Every year, I make the same New Year's Resolution: to read more. And every year, I fail miserably. But this year, I'm taking a different approach. Instead of focusing on the quantity of books I read, I'm focusing on the quality of my reading experience.
My new resolution: to stop judging books by their covers (mostly).
Hear me out. I'm a sucker for a pretty cover. Give me a vibrant dust jacket, a unique font, and a touch of gold foil, and I'm sold. But this often leads to disappointment. I end up with a shelf full of beautifully bound books that I never actually enjoy reading.
So, this year, I'm vowing to prioritize recommendations. I'm going to delve deeper into the world of book clubs, ask for advice from friends, and explore the wonderful world of independent bookstores where knowledgeable staff can guide me towards hidden gems.
I'm also going to embrace the "ugly duckling" books. You know the ones – the books with plain covers, the ones that don't seem particularly exciting at first glance. I'm going to give them a chance. Who knows, they might just surprise me.
Of course, I'm not entirely abandoning aesthetics. I still appreciate a beautiful cover. But this year, I'm going to prioritize content over cosmetics.
Wish me luck! And if you see me struggling to resist the siren song of a particularly dazzling cover, please remind me of my resolution.
P.S. What are your reading resolutions for this year? Share them in the comments below!
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