domingo, 18 de janeiro de 2026

Beginning of the year book tag

 

1. How many books are you planning on reading in 2026?

My reading goal for this year is 75 (20 more than last year!), which is very doable since I'm going for mostly short to medium books, I tend to get anxious when starting a book because there's SO MANY to read so I've been managing this by proritizing novellas and short books, which is also a sure way not to get bored.

HOWEVER, since I'm participaring in both Around the World in 52 Books and The 52 Book Club’s 2026 Reading Challenge, I'm already anticipating a whopping total of at least 104 books read in 2026 😂


2. A book you’re likely to reread this year

I'm not much of a rereading person, except when it's something that's been on my shelf for years and years (last year I had a blast rereading Dubliners by James Joyce, which I first read back in 2011). I thought of revisiting Morte e Vida Severina since I've just seen the play, and it's a short read, but other than that I've no plans for rereads.


3. A priority read on your 2026 tbr


This is my 3rd year attempting to read The Worst Jouney In The World let's goooo! It's heavy stuff, even if I already know most of the story. Maybe the translation will help me this time around 🙏🏼


4. An author you won’t be reading more books from this year

None that comes to mind. There's always something to try even for authors I'm not very keen on.


5. Something new you want to read

There are lots of new-to-me authors in my TBR, but I guess I'm most looking forward to Não Fossem as Sílabas do Sábado, Lonely Castle in the Mirror and finally, finally, the first Richard Bolitho (hope I like it, I miss my Age of Sail serieees!)

6. A popular book you want to read




As far as known authors go I'm finally reading O ano da morte de Ricardo Reis, my first Saramago in a while. As for internet popular books, maybe Lapvona? Finally??


7. Most anticipated 2026 book release

Oh I'm really excited for Julian Sancton's new book, but I'm not sure I'll be able to read it this year ):


8. A bookish goal for 2026

Completing the two reading challeges I'm participaring, hopefully! (And maybe some extra ones?)

But, mostly, not falling into a reading slump like last year's.

Oh, I'm also doing my first bingo board! Still not sure what I'll do when I complete a row, maybe treat myself to a more expense book or a weekend trip or something.

Most importantly, I want to have fun!


9. A book that’s been on your tbr you probably won’t ever read

Oh, nonsense, I'll get to all of them eventually... 👀


10. A series you want to read this year

Don't plan to read any BUT if the first Richard Bolitho is any good I might try the next one...


11. Your auto buy authors going into 2026

I don't think there'll be any new release for my auto buy authors but again, Julian Sancton's new book was a given. 


12. A book to show adaptation you’re excited about this year



Maybe Helen Macdonald's H is for Hawk, but I'm not too overly excited abt it, even tho I loved the book (it has absolutely nothing to do with the fact that I pictured Kelly Macdonald as the MC and I'm not getting her in the movie. Definitely not.)


13. A sequel you’re anticipating


Not exactly anticipating bcs I read the first one so long ago I got disconnected from the characters and the story, but I'll be finally trying The Lady's Guide to Petticoats and Piracy. Kinda excited bcs Sapphics in a Ship, but I haven't been in the mood for YA in a while.


14. Bookish things you’re leaving in 2026

The whole bookish community drama, hopefully! Also trying not to get my reading goals get to me. Steady as she goes!


15. What to expect from this account

I'll try to do quick monthly reviews of my readings, let's see how it goes!


16. How has your reading taste evolved from last year

Same as always, but I'm trying to get into more non-fiction. There's so much to reeeead!

What I'm trying to do this year is read more translated books, bcs sometimes reading the original in English takes a but too long, so i'm trying to prioritize a more fluid reading experience.


17. Booktube Bookish creators who inspire you

BooksandLala, Reads with Rachel, Geek Freak and Book Witch Taty over @ Youtube

Pedro Pacífico, Courtney Henning Novak and Steven James Reese over @ Instagram


18. Something you want to say to anyone wanting to start a bookish account

Idk, man, just do it. Just say the things. 👏👏

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