I found this tag on the blog Beverley A Baird, and I cannot believe that this is my first time doing a New Year’s related tag!
Happy New Year’s Eve! I know that many of us are excited to see 2020 in the rearview mirror. There are no guarantees for 2021, but I am hoping to take the lessons that 2020 taught me into the new year. This blog has been a great distraction for me this year, and I have had so much fun connecting with other readers.
1. How many books are you planning to read in 2021?
I always set my Goodreads goal to 52, so a book a week. I usually read over 100 books a year, but I never want to put too much pressure on my reading. If 2020 has taught us anything, it is that things don’t always go as you planned. That is why I have no specific number in mind!
2. Name 5 books that you didn’t get to this past year but want to make a priority in 2020.
So many! I will talk more about this is a future post, but the five that instantly came to mind her Beloved by Toni Morrison, The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune, Jade City by Fonda Lee, A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kimmerer, and The Library at Mount Char by Scott Hawkins.
3. What genre do you want to read more of?
SciFi and horror! SciFi is one of my favourite genres, but I neglected it in 2020. There are so many incredible science fiction novels coming out in 2021, that I have a feeling 2021 is going to be the year of SciFi for me- can’t wait!
Something that I discovered in 2020 was that I actually do enjoy horror. It is a genre that I never really explored because I am such a chicken when it comes to horror movies, but it turns out that I love scary novels. I am so excited to dive deeper into horror in 2021.
4. Name 3 not-related-to-book goals for 2021.
Be better at staying in touch with friends.
Learn how to edit videos for YouTube.
Find more creative outlets.
5. What’s a book you have had forever and are determined to read?
I am just embarrassed at this point. I have been saying I have wanted to read American Gods since I started my blog, and it has been on my shelves for even longer than that.
6. One word that you’re hoping 2021 will be.
Bloom
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It took me a while to read American Gods as well 🙂 Happy new year,
Val
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I’m crossing my fingers that 2021 is the year I read it!
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I think I will read about 15 to 20 books in 2021…
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That’s amazing!
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I keep seeing Jade City rated so highly, so I’ll also be making it priority in 2021!
Happy New Year!
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Same! Cannot wait to get to it! Happy New Year to you as well.
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such a cute tag! And I totally feel you, I’ve had classical books on my shelves for years, it’s time I actually pick them up. Best of luck!
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Ah somehow your comments ended up in my spam folder. Sorry for the late reply!
I really have to be in the mood to pick up a classic!
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it’s not a problem, and yes I totally agree with you!
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Thanks for reminding me about that tag. Your 5 books are ones I’ve on my TBR list for a while. Happy reading in 2021
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Same to you!!
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Ooh, I love your word for 2021!
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I thought it was appropriate!
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Happy New Year Kristin! 🥂🎉
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Happy New Year to you too Carol!!
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Good luck with your goals, and wishing you a happy and healthy new year!
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Thank you! Happy New Year to you!
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really want to read house of the cerulian sea and jade city too!
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High on my list!
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