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Set Your Reading Resolutions for the New Year

Jenni 18th Dec 2025

As one chapter closes and a new one begins, we often find ourselves thinking about how we can make the next bigger and better than ever. Whether you’re looking to read more, read differently, or enjoy books more deeply, here are some reading resolution ideas from our fairies to help you enhance your reading experience in 2026! 📖🧚‍♀️

🕗 Establish small but mighty habit changes

Whether it’s setting aside as little as just 15 minutes of reading time a day or deciding on a small daily page count goal, setting easily achievable everyday targets will help you discover pockets of time throughout your busy days to sneak in a little bit of reading. This will help you prioritise something you love and will absolutely assist you in reading more in total by the end of the year.

📚 Try new genres

There’s a certain magic to trying something new! Wandering beyond the borders of your comfort zone can help you discover unexpected favourites you may have never have picked up otherwise. Exploring unfamiliar genres can also be the right spell to break you out of a dreaded reading slump and help you to rekindle your love for reading.

💕 Start buddy reading

If you have a bookish bestie, buddy reads can be a fantastic way to make reading even more enjoyable. Think of it as though you’re embarking on an enchanting quest; choosing a book to read together gives you motivation to keep turning the pages, and having someone to share thoughts and reactions with can deepen the experience.

📖 Join a book club

Similar to the above, joining a book club is excellent for motivation and enriching the reading experience. But if the people in your life aren’t big readers, joining a book club gives you the chance to make new bookish friends! The book club picks may also help you diversify your reading and you can discover unexpected gems.

🎧 Try new reading formats

Experiencing stories in different ways can make reading even more fun and flexible! Why not try listening to more audiobooks which are perfect for those busier days and if you want to multitask? Or, step into the realm of ebooks where you can access entire libraries in just a few taps; perfect if you’re looking for convenience and instant access wherever you are.

🌍 Explore translated fiction

Exploring translated fiction opens you to a whole new world of books beyond familiar voices and settings. Stories from different cultures and countries offer fresh perspectives and themes you may not encounter otherwise, deepening your understanding of the world and introducing you to incredible international authors.

🖋️ Put your thoughts to paper

Noting your thoughts down on paper whilst you’re reading can help you build a deeper connection to your books. Whether you want to try annotating directly on the page or on sticky tabs, or you want to have a go at starting a dedicated reading journal, you can reflect as you read. Capture your reactions, highlight your favourite quotes, and create a lasting record of the stories that resonated with you long after you’ve turned the final page.

❌ Don’t be scared to DNF

A simple but important one! It’s okay to put a book down if you’re not enjoying it, even if you thought you would. Instead of forcing yourself to push through just to tick it off your towering TBR, conjure up the power to move on and pick up something new. Reading should be enjoyable and add a spark of magic to your everyday life!

📦 Try a book subscription service

Getting highly-anticipated new releases sent straight to your door every month is a great way to try new books! Plus, nothing beats the joy of receiving surprise book mail! At FairyLoot, we have a variety of book subscription boxes to choose from, including YA, Adult, Romantasy, Epic Fantasy, and Cosy Fantasy. With something for every type of fantasy reader, you can explore our boxes, choose the world you’d most like to venture into, and join a waitlist for your magical deliveries here.