New Year’s Resolution Book Tag
Happy Friday!
By now, you can probably guess exactly where I found this blog tag. That’s right – KristinKravesBooks has an entire list of bookish blog tags, and when in doubt, I love scrolling through and picking one that fits my current stage of life. This tag is courtesy of her excellent compilation. Thanks, Kristin!
Since it’s somehow the start of 2024 already, I figured this one would be a great tag to start the year with.
Let’s jump in!
An author you’d like to read that you’ve never read
I’ve never read any books by Paula Hawkins before, but her novel The Girl On The Train intrigues me! I enjoy fast-paced books with mystery and character drama, so it sounds like one I just might enjoy. And now I have a copy from my local thrift shop, so why not give her writing a try, right?
A book you’d like to read
There are so many books I want to read! But one in particular that I’m thrilled to be about to read is Aliferous by Alissa J. Zavalianos. I discovered Alissa and her writing on Instagram over the past year, and she is such a sweetheart. Aliferous releases March 7th, but I’m so excited to have received an ARC, and am planning on finishing it by the end of January. I can’t wait to share this collection with you guys!
A classic you’d like to read
I’ve heard both favorable and non-favorable things about Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte, but after finding a free copy at my local thrift store, I decided to pick it up and see for myself. I really don’t know anything about it, so I’ll be going in blind when I do decide to dive in!
A book you’d like to re-read
It’s been several years now since I’ve read The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater, and I’m eager to read it again! I remember the general plot and characters still, but the biggest takeaway I got from the book at the time (other than the fact that I enjoyed it) was that she writes in a style very much like mine, and that was encouraging. I’d love to go back and read the book again, purely focusing on the story itself.
A book you’ve had for ages and want to read
I’ve had The Giver by Lois Lowry for years! Every year I say I’m going to read it, and then one way or another, I just don’t get to it. 2024 is going to be the year that I finally just sit down and read it, as I’m going to prioritize it early on. I’ve heard so many great things about the series, and I really don’t know why I haven’t read it yet. Dystopian is my guilty-pleasure genre.
A big book you’d like to read
All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr is such a beautiful – but huge – book, and I have yet to work up the courage to dive into it. The longer I wait, the more I keep hearing about it though, and I am beyond ready to finally see what everyone is talking about. It sounds so interesting! It may take me a while to read through, but in the end, I imagine it will be worthwhile.
An author you’ve previously read and would like to read more of
I’m using Wishtress as a place-holder here, as it’s my favorite book that Nadine Brandes has written so far – and that’s saying a lot! I love all of her books, and am beyond excited for her new novel, The Nightmare Virus, that’s set to release in July of 2024! The cover reveal hasn’t happened yet, though we’re getting close. Nadine has said that this novel is going to be a big step away from her typical genres, but I don’t think I’ll mind one bit, haha.
A book you got for Christmas and would like to read
I received Atomic Habits by James Clear for Christmas, and couldn’t wait to start reading it. I remember when this book came out, and I’ve been hearing good things about it for years. Learning about how our brains work, and the psychology behind our habits, is fascinating to me, so I’m enjoying it so far!
A series you want to read from start to finish
I’ve been interested in reading the Tales of Nottingham series by Savanna Roberts since she first started releasing the books. I enjoy Robin Hood spin-off stories, and always have, so when they were on sale over Black Friday, I purchased all three ebooks (a gamble for me, but I figure it’s worth it). Now I’m looking forward to immersing myself in her story world.
A series you want to finish that you’ve already started
I would love to finish reading the Inkheart Trilogy by Cornelia Funke! I’ve read Inkheart and own Inkspell (and am pretty sure I could find Inkdeath pretty easily). The series is so imaginative and quirky, and I’d like to finish the entire thing. Sometimes I’m okay with not finishing an entire series, but this one is interesting enough to me that I don’t want to stop after just the first book!
Do you set reading goals? If so, how many books do you want to read in 2024?I do! I never used to, but when I discovered Goodreads a few years ago, I’ve enjoyed the motivation that comes from setting a yearly goal. Last year, I aimed high (one-hundred books) and only ended up reading fifty. So this year, I have a more realistic goal that still allows me to push myself. I’m aiming to read seventy-five books in 2024!
Do you have a goal for how many books you want to read in 2024? Which books are on that list? And have you read any of the books I mentioned above?
If you want to do this tag on your own blog, or answer the comments in the questions, please do! I would absolutely love to read your answers and fan-girl over books with you!
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