As 2024 comes to an end, I took a moment to reflect on my reading journey—and it’s been quite a meaningful one.
According to Goodreads, here’s a quick look at what I accomplished this year:
📚 Total Pages Read: 6,276
📖 Books Completed: 34
📘 Shortest Book: Tulunadu Chronicles: Gods and Traditions (34 pages)
📕 Longest Book: 101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think (450 pages)
📄 Average Book Length: 184 pages
Clearly, it has been a fulfilling year filled with different genres, authors, and ideas.
How My Reading Habits Changed Over Time:
Over the last few years, my relationship with books has continued to evolve. For example, looking at past Goodreads challenges gives me a sense of how my pace and choices have shifted:
- 2024: 34 books (and still counting!)
- 2022: 23 books (goal: 60)
- 2021: 37 books (goal: 50)
- 2020: Completed 52 books
- 2019: My best year yet—86 books!
- 2018: Read 59 books
Although I didn’t always hit my goals, each year brought its own discoveries. As a result, I’ve learned to focus less on the numbers and more on the experience.
What Books Have Taught Me:
In many ways, books have been my constant companions. They’ve helped me grow not only intellectually but also emotionally. For instance, through fiction, I’ve walked in other people’s shoes. On the other hand, non-fiction gave me clarity and perspective.
Moreover, I’ve learned patience, curiosity, and resilience. Whether a book was short and sweet or long and deep, it always left something behind—an idea, a feeling, a spark.
Why I Hope You’ll Read More:
Reading doesn’t just pass the time—it opens the mind. That’s why I want to inspire you to pick up a book in 2025. In fact, any genre will do: fiction, non-fiction, poetry, or memoir.
Furthermore, setting a reading goal—even a small one—can lead to powerful change. So, why not start now? Drop your reading goal or favorite book of the year in the comments.
Together, let’s keep the joy of reading alive. 📖✨
