My 2023 Reading Goals
I know we're already a month into 2023—how crazy is that?—but Happy New Year! Before I start posting about all the books I've read in January, I wanted to share with you my reading goals for 2023.
I love setting reading goals for myself to make sure that I'm always reading something at all times. Books hold so much knowledge, both in fiction and non-fiction books, and I want to be able to absorb as much wisdom as I possibly can.
I have set myself four goals (rules? guidelines?)
Read 52 books
To be frank, reading 52 books in a year is a scary number for me. As someone who makes her reading goal the same number as the year—22 books in 2022, 21 books in 2021, that sort of thing—a number that is double what my supposed reading goal for the year is is terrifying.
However, I chose 52 specifically because that is how many weeks there are in a year. And when you think about it like that, I think reading one book per week is a manageable goal for me.
Prioritise the books on my shelf
I have way too many unread books on my shelf—more than a normal person should have, I'm guessing—so I really want to get to them this year.
It's also the perfect time for me to work on this goal because I am moving out (not sure when but the packing and clearing have already commenced) so I won't be able to take all my books with me. But before passing them on, I'd love to show them some love first.
Even though I'm prioritising the books on my shelf, I can still borrow books from the library if I really want to read them. I'll also allow myself this exception if they're a part of a series I own but I don't have the full series in my collection.
No buying of new books
This one goes hand-in-hand with my previous goal. I bought so many new books in 2022 that I have more unread books than read books on my shelf. Not forgetting the books I bought years ago from book fairs and have yet to read.
This isn't a strict rule. I will still allow myself the joy of buying books as long as I read it the instant I buy it. The problem isn't inherently with buying a lot of books, but that I buy them and don't end up reading them until months (or even years) later. I don't want my books to be a place where dust collects, and I'd rather have them when I'm ready to cherish them.
Furthermore, buying the book I want to read when I want to read it ensures that the book will be promptly read!
Since I'm a big mood reader, having these exceptions and leeway will prevent reading from becoming a chore as I'm always reading the things that I'm in the mood for.
Be more consistent with book reviews
I love writing book reviews! They are so fun to make and I love having this post available so that I have a full overview of everything I thought about this book I read. But sometimes, I procrastinate writing them and by the time I come to it, I can barely remember what the book was about. Therefore, I want to be more consistent with my book reviews. Ideally, I'd write it the second I finish the book so that my emotions and feelings are still fresh in my head.
What are your reading goals for this year?
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