For any inquiring minds: I settled on 80 because Ariana Grande released her song "No Tears Left To Cry" on 4/20 in 2018 (4 x 20 = 80) and that song has been so emotionally healing amidst a tumultuous year. Also, I want to push myself to commit to reading for fun despite all my grad school obligations. Sending everyone luck, perseverance, and warmth as we embark on our reading challenges. <3

Fun reading during grad school is rough but so worth it. :)

Can totally relate to this and thank you! Best of luck to you too and let the reading challenge commence :)

Good luck, Thomas! I set my goal for 80 books last year and it was totally doable. I'm pushing for 100 this year... we'll see haha.

Monica: Yep it's rough but so necessary to maintain a harmony-filled, meaningful life. :)

Hanna: Thank you for the well wishes and for sharing how it's relatable, sending you luck and reading joy!

Caroline: Thank you, good luck to you too! Congrats on reaching 80, good luck with 100, that's an impressive number to aim for.

Thomas wrote: "For any inquiring minds: I settled on 80 because Ariana Grande released her song "No Tears Left To Cry" on 4/20 in 2018 (4 x 20 = 80) and that song has been so emotionally healing amidst a tumultuo..."

I think it is so commendable that you are pushing yourself to accomplish this goal despite your grad school obligations. Best of luck on your reading goals and I look forward to reading your reviews. :)

Keep up the good work, Thomas! Hope you have a wonderful reading year. :-)

Yessss congrats on making your goal!

This is incredible , Thomas! Congrats on meeting your goal!! what an inspiration for grad students :)

You’re inspiring me to up my goal for next year! Congrats on meeting your goal and broadening my to-read list!

Sarah wrote: "Thomas wrote: "For any inquiring minds: I settled on 80 because Ariana Grande released her song "No Tears Left To Cry" on 4/20 in 2018 (4 x 20 = 80) and that song has been so emotionally healing am..."

It's so important to me to have a life outside of school so thank you Sarah for validating my reading journey! Hope you're well.

Helen wrote: "Keep up the good work, Thomas! Hope you have a wonderful reading year. :-)"

Thanks Helen! It has been wonderful. :)

Bri wrote: "Yessss congrats on making your goal!"

Thank u for everything, queen <3

Wedyan wrote: "This is incredible , Thomas! Congrats on meeting your goal!! what an inspiration for grad students :)"

Aw thank you Wedyan! Haha yes I looooove reading so grad school ain't gonna get in my way.

Cat wrote: "You’re inspiring me to up my goal for next year! Congrats on meeting your goal and broadening my to-read list!"

Aw thank you so much for taking the time to write this Cat, it genuinely motivates me to keep reading! While I don't think anyone should feel shame for reading fewer books, I think it's great for us to try to read as much as feels healthful and appropriate for us. Looking forward to seeing what resonates with you reading-wise!

Your reading intensity is just amazing, Thomas. Congrats in completing your 80-book challenge!

Well done. I wish you a great new bookyear in 2020. 🌹🌸☘️🦋

Florence Bernice wrote: "Your reading intensity is just amazing, Thomas. Congrats in completing your 80-book challenge!"

Aw thank you Florence I appreciate that so much and your encouraging presence on Goodreads overall. Hope this new year brings great books for you. :)

Belinda wrote: "Well done. I wish you a great new bookyear in 2020. 🌹🌸☘️🦋"

Thank you so much Belinda, I'm wishing that for you as well!