleteSusan - I am looking forward to seeing where my reading takes me this year. Thank you for stopping by!
DeleteLots of cool challenges, this should be a great reading year for you! I have yet to get my 2025 goals up (hopefully tomorrow). I'm keeping it simple again, and focusin on getting reviews written, because the reading part is not the problem. We'll see how it goes!
ReplyDeleteSarah - I can relate to reading not being the problem but keeping up with reviews is another story. I wish you luck with your goals too. Thank you for visiting!
DeleteI love the year of book clubs! That sounds fun. I've been in a few book clubs but they were more social than anything. The rest of your challenges look great and I look forward to seeing your thoughts on your reads this year.
ReplyDeleteKatherine - I've had a chance to attend all four of the book clubs now and think I will enjoy being a part of them. Thank you for stopping by!
DeleteThis is such a great list! Bookish Bingo sounds fun. I'm not good with book clubs, but hope you enjoy this year's book clubs. Good luck with your goals.
ReplyDeleteCheryl - Thank you! In the past, I haven't had luck with book clubs, but I am now in a place both mentally and lifestyle wise where it's something I really want to be a part of. I'm excited about the opportunity. Thank you for visiting!
DeleteWow, you can do it :D
ReplyDeleteI am not a good non fic reader, not at all
Blodeuedd - I do enjoy nonfiction from time to time, but I definitely gravitate more toward fiction. Thank you for stopping by!
DeleteI'm so bad at series reading, ahaha. Good luck with that project, and all your goals!
ReplyDeleteNicky - There's a reason it's an ongoing goal. Haha! I can't stop myself from starting new ones. Thank you for visiting!
DeleteGender Queer was a good read. Hope you like it. Good luck with your five book clubs! I can’t even keep up with one. Haha.
ReplyDeleteLydia - I am looking forward to reading Gender Queer and am glad to hear you liked it. I am not sure I will be able to keep up with all the book clubs every month, but I look forward to taking part in the ones I am able to. Thank you for stopping by!
DeleteI bet you are the first person to meet your reading goal for the year, Wendy!
ReplyDeleteDeb - It's nice to knock out one goal right away. ;-) Thank you for visiting!
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