We’re approaching the end of the year, and you know what that means: time to check the reading stats & set my goals for 2026!

According to my Goodreads stats, I’ve read 58 books this year. I predicted that 2025 would contain a lot of YA re-reads peppered with adult titles, and one non-fiction book. While the former is an accurate description of my year in books, I must admit that I did not read a single non-fiction book. There were a few kids books in the mix as I read to both my niece and nephew in the rare moments either of them wanted to sit still, and I’m curious if that will go up a little next year as my niece begins learning to read herself and my nephew becomes more interested in being read to.

In 2025 I discovered what might be one of my favorite adult books to date, The Last Tale of the Flower Bride by Roshani Chokshi, as I continued exploring more magical realism and fantasy titles.

For 2026, my to-read pile leans primarily adult, but not completely. Fantasy and magical realism dominate, but I do have a couple science-fiction titles in the mix, as well as one thriller. And of course, in between all the new books, I am sure I will be re-reading many YA novels as well. Maybe this year I will read a non-fiction book? I have one I would really like to read, it’s just tricky because I have to be in a certain headspace to focus on something that is more instructive than narrative.

How about everyone else? What kind of books did you read in 2025? What are your reading goals for 2026? Share your thoughts in the comments!