I read 11 books in December... let's talk about it (& my 2025 reading goal!) | READING WRAP UP 📚

[@jaimefok]

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[@Mcmyll22]

I like this grouping together of genres. I’ve also seen others talk about the books in order of their least favorite to most favorite. That’s also a good format.

[@jaimefok]

@@Mcmyll22 oooh interesting!

[@jaimefok]

@@Mcmyll22 maybe I could do a combo of the 2!

[@melodycollis]

Such an amazing bunch of books 🥰💕🫶🏼✨

[@jaimefok]

@@melodycollis Had some real gems in there!

[@paytonouber6448]

My reading goal is set at 25 again. I read 63 last year, but I’m the same as you, I want it to be easily achievable and not me scrambling to try and meet it. I loved the 7 1/2 deaths book. But I definitely agree, it needed more clues to help the reader also solve the mystery.

[@jaimefok]

@@paytonouber6448 haha we love an achievable goal!!

[@galaxyj8556]

December I think was the best reading month for me. I had two 5 stars - spell shop and ten thousand stitches and I loved daughter of no worlds 😊.

[@jaimefok]

@@galaxyj8556 ooh that sounds amazing!

[@elizabaum]

I'm so glad you liked Sorcery and Small Magics! It was such a pleasant surprise and one of my favorite books of 2024*.

[@jaimefok]

@@elizabaum it was amazing!!

[@stuartgriffin1001]

I like the format where you grouped books together by genre. My two main reading goals for 2025 are to read 75 books. And to mostly read books that I already own

[@jaimefok]

Happy to hear that!! Amazing goal :)

[@Meowmix1501]

I read an arc of Poets Square by Courtney Gustafson. It comes out in April and it was BEAUTIFUL. I was so emotionally moved. It was my last and favorite book of 2024 and preordered two copies even though I had an arc because I want to give it to people 😍

[@jaimefok]

Omg! I’ll have to look it up

[@Jensdoingthings]

Fav read was definitely fourth wing (5⭐️ and iron flame (4⭐️) I read these while standing in line at all the Disneyland rides so i got a boost of nostalgia amidst the chaos of dragons and venin lol

[@jaimefok]

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[@TatianaVelasco-t7s]

First time watching the reading wrap up video!

[@jaimefok]

hope you like it!! :)

[@rubydale08]

Jaime reading a lot of romance books? Count me in! Hope you have a great 2025!

[@jaimefok]

LOL a rare month!

[@serysbookspace]

I have been wanting to read The Ministry Of Time for SO LONG!!! 😭😍

[@jaimefok]

@@serysbookspace doooooo it!

[@serysbookspace]

@ ahhh I will!! 🥹

[@shannx7512]

My favourite read from last year was The Silent Wife by Karin Slaughter. Definitely would recommend as an October read

[@jaimefok]

ooh ok! I've read one Karin Slaughter before and it was a bit too gory for me :P how is this one?

[@shannx7512]

@jaimefok 😅 Also gory. My hands felt weirdly tingly from reading some of the details, so maybe not your cup of tea then

[@chocolateoreo6489]

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[@jaimefok]

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[@chocolateoreo6489]

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[@aerisnaomi8057]

i gave four books 5stars last year, i read “tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow” in december and gave it 5stars! 😊

[@jaimefok]

oooh that one made me so sad!

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

I’m thinking about reading the magnolia parks series but still haven’t gotten my hands on any of the books

[@jaimefok]

it's an experience!

[@claudiacote9236]

The seven deaths book sounds like the exact plot for the horror movie called Happy Death Day 🤣

[@jaimefok]

Oh really? Interesting…..

[@rebeccahri2543]

I don't know if you heard but Ann Liang is writing a spin off to I hope this doesn't find you called I could give you the moon ( it follows chanel) so excited 😭❤️

[@jaimefok]

@@rebeccahri2543 omgggggggg!!! Ok I need to read that one

[@thebookpookie]

I'm reading the Ministry of Time right now, and it's a bit hard to get into.... Is that normal? It's written kind of like a classic. Love the premise tho!

[@jaimefok]

I think so yes! It's a bit of a slow start and takes some time to settle into the different style :)

[@Alexis_R5]

Amazing reads.... One book I recommend everyone to read in 2025 is Your Life Your Game by Keezano...It beautifully shows how connecting with God and building meaningful relationships can lead to spiritual growth and success in both your personal and professional life. This book truly changed my life-a must-read. God bless💟

[@shannx7512]

'The Christmas Tree Farm' book falling was it's way of saying, "I will not stand for this rating" 😂

[@jaimefok]

It was totally protesting 😂

[@AnastasiaInTheWorld]

I thought I was the only one who didn’t like Christmas Tree Farm at all! And now I’m not sure what to do with wreck the hauls.. I didn’t get to all the Christmas themed last month and I’m getting to them this month so.. should I?

[@jaimefok]

TBH, I haven't heard of a single person who liked Wreck the Halls :P all my friends who have read it also really didn't like it! So up to your discretion :P

[@AnastasiaInTheWorld]

@ i mean I want to see why everyone doesn’t like it but I guess it’ll be the last I pick up

[@jaimefok]

what was your fav read for the end of 2024? 👀

[@thebookpookie]

Ninth House or The Unmaking of June Farrow. They were amazing! Or maybe Ruthless Vows! Hard to choose😅

[@jaimefok]

@@thebookpookie omg LOVEEEEEEEE all of these!

[@Harley24986]

Song of Silver Flame Like Night was my favorite read (duology) from last year. Only gave 6 books 5 stars last year 😭

[@jaimefok]

@@Harley24986 I'll have to look that one up!

[@Ar-zt8fu]

Peaches and Honey ❤

[@angelaholmes8888]

I read 10 books My favorites Blackwood farm by Anne rice book 8 in the vampire chronicles The true love experiment by christina Lauren Be my baby by ronnie spector memoir totally recommend this book My song by harry bellefonte memoir Wild eyes by elsie silver Just for the summer by abby Jimenez

[@jaimefok]

just for the summer is SOOOO good!

[@nikaslife]

Is it possible to read just the daisy haites books?

[@jaimefok]

@@nikaslife this is an interesting question actually 😂 I feel like it might be possible, but you definitely wouldn’t get the full impact without experiencing all of it through everyone’s POV.

[@Soaring_Seajay]

♥️

[@jessicaallard9453]

🤣 "Wreck the Halls by Tessa Bailey was.... Even worse..."

[@jaimefok]

it was not my cup of tea LOL

[@claudiacote9236]

I felt the same way about The Christmas Tree Farm. I really liked her first book but this one was just too cringy and smutty for me lol. I hope her others don't disappoint as well

[@jaimefok]

@@claudiacote9236 which one was your fav??

[@claudiacote9236]

I only read the one you mentioned and her first book but her first book called The Pumpkin Spice Cafe was super cute!! I really liked it

[@Thedorkyreader]

My reading goal is 60 books this year. I made it to 57 in 2024. I think I can do this.

[@jaimefok]

omg you can TOTALLY do it!

[@arianab.99]

Thank you..One book I recommend everyone to read in 2025 is Your Life Your Game by Keezano...It beautifully shows how connecting with God and building meaningful relationships can lead to spiritual growth and success in both your personal and professional life. This book truly changed my life-a must-read!🙏💟

[@riccky707]

l ttoally agree, amazing book

[@ShelbysCreativeCorner]

My goal is 45 books!

[@jaimefok]

@@ShelbysCreativeCorner ooh love it!

[@aliceg.2629]

My goal is 25 for 2025 😂

[@jaimefok]

I love the symmetry in the numbers!

[@witandlearning]

I like the genre grouping and agree it feels more cohesive! I set my goal at 100 but I’m like you and like having a goal I know I can hit…debating moving it down to 50 🫣

[@jaimefok]

YAY ok I'm glad the new format is working out! we are ALL in for friendly reading goals :P