Read More Books This Year: Turn Your Favourite Stories into Art
Every January, it’s the same resolution: “I want to read more books this year.”
And every year, life gets busy, the nights get dark, and that goal quietly slips down the list.
But what if reading more didn’t start with pressure - and instead started with inspiration?
At The Little Things Company, one of our most-loved designs is the custom favourite books print — a cosy, personal way to celebrate the stories that already mean something to you, and gently motivate you to make space for more.
Why “Read More” Is One of the Most Popular New Year Goals
Reading feels like the kind of habit we want to have. It’s slower. Calmer. More intentional. But unlike fitness or productivity goals, it’s also deeply emotional.
Books represent:
Comfort and escapism
Identity and taste
Memories of certain phases of life
Who you were - and who you’re becoming
That’s why surrounding yourself with book-inspired details can make reading feel less like a task and more like part of your everyday environment.
What Is a Favourite Books Print?
Our favourite books print features a stack of five illustrated books, personalised to reflect your choices. Each book is designed in colours inspired by the real covers, making them instantly recognisable to fellow book lovers.
It’s subtle, stylish, and deeply personal - whether your taste leans towards classics, fantasy, romance, or modern favourites.
Rather than listing titles on a page or hiding them on a shelf, this print turns your reading life into wall art.
A Gentle Motivation That Actually Works
Motivation doesn’t always come from trackers or targets. Sometimes it comes from visual reminders.
Seeing your favourite books on your wall:
reminds you how much you love reading
reconnects you with stories that shaped you
nudges you to pick up a book instead of your phone
It’s a quiet encouragement - not a guilt trip.
And because the print is personalised, it reflects your reading journey, not an idealised version of one.
Perfect for Cosy Reading Spaces
January is peak cosy season, which makes it the perfect time to refresh your space.
A personalised illustration print works beautifully:
above a reading chair or bedside table
in a home office or creative corner
as part of a gallery wall
in a calm, bookish bedroom setup
Paired with soft lighting, blankets, and a growing TBR pile, it helps turn reading into a ritual rather than a resolution.
A Thoughtful Gift for Book Lovers
Trying to buy a gift for a reader can be surprisingly tricky - especially when they already own a lot of books.
A personalised books print makes a thoughtful alternative because it’s:
meaningful without adding clutter
personal but still decorative
perfect for birthdays, New Year, or “just because” gifting
It’s especially lovely for:
avid readers
English literature graduates
BookTok fans
friends starting a slower, more mindful year
Start With the Books You Already Love
You don’t need to read 50 books this year for it to “count.”
You don’t need to finish every book you start.
And you definitely don’t need to turn reading into another thing to optimise.
Sometimes the best way to move forward is by honouring what you already love.
A favourite books print celebrates your past reads while quietly inviting you into future ones - one page at a time.
