"If you've spent even 10 minutes listening to a self-help expert speak, you've probably heard the advice that when setting goals, you have to be specific. If you're setting New Year's reading resolutions, that guidance applies to them too. Whether you're someone who is just trying to slowly get back into reading in 2026 or you're a bona fide bookworm looking to grow your favorite hobby, here are some New Year's reading resolutions for your consideration."
"Like 80% of the time I spend doomscrolling, I'm really just looking for smart takes on current events that help me make sense of what's going on in the world. I recently happened across The Death of Truth by Michiko Kakutani, and it made me realize that there are great minds writing well-researched explanations for the things that trouble me (like how what's true versus "fake news" is constantly up for debate now). My New Year's reading resolution is to turn to books like this instead of getting stuck in an endless scroll for answers that never come."
Specificity matters when setting New Year's reading resolutions, and that guidance applies to both returning readers and avid bookworms seeking growth. Resolutions can include targeted goals like reading books that explain current events and clarify why certain issues—such as the erosion of truth and debates over "fake news"—feel confusing. Choosing well-researched explanatory books provides informed perspectives and replaces unproductive doomscrolling with intentional learning. Readers can select titles that answer persistent questions and use reading time strategically to expand understanding, reduce anxiety about the news cycle, and build more meaningful habits in 2026.
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