Help me hit my January Reading Goal!

1/21 Edited to

... Read moreSetting ambitious reading goals can be both motivating and rewarding. I’ve found that turning my social media followers into reading milestones adds an extra layer of accountability and excitement to my daily routine. For this January challenge, I’m tackling 2,240 pages across some fantastic books such as "Between Two Kings" by Lindsay Straube, "Tenthousand" by Alixe Harrow, and "The Assassin's Blade" by Sarah J. Maas. To keep myself on track, I break down the large page count into manageable daily goals and celebrate small wins along the way. Engaging with fellow book lovers through hashtags like #readinggoal and #readingchallenge has introduced me to great discussions that deepen my appreciation for each story. Plus, knowing that every new follower pushes me closer to my target makes the journey interactive and fun. If you’re trying to build a reading habit, I highly recommend setting a clear page count or book list and finding a community for support — it makes a huge difference. Sharing insights and progress keeps motivation high, and tracking pages turned helps you visualize achievement. Whether it’s fantasy, historical fiction, or contemporary tales, focusing on diverse genres keeps the experience fresh. So, if you enjoy books and want to contribute to my progress — just hit follow! Together we can make this reading challenge inspiring and fulfilling for everyone involved.

1 comment

Related posts

A close-up of two Bibles on a dark, textured blanket, with the title "January BIBLE READING PLAN" overlaid in white script. The Lemon8 logo and username are at the bottom.
A January Bible reading plan for days 1-14, featuring daily scripture readings and journal prompts under themes like "New Beginnings" and "Trust & Dependence," set against a blurred Bible background.
A January Bible reading plan for days 15-28, featuring daily scripture readings and journal prompts under themes like "Growth & Character" and "Purpose & Calling," set against a blurred Bible background.
January Bible Reading Plan And Journal Prompts
Beginning this year with intention. This January Bible Reading + Journaling Plan is designed to slow you down, refocus your heart, and help you stay consistent in the Word — even on busy days. Each day gives you a scripture + a simple reflection question to guide your journaling and deepen your
BrittanyNicole

BrittanyNicole

1905 likes

A light blue bullet journal with 'BOOKISH BULLET JOURNAL SPREADS' written in white, placed on a wooden surface with pink and white floral stickers and a Lemon8 watermark.
An open bullet journal showing a 'books i've read in 24' spread, listing book titles, start/end dates, and star ratings, with a note about running out of room by February.
An open bullet journal displaying a 'More books i read in 2024' list and an 'alphabet challenge 2024' with book titles and authors, indicating a need for more space.
READING JOURNAL INSPO🩵
some of my favorite bookish spreads from my bullet journal so far! i use my bullet journal as a type of “everything journal” rather than having multiple journals. so, these are all of my reading/bookish spreads. i’ve considered adding a page for my yearly numerical reading goal, but i’ve cha
kendall 🪩

kendall 🪩

646 likes

A hand holds a light yellow bullet journal with 'january reading journal UPDATE' text overlay. The background shows a living room with bookshelves filled with books, a grey couch, and a patterned rug.
An open bullet journal displays a '2024 BOOKSHELF' spread with drawn shelves and filled-in book spines, some rated 4 or 5 stars. Red plaid washi tape decorates the bottom.
An open bullet journal shows a yearly overview spread with months from January to December. Book titles are listed under various months, indicating anticipated releases for 2024.
january reading bujo update ✍🏽
I have officially finished my first month of having a bullet journal, and i’m loving it :) Here are some updates on my book related spreads!! I love my bookshelf (so many 4 and 5 stars) and my bookish content planner! I am simplifying my book overview page for February and getting rid of th
aubrei

aubrei

44 likes

A white journal cover with colorful rocket ship illustrations and the handwritten text 'Start a reading journal with me' with a red heart.
A reading goal tracker page in a journal, showing 55 numbered squares to be colored based on book ratings, with a legend for 5-star to 1-star ratings.
A journal page titled '2025 Release Dates / Wishlist' with two columns for 'Title and author' and 'Release Date' to track upcoming books.
Start a reading journal with me pt 2
As I said before, I'm sticking most with challenges and fun pages instead of book reviews as I suck at putting my thoughts of books into words. This is my first journal so there is a lot of mistakes but I think it came out nicely anyway! I am also planning on making a page for each month so I w
Kai 📖

Kai 📖

487 likes

My January Journal Spreads
A couple of my journal spreads from January. 🤍 #junkjournal #journaling #journalingideas #scrapbooking #journalprompts
Mema Keco

Mema Keco

118 likes

✨january reading plan✨
january can feel hopeful AND heavy so when creating this, i wanted it to be encouraging, not overwhelming. i tried to pick verses that focus on new beginnings, God’s faithfulness, love, & strength for whatever this year holds for us 💌 it’s a short reading each day; nothing to stress about or “k
taylor 🦋

taylor 🦋

589 likes

Bible Reading & Notes - Luke 21:25-28 📖
Today’s Bible reading & notes 📖 Luke 21:25-28 | The Coming of the Son of Man 📝 ♥️ Today’s Heart Check: Do I fix my eyes on Jesus and His promises when the world around me feels chaotic? #biblejournalwithme #bible & journal #biblejournalling #biblestudynotes #biblestudy
MAE ♡

MAE ♡

24 likes

January Bible Reading Plan 🤎
Here’s January’s Bible reading plan. #bibleready #bibleplan #readthebibleinayear #bibleplanner #christianlifestyle
Sis, Be Encouraged

Sis, Be Encouraged

15 likes

Just hit my reading goal🌸
Yesterday I hit my Goodreads goal for the year! Definitely want to make it higher but debating what number I should put. What is your reading goal for 2025? #2025readinglist #2025bookgoals #bookwormsoflemon8 #goodreads #2025books
shaleyauthor

shaleyauthor

10 likes

January Reading Wrap Up📚✨
what was your favorite read in January?📚💗 #libraryshed #library #librarylife #librarycore #bookworm
Bookish With Jess📚💖✨

Bookish With Jess📚💖✨

154 likes

A pink calendar-style image displays the 'Girl, I Love Jesus 2026 January Reading Plan.' It outlines daily Bible readings from Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, and Numbers for each day of January, with the creator's handle '@talasiajalynn' at the bottom.
January’s Reading Plan 🩷
Happy New Year everyone 🩷💕💕 here’s January’s reading plan !! 🥰 #girlilovejesus #girlilovejesuspodcast #girlilovejesuschallenge #talasiajalynn #godmoments🙏🏾✝️
𝓣𝓪𝔂 💛 𝓙𝓪𝓵𝔂𝓷𝓷

𝓣𝓪𝔂 💛 𝓙𝓪𝓵𝔂𝓷𝓷

800 likes

January Bible Reading Challenge 👑🙏🏾
📖 “For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.” – Proverbs 2:10 This January, I’m meditating on the book of Proverbs with an emphasis on the scriptures provided below. ✨ Why Proverbs? Proverbs offers practical advice on navigating life with wisdom, integrit
riahlu

riahlu

912 likes

Reading stats for 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣3️⃣ 🗓️🎉
Here is my reading wrap up for everything I read in 2023! 🎉🫶 I’ve had the same goal for the past three years, and like that it challenges me to average about 10 books per month, which is a great pace for me! I feel my best, and most productive and relaxed, when reading is a regular part of my r
hannah 📖

hannah 📖

69 likes

January reading wrap up📖✨
How many books did you read in January? #fantasybooks #romancebooks #readingwrapup #booktok #bookrecommendations
Lexi✨📚

Lexi✨📚

95 likes

A hand holds an open reading journal displaying a January wrap-up. It features details for 4 books read, totaling 1896 pages, with an average rating of 4.5 stars. The journal includes book titles, authors, genres (fantasy, romance), page counts, and reading moods.
January Reading WrapUp
I had a fantastic start to the year! I have no idea how I'm going to choose a favorite from this month. • What's your number 1 read this month? Did you dnf any books? • • #readingwrapup #booksreadinjanuary #readingjournal #journal
Cassiesbookishcorner

Cassiesbookishcorner

24 likes

A bookshelf filled with various books, featuring an overlay text that reads "MY JANUARY READING STATS" in pink and orange letters, indicating the post is about monthly reading achievements.
A January 2026 reading wrap-up graphic showing 12 books read, 3,273 pages, and an average rating of 3.91. It highlights "My Sister, the Serial Killer" as the highest-rated book and includes charts for genres, reading format, and daily page count.
A January 2026 reads graphic displaying the covers and individual ratings for 15 books, including "My Sister, the Serial Killer" (5.0) and "Bonds of Hercules" (3.0), detailing the month's reading list.
January stats! 📚⭐️
I’m starting off the year well! I read every day this month and completed 12% of my yearly goal! 📚🖤 Best book of the month: My Sister, the Serial Killer- 5⭐️ This was a quick and fun read! At the end of the day, is she really a good sister if she wouldn’t help you hide the body? Biggest disap
carmen 📚

carmen 📚

14 likes

📚January Reading Roundup
I finished 8 books in the month of January and here’s how I rated each one: 🏰 One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ LOVED this book! Slow burn, fake dating, magic, all the things that make me love fantasy 😍 🐐 Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Could not put this one d
Emy 💕

Emy 💕

28 likes

January Reading Recap 📚
Started the year with a bang! January brought THREE five-star reads! 🤩 Feeling good about my reading goals now. What did you read last month? #booksiread #readingrecap #bookreview #monthlyreads #goodreads
Kate || Mom + Lifestyle

Kate || Mom + Lifestyle

28 likes

🎆✨my january reading hopefuls✨🎆
if you've read any of these, what were your thoughts on them? #booktok #bookstagram #readingwrapup #january
tatum 📖🫶🏻

tatum 📖🫶🏻

8 likes

A vibrant graphic overlaying a bookshelf, featuring the text "MY JANUARY READING STATS" in red, with cartoon illustrations of books and a floral design.
A January 2025 reading wrap-up showing 19 books read, 7,201 pages, and an average rating of 4.13. It highlights top-rated books, genre distribution, reading format, and daily page count.
A grid displaying book covers with their titles and ratings from January 2025, including "A Court of Mist and Fury" (5.0), "Hexed" (4.0), and "The Lying Game" (3.0).
📖 My January Reading Stats! 📚
I read an insane amount this month for some reason 😳 this is the most I’ve read in a month ever haha!! - Best book of the month: A Court of Mist and Fury & Hexed. I couldn’t pick just one because both of these books were soooo good. ACOMAF was actually life altering lol. Hexed was such a bitt
carmen 📚

carmen 📚

12 likes

My 2026 reading journal
#gettoknowme #journal #readingjournal #washitape #fyplemon8
DecorJournal

DecorJournal

7 likes

A hand holds up the book "Divine Rivals" by Rebecca Ross, featuring a dark cover with blue and gold floral designs and the title in gold lettering. The image is part of a January reading wrap-up.
A hand holds up the bright pink cover of "Happy Place" by Emily Henry, featuring illustrations of people relaxing in water. The book is highlighted as a 5/5 read in the January wrap-up.
A hand holds up the green cover of "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" by J.K. Rowling, depicting Harry Potter and other characters. This book is reviewed as part of a January reading wrap-up.
January Reading Wrap Up 📚
🌟Divine Rivals 3/5. I honestly don’t know how to feel about this book. It wasn’t a bad read but it wasn’t what I expected. Don’t get me wrong having a story about magic typewriters, gods and goddesses, war, and an enemies to lovers story sounds amazing but somehow the story really didn’t live up to
Jessie

Jessie

17 likes

January Reads
This month my goal was to read 10 books. I only managed to read 8 but that’s a win to me! In January my focus was on cozy, small town romance novels and these ones by Laurie Gilmore and Elise Silver did not let me down. If you’re looking for a cozy, small town romance with some ✨spice✨ I highly rec
Abby Markle

Abby Markle

11 likes

january reading wrap-up
⭐️🩷 heavy on the fantasy and thriller this month!!! such good books tho #booktok #tbr #reading
el

el

237 likes

A stack of five hardcover books for a January TBR, including "The Midnight Feast," "The Ministry of Time," "Beautiful Ugly," "The Fury," and "The Familiar."
The cover of "The Midnight Feast" by Lucy Foley, a Barnes & Noble exclusive mystery/thriller with a locked room mystery theme, featuring glowing lanterns.
The cover of "The Ministry of Time" by Kaliane Bradley, a New York Times Bestseller and Good Morning America Book Club Pick, described as romance, historical, and time travel.
January TBR 🥰let’s complete my Reading Challenge
I wanted to share my hardcover January TBR! Barnes and Noble is offering 50% off hardcover books, and it’s still going on! I am trying to use my physical TBR for my 52 Book Club 2025 challenge, but some prompts require books I don’t own, so I thought I’d take advantage of the sale and pick up some
Hannahwillard

Hannahwillard

8 likes

I didn’t hit my reading goal.
I did not hit my goodreads goals for 2024 🥺 Trying not to beat myself up and start fresh for 2025! How many books did you read in 2024? #bookwormsoflemon8 #readinggoals #bookish #lemon8bookclub #letschat
amanda ✨ 📖 🐭 💅🏼

amanda ✨ 📖 🐭 💅🏼

23 likes

A hand holds up the book "You Shouldn't Have Come Here" by Jeneva Rose, featuring a dark cover with a house in the woods, against a white bookshelf filled with other books.
A hand holds up the book "I Know Who You Are" by Alice Feeney, featuring a black cover with white text and a woman's face, against a white bookshelf filled with other books.
A hand holds up the book "Good Bad Girl" by Alice Feeney, featuring a dark, rainy cover with a red umbrella, against a white bookshelf filled with other books.
Did you hit your reading goal?
Finished 7 out of 10 books I read in 2024! My goal was 12, but I didn’t quite make it—there’s always next year! 📚 #ReadingJourney #bookshelf
Chelsea | Lifestyle Content

Chelsea | Lifestyle Content

5 likes

My January Reading Recap
👍:9 👎:1 🤷‍♀️:1 #reading #january #thecorrespondent #assistanttothevillain #audiobook
EClements20

EClements20

3 likes

January reads!!
I just officially hit a new personal record: 7 books in one month! My brain is currently full of fictional characters and plot twists, and I have absolutely no regrets. I’m either very productive or very good at avoiding my chores. Probably both! What’s your all-time monthly record? #Read
Brenda 🖤

Brenda 🖤

11 likes

2025 READING GOAL
My main reading goals for 2025 are to finish the Proverbs 31 devotional I started this year, and to read the whole Bible chronologically. What are you currently reading? What are your reading goals for 2025? Remember, don’t overwhelm yourself! Start small and conquer attainable goals. 💛
ModistyAmethyst

ModistyAmethyst

14 likes

January reading
I love this book from Shea McGee of Studio McGee. This book is available at Target. #books #target #homedecor #studiomcgee #hellolemon8 #lemon8creator
liz9574

liz9574

3 likes

i hit my 2024 reading goal!
i officially have read 35/35 books this year and i’m so proud hehe. it’s been my best reading year in terms of quality and quantity 🥰 here are some highlights: ⚪️first book read: house of earth and blood ⚪️most recent read: the thursday murder club ⚪️favorite book: tie between talking at n
kenny 🫧 | books & art

kenny 🫧 | books & art

4 likes

January + February reading recap 📚
I’m always chasing that “can’t put it down” book feeling… Two of these delivered. A few were good. A couple were just fine. I rated them all in the slides. Links are in my bio if you want to grab any of them. #booktok #bookrecommendations #kindlereads #booksiread #reading
Honestly Dana

Honestly Dana

10 likes

Currently Reading Proverbs (January Challenge)
From chapter 1 to chapter 7 I’ve learned a lot in the book of Proverbs! I’ve also started writing my prayers in my journal Bible after I complete each chapter during my Bible studies !
Erica Alston

Erica Alston

11 likes

A stack of ten books reviewed for January, including 'The Cloisters,' 'Project Hail Mary,' 'A Court of Silver Flames,' 'The Queen of Nothing,' 'The Wicked King,' 'The Cruel Prince,' 'The Silent Patient,' 'Dark Matter,' and 'Crooked Kingdom.'
A hand holding the book 'Crooked Kingdom' by Leigh Bardugo, with text overlay recommending it and a 4.5-star rating. The book cover features a crow design.
A hand holding the book 'Dark Matter' by Blake Crouch, with text overlay suggesting it can be skipped if sci-fi isn't preferred, and a 3-star rating.
january reading wrap-up 🪩🕺🏻
trying something new because i have not crocheted in a long time, but i have been readinggggg for the first time since 2020. 1) crooked kingdom - leigh bardugo (YA fantasy) i LOVED this duology! the vibes were immaculate. the characters were fantastic. i only gave it 4.5 stars because six of c
molly

molly

49 likes

January Reading Journal Spread 📚
#readingjournalsetup #readingbulletjournal #readingjournalwithme #booktokbooks #lemon8bookclub
✨ Totally Bookish Bestie 📚

✨ Totally Bookish Bestie 📚

3 likes

January and February reading wrap up part 1
January and February reading wrap up part one yes, no, maybe edition A multitude of dreams: yes I honestly don’t know why I waited so long ti read it. The fabric of our lives: yess possible one of my top 5 of the year. Cold world: maybe it is a romcom which I usually don’t read so this ma
Autumn Wagoner

Autumn Wagoner

7 likes

An open Bible displays text from Proverbs 1:29-33 and Genesis 16:1-18:15, with a 'January 7' icon. A box lists Bible readings for Genesis 16:1-18:15, Matthew 6:1-24, Psalms 7:1-17, and Proverbs 2:1-5.
This image outlines takeaways from Genesis 16:1-18:15, focusing on God's timing, His care for the overlooked (like Hagar), and His omnipotence, emphasizing that nothing is too hard for the Lord.
This image presents takeaways from Matthew 6:1-24, highlighting that faith is about the heart, the Lord's Prayer as a model for life, and the importance of prioritizing eternal treasures over earthly possessions.
January 7 Bible Reading
January 7 Bible Reading and takeaways #yearlybible #bibleready #biblebreakdown #bible #biblestudy Alabama
Chelsie|SAHM|girl mom

Chelsie|SAHM|girl mom

1 like

did not in fact get my reading goal…
#books #bookwormsoflemon8 #readersoflemon8 #readinggoals #endoftheyear
Lynnie Jean

Lynnie Jean

6 likes

all the books I read in January ❄️🩷
Finally posting my January wrap-up! I always post these on YouTube with my full thoughts at the beginning of each month! Also here’s a reminder that it’s not about the quantity of books you read but the quality 🤍 spice ratings: 🎧This Time Next Year by Sophie Cousens - closed door This Used
Bethany 🩷

Bethany 🩷

37 likes

MY JANUARY READING RECAP 📚✨
January reading roundup: the hits, the misses, and everything in between. Which ones have you read? 📚 #januarybookclub #bestreadoftheyear #reading #bookrecommendations
Hannah

Hannah

4 likes

An open Bible page showing Luke 22:47-53, with highlighted text and handwritten notes about Judas's betrayal, Jesus's mercy, and God's sovereignty. A red highlighter and white pen are visible.
A notebook page with handwritten notes titled 'JUDAS BETRAYAL OF JESUS (22:47-53)' dated 1.19.2020, detailing the event with highlighted key phrases and an application section.
A close-up of a notebook page showing a 'HEART CHECK' section with three reflective questions related to submission, faith in darkness, and surrender, next to a red pen.
Bible Reading & Notes - Luke 22:47-53 📖
Today’s Bible reading & notes 📖 Luke 22:47-53 | Judas Betrayal of Jesus 📖 ♥️ Today’s Heart Check: Am I more inclined to fight, control, or defend myself rather than pause, pray, and submit to Jesus? #bible reading 🥰 #biblejournaling #readingmybible #ilovereadingmybible #biblestu
MAE ♡

MAE ♡

6 likes

A collage of pink-themed items including a makeup bag, candle, drink, planner, and flowers, with text overlayed: 'How to RESET January 2025 SAVE THIS GUIDE FOLLOW FOR MORE'.
A 'Cleaning List' with a house cleaning checklist of 7 items, accompanied by images of cleaning products, wiping surfaces, and mopping a floor.
A section titled 'Build a Routine!' featuring a 'Morning Routine Inspo' list, with images of skincare, a laptop with 'HERBAL TEA' text, and a person exercising.
How to Reset for January 2025🧘🏼‍♀️🎧🎀✨
💌 Don’t forget to save this for later Follow for more like this 💖🪞🌸💫✨🫧 #healthygirl #healthygirlsummer #pilatesprincess #eveningroutine
Jasmine Hughes 🎀

Jasmine Hughes 🎀

26 likes

January’s book
Goal is to read one book a month for the year 2025 #2025books #yearlyreading #lemon8bookclub
lovejenny77

lovejenny77

17 likes

A person holds an open Bible, with text overlay '75 Hard Christian edition Starting Wednesday January 1, 2025'.
A person in teal workout attire sits, holding a drink, with text overlay 'Workout once a day'.
An open Bible is shown with text overlay 'Read 1 chapter of the Bible in the morning and 1 at night'.
Starting WednesdayJanuary 1, 2025
Click the link in my bio if you wanna be added to a fb group to talk to others while you do this!! Its a great way to grow in your faith and make great spiritual habits!! The notmal 75 hard relys on our own strength but this one requires us to rely on God!! It will be an amazing time to grow make m
Gloria Ann 🤍

Gloria Ann 🤍

1 like

January Journaling i know I am kate.
@Sammie 🩵 thank you again. I am getting back on track after I had a huge shut down last month!!! this helped alot #embracevulnerability #unfiltered #Lemon8Diary #journaling #journalprompts
Solowspazz

Solowspazz

7 likes

2026 Reading planner part 1
I absolutely love that with just getting the planner it comes with some cute stickers to help get you started on filling sections out. And the about me section to help get you thinking about the year.🥰 I love going back to different years and just seeing how what I put changes or stays the same.
Robyn

Robyn

4 likes

january reading wrapped 🔁
couldn’t fit every book but check the calendar for extras 🤭 such a good reading month! #reading #readingjournal #fantasybooks #booksoflemon8 #readinggoals
eek

eek

9 likes

January 6th Marriage Devotional
if your relationship is needing more Jesus and more peace than looking over there. Make sure to hit that follow button and follow me for positive, uplifting content that will help your marriage or relationship grow. Starting on January 1st 2026 I decided to start posting videos of me and my husband
Terr_Elane

Terr_Elane

19 likes

January reading wrapped 📚
#januaryreads #BookReview #bookrecs #bookbesties
Brittbetweenpages

Brittbetweenpages

8 likes

Books I have completed in January and their rating
I’ve been meaning to do this for a couple of days so I am now updating now. Shatter Me: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Rating I absolutely loved this book so much. I can’t get over Aaron Warner. I remember dreaming about buying the series so I took it as a sign to get them IRL. Best decision I have ever made
A.B. Smith 🖤♠️

A.B. Smith 🖤♠️

15 likes

See more