Very belated, but somehow I totally missed this one going around at the start of the year! I saw this over on Lin’s Blog, (Lin’s Perspective), and it was originally created by Heather @ Bookables.

How many books are you planning to read in 2026?

I set my reading goal to 36 books this year. I was actually going to set it at 10 and then forget about it because I didn’t want any pressure to read for the numbers. After a little thought, I decided on 36, since my current average is 3 books per month. I know over the summer break I’ll be reading a lot more, so I am certain this will be fine to have ticking along in the background. And if it gets to November and I’m way behind, I am not above changing it at all.

Name 5 books you didn’t get to in 2025 but want to make a priority in 2026.

So many. I was great at starting stuff last year and then not so great at finishing things. I also got sent a fair amount of books, so stuff just piled up quite a bit once I started university. These are 5 I have on my priority list for 2026:

• Emily Wilde’s Map of the Otherlands by Heather Fawcett
• Black Water Sister by Zen Cho
• Nature’s Ghosts by Sophie Yeo
• The Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Young
• Groundbreakers by Chantal Lyons

What genre do you want to read more of?

I had a good time mixing up my genres last year. While I don’t want to neglect fantasy, I do want to make non-fiction more of a priority. I’ve also been really into climate fiction over the last year, so that is really high on my radar, along with adding in some more mystery books. Honestly, I think the more I can vary things, the better it will be!

Name 3 non-bookish related goals for 2026.

I don’t really set personal goals. As with my reading goal, I tend to find if I put pressure on myself to do something then I usually avoid it instead. That being said, there are some things I would like to achieve in 2026:

• Keep up with my studies. At the start of my degree I found it a little overwhelming with the amount of work immediately thrown my way, so I want to try and keep ahead of the curve as much as I can this year.
• Knit myself a wearable. Preferably a jumper, but honestly, if I can start, finish *and* block an item for myself this year, I’ll be happy.
• Decorate my bedroom. This has been on my list for a year, but there’s been a lot else to do in the house since moving in. I have in my head everything I want to do for the room, so I need to just… do it.

What’s a book that you’ve had forever that you still need to read?

One word that you’re hoping 2026 will be?

I’m not sure what word I hope the year will *be*, but one word I have chosen for the year is present. And you can take that as either meaning, because they both fit.

I want to be present with my friends and family. I want to be present with my learning, I don’t want to miss anything!

I also want to appreciate things like the presents they are. The beautiful place I get to live in. The sunshine. My cats.

You Tell Me: What is your priority Book for this year?