We all have our reading preferences. I love YA contemporary while another reader enjoys adult romance. However, several of my followers say that they want to read outside their usual genres—from reading more fantasy to an equal amount of memoirs and nonfiction to YA novels.
It’s great to pick up our favorite genres since we’re more likely to enjoy it, but reading outside of your comfort zone can lead to pleasant surprises. I learned this myself when I read Emma by Jane Austen for an English class assignment. I was nervous since I don’t love classic novels, but I ended up enjoying it! I’m inspired to try more novels I would’ve never given a chance before.
This year, motivate yourself to try novels you don’t typically read. A nonfiction book on a topic that interests you. A memoir from your favorite celebrity. That epic but ultimately intimidating fantasy series because you love the TV show (I’m looking at you, Game of Thrones.) Or a book you know nothing about but heard good reviews. Basically, go out and read something new! Even if you don’t like it, you can at least say you tried.
No matter what goals or resolutions you set for yourself in 2019 (or none at all, that’s perfectly okay too!) encouraging and motivating each other to read will only help us all in the eternal task of conquering our TBR.
The purpose of creating bookish resolutions isn’t just to check off our goals at the end of the year (though it does make one feel productive) but to build good reading habits.
I hope I offered a few helpful suggestions, but of course feel free to create resolutions which fit you and your lifestyle the best!
Happy reading!