January was a dumpster fire and I don't think I have ever been so ready to flip the calendar to a new month! I won't recap here all the bad from the month, but I will talk about all the books I read. I read 18 books and DNF'd 2. Click on the cover of the book if you are interested in reading my review.
Updates on my 2026 Tracking (goals):
Goodreads: 18/200
Books from my physical bookshelves read: 5/50
Kindle books that I own: 1/5
Kindle Unlimited read: 5/12
Books read from library: 5
Hoopla (library): 2
Bought: 2
Free Kindle Books added: 0
ARCs Read: 1
Series completed: 2
Won (received in this month): 0
I am not participating in reading challenges this year (except my yearly Goodreads goal). I do have a few goals I am tracking, like focusing on reading books I already own. Overall, a decent reading month, and a great start to reading what I already own, and things from the TBR.
I'm so sorry to hear you had a bad month, Cindy! I hope your February is better. At least it looks like you got to read a bunch of lighthearted, fun romances–reading is such a blessing when times are rough.
ReplyDeleteKaris, I totally agree!
DeleteWishing you a better month.
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Thanks Regine!
DeleteGreat job on reading what your own. That's a terrific goal for a new year.
ReplyDeleteThanks Joy, last year my goal was 48 and I managed 63, I am hoping to read more than 50, but if I don't have a target, I won't reach it.
DeleteAbout that How to Winter book - I wonder if there's one for summer. That's when I really struggle so I can use some "instructions" on how to get through it. I'm not participating in any challenges either, except for the Goodreads goal, but I am tracking various aspects of my reading just for fun. Here's to a fabulous February! :)
ReplyDeleteMeezan, I have no idea, I never thought about it.
DeleteHope February is better for you than January was! Looks like a lot of your reads were good, such cute covers. Eleanor will probably want most of them, lol
ReplyDeleteSarah, LOL! She could do worse.
DeleteI hope February treats you better - I know January was a rough one for you. You had a great reading month though! Take care.
ReplyDeleteJodie, thank you!
DeleteI flipped our calendar to February when we still had a few days left in January! I was ready for it to be over. You still managed to read a TON of books though. :)
ReplyDeleteLindsi, fabulous idea, LOL! I wish I had thought of it! Thank you!
DeleteYou are off to a great start, well done! Nice warm vibes on these covers
ReplyDeleteThanks Emma!
DeleteWow..you got a lot of reading done.
ReplyDeleteI totally feel you with the “dumpster fire January” lol
ReplyDeleteI hope your February is better! You definitely out read me every month though. Love your stats and lists. I need to do this but forget
I've been saying I want to read The Nature of Fragile Things since it came out and I still haven't. I am so glad to see you liked it so much.
ReplyDeleteI hope this month will be better for you, Cindy, and I am sorry you had such a rough January. Take care!
Oooh, I'm so excited to follow your blog now! Here's to a happier February!!
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