New Year, New Me, New Reading Goals for 2025

It’s the start of a new year, which means it’s time to set my 2025 reading goals. Last year, my main goal was to read 24 books, and I accomplished that—barely. But hey, it still counts, right? This year, I’m aiming a little higher. Let’s dive into my goals for 2025!

Setting My 2025 Reading Goal

This year, I want to read 30 books. Last year, I read 25, but it took some serious power reading on New Year’s Eve to make it happen (I finished at 10:45 p.m.!). Despite cutting it so close, I feel confident I can hit 30 books this year.

Why? Audiobooks. I discovered them late in 2024, and wow, they’ve changed my life! Now I can “read” while walking to the train, cleaning, cooking, or driving—especially on long trips. While I still adore physical books and e-readers, audiobooks are now a staple in my book life.

Trying New Genres

Fantasy romance has my heart, but I’m looking to mix things up this year. Last year, I loved reading thrillers and suspense novels, and my first dabble into science fiction, Dark Matter by Blake Crouch, was an unexpected 4-deer-star read. It left me thinking long after I finished it. More surprises like that? Yes, please!

Trying Brandon Sanderson

I’ve been lurking on the high/epic fantasy side of BookTok, and I’m intrigued. No romance? Not even a little? It sounds unlike me, but the way people rave about Sanderson’s books has me ready to dip my toe into the Cosmere. It’s a daunting 24-book universe, but I’m always up for a challenge!

Reading BookTok Favorites

I love being part of the BookTok community—it’s introduced me to amazing books like From Blood and Ash, ACOTAR, and Throne of Glass, (although there have been some misses, *stares at the Ravenhood trilogy*) Here are some popular series I’m excited to start this year:

• Fourth Wing (it’s a crime I haven’t read this yet!)
• Shatter Me
• The Cruel Prince
• Six of Crows
• Quicksilver
• Phantasma
• The Book of Azrael
• Spark of the Everflame

Conquering My Physical TBR

This one’s going to be tough—I love buying books! But my shelves are out of space, so I need to tackle my physical TBR before buying more. (Though BookOutlet sales make this goal really hard to stick to!)

What about you? What are your 2025 reading goals? Have any must-reads or BookTok favorites I should add to my list? Let’s chat in the comments—I’d love to hear your recommendations!