Chapter Check-In: 13 Books Down, 87 to Go !

Chapter Check-In: 13 Books Down, 87 to Go!

 How’s My “Read 100 Books in 2025” Goal Going?

Hey friends,

At the start of 2025, I set a bold reading goal: 100 books in one year. Now that we’ve turned the calendar to May (can you believe we’re nearly halfway through the year?), I thought it was time for a little check-in.

So far, I’ve read 13 books out of 100. Not exactly where I hoped to be but progress is still progress.

This year hasn’t exactly made it easy. Life’s been a whirlwind, and the world feels louder than ever. Slowing down to read, or even just listen to a story, hasn’t always been possible. But every book I’ve picked up has helped me escape the noise, if only for a little while. There’s nothing quite like ending a stressful week by diving into a good story it’s healing in its own quiet way.

Reading has also rekindled my creativity. It’s led me back to writing, inspired spoken word pieces, and nudged me toward new creative projects. So even if I don’t hit 100 books by December, I know this journey has already given me so much.

And here’s the best part: it’s a brand new month. May feels like a reset button the perfect time to refocus and realign with the goals I set back in January. The year isn’t over. There are still so many pages to turn and chapters to explore.

Thanks for being part of this journey with me. Whether you’re reading one book or one hundred, I hope you’re finding magic in every page.

Until next time,

Mariah

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