Mid Year Update

We are now at the mid-point of 2024, and I am taking some time to assess the goal I had set for myself at the start of this year and how it has evolved over time. Every year, I participate in the Goodreads reading challenge. For the past three years, I have been able to exceed my original goal, prompting me to set a higher goal for the following year. When I first started this page in 2018, completing and surpassing my reading goals for the year was a new experience for me. My goal back then was to read 40 books, and looking back, it’s amazing to see how far I have come. I understand that some people might think I am bragging about the volume of books I read. For me, it simply means that I prioritize my passion for reading. There was a time in my life when I read significantly less. During that phase, I was more focused on trying to behave like an adult.

I can confidently say that I have not figured out everything in life yet. However, I have learned that it is crucial to do what you love and enjoy. Surrounding yourself with friends and family who support your passions is equally important. Without the support of my husband and those reading this post, I wouldn’t enjoy reading the books I do.

I just talked about personal growth and adulting, but I also want to mention my goal for this year. By the end of 2023, I read 58 books, surpassing my goal of 55 which I had increased later in the year. Not knowing what to expect this new year, I set my goal at 60 books. As of now, I have already read 35 books, which means I can easily exceed my goal this year. Once I reach my goal of 60 books, I plan to increase it by 15, and every time I reach a new goal, I will increase it even more. I am sharing my goal not just for accountability or bragging but also to provide monthly updates.

Here are my ratings for all the books I have read so far this year, in no particular order.