Hi my fellow book lovers! Today, I’m joining in with #SixForSunday. I don’t think I’ve ever participated in this meme, though I’ve known about it for maybe a year. This week’s topic is your bookish resolutions for 2021. Now like I said, I don’t really do resolutions in life in general. However, I think I can safely resolve some things regarding my bookish life. Here goes.
1. Read more. According to Goodreads, I only read like thirteen books in 2020. I may not have set the finish date for some books accurately, so they may’ve been more books. I just set my reading goal on Storygraph to be 20 books in 2021. I think that should be easily attainable.
2. Read a greater variety of books. When I saw some reading challenges come by, it surprised me what types of books people were challenging themselves to reading. I mostly read memoirs, young adult and middle grade fiction. Though I do generally try to get some diversity in my reading, I really need to step outside of my comfort zone.
For instance, though I read some books by BIPOC authors or featuring BIPOC characters, my white privilege still shines through heavily in my book choices. I want to change that. I also want to read more books featuring disability, LGBTQ+ issues, etc.
I also want to step outside of my comfort zone where it comes to genre reading. For example, in 2020 I read my very first SciFi book. I’d like to continue to broaden my horizons.
3. Interact more with fellow book lovers online. I mean mostly in the book blogosphere. I’d really like to write more bookish posts and also engage with other bookish bloggers, though I don’t intend on becoming primarily a book blogger.
4. Do more on Goodreads. Okay, I know some of the book pros are switching to Storygraph now and I got that one too, but it doesn’t seem to have the group discussions etc. that GR has. I just signed up to Storygraph today and so far, I much prefer GR anyway for keeping track of my reading, as Storygraph predictably isn’t as accessible with my screen reader. Storygraph may be able to offer me better recommendations though. Anyway, I’d really like to be active in the book groups I’m in on GR. I’d also like to share some reviews on there rather than just on my blog.
5. Join at least one readathon. I have been wanting to do this ever since I first heard of them in 2019, but apart from a failed attempt at joining Bout of Books last year, haven’t actually gotten down to it.
6. Continue to enjoy reading. Okay, this one is a no-brainer, but I couldn’t come up with anything else.
What are your bookish goals for 2021?
A Multitude of Musings 
I haven’t any particular goals regarding meeting. But I have been thinking just lately that I should read more widely and I have started to read some books that I would probably never have thought of reading in the past. I am always looking for new book titles and things to read so I shall be following this with interest.. enjoy your reading Astrid.
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Thank you so much.
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You are welcome Astrid.
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Oh Astrid, I just realised that in my first reply to you I typed the word meeting instead of reading. I am sorry! Being newly blind does have its drawbacks! Though if I COULD fly over to the Netherland and meet you thatcwould be lovely. Sadly though, I cannot travel any more, even when the virus is not around! Have a nice day Astrid.
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Yes, I saw that, but it’s totally okay. I understand what you mean. And I’m so sorry you cannot travel anymore.
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We can still travel in spirit though can’t we Astrid.
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Definitely! Thanks so much for visiting my blog and leaving such kind comments.
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You are so welcome Astrid
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I find doing award nominations gets more interaction for me:) So I am nominating you for an award soon!
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Oh, that’s cool! I don’t generally do awards that often, because I struggle to find bloggers to nominate. Thank you nonetheless.
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You can just leave the nominees part by telling your readers to nominate themselves actually… I have seen quite a few of that:)
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I know, that’s cool indeed. Thank you so much.
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We’ve only read a few this past year but we have a bunch backed up on the waiting list.
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Oh, I get that. We have a ton of books in our various book apps that we haven’t read yet.
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Just to read more!
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That’s an awesome goal!
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I wish you all the best with your goals! I’ve set stricter goals/challenges this year which include reading non fiction, classics and mix of male/female authors!
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That’s cool! I wish you lots of luck with your goals too. Thanks for commenting.
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One of my big reading goals is to read more of the books that I already own!!
-Lauren
http://www.shootingstarsmag.net
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Oh, that’s an amazing goal! Good luck on it! Thank you for commenting.
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I love your bookish goals! Think I’ll participate in the challenge and do mine also! look for a post on them on my blog!
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I’ll definitely look forward to seeing yours!
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