I love reading all these responses! Honestly, books and reading is one of my favourite things to talk about.
@Angie - thanks for weighing in! I also adore books about the English or Scottish countryside. The Shell Seekers by Rosamunde Pilcher is my all time favourite (set in Cornwall) , and Christmas on the Island (set in northern Scotland) by Jenny Colgin was one of my favourites this year. Both feature dogs, picturesque countrysides and village life, but both also deal with surprisingly serious issues thoughtfully and beautifully.
@Lisa - yes, you do read books quicker on an e-reader. I like to read both on my e-reader and real books because I love them.
@Suz - I was hoping you would weigh in! You have so many of my favourites or books on my TBR listed.
My goal for 2020 is actually to read LESS. I have a tendency to read quickly (though not as quick as Sara!) and whip on to the next book. But I actually like to read slowly, deliberately, make notes, even commonplace the books that really resonate. And I find that slowing down while reading is the perfect counterpoint to my usual frenzied pace and life. So this year I will read less and enjoy it more