In this video I’m doing the thing I’ve been threatening to do for ages: I’m finally committing to 12 classics I want to read in 2026, and I’m telling you why each one made the cut. Some of these are already sitting on my shelves judging me, and some are books I’ve been curious about for years—but either way, I’m going into 2026 ready to dive deeper into classic literature and actually follow through. This started as a “top 12 classics” moment and quickly turned into me yapping about stories, vibes, and why certain books feel like the perfect next step for my reading life. If you’re someone who browses reviews before you pick up a book (same), this is meant to be a cozy, honest place to get ideas for your own classics TBR. I talk through what’s pulling me toward these titles, what I’m hoping to get out of them, and the general energy I want from my reading year—less pressure, more curiosity, and a lot of me losing my mind over the fact that some of the best fiction ever published is just… sitting there waiting. Come steal a few recs, add chaos to your TBR, and yearn to yap about stories with me.