2026 Reading Goals

Goals for 2026 in my reading journal

January is almost over, but it’s never too late to set reading goals for the new year! In 2026, I want to:

• Read 50 books. I’ve had this goal for several years now. I usually have no problems reaching it, so I see no reason to change it.
• Fill out book bingo. I’ll talk more about my bingo board below.
• Review all books. I want to review all books in my reading journal, and I also want to write something about them in this blog, even if it’s just a short mention.
• Take part in Jane Austen July. I’ve joined the Jane Austen readathon two years in a row, and I’ve had so much fun! I already have some plans for what I want to read.
• Read at least one e-book. I had this goal last year as well and failed spectacularly. I didn’t read a single e-book. This year, I want to make the goal easy and try to read just one e-book.
• Read at least two library books. Last year, I read twenty library books. Reading two should be no problem!

 

8 Reasons to Start Using a Reading Journal

Reading journals in three styles

So you’re considering getting a reading journal but aren’t sure if it’s worth the time? Now if you can’t guess by the title, I’m here to convince you how fun reading journals are! I started using mine last year, and I’m in love with it. I feel that I can recollect better what books I read and what I thought of them than before when I didn’t use one.

Here are 8 reasons why you should start using a reading journal – and ideas for the spreads you may want to include in yours if you choose to make one yourself. If that sounds too time-consuming to you, you can always buy a journal designed for readers.

What to Include in a Book Bingo

 

Reading journal spreads with book bingo

What better way to challenge yourself to read more books than a book bingo? Last year was the first time I tried to fill out one, and I did really well. The only square I didn’t fill was a graphic novel, but hopefully I’ll read one this year – at least I’ve added it on my book bingo card (see more in the set-up of my 2024 reading journal).

Here are some ideas for what to include in a book bingo. All of my reading journals come with a book bingo, but you can get a free book bingo template (as well as a few other reading journal spreads) here.

2024 reading goals

 

Reading journal spread with my 2024 reading goals

It's the start of the year and time for some goal setting! My reading goals for 2024 are: