Does anyone else create reading goals that are simply unattainable?

Last year my goal was 20, and I only managed to read 15. I was so disappointed with myself that I decided I would make my goal this year 50. Except, after giving it real thought I realised that I only felt inadequate after hearing how much other people have read. The real reason behind this post is actually because I’m procrastinating but I’d just like to set a reminder to myself and those who need it. Comparison truly is the thief of joy.

The context: i bought a shirt to embroider one symbol representing each book i read this year as my 2026 reading tracker!

The ask: i cannot think of a symbol that would easily fit Orientalism😭 i may just end up settling on a book or pen or something to represent narrative but hoping others are more clever than i am!!

I was not aware how loyal the show is to the book. Probably the most loyal romance adaptation I've seen so far.

They can be fiction or non-fiction. Obviously the givens are The communist manifesto and Das Kapital. But I really enjoy fiction that has an anti-capitalist edge to it.

What is even happening here 😯 We have a bite wound that’s stitched up, a ton of clues that make no sense yet, blacking out on purpose to escape something.

It’s been a while since I’ve read something that captured my curiosity so much so fast. Can’t wait to read what happens next.

I hope so haha. These boys seem to be pretty into each other too. Can't say I mind. Go right ahead gents.

Have I read book 1? Not yet 🫣 but I’m having withdrawals and I need to know what happens next so I’m gonna read book 6 then book 1 and forward 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂