And it is not that bad, right?
So it is 21st Feb 2026, and I have just completed my fourth book read of the year. And yes, I could have done more, but that’s not the point here. Right now, I am enjoying this journey and excited to see what all I can, and will read and reread this year.
Reading has its own joy. And that joy is very different from the one we get through screens. Very different. Screens may enchant you with the beautiful screenplay and mind-blowing visuals, but the intimacy you get as a reader of a book is a thing of a different world. That intimacy, those pauses, those smiles, tears, sadness, restlessness, and relief you feel between the lines is only there. You take your time, you wait before turning those pages, and you literally live in the author’s world for a while. I love this affair between me and my books. Absolutely love it. It’s the best!
This year, my intention is to explore myself, to explore life, and many things in life I am curious about through books. Still have not set any TBR, and just going with the flow. Picking up the books my heart is saying yes to and just reading, listening, and talking to them.
This time it’s not for escape. This time it’s not for becoming intelligent. This time, it’s just for the soul. To feed the soul. To nourish the mind and soul. To let curiosity take me wherever it takes me. The intention is exploration. The intention is to discover. What exactly? Maybe myself. Maybe!
Dil se thanks, to the one who invented books for the first time. Thank you so much. You didn’t know what a priceless possession you were making for us.
Looking forward and really excited to read more, to learn more, and to live more this year.
Happy reading.
Happy living.
Take care.
Srishti Kumari 