I'm unparalleled in my ability to collect books somehow, whether it's Little Free Libraries, gifts, library check outs, or buying them new or used. of course, I do this with all of the best intentions, but there is another sad and enduring truth: I'm very good at starting books and I'm absolutely terrible at finishing them. it's not for lack of interest - I basically have the staying power of an adult infant and I'm really easily distracted by shiny things.

I'd like to be a cliche and set a n̶e̶w̶ y̶e̶a̶r̶s̶ r̶e̶s̶o̶l̶u̶t̶i̶o̶n̶ 2024 goal to read more. I intend to read more than 24 books but I'm setting a hopefully attainable number for this market, considering it a minimum. book recommendations welcome 🧡

some factors for resolution:

• I've organised my work life in such a way that I have a fair amount of autonomy, flexibility, and free time during week days, but the nature of my role (for now) doesn't support me listening to books or content while I'm working

• I walk when possible (minimum 1.5hr a day given my current daily commitments, it's not unusual to clock 2-3+) and typically listen to podcasts, occasionally books

• I had an accident a couple of years ago and since then, I've had challenges focusing which has impacted my reading print or listening to audiobooks a bit (I'm addressing this in a few non-medical ways which may appear as side quests here)

• I am in one book club and joining another before the end of the year - neither require participants to complete the reading to participate (it's obviously encouraged)

• I own and read a fair bit of poetry and prose, but I won't count these books in the market regardless of page count

• books can be any other genre or format (print or audio), minimum 200 pages

• I'm highly motivated by the accountability of transparency, hence the market

• I'm incensivised to resolve Yes

• for full disclosure, I will track my reading on this spreadsheet from today, adding a value of 0 for books that don't count toward the goal and 1 for those that do