Let's talk about some bookish habits and trends that we just want to leave behind in 2025... and forget about as we move into 2026!

Books Discussed:

Words of Radiance - Brandon Sanderson

The Vanishing Half - Brit Bennett

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(00:00) intro & current reads

(07:27) not letting goodreads ratings determine what to read

(10:45) getting book recs from hype only

(13:53) continuing series I don't like

(18:50) picking up series in the wrong order

(22:20) stop taking breaks in between series

(27:00) reading comments on viral videos

(34:52) reading books I think I should vs what I actually crave

(38:30) letting reviews influence my rating after I've read the book

(42:49) stressful 24 hour readathons

(46:10) putting off reading an intimidating book

(49:50) feeling guilty about buying books

(57:08) sticking to familiar authors only