reading challenges
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2025 Reading Challenges Recap & Reading Highlights
Here’s a look back at the reading year of 2025. So many stats, so much fun! What a fun year of reading! In 2025, I read 348 books, with 141 of those being on audio. My most read genre was mystery, followed by romance. It’s clear working in an elementary school has reinvigorated my reading Continue reading
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Introducing 2026 Reading Challenges
I love the new year – to start fresh, to make plans and establish goals. This usually involves lots of lists, and I love lists. Here are the challenges I hope to complete in 2026. I’ll keep track of these on the 2026 Reading Challenges page. Later this week, I’ll post a recap of the Continue reading
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#thankfullyreading 2025 Report
I loved participating in the #thankfullyreading challengelast week. I decided to start counting on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving since we were off school. I wrapped up Sunday November 30th. It was a great combination of sit down and read time and audiobooks. Lots of kitchen time getting ready for Thanksgiving meant lots of audiobook time. Continue reading
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⛸️13th Annual Ho-Ho-Ho Readathon Sign-up
The 2025 Ho-Ho-Ho Readathon is hosted by Kimberly at Caffeinated Reviewer. The event will run from Wednesday, November 26 to Wednesday, December 17. Read or listen to as many holiday or winter themed books as you wish. Share your progress using #2025HOHOHORAT. Take part in at least one challenge and read two books to be Continue reading
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📚2025 Thankfully Reading Week! #thankfullyreading
It’s back—and bigger than ever! Due to popular demand, Thankfully Reading Weekend is now a full week of cozy reading vibes (November 24 – November 30, 2025), and I am so looking forward to dedicated time to read. Thanks so much to Jenn at Jenn’s Bookshelves for hosting. “There are no rules—just a shared intention Continue reading
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2025 Reading Challenge Check In (May 2025)
I’ve updated my 2025 Reading Challenge page to include stats from my April 2025 reading. I’m including a post on the main page as well! Updated 05/15/25 My Personal Reading Challenges: Read 25 Nonfiction Titles 5/25 read Read 25 Books from My Shelves 17/25 read Read 24 Titles from 2024 19/24 read Bookish Community Challenges: Continue reading
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2025 Reading Challenge Check In
I’ve updated my 2025 Reading Challenge page to include stats from my March 2025 reading. I’m including a post on the main page as well! Updated 04/16/25 My Personal Reading Challenges: Read 25 Nonfiction Titles 4/25 read No change from last update. Need to add some nonfiction to my life. Read 25 Books from My Continue reading
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2025 Reading Challenges Update 1
Despite January 2025 feeling like a never-ending month of stress and illness, I used reading as my escape. Here’s an update on my reading challenges for 2025. I’ve also updated my page devoted to 2025 reading challenges. Read 25 Nonfiction Titles 2/25 read How to Outline a Cozy Mystery Sara Rossett Better Crocker Found Recipes Continue reading
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Netgalley Catch Up: Time to Check In (January 2025)
Here is my monthly Netgalley Check In as part of my promise to check in at the end of every month and see how many Netgalley titles I’ve read. My feedback ratio is currently 80%. Here are the Netgalley titles that I reviewed in December 2024: Disillusioned by Benjamin Herold The Grey Wolf by Louise Continue reading
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2025 Reading Challenges
I love the New Year and all the reflecting and planning that I can add into my days. One of my favorite things to think about is reading. I’ll be keeping track of my progress on all the 2025 reading challenges here. My Personal Reading Challenges for 2025 Read 25 Nonfiction Titles Read 25 Books Continue reading
About Me
Welcome! I started my career as a children’s librarian, later becoming a public library director and now I’m a stay at home mom. While my career might have changed, my love of reading has been a constant since I was in 4th grade, and I read over 200 books a year. I love talking about books and connecting readers of all ages with just the right book. Thanks for reading!
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