We can get quite busy throughout the year and forget how much we love books. Some books find themselves sitting in the back of your nightstand with a bookmark in the middle of a chapter. Other books are brand new but covered in dust and begging to be opened. However, 2025 is right around the corner, and we have the chance to get a fresh start. We are introducing twenty-three super simple reading resolutions that you can accomplish in 2025!
Try An Audiobook
Reading a book by listening to its audio may be a little different for you, but it’s quite convenient. You can listen to an audiobook while you are doing yoga, driving to work, taking a shower, and cooking dinner. It’s an efficient way to read a book, and you should definitely give it a try!
Read a Book with Bad Reviews
This one may seem a bit odd, but hear me out! A book may have terrible reviews, but you might happen to fall in love with it. You never know the possibilities that lie in between a book’s pages. Therefore, pick up a book with terrible reviews and give it a shot!
Read a Book a Loved One Recommends
One of your friends or family members definitely has a bookshelf that you admire. Ask them what their favorite book is. Or ask them which book they think everyone should read at least once in their life. Take their answer to your question to a bookstore, and now you’ve got your next book to read!
Read 100 Pages of a Book of Your Choice
Okay, we know one hundred pages may sound like a lot, but you totally got this! Make it your goal to read one hundred pages in one week. You may even find yourself reading more than one hundred pages each week to keep up with the plot!
Read Outside
You can read at the park, at the beach, under a tree, next to a river, or on your front steps! Reading under the colorful leaves during fall, among the blooming flowers in spring, and soaking up the warm sun in summer. Immersing yourself in nature while reading a book will make the storyline ten times better!
Read a Poetry Book
Whether you are new to poetry or you’re already an avid poetry fan, be sure to read some poetry in 2025. Dive into classic poetry by reading Shakespeare’s poems and sonnets. Or jump into modern poetry with Rupi Kaur’s transformative poetry with Home Body. Find your favorite poetry genre this upcoming year!
Lend a Book to Someone
Lending a book to a loved one is a fantastic way to share a bookish experience. Once they have finished the book, you can discuss all the juicy details and compare opinions with them! Reading the same book will be a fun experience that both of you can bond over.
Read a Children’s Book to a Loved One
Grab one of your favorite books from your childhood and read it to a loved one. You’ll feel all the nostalgia as you read it and provide them with an unforgettable experience. Grab a Dr. Suess book such as Oh, the Places You’ll Go! It may become one of their favorite books as well!
Finish a Book You Started But Never Finished
We all have that one book that goes from place to place without getting opened. It’ll travel from your dining room table to your bedroom nightstand to your living room couch, and then the cycle repeats itself. Revive it from the depths of your room, shake off the dust, and give it another go!
Visit a Local Bookstore
Everyone loves a massive bookstore, especially when you hear it’s five floors or eight rooms. However, a small bookstore is just as magical. Local bookstores are cozy, welcoming, and homey. This is why you must visit a local bookstore in 2025. Not only do these bookstores have the best aesthetics, but they also make a community flourish!
Read the Book Your Favorite Movie Is Based On
If your favorite movie is The Hunger Games, did you read the book? If your favorite movie is Dune, did you read the book? And what about The Great Gatsby? Where the Crawdads Sing? And how could you possibly watch The Notebook without reading it? Now you have some reading to do!
Recommend Five Books to Five Individuals
Book recommendations can go a long way. Therefore, recommend five different books to five different individuals. Even if they aren’t exactly the biggest book lovers, recommend a book you think they would like. They may unexpectedly dive in head first and completely fall in love with it!
Try a Self-help Workbook
Self-help workbooks are amazing, but they often get overlooked. This upcoming year, grab a self-help workbook that interests you and try it out! For example, you can try a workbook about anxiety like Unf*ck Your Anxiety Workbook: Using Science to Rewire Your Anxious Brain. You can get a workbook about anything and watch yourself transform!
Read a Short Story
This is a simple reading resolution that you can totally accomplish within a day! Read an iconic short story such as The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving or The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe. These short stories will allow you to dive into a whole new world for a few hours!
Reread a Book You’ve Already Read
Get your favorite book off your bookshelf and read it again. Read every single page from start to finish! This may seem repetitive, but you have to trust us. You’ll be able to indulge in your favorite storyline, reunite with all the characters you adore, and remember the simple details.
Read a Comic Book
Whether you are a rookie comic book reader or you’re already a devoted fan, make sure to read some comic books in 2025. Even if comic books aren’t your thing, revisit the genre and give it another go! Comic books are enjoyable reads that feature intense visuals and are entertaining for everyone.
Donate Your Old Books
We know that you have a stack of books with years of dust sitting on top of them. Do the right thing and give these books the second chance they deserve. These books will brighten someone’s day, and they will cherish them. Plus, donating your books is a wonderful way to make space for some new books!
Purchase a Book Without Reading the Summary
You will walk into a bookstore, with full confidence, and judge a book by its cover. Every book lover loves to say, “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” But we are giving you permission to do so. Don’t even think about flipping through the pages or peaking at the summary!
Read a Fanfic
One of the many fantastic aspects of fanfic is that it can vary in length. You may be able to read a whole fanfic in a single night, and another fanfic can take you a month to finish! Fanfics are creative continuations of the stories we know and love. Reveal your imaginative side by diving in!
Read a Book from Your Favorite Genre
This reading resolution is so easy! Everyone has a favorite genre that makes them weak in the knees. So, dive into the genre that speaks to you and choose any book your heart desires! It’ll be another book you love added to your collection and proudly placed on your bookshelf!
Go On a Blind Date With a Book
Some bookstores have a “blind date with a book” section. These books are covered in paper and have a short summary written on the front. Now, this is the perfect time to say, “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” It’ll be the best blind date you’ll have in 2025.
Read in a Coffee Shop
We know that reading in a coffee shop sounds extremely cliche, but we promise it’s worth it. It’s such a lively environment that’ll make your reading experience ten times better! You’ll hear people chatting, the smell of coffee will fill the air, and you can enjoy a sweet treat while you read!
Read This Book!
If none of these reading resolutions resonate with you, then you must read How to Read More: Simple Steps to a Life-Long Habit of Enjoyable & Rewarding Reading by Martin Udogie. This book demonstrates how to fall in love with reading and make it a hobby that sticks around for a lifetime.
Now that you have these 23 doable reading and bookish New Year’s resolutions, you can start 2025 off right! Your year will be full of enjoyable reading experiences, and you’ll fall in love with books all over again!
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