2016 Reading Goals

Like every blogger and vlogger out there, I have some hopes and wishes for the new year.

1. Trim my TBR: I'm sure this is on most people's reading resolutions, too. So far I have accomplished 1/24 of the TBR books I own. I'd love to get that to a manageable number by next December (perhaps under ten? Could that happen?).
2. Watch/read less book reviews before I've actually read the book. Stop relying on the Goodreads average ratings. Stop forming preconceived ideas before I've even began. This was something I noticed myself doing toward the end of 2015. I strive to form my own opinions this year! I strive to think deeper and share my thoughts and join in discussions once I know what I'm talking about.
3. I hope I can write more reviews for this blog! And have more book related discussions! Maybe I'll get up the courage and start Booktube! This isn't reading, but it's reading related, and it's stuff I hope to do, so there.
4. Since I will be really busy, I want to find ways to read when I can't. And by that, I mean I want to try out audiobooks. Especially this winter, I know I'll spend a lot of time in my car driving myself places. Perhaps I can crank out a Harry Potter or two just through the power of listening.
5. My last goal is to read more, enjoy what I read, and have the courage to cut books from my TBR if they no longer interest me. This is really important to me, as I will have only limited time this year. I'm a busy girl. So if something isn't grabbing me, I want to move on to another book quickly. Maybe I'll discover some kick-ass books this way.

And that was it! Short and sweet, my reading goals for 2016 are here just to push me. If I can reach 35 books, I'll be happy, but I'd love to shoot for 40. Some people are able to hit 50 or even a hundred, which is unrealistic for me. So keeping that in mind, I just want to read a ton. Don't we all?