Being holed up, I've been hopping around the old blog-o-sphere more where I've noticed that there are people who are purposing to read more in the new year. Some have even called it a resolution. Well. I don't do resolutions because of the emotional breakdown and abject self-torture that I experience when I FAIL, FAIL, FAIL at them.
~deep breath~
Yet, I think that their idea is a great one. They (and I can't for the life of me remember who "they" are), are planning to read 52 books in one year. That's a book a week, based on my advanced mathematical calculations, which, I think that this is an impressive goal. I'm going to change it up for me, though, because I can come up with about 26 things that will keep me from finishing a book a week in this upcoming year. That leaves me with 26 weeks left, so I have decided to set a goal for myself to read 25 books this year. 25 just a better number than 26 in my world. Don't ask.... I can't explain it.
I'm planning to post the title before I begin a book, so that if any of you (if you're still there after all this time... ha-ha!) want to read along with me, you can. I'm also doing it for accountability. I really want to accomplish this! I can't believe how many books I've started and not finished in the last several years. I LOVE to read, but somehow, I've become easily sidetracked. This madness must cease!!
Once I complete the book, I will review it here, and we can discuss it if any of you decided to read, too. I don't have my list yet as I'm planning to sort of grab whatever strikes my fancy, but I'm completely open for recommendations. I'm more of a non fiction gal, because I have issues, which I discussed HERE, but that doesn't mean I won't succumb. ;)
I need to go put some groceries away, but I'll be back soon with my title. Stay warm, friends!!
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Does Dr. Suess count? If so...I'm in!
I'm currently reading TO Kill A Mockingbird.
At the rate i am going at though it will not be 25 for this year...boo.
My next read is patiently waiting for me on my desk..Jane Austens, Pride and Prejudice...
Let the reading begin!
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Yes, Gayle, join me! I'd love to have more of my friends join. You would be the first IRL friend to join the 52 Week Challenge with me! I managed to read 2 books this week, so I know you can do it, too! :)
You go, girl! I'm doing a few book challenges this year too.
Hey, I'm on blogger now! :)
I set a new reading goal for this year, too. I'm going to try to read 30 novels and 15 non-fiction books. I'm currently reading "Choosing Gratitude: Journey to Joy" by Nancy Leigh DeMoss and highly recommend it. Gratitude is so crucial to our Christian walk, and I think her book is eye-opening to how much we actually grumble about our circumstances.
Sounds like a grdat idea....
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Great goal. I can't say I'm in though. Reading is just not my thing. I usually purpose to read one a year and that's my limit. :) Currently reading 5 Conversations you Must have with your daughter to go along with the Bible study I'll be leading over the next few weeks.
I'm reading Jane Eyre... and I just finished Take Two... Ok so how did u do the
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Just finished "Blue Like Jazz" by Donald Miller. Kurt and I are reading it together...well, he is nearly done:), anyway,the subtitle is: "Non-religious thoughts on Christian Spirituality." We both LOVED(ARE LOVING) this book! So real...and really makes you think and examine why you believe certain things and what is really important.
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