Hello! Happy New Year to all! 2020 really took us all for a ride. I don’t think anyone escaped unscathed from the damage of last year. And no, not everything is going to be solved now that the year is 2021, and there are many things that are never going to be the same. Here’s hoping that we can come together to learn from last year and make 2021 as good as it can be.
Since the first Tuesday of the year (which means the first major book release day) is tomorrow, I just wanted to start the year off by talking about some goals. I started this blog with the intention of talking about whatever my mind drifted towards, and I found much better direction focusing my time reviewing books. I read 152 books in 2020, started reviewing advanced copies I received through NetGalley and BookishFirst, and even became a reading reprensentative for a book subscription company in my spare time. I have fallen back in love with reading and if the books on my radar for this year are any indication, there is no slowing me down. So as I continue with another year of gushing about books, I hope you’ll join me for the ride. I never wanted to write these posts for an audience, but if someone stumbles upon my review and makes them more excited to read a book, I can’t say I’ll be upset about it. That being said, there are some goals I want to strive towards in order to make things better and easier for me.
1.) Diversify my reading – I mean this in the types of books I’m reading (i.e. genre-wise), and who I’m reading from (i.e. reading more BIPOC authors/protagonists)
2.) Getting through my physical TBR
3.) Unhauling books I don’t think I am going to reread (I know I don’t talk about this much on my blog, but I want it written out to keep myself accountable)
4.) Keep on top of my NetGalley arcs, and get reviews up before or on release date
5.) Read more of what makes me happy
6.) Taking a break when I’m stressed or I need one
I have no idea what twists and turns 2021 is going to take me through. But I do know that a lot more reading is in my future. We’re starting off strong with reviews for two books coming out tomorrow, and things probably won’t stay strong for too long, but hey, I’m human and will be doing the best I can. I wish you a safe and happy new year, reader, hoping for nothing but the best for 2021.
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