My 2024 In Books

My favorite reads of the year were (in no particular order):

⭐️ When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill

⭐️ Lore of the Wilds by Analeigh Sbrana

⭐️ Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

⭐️ Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

⭐️ They Were Her Property: White Women as Slave Owners in the American South by Stephanie E. Jones-Rogers

My reading goals for 2025 are:

📚 Read my shelf! I have so many physical and digital books that I WANT to read but just haven’t made a priority.

📚 Read 75 books. I feel like this is a happy medium between the 62 I read this year and my goal of 100 from 2024.

📚 Use Storygraph more effectively. I have a bad habit of waiting to update my books in the app so I end up with 10 books “finished” on the same date. I want to keep a better log this year so I have accurate reading data!

📚 Share more of my reading journey on social media!

#2024books #booktok #readingwrapup #2024goals #2025

2024/12/31 Edited to

... Read moreAs we step into the new year, the world of literature continues to grow with exciting releases and timeless classics that resonate with readers. One of the notable trends is the continued exploration of diverse perspectives and unique narratives in contemporary fiction. Books like 'When Women Were Dragons' by Kelly Barnhill and 'Lessons in Chemistry' by Bonnie Garmus highlight issues of feminism and resilience through compelling storytelling. These titles not only entertain but also provoke thought and discussion about societal norms that often go unchallenged. Looking forward to 2025, many readers are setting goals to critically engage with their reading habits. Utilizing platforms like Storygraph can assist readers in tracking their progress and discovering new genres or authors that might have been overlooked. By committing to a specific number of books, such as 75 or even 100, readers can challenge themselves while still enjoying the journey of reading, thus balancing goals with the pleasure of literature. Moreover, sharing insights through social media channels such as BookTok encourages community interaction and helps in fostering a culture of reading. These platforms provide a space for book lovers to connect, share reviews, and recommend titles, making reading a more communal experience. Overall, as readers embark on their 2025 reading journeys, embracing both personal objectives and community engagement can turn reading into a more enriching and fulfilling endeavor.

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