✨ A gentle, pressure-free approach to reading – guided by mood, seasons, and softness.
🌿 This is your permission slip to read differently.
2026 is not about chasing numbers, forcing TBRs, or turning reading into another productivity metric.
It’s about choosing books that meet you where you are – emotionally, mentally, and seasonally.
This year, reading becomes a form of care.
📖 What “soft girl reading” means to me
Soft girl reading is intuitive.
It’s letting your mood decide the genre.
It’s pausing a book without guilt.
It’s rereading an old favorite because it feels safe.
In 2026, I’m choosing presence over pressure – and inviting you to do the same.
🌸 My gentle reading rhythm for 2026
I’m not setting rigid goals.
Instead, I’m choosing ranges that feel supportive, not restrictive.
Daily pace
30–50 pages, only if it feels good.
Monthly rhythm
2–4 books, depending on energy and season.
Yearly intention
24–48 books – without forcing consistency.
Some months will be slow.
Others will surprise me.
Both are allowed.
🍃 How I choose what to read
Instead of strict TBRs, I’m reading by feeling:
– Cozy reads when I need comfort
– Emotional realism when I want depth
– Fantasy when I need escape
– Short books when my mind feels tired
If a book no longer fits my season, I let it go.
🤍 A gentle reminder
You don’t owe books completion.
You don’t owe reading speed.
You don’t owe anyone a number.
You only owe yourself honesty.
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