Tag: reading goals

What I’m Reading Now

Common Goal by Rachel Reid (Game Changers #4) – I am flying through this series of hockey romances.

What I Recently Finished

• The Spirit of Justice: True Stories of Faith, Race, and Resistance by Jemar Tisby
• Elizabeth of East Hampton by Audrey Bellezza and Emily Harding (For the Love of Austen #2)
• Anne of Avenue A by Audrey Bellezza and Emily Harding (For the Love of Austen #3)
• Nantucket Second Chances by Pamela Kelley
• A Christmas Duet by Debbie Macomber
• Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel by Rebecca Raisin
• One Big Happy Family by Susan Mallery
• Game Changer by Rachel Reid (Game Changers #1)
• Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid (Game Changers #2)
• Tough Guy by Rachel Reid (Game Changers #3)
• Halloween with Ilya by Rachel Reid (Game Changers #2.4) – short story
• My Dinner with Hayden by Rachel Reid (Game Changers #2.5) – short story
• Merry Christmas, Scott & Kip by Rachel Reid (Game Changers #1.5) – short story

What I Added to my TBR

• Role Model by Rachel Reid (Game Changers #5)
• The Long Game by Rachel Reid (Game Changers #6)
• Unrivaled by Rachel Reid (Game Changers #7)
• Time to Shine by Rachel Reid
• The Shots You Take by Rachel Reid
• The Day Our Lives Collided by Laura Pearson
• Romancing Mr. Tilney by Sara Marks (21st Century Austen #7)
• I Still Love You by Sara Marks (21st Century Austen #8)

TBR Stats/Goal Updates

• I currently have 174 books on my TBR. Of these, 9 are nonfiction and 165 are fiction.
• I have read 49 books so far in 2026. I had reset my goal for the year from 100 to 50, so I am almost there!
• I have finished 1 nonfiction book so far this year. My goal is 6.
• Here are some more stats from StoryGraph:

What I’m Reading Now

Elizabeth of East Hampton by Audrey Bellezza and Emily Harding (For the Love of Austen #2) – I really enjoyed their first book, which was a retelling of Emma. This one is a retelling of Pride & Prejudice, and I like it so far.

What I Recently Finished

• The Midnight Train by Matt Haig (The Midnight World #2)
• The Final Target by Nora Roberts
• The Secrets of Love Story Bridge by Phaedra Patrick
• Summer Island by Natalie Normann (Very Hygge Holiday #1)
• Christmas Island by Natalie Normann (Very Hygge Holiday #2)

What I Added to my TBR

• Live Laugh Love: The Secret History of White Christian Women and the World They Made by Kristin Kobes Du Mez
• Never Worry About Money Again: By Answering One Question by Jesse Mecham
• Worse Than Strangers by Kyleigh Leddy

TBR Stats/Goal Updates

• I currently have 174 books on my TBR. Of these, 10 are nonfiction and 164 are fiction.
• I have read 36 books so far in 2026. My original goal was 100, but there is no way I am reaching that at this point, so I have changed it to 50. My reading ebbs and flows depending on my mood and circumstances, so I’m fine with making that change.
• I have not finished any nonfiction books so far in 2026. My goal is 6.
• Here are some more stats from StoryGraph:

What I’m Reading Now

The Midnight Train by Matt Haig (The Midnight World #2) – This is billed as a magical, time-traveling love story from the world of The Midnight Library (which I loved).

What I Recently Finished

• Lies and Other Love Languages by Sonali Dev
• The Wedding Setup by Sonali Dev (short story)
• In Your Dreams by Sarah Adams (Rome Kentucky #4)
• Lift Me Up by Milly Johnson (short story)
• Jigsaw by Jonathan Kellerman (Alex Delaware #41)
• The Anti-Heroes by Jen Lancaster
• Emma of 83rd Street by Audrey Bellezza (For the Love of Austen #1)

What I Added to my TBR

• A Wind Turned Dark with Burning by Mercedes Lackey (Elemental Masters #19)
• The General Hospital by Anne Buist (Menzies Mental Health #3)
• The Slow Cooker Supper Club by Sue Heath
• A Bookshop Summer by Stephanie Butland
• Sari, Not Sari by Sonya Singh
• Zoe Brennan, First Crush by Laura Lee Piper
• The Next Best Fling by Gabriella Gamez (Librarians in Love #1)
• Kiss Me, Maybe by Gabriella Gamez (Librarians in Love #2)

TBR Stats/Goal Updates

• I currently have 177 books on my TBR. Of these, 8 are nonfiction and 169 are fiction.
• I have read 31 books so far in 2026. My goal is 100, so I still a bit behind. It’s okay if I don’t meet my goal, though. My reading ebbs and flows depending on my mood and circumstances.
• I have not finished any nonfiction books so far in 2026. My goal is 6.
• I ended my Kindle Unlimited subscription. I read 15 books and had 1 DNF during the time I had KU.
• Here are some more stats from StoryGraph:

What I’m Reading Now

Lies and Other Love Languages by Sonali Dev – I have enjoyed several books by this author. This one is pretty good so far. It does have a dual timeline, and I am still trying to put together how the story from the past fits in with the present events. I have a vague idea but it hasn’t been revealed yet.

Jigsaw by Jonathan Kellerman (Alex Delaware #41) – I really like this series. When my turn came for it on Libby, I was in a bit of a reading slump and I only got to 80% before it got automatically returned. Now I am back on the waiting list to get it again so I can finish it. Update: I am still on the waiting list for this one!

What I Recently Finished

• Show Don’t Tell by Curtis Sittenfeld
• Meg and Jo by Virginia Kantra (The March Sisters #1)
• Beth and Amy by Virginia Kantra (The March Sisters #2)
• Revenge Prey by John Sandford (Lucas Davenport #36)
• Beg, Borrow, or Steal by Sarah Adams (When in Rome #3)
• Lessons at the School by the Sea by Jenny Colgan (School by the Sea #3)
• Studies at the School by the Sea by Jenny Colgan (School by the Sea #4)
• Everybody’s Favorite Guy by Katherine Center (short story)

What I Added to my TBR

• Allegiant by Veronica Roth (Divergent #3)
• The Sixth Faction by Veronica Roth (The Sixth Faction #1)
• Start at the End by Emmy Grey
• The Last Love Note by Emma Grey
• Pictures of You by Emma Grey

TBR Stats/Goal Updates

• I currently have 184 books on my TBR. Of these, 8 are nonfiction and 176 are fiction.
• I have read 24 books so far in 2026. My goal is 100, so I am 8 books behind. It’s okay if I don’t meet my goal, though. My reading ebbs and flows depending on my mood and circumstances.
• I have not finished any nonfiction books so far in 2026. My goal is 6.
• I ended my Kindle Unlimited subscription. I read 15 books and had 1 DNF during the time I had KU.
• Here are some more stats from StoryGraph:

What I’m Reading Now

Show Don’t Tell by Curtis Sittenfeld – this is a collection of short stories. I am not sure how I feel about it so far. It seems to be designed to expose the hidden parts of ourselves and our beliefs about ourselves and others.

Jigsaw by Jonathan Kellerman (Alex Delaware #41) – I really like this series. When my turn came for it on Libby, I was in a bit of a reading slump and I only got to 80% before it got automatically returned. Now I am back on the waiting list to get it again so I can finish it.

What I Recently Finished

• Stolen in Death by J.D. Robb (In Death #62)
• Storm Peak by John A. Flanagan (Jesse Parker Mystery #1)
• Avalanche Pass by John A. Flanagan (Jesse Parker Mystery #2)

What I Added to my TBR

• Braving the Truth: Essential Essays for Reckoning with and Reimagining Faith by Rachel Held Evans
• The Someday Garden by Ashley Poston
• The Miseducation of Caroline Bingley by Lindz McLeod (Austentatious #2)
• The Fake Matchmaker by Sonya Singh
• Everyone’s Favorite Guy by Katherine Center

TBR Stats/Goal Updates

• I currently have 187 books on my TBR. Of these, 8 are nonfiction and 179 are fiction.
• I have read 16 books so far in 2026. My goal is 100, so I am 9 books behind. I do occasionally have times where I read less than my usual, so I’m sure it will pick up later in the year.
• I have not finished any nonfiction books so far in 2026. My goal is 6.
• I ended my Kindle Unlimited subscription. I read 15 books and had 1 DNF during the time I had KU.
• Here are some more stats from StoryGraph:

What I’m Reading Now

Storm Peak by John A. Flanagan (Jesse Parker Mystery #1) – I have read all of the young adult fantasy books by this author and decided I wanted to read his mysteries, of which there are 2. I am really enjoying it so far.

What I Recently Finished

• The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune (Cerulean Chronicles #1)
• Somewhere Beyond the Sea by TJ Klune (Cerulean Chronicles #2)
• The Devil You Know by Freida McFadden (Dr. Jane McGill #2)
• All the Broken Places by M. Jean Pike
• Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea by Rebecca Thorne (Tomes & Tea #1)

What I Added to my TBR

• The Final Target by Nora Roberts
• Hidden Nature by Nora Roberts
• Dear Debbie by Frieda McFadden
• Destination Funeral by Paige Harbison
• The Last Marriage of Dot Brightmore by Laura Pearson (Mabel Beaumont #2)
• The Bookstore Diaries by Susan Mallery
• A Pirate’s Life for Tea by Rebecca Thorne (Tomes & Tea #2)
• Tea You at the Altar by Rebecca Thorne (Tomes & Tea #3)
• Alchemy and a Cup of Tea by Rebecca Thorne (Tomes & Tea #4)

TBR Stats/Updates

• I currently have 190 books on my TBR. Of these, 8 are nonfiction and 182 are fiction.
• I have read 13 books so far in 2026. My goal is 100, so I am a little bit behind.
• I have not finished any nonfiction books so far in 2026. My goal is 6.
• I ended my Kindle Unlimited subscription. I read 15 books and had 1 DNF during the time I had KU.
• Here are some more stats from StoryGraph:

What I’m Reading Now

The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune (Cerulean Chronicles #1) – I have seen this book around a lot and decided to give it a try.

How God Sees Women: The End of Patriarchy by Terran Williams – Good book but pretty dry. I keep avoiding going back to it, so I may have to skim the rest.

What I Recently Finished

• The Cyprian by Mercedes Lackey (Elemental Masters #18)
• Christmas Wedding at Bella Beach by Kate Wentworth (Bella Beach #8)
• The Seven Day Switch by Kelly Harms
• Never Meant to Stay by Trisha Das
• The Day I Ate Whatever I Wanted: And Other Small Acts of Liberation by Elizabeth Berg
• The Dandelion and the Thistle by Pip Dolyn
• Sheepfarmer’s Daughter by Elizabeth Moon (The Deed of Paksenarrion #1)
• Butterfly Inn by Kate Wentworth (Butterfly Lane #1)

What I Added to my TBR

• Driving with the Top Down by Beth Harbison
• Is This a Cry for Help? by Emily Austin
• Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri
• Fury in Death by J.D. Robb (In Death #63)
• The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle by Matt Cain
• Life: A Love Story by Elizabeth Berg
• Chasing the Clouds Away by Debbie Macomber
• Meet the Newmans by Jennifer Niven
• Book Club at Butterfly Inn by Kate Wentworth (Butterfly Lane #2)
• Divided Allegiance by Elizabeth Moon (The Deed of Paksenarrion #2)
• Oath of Gold by Elizabeth Moon (The Deed of Paksenarrion #3)
• Jesus and the Disinherited by Howard Thurman
• This Little Light of Mine: The Life of Fannie Lou Hamer by Kay Mills

TBR Stats/Updates

• I currently have 184 books on my TBR. Of these, 7 are nonfiction and 177 are fiction.
• I have read 8 books so far in 2026. My goal is 100.
• I have not finished any nonfiction books so far in 2026. My goal is 6.
• I am still on my 3-month free trial of Kindle Unlimited. I have read 12 books on KU so far and have 2 currently borrowed. I only have 1 more book planned to borrow, so I should be able to cancel before the free trial is over.
• Here are some more stats from StoryGraph: