Tenor
So, I discovered this tag from Beverley A. Baird and it looked like a lovely tag and way too connect with people and their goals. I know January is half over, but It’s still the new year, so here’s a tag to commemorate it.
1. How many books are you planning to read in 2020?
So, last year I tried for 145. In the end, I wasn’t able to complete it. There were a lot of life changes that threw askew, but that’s okay. This year I’m shooting a bit lower. I’m shooting to read at least 60 books this year.
2. Name 5 books that you didn’t get to this past year but want to make a priority in 2020.
Not only did I not reach my goal in 2019, but I didn’t complete my Book-ish New Year’s Resolution to read 5 book series. So I want to finish the rest of the series I started, but there are plenty of other books I’d love to tackle. Too bad I can only choose 5. LOL.
The Book of Life (All Soul’s Trilogy #3)
Author: Deborah Harkness
Amazon
It’s a phenomenal trilogy and I am determined to complete it. Such magical and visionary work of art.
The Stand
Author: Stephen King
Goodreads
I mentioned this one a lot last year, hoping to get to it, but it just didn’t happen! I’ve been working on it for over five years and this year I am going to finish it.
The Thing on the Doorstep
Author: H. P. Lovecraft
Penguin Random House
I have yet to read a piece of work by the writer. I hear such great things when he’s brought and I’m excited to have one of his books.
Don Quixote
Author: Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
Simon & Schuster
This is a classic I can’t wait to read!
The Burning Shadow
Author: Jennifer L. Armentrout
Amazon
I’m thrilled to finally own this book and I’m even happier to get to read it. Armentrout has always left me satisfied and greedy-feeling for more. The next book to the Origin series, a spin-off of the LUX series, is going to be fantastic. I can just feel it.
3. What genre do you want to read more of?
There are genres I can get into and some I can’t. Mystery has never been my strong-suit unless another genre is heavily tied in or overshadowing it. Memoirs are a rarity because I get enough real-life with my own life. But, it there was a genre I’d like to get into a little more this year it’s good old-fashioned fiction. No magic or sci-fi or romance, but some plain fiction.
4. Name 3 not-related-to-book goals for 2020.
I’m not super big on goals outside of books because I just live day-to-day, but here is a couple I can work on.
– Buy a new phone. (So, not a massive goal, but I do need to replace my old one. It’ll be an all year saving adventure since I have many other things: bills, bills, books, bills, to pay for. Plus, I hate the idea of going through a phone service and prefer paying for it all at once and having a pay-as-you-go service. Fewer strings that way. So, yep. New phone.)
– Do Yoga 3-4 times a week. (I do not athlete well. At all. Trust me, I’m pathetic. But I love doing yoga for exercise. I’ve fallen by the wayside a bit with it and really want to get a regular schedule going again.)
– Remain in better contact with those I value in my life. (I know that it’s up to others to keep in touch, but it’s also up to me too. I’ve been out of touch with a few people and have a bit of a heavy heart about it. I want to be in touch more because though those I love and care about aren’t nearby, I still think about them like crazy.)
5. What’s a book you have had forever and are determined to read?
Clan of the Cave Bear
Author: Jean M. Auel
USA Today
Whether I get to it this year or next, it’s getting put on the queue line AKA the back of my couch where I put the books I want to read next. It’s one that I’ve heard is so beautiful and magnificent.
6. One word that you’re hoping 2020 will be.
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Maybe it’s cheesy, but I have been quite productive and have been working pretty hard on some projects and I hope to seem them come to fruition. I hope to see it all pay off. Not only my work though, but my everyday life. I hope to get out and do more in my everyday life as well. Living like a couch potato does nobody any good, sadly, and even though I enjoy it. Last year was hard and not that great. There were many struggles that really knocked me on my ass and tested my resolve personally. So while 2019 had been productive and full of change, it was also extremely stressful. This year, I am hoping it will be much better.
7. Tag a friend.
Tagging everyone! What is 2020 for you?
More to come soon…
-K.
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