As usual, I was extremely motivated in January to work on new goals, reading or otherwise. (I refuse to call them resolutions.) So, it is no surprise that I did well towards my 2024 reading goals and challenges. What is surprising is that I DNF two books. I have a hard time giving up, although I’m trying get better at not giving my time to books I don’t enjoy.
The focus for my January reading goals, was two fantasies and one true crime towards my category challenge, and a book published in 2012 for the ICYMI challenge.
Books Read
14
2024 Goal
9%
Average Rating
3.93
Genres
Challenges
Favorite Book
Category Challenge
- Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros – Fantasy
- Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson – Fantasy
- The Art Thief by Michael Finkel – True Crime
There were some glorious parts in Tress of the Emerald Sea, but to be honest, this one took a long time to get through. I didn’t enjoy it as much as I thought I would.
ICYMI Challenge
- The Shoemaker’s Wife by Adriana Trigiani – Published in 2012
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Favorite Quotes
Thanks for nothing, universe. You suck big donkey balls.
Josie Silver – One Day in December
But the person who is willing to reconsider their assumptions? The hero who can sit down and reevaluate their own life? Well, now that is a gemstone that truly glitters, friend.
Bandon Sanderson – Tress of the Emerald Sea
In February, I plan to read one more true crime, a book published in 2013, and two new selections from my list for the categories challenge.