My Channel Plans and Reading Goals for 2025. This includes book clubs, lives and reading good stuff!

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  • @Amethyst678
    @Amethyst678 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Your goals for next year sound great! I really like that you’re going to prioritise the books you’re most interested in. I also pick out a bunch of books to read at the start of the month - I rarely complete them all but it’s so much fun spending time browsing my books.

    • @CliffsDarkGems
      @CliffsDarkGems  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much! Agreed, I want to prioritize the books that make me happy.

  • @bigaldoesbooktube1097
    @bigaldoesbooktube1097 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I think you made some very sensible choices with these goals 👍

    • @CliffsDarkGems
      @CliffsDarkGems  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks Mate! I certainly hope so.

  • @michaelk.vaughan8617
    @michaelk.vaughan8617 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I really would like to read Clive Barker again. I’ve never read Weaveworld!
    Also, Roger says looking like a pasty zombie is something to aspire to.

    • @CliffsDarkGems
      @CliffsDarkGems  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Weaveworld is awesome! Tell Roger that even if I lose my pasty complexion, it is what's inside that truly counts! 😅 🧟

  • @bardsandbooks
    @bardsandbooks หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Some great plans you’ve got, I’m in the middle of Weaveworld right now and it’s going well 🤘

    • @CliffsDarkGems
      @CliffsDarkGems  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much! Interested to here your thoughts on Weaveworld.

  • @SuperStrangSshadow
    @SuperStrangSshadow หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I'm five books away from reaching my 100 books a year goal. The reading has been very slow for some reason this year, struggling to find the flow. But think I'll make it this year as well. Failing is not an option. 😇 Glad that I'm not in South Africa now cause I can't stand summer and you guys must remember to drink enough water. Here in Norway we walk like old people to not to fall on the icy roads.😆

    • @CliffsDarkGems
      @CliffsDarkGems  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I really hope you manage to reach your goal for the year, go for it! It is not only the summer heat but the high humidity that can be very unpleasant. Good luck walking those icy roads! 🙂

  • @spookylittlebooknerd
    @spookylittlebooknerd หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    “Frankenstein to Frankenfine”. I love that! That’s brilliant! 😂 I get a crap ton of emails for books too. The trick is to be selective and only take on those you’re genuinely really excited to read. Ones you would have wanted to add to your TBR if you had ran across them anyways. Great goals, Cliff! Looking forward to following along in 2025.

    • @CliffsDarkGems
      @CliffsDarkGems  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you! 🤣 Did you get the movie reference? I do want to start supporting self-published/Indie authors, thank you for the advise, I will keep that in mind. Hope you have an awesome 2025!

  • @Shelf-Esteem
    @Shelf-Esteem หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Great video buddy! +1 for quality > quantity. Something I need to learn someday 😂 Love that you’re working in more series next year!

    • @CliffsDarkGems
      @CliffsDarkGems  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks my friend! I want to read lots of quality next year and finish more series. 😀

    • @BlueEyedMatt42
      @BlueEyedMatt42 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      lol Nikhil. I literally just made a joke about your reading in the comments.

  • @Man-With-a-Hat-Who-Reads
    @Man-With-a-Hat-Who-Reads หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Best of luck on all your goals in 2025!! I hope you find some great new favorites and that the re-reads are as great as you remember!! :)

    • @CliffsDarkGems
      @CliffsDarkGems  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much for the kind words. Hope you have a spectacular 2025 as well!

  • @happyhauntslibrary
    @happyhauntslibrary หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’m so here for the “read at your own pace” energy that you’re giving here. I want to participate in all the readathons but they don’t always fit my mood so it’s a good idea to just read one or two things. I can’t wait to continue with the fright club in the new year!!

    • @CliffsDarkGems
      @CliffsDarkGems  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much Lauren! I will always try and support readathons and my fellow booktubers, but going all in can be too much. Thank you so much for supporting Fright Club! I will continue to support your wonderful channel, even if I don't always comment. I hope you have a wonderful festive season. 🎄📚

  • @444Raine
    @444Raine หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I think your goals for next year sound great because you're planning on reading books that make you happy. I want everyone to be happy! I've never set a number goal because I don't want the pressure. This year I astounded myself by reading over 135 books with no intent. The only reason I think it happened is because we had record high temperatures for a very long time and nothing is better than being still with a good book in air conditioning.

    • @CliffsDarkGems
      @CliffsDarkGems  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much! I definitely want to focus on reading for enjoyment next year. Wow, regardless of how it happened, reading 135 books is a fine achievement! Congratulations!

  • @BookishChas
    @BookishChas หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great plans Cliff! I really admire you trying to keep variety in your pile of possibilities. I need to do more of that lol. More new authors is good as well.

    • @CliffsDarkGems
      @CliffsDarkGems  29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thank you Chas! Variety is the spice of life lol. It's always great to discover new authors.

  • @krisreviews
    @krisreviews หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great goals for 2025!!! I'm still working on my 2024 goals so I haven't even started thinking about 2025 yet 😅

    • @CliffsDarkGems
      @CliffsDarkGems  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much Kris! Hope you have a great 2025 and happy holidays! 🎄

  • @Alicia-606
    @Alicia-606 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Poor Layla. I bet she doesn’t like the heat with all that fur. Frankenfine 😂 I’m definitely here for quality over quantity. That’s my only goal for next year. I really like dark and grimdark fantasy. Weaveworld is definitely something I’d like to get to.

    • @CliffsDarkGems
      @CliffsDarkGems  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Alicia, Layla does struggle with the heat. We are all grateful for the pool! Did you get the Frankenfine movie reference. 😂I definitely want to read for enjoyment next year and pick up more fantasy. I am really looking forward to re-reading Clive Barker in 2025.

  • @stuartgriffin1001
    @stuartgriffin1001 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I think you have a great set of goals. Mainly because you plan to read books you think you are going to like instead of reading books for various challenges

    • @CliffsDarkGems
      @CliffsDarkGems  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks Stuart! I do want to mostly read books that make me happy next year.

  • @angylcantread
    @angylcantread หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great goals for the new year! I'm glad you will have a large focus on reading what makes you happy! I also would like to take more notes while reading, I meant to do that this year but let it slip 😅

    • @CliffsDarkGems
      @CliffsDarkGems  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much Angyl! I also wanted to take notes this year, hope I can rectify this in 2025! I wish you and yours a wonderful festive season! 🎄

  • @BlueEyedMatt42
    @BlueEyedMatt42 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    8-9 books a month lol😅😂 Do i look like Nikhil?! I’m lucky to get through 2. I’m actually starting Nos4a2 today.

    • @CliffsDarkGems
      @CliffsDarkGems  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      NOS4A2 is an excellent horror novel! Interested to hear your thoughts. Two books is great as long as you are reading lol!

  • @anotherbibliophilereads
    @anotherbibliophilereads หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You’ve got some solid plans. I reread Weaveworld a few years ago.

    • @CliffsDarkGems
      @CliffsDarkGems  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much Greg! I adored Weaveworld as a young man, would be interested to see if it still holds up today!

  • @ShadysideLibrary
    @ShadysideLibrary หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Some great goals and cool plans! Dark Tower is ambitious but awesome! I’ll get to it one day but I don’t think I’m ready yet.

    • @CliffsDarkGems
      @CliffsDarkGems  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you my friend! I cannot wait for a re-read of The Dark Tower! Wishing you and yours a wonderful festive season! 🎄📚

  • @Kritz_Reads
    @Kritz_Reads หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    FrankenFINE! We have a lot of similar goals for next year.

    • @CliffsDarkGems
      @CliffsDarkGems  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks Kritz! Do you recognize the movie reference?

    • @Kritz_Reads
      @Kritz_Reads หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@CliffsDarkGems hahaa, no! I thought you made it up

    • @CliffsDarkGems
      @CliffsDarkGems  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Kritz_Reads Dodgeball. A stupid, but in my opinion hilarious, comedy. Definitely not for everyone.

  • @TheBookThing
    @TheBookThing หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Sounds like some healthy goals man. It’s only been a year or so since I last reread the tower so it’s fresh enough that I’ll be able to pitch in on the conversation without reading along. Great ambitions for 2025

    • @CliffsDarkGems
      @CliffsDarkGems  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks mate! It will be great to chat with you about the Dark Tower books as I re-read them. I hope you also gave a great 2025!

    • @TheBookThing
      @TheBookThing หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @ you too man 🥳

  • @pleasereadyourbook
    @pleasereadyourbook หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Nice dad joke, lol.

    • @CliffsDarkGems
      @CliffsDarkGems  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks Carl! Did you get the movie reference?

    • @pleasereadyourbook
      @pleasereadyourbook หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@CliffsDarkGems Is it Dodgeball?

    • @CliffsDarkGems
      @CliffsDarkGems  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@pleasereadyourbook Yes! 👍

    • @pleasereadyourbook
      @pleasereadyourbook หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@CliffsDarkGems haha you're a man of taste and distinction