Mid-Year Check-In: Tracking Reads & Choosing What’s Next

In this episode of Galaxies and Goddesses, hosts Andrea and Elizabeth discuss their annual reading goals, methods for setting those goals, and tracking their progress. They talk about various book tracking systems such as Goodreads, StoryGraph, and physical journals. They share their personal experiences and preferences in reading habits. Book club assignments, mood reading, and the impact of life circumstances on reading frequency are covered, alongside a quick review of the New York Times Best 100 Books of the 21st Century lists. They also check in their the Galaxies and Goddesses Summer Book Bingo progress. Additionally, listen closely for a promo code on the bookish merchandise at https://www.book-sisters.com. Tune in next time for a discussion on 'When the Moon Hits Your Eye' by John Scalzi.00:00 Reading Goals00:56 Setting Reading Goals for the Year06:05 How do you decide what to read next?08:24 Elizabeth's Current Read: Say Nothing10:43 Andrea's Book Tracking Methods13:17 Elizabeth's Book Tracking Systems15:39 Galaxies and Goddesses Summer Book Bingo17:18 Fantasy Semantics : Warlocks Versus Wizards18:41 Other Recent Summer Reads25:17 ConclusionListen in for a special discount code to help plan your reading journey with The Book Sisters:  https://www.book-sisters.com/Other fun resources:The New York Times Book Review Best Books of the 21st Centuryhttps://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/books/best-books-21st-century.html The New York Times Book Review Best Books of the 21st Century - Reader’s Choicehttps://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/books/reader-best-books-21st-century.html