One of the things I want to do more of in 2019 is read. I’ve loved reading as a past time since the first grade, and it’s something that – like many of our favorites – gets pushed aside as we get older when family and work responsibilities take precidence. This year, I need more of the things I love. NEED. One of my favorite things to do in the summer is sit on my deck, reading a book in the sun. In the winter, my reading has typically slowed down because I don’t have a “reading spot” like I do in the summer. I need to change that.
In the meantime, I grab a few chapters where I can and thanks to a requested gift I got from my kids in the form of this handy reading light that dangles around my neck, I can snuggle up with a book before bed now too. It looks a little odd but it works!
In 2018 I had a goal to read 18 books, and ended up reading 19! In 2019, you guessed it, it’s 19 books as a goal but let’s see if I can hit 20! The last book I completed in 2018 was You by Caroline Kepnes. It’s a book that – when handing over to a friend to read it once I was done – I said, “Don’t judge me for it!” It’s a little raunchy, a lot suspenseful, and now that it’s been made into a series on Netflix, even more reason to devour the book before the series (I’m halfway through the series and there are some definite differences, so you’ll want to read then watch!)
The first book I’m reading in 2019, thanks to the book club I’m in, is Vox by Christina Dalcher. A note on book clubs – consider joining one for 2019. My book club has brought me several books I wouldn’t have considered reading on my own, and it turns out many of them I absolutely loved! We kind of get into a rut with our reading sometimes, because we gravitate towards what we love (how many variations of Girl On a Train are there?) and book clubs can help you get out of that rut and introduce you to new genres and ideas. I started Vox over the weekend and I can’t put it down (I’ll likely finish it today, because I’m promising myself time to read more in 2019 remember). A little bit Handmaids Tale, a little bit (sadly) current events (in the form of the President and his aides in the book, look to CNN or Fox for more fun there), this book is – so far – outstanding and I’ll be sharing it with friends this year for sure.
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As you can see, my reading this year will likely follow the same trend as above – some indulgent gossipy-reads like You, some thought-provoking reads like Vox, and some introspective journaling like the examples from The Five Minute Journal and Just Between Us. What about you, do you have a reading goal for 2019? Or a book you’ve read recently that you loved? I’d love to hear about it in the comments below!
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for 2019 my goal is to read one book per month!
It’s been some time since I picked up a leisure read. The last thing I did read was The Queens code… -_-
I am part of a book club so I do read a new book every month, but on my own I plan to read more non fiction as I am primarily a fiction lover.
I plan to read 40 books this year!
My goal is to read 50 books this year – I’m going on mat leave again in March, and on my last mat leave, I was averaging about a book a week.
I’m currently halfway through Michelle Obama’s “Becoming” and it is FANTASTIC! Her portrayal of a working mom is way more relatable and realistic than Sheryl Sandberg’s Lean In. I highly recommend!
I loved Behind Enemy Lines the Marthe Cohn story.
I just finished Once Upon a River by Diane Setterfield and it was incredible! I set my goal on Goodreads at 160 for this year. I’m a big reader!
My reading goal for 2019 is to catch up and finish reading series books I have left hanging for a couples years now. I have so many I need to finish I hope I get most of them off the TBR list this year.
I really loved Happiness – The Crooked Little Road to Semi-Ever After by Heather Harpham.
My reading goal for 2019 is one book a month. With two small kids in the house I find my reading time gets stolen, I would like to make it a priority again!
my goal is to read a book a month!
Just finished The Red Word – wonderful.
My goal for 2019 is to read a book a month!
I literally have a pile of books to read! My goal is to read at least 20 books this year!
My reading goal this year is to make a list of my 10 favorite books and reread all of them
I started reading a book before Christmas called “An Amish Christmas”. It is 4 short stories in one. It is a very enjoyable read and I love Amish fiction.
I would like to read at least 15 books this year!
I ironically just binge watched “ You “ on Netflix. Now I wish I’d read the book first ! My goal is to read at least 1book per month .
I’m pretty sure I read more books in 2018 than I did in the previous 10 years. I’ve also been reading aloud with my kids, more than just picture books.
I’d like to finish more books this year before the library time expires.
Also, I need to start the mother/daughter journal I got for my oldest!
My aim is to read at least 1 book per month, starting with ‘Girl, wash your face’ !
This year, my goal is to catch up on some Patricia Cornwell’s books!
I just read “The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle” by Stuart Turton …. really good and different!
My goal is to read 100 books this year. I am already on my 4th book of 2019.
My reading goal for 2019 is to read at least one book per week.
My reading goal this year is to read 15 books
At least one book every 3 months. That is more realistic for me.
I usually don’t have much time for reading but lately I read The Afterlife of Walter Augustus by Hannah Lynn and it was pretty good
my goal is to take an hour a day to myself to read and unwind
My goal is to ready at least 5 books this year! Thanks!
My goal is to read more nonfiction books.
I don’t seem to get much time to read and when I do I maybe get one page done and then I fall asleep so I don’t try. I do get to read on my summer vacation though and I love it. I read a bunch of Sue Grafton books last summer.
a reading goal I have for 2019 is to read pet semetary before I go and watch it in theatres again 🙂
A Thousand Splendid Suns- not a “new” book but I just got around to reading it and it was fantastic! Thanks for the giveaway 🤞
I just finished reading Jennifer Robson’s “The Gown” and can’t wait to read more.
my reading goal is to finish Carly’s Voice. I only have a little bit left in my book but put it down a couple months ago and need to pick it back up
My plan is to start and finish the books I picked up last year and add some new ones to the mix.
Pretty sure I read over 24 books a year Jackie
My reading goal for 2019 is 18
My goal is to read 20 books in 2019.
I’m embarrassed to say my goal is to take the time to read one non kids book this winter. Haha
My reading goal this year is to try and read at least 1 book a month. Hopefully I can stick to it.
My reading goal is to read the first 40 years of Coronation Street.
I’m going to try for 15 books this year.
Looking forward to reading more in 2019 too!
I am aiming to read one book a month in 2019. Off to a good start so far…
I plan on reading at least 30 minutes each night
I have just recently renewed my library card from yrs ago and hope to read at least 1or2 books per month.
I read “Indian Horse” before the movie came out. Then I read “Medicine Walk”. Both books are by the same author – Richard Wagamese. Both great books!
I haven’t read a book in quite awhile, I have about 4 new books sitting here, but I love to read out on my front deck in the summer, so a couple more months and I will dive into the books!
My reading goal in 2019 is to join a reading club!
I’m current reading Of Blood and Bone by Nora Roberts
I haven’t read much this past year so I don’t have a recent book, but my New Year’s resolution is to start reading again!
Im not a big reader but I sure like cookbooks. I got my eye on a few new cookbooks
An oldie, but ‘Sense and Sensibility’
I just finished reading The Great Gatsby since I hadn’t read it since I was young. Such an amazing story.
I just finished reading ‘Atomic Habits.’ Fantastic read for forming new year’s resolutions and habits
my reading goal for 2019 is to read something everything
Wow! So impressed with everyone’s reading goals. Just before Xmas i finished Tara Westover’s Educated.
I really want to read more with my daughter this year, specifically I want to read her the Harry Potter series. It will be a nice way for us to spend some one on one time together and enjoy reading.
I’d like my daughter to read that series too! Right now she’s focused on Twilight.
My reading goal is to find more time to myself and read a book every couple of months
I am reading Peter James’ books at the moment they are wonderful mysteries that I find difficult to put down!
I just finished the book Into The Water. Great read! I am a big reader and my only reading goal is to get through some of my stock of books before buying more.
Actually I just reread the Harry Potter series, still good.
My goal is to read one book a month. I’ve barely read at all since having kids. I’m ahead already this month! One book finished and a second one started.
The best book I read last year was Three Days Missing by Kimberly Belle. It was fantastic.
My goal this year is to read 100 books, I finished 87 last year!
I have a baby and have returned full-time to work, plus I dance and volunteer, so reading has really been pushed to the side! Like you, i have a goal of reading more in 2019 though – going on a holiday with friends in a few months will provide a start! I am guilty of zoning out in front of the TV for an hour or so before bed – I’d like to make an effort to use that time to read instead! 🙂 Thanks for the amazing giveaway, there are a number of books I’ve heard about lately that I’d love to check out (I just added “You” to my list!)
Oops, meant a few weeks, not a few months!
My reading goal for 2019 is to get through at least 8 books.
I am hoping to read 12-15 books this year!
My reading goal for 2019 is one book a week! I love reading so, so much! Happy New Year!
my reading goal is to try to read books instead of doing my reading online reading news, cooking, crafting etc…..the problem with books for me, is once I start a good book I cannot seem to put it down so my whole life is on hold until I have finished the book!
I’d like to read just even one book in 2019. I usually get one or 2 read while on vacation. I always watch on facebook for my reading friends suggestions on what they’re reading.
I really want to read the new Sophie Kinsella book coming out in February, and Reese Witherspoons current book
One of my resolutions, is to read more!! I haven’t read a good book in a while, I have to make time as I always
loved reading
My reading goal for 2019 is to read more non-fiction.
I recently finished The Tattooist of Auschwitz — could not put it down. Powerful imagery, powerful writing.
I recently read Once Upon a River: a Novel by Diane Setterfield
I used to read a lot of books but have not recently. My goal is to start reading again. I live close to a library so I would like to go back to it.
I just finished The Clockmakers Daughter! Good read!
I actually need to put the technology away for a while to just sit down and read. I really miss just getting lost in a book. My phone is too much of a distraction, oy!
I’m hoping to actually read a few books this year. Since having kids I haven’t made or found the time for fun reading.
My reading goal for 2019 is to read 2 books a month. My favourite genres are non-fiction and mystery novels.
I’m just going to try and read more – carving out that time for me is important.
I just finished The Secrets of Happy Families, and it’s made a difference in our day to day!
Behind Enemy Lines: The True Story of a French Jewish Spy in Nazi Germany by Marthe Cohn will be my next read.
I just finished reading The Hoarder by Jess Kidd. Quirky mystery set in London. I just got a new eReader, so my goals are to actually finish a lot of the books I check out of the online library download service.
I love reading as often as possible! My top 3 2018 reads are: Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager, The Anomaly by Michael Rutger and Sadie by Courtney Summers. I definitely want to check out You.
I’m currently reading The Time Travellers wife. My reading goals for 2019 is to read ATLEAST one book per month.
My goal is to go through some classics this year. I’ve just started “How to Make Friends and Influence People”.
I plan on at least picking up a few books that I already have and giving them a chance
Loved Beholden by Leslie Crewe, she is a local Nova Scotian author.
My goal is to read more books this year as I didn’t get to read a full book in 2018
I recently read a book called “Roar” by Cecilia Ahern!
My goal is try and read 1 book a month and I really enjoyed The Book of M by Peng Shepherd!!!
My goal for 2019 is to get back into reading. I used to read a book a week. I will start with a book per month.
My goal for 2019 is to read a book a week.
I read a lot so my goal for 2019 is a book a week.
My goal for 2018 was originally 12, then got bumped up to 15 and 24 and I ended up reading 50! My 2019 goal is 52, one book a week.
I love reading my goal is to read books based more on recommendation rather than what gravitate to. I want to read at least 20 books.
The Cuckoo’s Calling was really good!
I would like to read a book a month this year. Michelle Obama’s book is on the top of my list.
One of my favourite books is called Station Eleven. For 2019, I hope that I can read at least one book per month if not more.
My favorite read is The Bride by Julie Garwood, the first romance novel I read as a young girl and it stuck with me . My goal for the year is to read more just in order to take more time for myself off screen . I do read a lot as it is but ant to make more time for it for self care purposes.
I’m in a book challenge this year – trying to read a book by authors from A-Z. Almost finished my second book of 2019 already!
I usually read at least a book a week and have several on the go at once. Right now I’m reading “Marilla of Green Gables” and I’m enjoying it.
My 2019 goal is to read at least one book a month!
I need to read more genre of books
I am trying to get back into reading this year. I just finished Michelle Obama’s memoir Becoming. I hope to read 12 or more books in 2019.
My goal ‘reading’ the year is to tackle the Game of Thrones series of books.
I used to read a book a week. My goal is to read a book a month and work my way back to one a week.
My family are all readers- from my parents, myself, my children and their spouses and our grandkids!
Chapters/ Indigo is a favourite of all!💕
I just finished reading a great book called The Summer List that I will now be passing onto a friend. My goal is to read more this year. I have a big collection of books to get through.
My goal is to read more than I have been.
My reading goals are to personally read a book a month but also to read nightly to my kids.
My reading goal is to read 1 book every 2 weeks.
A reading goal that I have for 2019 is to read more self-help and educational books!
My reading goal for 2019 is 40 books! I did 34 last year so I’m hoping to do a little more. Loved “Pachinko” and “The Great Alone” …those were the best ones from last year!
The Gone away World by Nick Harkaway
My reading goal for 2019 is to finish reading the Outlander series.
Really want to read Becoming.
Still waiting for Game of Thrones book 6
I like a book a month goal because that’s realistic for me actually. Right now my goal is to finish the books I got for Christmas. Halfway through Becoming by Michele Obama which is a good read. I am enjoying it.
My reading goal is to get back into reading. Life has been busy but I plan on making time to enjoy a good book.
My reading goal for 2019 is to catch up and finish reading series books I have left
Looking forward to reading more in 2019
I have a TV in the bedroom so now, I watch TV instead of reading. But I do still manage to read a few books a year.
for 2019 I’d like to read at least 15 books.
I am reading the 5 Love languages by Gary Chapman. Its one I have had on my wishlist for quite and while and I am thankful for the chance to read it now!
My Goal us to read 30 mins every night
I want to read a book a week.
My reading goal for 2019 is one science fiction book a month!
I recently read `The Hate you Give` – it was very emotional and raw!
Great reminder…. The importance of reading!!! I have mapped out great books i will be reading monthly this year, i will still add more to that list
I have been reading the Unfortunate Events series by Lemony Snickett with my daughter. Maybe after we are done reading all the books in the series I can start reading my own adult books 🙂
My goal is to finish reading Parenting With Fire: Lighting Up the Family with Passion and Inspiration
Book by Shmuley Boteach. So far I really like it!
My goal is 50 books this year.
Funny. I love to read but I haven’t read a book in years. I’ve thought about looking for a good book and start reading again. I loved getting lost in the stories. It helped with cutting down my smoking, which is another resolution for me. My goal is March 🙂
My goal for 2019 is to simply read as many books as I can .
I really enjoyed Where the Crawdads Sing, The Other Woman and The Great Alone.
My goal is to read the books I received as Christmas gifts.
I have a goal in 2019 to read at least one book a month, I know I can do better than that, I need to go back to reading before sleeping instead of the electronics.
I love my Mary Higgins Clark books. I read every night before bed.
My goal is to read at least one book a month minimum…I’m keeping it low so that I don’t fail lol and with my busy lifestyle, I think this is a realistic number for me.
I want to read at least a book a month in 2019
Plan to read 20 books this year 🙂
I usually try to read on the subway, but I get tired after work. Since its a 40 minute ride, I plan on reading few chapters slowly.
I am a bit of a book junkie……and I’m horrible at getting anything done when I get into a book. One of the most recent reads was “Five Days Left”. I wasn’t so sure about it at first but once I got into it I couldn’t put it down. Thank goodness for chaperoning on trips that have long bus rides that give me some reading time!
Currently reading iLead. A great book for managers
I am an avid reader and hope to finish my current backlog on my e-reader this year!