As we approach 2025, book lovers everywhere are reimagining their reading goals with refreshing perspectives. Gone are the rigid “X books per year” challenges that often turned pleasure reading into a numerical chase. Instead, readers are embracing more meaningful approaches to their literary adventures.
Some are choosing to explore genres outside their comfort zones – perhaps diving into translated works from specific regions or finally giving graphic memoirs a chance. Others are taking a “slow reading” approach, savoring one book at a time rather than racing through their TBR piles. There’s also a growing trend of readers forming micro-book clubs, where just two or three friends deep-dive into the same book, creating intimate spaces for thorough discussion.
Reading with intention rather than keeping count seems to be the emerging motto for 2025. Whether it’s completing a beloved author’s entire bibliography, reading more diverse voices, or simply making time for re-reading old favorites, the focus is shifting toward quality of experience rather than quantity of books.
What’s one meaningful reading resolution you’re considering for 2025 that goes beyond just numbers?
