Every year I set a reading goal, usually with an aim of reading a certain amount of books. This year I decided to do things a little different and dedicate a whole blog post to it.
This year I have a set amount of things I want to read, some classic novels I’ve never read, some iconic authors I’ve never read and some that I just want to read.
1. Read To Kill A Mockingbird
I know, it’s shameful I’ve never read it. It wasn’t on my list for secondary school so I never was interested in it. My brother and sister give out to me over how I haven’t yet read it. I even own the book! Then again, owning something doesn’t mean I’ll get around any time soon to actually reading it!
2. Reread The Great Gatsby
The main reason I want to do this is because of the film that’s due to come out!
3. Read a Stephen King novel
Yes, I’ve never ever read a Stephen King novel before. This shocked my friend Krissy so much that she went ahead and bought me Dolores Claiborne on the spot! I might read Carrie as well, seeing as there is a new Carrie film coming out.
4. Read Rebecca
I loved the Hitchcock film so I want to read the book too.
5. Read a James Joyce
A toughie I think but if my Yank friend Keith can read them then so can I! 
6. Read Postcards From the Edge
I don’t know how many times I have tried to read this and stopped. And not because I didn’t like it but just because I got side tracked or began to read another book and forgot about it. I am determined to finish it!
7. Read a Marian Keyes book
I’ve never read any Marian Keyes, except Saved By Cake, but I find her Twitters funny so I wanted to put her on the list. I will probably try Watermelon, as if I like it I got Rachel’s Holiday free on iTunes the other day and will continue on the series then.
8. Read The Secret History
I think I tried to read this, but it could have been another Donna Tartt book that belonged to my aunt. Regardless I still want to give it a try!
9. Read Coraline
I’ve never read any Neil Gaiman either so I think Coraline might be a good place for me start as I adore the film of it (not sure if that’s a good or bad reason for picking it!).
10. Read Middlesex
Another one that pops up often on ‘To Read’ lists, it was a toss up on this or Lolita and I based it on what my friends on Goodreads had read and rated and this won out. I do like The Virgin Suicides as well so that was another reason I chose this one.
11. Read one book on the first page of Goodreads Popular Classic Novel books
The link is here, I want to read one of the books or authors that I have not listed above. I own several of these actually (mainly Austen and Dickens) and as I’m not sure if the books move places due to rankings or ratings, I’ll pick the book from the front page the day I decide to start it.
12. Read a Terry Pratchett book
Again, I’ve never read Pratchett, I’ve always been hesitant that he won’t be my cup of tea but I want to stop literally judging a book by it’s cover and give one a go.
So, that’s it, 12 challenges, roughly one a month. I could have gone on but I thought I’d better stop! And now that I’ve got as far as here I think I will have a number aim as well, I’ll stick to 30 this year!
If you have any suggestions for me or just want to give out that I haven’t read XYZ, then feel free to leave a comment!
I love the idea of reading resolutions.. I'm in a similar situation, I keep buying books that I never have time to read! I have about eight magazines over the last few months piling up, so a book seems even longer. Once I finish up essays & college work, I'm determined to start and finish a few!
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thanks! Ya, I feel you on the magazine thing, I have a stack of them I haven't finished reading, but it's like an addiction and I keep buying more! I did stop myself from buying weekly things like Now and Heat (for a number of reasons actually) a few months ago so it's a relief! I don't buy as much as I used to which is good. I remember once thinking that if I saved all the money I spent on magazines each week I could buy a book or two!!
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