1) READ 50 BOOKS
I mean, that was my goal in 2016, but I only made it to 41 books read. I can probably read 9 more this year, right?
2) BE CONSISTENT
This is something I struggle with on pretty much all platforms. There are just certain points when I fall off the face of the internet. Especially during the school year. So I want to at least keep my blog active during the school year (maybe not AS active, but active nonetheless). I want to post booktube videos every week. I want to upload on my bookstagram account AT LEAST every other day.
3) STRIVE FOR QUALITY
This is the most important thing for me. Consistency is irrelevant if I'm spitting out crap. I'd love to consistently grace the interwebs with posts I enjoy writing, that are thought out, that are creative and original, and that truly share my passion for books.
4) READ MORE POPULAR BOOKS/NEW RELEASES
I feel like this is kind of backwards compared to other people's resolutions? I don't know--maybe not. But in 2016 I read a ton of backlist titles--which is great! I love backlist titles and I want to continue to read a bunch of them, because they are not inherently better or worse than new releases. HOWEVER. It would be fun to read what other people are reading when they're reading them, and to be able to geek out together. And, you know, there are a ton of popular books that everyone and their gerbil has read except for me, and I want to experience the magic. Sometimes it's nice to feel like you're with the times, ya dig?
5) READ MORE SERIES
Again, I feel like this is backwards. But I read mostly standalones and series starters last year. I don't think I read any sequels or anything. So, I want to finish series I haven't finished, start new ones that everyone adores, get caught up on ones that are not complete yet. I actually love series, so I miss that longterm investment in characters and stories.
6) INTERACT MORE
Again, this applies to all platforms! I want to comment on more blogs, youtube videos, bookstagram posts, goodreads post...ALL OF IT. I was decent at interacting in 2016, but I could've been so much better. I want to make more bookish friends and build more relationships.
7) BRANCH OUT IN MY READING
This is something I always tell myself, and in 2016 I did it...a lil bit, anyway. I just always want to broaden my horizons. Read different genres, age groups, formats.
8) READ MORE CLASSICS
This is related to the previous resolution, but it deserves its own special mention, because it's something I think about a lot.
Will these actually happen this year? I guess we'll find out.
What are your reader resolutions for this year?
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