Ep 50- NEW YEAR NEW US

Today Hailey and Cody wrap up 2024 with their goals for 2025, including the first ever Books and Bees 2025 Reading Challenge!

 

Books Mentioned:

Annie Bot by Sierra Greer

Not Till We Are Lost (Bobiverse Book 5) by Dennis E. Taylor narrated by Ray Porter

 

Book Riot's 2025 Reading Challenge 

Hailey's New Year Goals

• Read 50 books 
• Read at least 1 diverse book each month
• Read whatever I want at long as it’s interesting
• Collect some cool book editions 
• Start tracking better

 

Cody's New Year Goals

• Don’t stress about new releases
• Read more books with disabled representation
• GET A GRIP ON MY TBR
• Continue to read more translated books
• Focus on reading as enjoyment instead of ticking a box

 

The Books and Bees 2025 Reading Challenge!

1. Read a translated book
2. Read a book at least 10 years old
3. Read a short story
4. Read either a book that's been on your TBR for over a year or the oldest book on your TBR
5. Read a diverse romance book
6. Read a book with an old school romance cover (Harlequin example)
7. Read a book with a REALLY  cool edition (sprayed edges etc..)
8. Blind date with a book
9. Visit an author signing (virtual, in person, etc..) 
10. Visit your local library: browse, get a card, participate in an event, whatever

 

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