A fun way to celebrate a year of reading: one book each day of December! I saw this on Lynn’s Book Blog and it looked fun!
As we wrap up 2025, I thought it would be fun to take a look back at the books that kept me company this year, whether it was on the treadmill, during daycare pickup, on long runs, late nights, and every cozy moment in between. So here is my Book-a-Day Countdown to 2026, with credit to Chat GPT to make more geared towards themes I like!
Each day in December, I’ll attempt to remember to post a different book I read this year using the prompt below. I will try to post books I read in 2025, but no promises there either!
December 1 — The One That Surprised Me Mid-Run
A book that totally shifted gears when I least expected it.
December 2 — Take Me There!
A setting so vivid I wanted to plan a trip — kiddos and snacks required.
December 3 — Netflix, Call Me
A book begging for a screen adaptation… and yes, I already did the casting.
December 4 — “Just One More Chapter” at Midnight
Regret nothing. Coffee exists.
December 5 — Right Book, Right Season of Life
A story that hit at the perfect moment.
December 6 — Gift-This-to-Everyone
I will be forcing this book recommendation on friends, family, strangers…
December 7 — Cover Crush
The most stunning cover of my year.
December 8 — Fierce Female Lead Coffee Date
Who am I meeting for a latte? And what gossip are we spilling?
December 9 — Outside My Comfort Zone
A genre or topic I normally skip — and I actually loved it.
December 10 —The Dream Team
Found family or a fictional crew I’d trust to pace me through a marathon.
December 11 — LOL in Public
The book responsible for my unhinged giggles.
December 12 — Heartbreak + Healing Combo
A book that made me feel all the feelings.
December 13 — Best Villain Energy
A character who was terrible… and iconic.
December 14 — The Book I Wouldn’t Shut Up About
Everyone I know heard about this one.
December 15 — Cozy Comfort Read
Bring on the blanket, candle, and holiday lights.
December 16 — “WHAT JUST HAPPENED?” Twist
No spoilers… but AHHHHH.
December 17 — Cool Hobby, New Obsession
Did I Google it? Probably. Did I buy equipment for it? No comment.
December 18 — Made Me Feel Smart
Even at 1.75x audiobook speed.
December 19 — Snack-Inducing Goodness
Food descriptions that sent me straight to the pantry.
December 20 — Audiobook MVP
The narrator who deserves an award.
December 21 — Side Character Spotlight
The one who quietly stole the show.
December 22 — I Guessed Wrong
A twisty read that fooled me — and I loved it.
December 23 — Quote-It-On-the-Blog Beautiful
A line I want to save forever.
December 24 — Storytelling With Flair
Unique structure or POV that totally worked.
December 25 — Pure Joy Read
Holiday cheer in book form.
December 26 — Wish I Could Read It Again for the First Time
That magical feeling you only get once.
December 27 — The Deep-Thought Book
A story that left me thinking long after I finished it.
December 28 — Been There, Read That
A familiar setting — and did they get it right?
December 29 — Zoom-Through-It Book
I devoured this one.
December 30 — New Author Obsession
I’m officially a completist.
December 31 — Best Book of 2025
The champion. The highlight. The 🥇 of my year.