I don't do that a lot.
Like, if ever.
Even when I watch Scandal or Downton Abbey, I'm typically folding laundry.
And this is probably why I have a reading list that's a mile long. I keep screen capping recommendations on my phone, or pinning must-read lists. And our mail lady keeps bringing me more magazines:
So this post...I'm putting all of my must-reads onto a list right here, right now. And I'm going to tackle each item one-by-one until I make it through. Which means, of course, that I also need to disengage not only from crappy television (The Bachelor, not Scandal or Downton), but from my iPhone as well. Because I'm addicted to it. For real.
I'm already a few pages into Train Like a Mother.
I read their first book and absolutely loved it. And since I'm doing my best to train for a Spring distance race, I need all the motivation I can get. Sarah and Dimity, never ones to disappoint in that department.
Also on the list:
1) Life Would Be Perfect If I Lived In That House (Meghan Daum)
2) The One Thing (Gary Keller)
3) Essentialism (Greg McKeown)
4) The Starbucks Experience (Joseph Michelli)
Hopefully I don't add up too many late fees in an effort to get through all of the above. You bet I make use of the book renewal process, but still.
Another confession: I paid a $15 late fee in order to check out the above. I'm the worst.
Other books that I'm curious about (in no particular order):
1) Outline (Rachel Cusk)
2) The Unspeakable: And Other Subjects Of Discussion (Meghan Daum)
3) The Girl On The Train (Paula Hawkins)
4) Yes, Please (Amy Poehler)
5) Cooked (Michael Pollan)
I betcha this list grows and grows as I discover more books.
Do you keep a book list?
Speaking of lists, I picked up my medal from this weekend's 5K.
Still can't believe I was at the top of the list in my age group.
Question: What book have you been dying to read? Have you read any of the above? Which ones and did you like them?
Other books that I'm curious about (in no particular order):
1) Outline (Rachel Cusk)
2) The Unspeakable: And Other Subjects Of Discussion (Meghan Daum)
3) The Girl On The Train (Paula Hawkins)
4) Yes, Please (Amy Poehler)
5) Cooked (Michael Pollan)
I betcha this list grows and grows as I discover more books.
Do you keep a book list?
Speaking of lists, I picked up my medal from this weekend's 5K.
Still can't believe I was at the top of the list in my age group.
Question: What book have you been dying to read? Have you read any of the above? Which ones and did you like them?
6 comments:
This might make me a terrible librarian....bbbuuuttt...I don't read a lot of non-fiction! I am making myself read one non-fiction book a month and so I am currently reading "Live Your Dreams" by Les Brown.
T.
I used to NEVER read non-fiction, but it seems to be the majority of what I gravitate toward these days!
Download the app, goodreads. It is a great tool to help decide what to read next, it is like the Facebook for books. You can also set a goal for the year as to how many books you want to read.
You will not be disappointed with The Girl in the Train. I read it in 2 days, I could not put it down. I'm reading Gillian Flynn's first book, Sharp Objects. Took me a bit to get into it, and it is very dark. Gone Girl was better in my opinion. Really into suspense/thriller/books with a good twist right now!
I had Goodreads at one point...need to get back into using it. Check out Tana French...murder/mystery/thriller. I have 3 of her books if she interests you. So good...not typically my style, but could not stop reading them.
I haven't read in forever and it makes me so sad :( I LOVE reading...thinking I need to make it my goal for next month once things slow down!
I hear ya! I blame it on my iPhone. Haha! Among other things, of course. I'm trying to FORCE myself to pick up books and magazines instead of electronics.
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