2026 Attempts
I don't make resolutions. They're too easy to 'break' and then, once broken, it's too easy to say, 'well, what's the use? I may as well give up on that and try again next year.'
So, I label them 'attempts' because I can always make another attempt.
This year, I want to read more books by writers I haven't tried before. I've already stated a book that I didn't expect to like, but I do! So. A lesson there somewhere.
I will also confess that if I hear too many raving reviews about a book, it makes me almost reluctant to read it! As in, well, can it possibly be that good? That's another thing I intend to attempt to break this year!
So wish me luck as I venture into another reading year, and I wish you the discovery of many new favorites, and the joy of re-reading books that you know you'll enjoy again!
So, I label them 'attempts' because I can always make another attempt.
This year, I want to read more books by writers I haven't tried before. I've already stated a book that I didn't expect to like, but I do! So. A lesson there somewhere.
I will also confess that if I hear too many raving reviews about a book, it makes me almost reluctant to read it! As in, well, can it possibly be that good? That's another thing I intend to attempt to break this year!
So wish me luck as I venture into another reading year, and I wish you the discovery of many new favorites, and the joy of re-reading books that you know you'll enjoy again!
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Jan 16, 2026 05:10AM
Have fun with your reads this year <3
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Reader: trust the author. Author: trust the reader.Direct interaction, no reviewer in between, no buzz, no hype - the art of forming your own opinion for yourself, all but lost in the internet age of signal to noise.
Happy Reading - I expect you will find many fresh and unique experiences, in line with your preferences, and not! There is much to be said for discovery, no expectations attached!
I would say don't overthink it and read stuff that calls to you.I read "The Song of Achilles" because it had a cool helmet on the cover. I had no idea of what the content was at all, and probably would not have picked it up if I had.
I ended up really enjoying it and was able to discuss it with a few of my students who also read it because of that.
I need to move out of fantasy and sci-fi and try some other stuff. I am thinking mystery/whodunit might be an area for me to read more of this year.
