As much as we like mood reading, it’s almost inevitable for frequent readers to set reading goals, and on book(ish) Instagram, they’re (usually) elaborate plans of reading hundred(s) of books. We wanted to find out what some of our favourite Caribbean bookstagrammers had their bookish minds set on reading in 2021 and how they’re setting their own trends for 2021 reading goals.

TheRosePetals__

Do you have any reading and bookstagram goals for 2021?

My reading goal for 2021 is to read less. I read 75 books last year, and I questioned how much of that content I mindfully consumed. I set the goal to read less and reflect more in 2021 than I did in 2020. To help me fulfil this intention, I began journaling. The experience of writing down my reflections has been helpful in processing my emotions, digging deeper into research and background information, and responding to authors’ works with my own ideas and thoughts.

Have you started your first book for 2021 yet?

I know I just said I would read less but somehow I am on book number 4 already. I am still on vacation though. The first book was Deadly Family by Caymanian author, Elke Feuer, set in the Cayman Islands. It was refreshing to read a familiar place, and the work made me reflect on some issues in our society.

Which 2021 book releases you’re looking forward to?

I am an Angie Thomas stan, so I am excited about Concrete Rose releasing in 2021 of January! Another one I am looking forward to is Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson, which releases in February.  

OddGyalReads

Do you have any reading and bookstagram goals for 2021?

I have no bookstagram goals other than sharing more fun content that will encourage others to read more and of course connecting with those in the bookstagram community. When it comes to reading I don’t want to set goals and targets, that kinda takes the fun out of it and I don’t want to get into the habit of binge reading. However I do intend to read as many bell hooks books as I can find this year. I will be joining in on the RWL reading challenge though, it looks like it’ll be super fun.

What are you reading now?

Emergent Strategy by Adrienne Maree Brown. It’s very good - it’s a challenge to the way advocacy work is being done and how NGOs are organized. Also, a reminder that if we want to see the world change the change has to start within our own live, organizations and communities

Which 2021 book releases you’re looking forward to?

Witches Steeped in Gold - Ciannon Smart
Love is an Ex-Country - Randa Jarrar
White Feminism: from suffragettes to influencers and who they leave behind - Koa Beck
A River Called Time - Courttia Newland
How Beautiful We Were - Imbolo Mbue

Di_Good_Books_Dem

Do you have any reading and bookstagram goals for 2021?

As you might have picked up from my IG Live, I’m bad at planning so I’ll spend some time thinking about this

Lol, so have you started your first book for 2021 yet?

I’ve finished 3 books for the year -Moonflower Murders by Anthony Horowitz, Monday’s Not Coming by Tiffany Jackson and Your Corner Dark by Desmond Hall

Which 2021 book releases you’re looking forward to?

I’m most looking forward to The Other Black Girl by Zakiyah Harris

RayningBooks 🇹🇹

Do you have any reading and bookstagram goals for 2021?

Bookstagram wise, I plan to just enjoy myself more and not worry too much about the aesthetic. I don’t have any reading goals because I like to keep this hobby really free of any pressures (I’m a huge productivity freak otherwise)

Have you started your first book for 2021 yet?

I read The Long, Hot Summer this year already and it was so funny! I’m currently reading Sarah J. Maas’ 2020 fantasy novel because... escapism 😂

Which 2021 book releases you’re looking forward to?

I’m dying to read The Women of Chateau Lafayette! It comes out in March and I love Stephanie Dray’s historical fiction ❤️

Do you have any 2021 reading goals are you just going with the flow?

If you’re looking for bookish inspiration to get your reading life on track this year, check out our 2021 Most Anticipated Caribbean Book Releases, and our 2021 Reading Planner