My 2026 goals and bookish goals

So, I’ve already written out my 2026 goals. I basically had them all set and ready back in December, just so I could prepare myself and try to get ahead of the game. I’ve honestly been slacking a bit with putting those goals on here, though. I either hear that you shouldn’t share your goals because it gives you instant gratification, and you would wind up not doing it. But I’ve also heard that sharing can help because it’ll give you accountability.

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How to create reading goals without the burnout

I feel like this is going to be a tough one for a lot of readers. How do we create reading goals without burning out? It’s just what we do.

It shouldn’t be that way, though. Reading is our hobby for a reason or else it wouldn’t be our hobby at all. We don’t read to look cool, and we don’t read to look “smart”. Granted, I’m sure there are some people out there who do, but they are necessarily true readers, are they?

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You’re Family Now by Jack Stainton book review

you're family now

Book: You’re Family Now

By: Jack Stainto

Published: November 25, 2021

Publisher: Windmill Streams Pub Limited

Genre: Psychological Thriller

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Beth is Dead by Katie Bernet [book review]

Beth is Dead

Book: Beth is Dead

By: Katie Bernet

Published: January 6, 2026

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Genre: YA Thriller

Pages: 400

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The Snowman Code by Simon Stephenson [book review]

The Snowman Code

Book: The Snowman Code

By: Simon Stephenson

Published: October 10, 2024

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Genre: Middle-grade

Setting: London

Pages: 160

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How to plan your 2026 reading goals

I think a lot of people will be creating 2026 reading goals soon, and I know I will be too. But what should our reading goals look like, and how do we make them a lot less overwhelming?

I feel like just about all readers start the new year with at least some goals in mind. Whether that’s what books you want to get to in that year, or how many books you really want to read.

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5 winter books for adults

Winter time seems to be one of the slowest times of the year. Or at least the winter months that don’t deal with the holidays. Now the holidays can either make the time go by really fast for you or really slow for you, depending on how you feel about it. And what better way to kind of distract yourself by reading winter books for adults?

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5 Winter Books for kids

Winter is here, winter is here! Or at least almost. But since winter is so close, it’s time for some winter books. All of these are going to be winter books for kids, because they should have themed books just as much as we do. These are some of the best winter books for kids that will either get them in the spirit of Christmas or get in the spirit for colder months.

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How to read more books in 2026

I know a lot of you are probably going to go into 2026 with high hopes. It’s the year to read more books. It’s the year to get some of your backlogged books off your bookshelf and get them read. I know I’ve been there. On top of that, it seems like as the years pass, I’m starting to read less and less. So, what are some ways on how to read more books in 2026?

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Silent night… Deadly night: 5 Christmas thrillers you won’t forget

Who is ready for Christmas!? I know my husband and my son are. Now, for Christmas, I’m a little different. I used to love Christmas a ton, but as an adult, it just doesn’t feel the same anymore. I’m working on it, though, and one way I will try to get into the Christmas spirit is by reading Christmas thrillers.

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