I met my goal of 50 last year so I raised my goal by 10 to 60 for 2025 and I did it...I read 60 books last year!
My top 12 favorite books (well, eleven...I didn't have a favorite in November for some reason):
- Holly, Stephen King (this was my favorite book of 2025)
- Horseman, Christina Henry
- I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, Maya Angelou
- The Hacienda, Isabel Canas
- The Eulogist, Terry Gamble
- The Vampire Armand, Anne Rice
- The March, E.L. Doctorow
- Diavola, Jennifer Thorne
- The Pale Blue Eye, Louis Bayard
- John Adams, David McCullough
- All the Fiends of Hell, Adam Nevill
You can see the list of books I read last year on Goodreads here.
I did okay on reading challenges, completing most of my own challenges, and one (a twice a year challenge) not my own. My final update on 2025 reading challenges can be found here.
I didn't make a list of resolutions, just have a few goals in mind...
- Survive whatever 2026 throws at me
- Write my novel (I'm starting this weekend)
- Read 65 books
My word for 2026 is DETERMINED. I am going to need every ounce of determination I can muster.
Stay tuned for my 2026 reading challenges post.
Happy New Year and happy reading all year long!

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