New Year, New Me: Set Your Reading for the Year Ahead
A new year is the perfect time to reset not just routines and goals, but the stories we choose to spend time with. Whether you’re focusing on personal growth, escapism, or simply carving out more time for yourself, books have a unique way of shaping the year ahead. Embracing a New Year, New Me mindset starts with choosing reads that inspire, comfort, and excite in equal measure.
For readers looking to begin the year with reflection and emotional clarity, books by Philippa Perry offer thoughtful insight into relationships, feelings, and self-awareness. These reads encourage compassion and understanding, helping you approach the months ahead with a calmer, more intentional mindset. Complementing this sense of self-discovery are powerful short stories by Kirsty Loehr, centring on queer women and lived experiences. These intimate narratives celebrate identity, love, and connection in ways that feel both personal and universal.
Of course, balance is key, and every reading list needs joy. The Percy Jackson Universe delivers humour, heart, and unforgettable characters, making it perfect for family reading or lighthearted escapism. These stories remind us that imagination and laughter are essential at any age.
If adventure is on your agenda this year, gripping series provide the perfect escape. The Maze Runner series throws readers into a fast-paced dystopian world filled with mystery, danger, and survival, while The Vampire Diaries Complete Collection offers binge-worthy supernatural romance, drama, and intrigue — ideal for long winter nights.
Fantasy fans can fully immerse themselves in epic storytelling with A Court of Thorns and Roses and Throne of Glass. These much-loved series explore magic, power, and personal transformation, following characters who grow stronger through adversity a fitting theme for the year ahead. Adding to the mix is Legacy of Gods, a bold series influenced by myth and destiny, perfect for readers who enjoy intense storytelling and high stakes.
For something darker and grounded, The Harry Bosch series delivers compelling crime fiction, rich character development, and page-turning investigations that keep readers hooked.
No matter your goals for the year, these books and series offer something for every mood and moment. As you turn the page on the year ahead, let your reading list evolve with you — because sometimes, the first step to a new you starts with a great book.
New Year. New Reads. New You, with Books2Door.