End of the Year Book Tag

 

End of the Year Book Tag (for 2026)

1. Are there any books you started this year you need to finish?:

I need to finish Demon in White! I've restarted it since it's been so long since I originally started it. My goal is to finish it this month, which I should be able to do, as I'm half way through it.

2. Do you have an autumnal book to transition to the end of the year?:

(read this already)

3. Is there a new release you’re still waiting for?:

I am really excited for Becky Chambers' new book! :)

4. What are three books you want to read before the end of the year?:

(finish)

5. Is there a book that you think could still shock you and become your FAVORITE???

I think this one will be on the list, though I think The Faith of Beasts will still be my top favorite.

6. Have you already made reading plans for 2027?

I want to continue my Star Wars Legends/EU read through and I want to finish my Harry Potter re-read

Book tag

1: How many books did you read this year?:

So far, 86

2: Did you reread anything? What?:

I did! I re-read the first few Harry Potter books and Wuthering Heights! Wanted to read some before the new show comes out. Did a buddy read of Wuthering Heights with my sister, since it was her first time reading it.

3: What were your top five books of the year?:

SO far

Did you discover any new authors that you love this year?

Jacqueline Harpman, Elif Shafak, Patricia McKillip, etc

What genre did you read the most of?:

Sci-fi/fantasy, but I read a good amount of other genres too, I feel like.

Was there anything you meant to read, but never got to?:

I am hoping to get to a lot of things before the end of the year, but there are a few books I might have to read next year, but we'll see once I get to December.

What was your average Goodreads rating? Does it seem accurate?:

4.2, which I think sounds good. I've had a lot of 4 star reads.

Did you meet any of your reading goals? Which ones?:

I have continued some series I had wanted to get to, I started my re-read of Harry Potter, I've gotten farther in my Star Wars read through, and I've marked off some books on my TBR!

Did you get into any new genres?:

Not really, but that's because I read most genres already

What was your favorite new release of the year?:

The Faith of Beasts, SUCH a good book.

What was your favorite book that has been out for a while, but you just now read?:

Vision of the Future

Any books that disappointed you?:

When the Moon Hatched. It could have been good, the world had so much potential, but the writing was AWFUL. It was trying too hard to be beautiful but it was just cringey and the romance was bad.

What were your least favorite books of the year?:

When the Moon Hatched, mainly for the prose.

What books do you want to finish before the year is over?:

Camelot by Giles Krisitan (finish)

Demon in White by Christopher Ruocchio (finish)

Ship of Magic by Robin Hobb

Suvivor's Quest by Timothy Zahn

Velocity Weapon by Megan O'Keefe

The Odyssey by Homer (at least start it)

Daughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillier

The Forgotten Beasts of Eld by Patricia McKillip

Fault Tolerance by Valerie Valdes

Did you read any books that were nominated for or won awards this year (Booker, Women’s Prize, National Book Award, Pulitzer, Hugo, etc.)? What did you think of them?:

Yes! Barrayar - Hugo and Locus Award

The Night Circus - the Locus Award

The Star - Hugo Award

Salt to the Sea - Goodreads Choice Awards

Guns, Germs, and Steel - Pulitzer Prize (for non fiction)

The Nine Billion Names of God - Hugo Award

Atmosphere - Goodreads Choice Awards

Project Hail Mary - Goodreads Choice Awards

What is the most over-hyped book you read this year?:

When the Moon Hatched

Did any books surprise you with how good they were?

I was actually surprised with how well Moby Dick was written. That ending line was perfection.

How many books did you buy?:

Maybe 10 or so?

Did you use your library?:

Of course!

What was your most anticipated release? Did it meet your expectations?:

The Faith of Beasts and it DEFINITELY DID. I LOVED IT SO MUCHHHHH

Did you participate in or watch any booklr, booktube, or book twitter drama?:

I don't participate but I DID listen in on some.

What’s the longest book you read?:

The New Republic omnibus 1 by various (1,304) and Moby Dick (720)

What’s the fastest time it took you to read a book?:

A day

Did you DNF anything? Why?:

I am picky about what I read, so I haven't

What reading goals do you have for next year?

Continue my Star Wars read through and continue to get through the books I own. I want to finish more series as well.

Mid Year Book Freak Out Tag

 

1. Best Book You've Read So Far in 2026?

2. Best Sequel You've Read So Far in 2026?

                                                                                

3. New Release You Haven't Read Yet, But Want To?

4. Most Anticipated Release For Second Half of 2026?

5. Biggest Disappointment?

6. Biggest Surprise?

7. Favourite New Author?

Lev Grossman, Devney Perry, Ness Brown, Elif Shafak, etc

8. Newest Fictional Crush?e

I still like Dafyd from The Captive's War a lot! Also, the King Arthur in The Bright Sword was really nice

9. Newest Favourite Character?:

10. Book That Made You Cry?

Neither made me cry, but both made me sad

11. Book That Made You Happy?

12. Favourite Book To Movie Adaptation You Saw This Year?

LOVE THIS MOVIE, it was excellent!

13. Favourite Review You've Written This Year?: The ones I've written were okay

14. Most Beautiful Book You Bought So Far This Year?

I can't remember what I bought this year (been busy so my brain is a little fried) But my favorite covers are-

15. What Books Do You Need To Read By The End of The Year?

(finish)