Did anyone else make it a goal to read more during the summer? We're more than halfway through the summer... have you kept up with your goal?
I, for one, have not been all that great at keeping up with my reading! In past summers, I've spent full days lounging around with an amazing book. But this summer has been busier than usual and reading has taken a backseat. I'm actually right in the middle of two rather long books and I have one I need for a review. Here's the thing though, I truly love reading. But I'm making myself crazy with my "reading goal" for the year. Last year I read almost 70 books and I'm so far behind that pace that I feel bad about reading.
Oh, the joys of being a competitive numbers-oriented person.
The good news though is that this is a super short book JAM-PACKED with great life stuff. I will admit that I'm a super skeptical person. I went into this book with my guard up. However, I loved it. Absolutely loved it. And believe it!!!
If nothing else, it changes your attitude about how you approach uncontrollable life events.
by Chris Prentiss
(Sporty Sister and Soccer Mom loved it too!)
xoxo
Dear CollegePrepster,
ReplyDeletethank you for introducing me to Goodreads. It is so amazing. I started my Goodreads account some weeks ago and it really motivates me to read more - especially now during summer vacation where I have a lot of time. The page is perfect for me as I am - like you - "a competitive numbers-oriented person".
Thanks!
By the way: Are we supposed to follow you on Goodreads or become friends with you?
You can be friends!
DeleteI don't read nearly as much I had when I was younger or as much as I should. It's orientation season around here, so reading during summer seems more like a chore than pleasurable. After a day or week of helping first year students put together a schedule and connect them with needed resources, I usually collapse into bed. However, when the Fifty Shades of Grey hubbub started, I had no idea what the book was about and never thought to look it up on the internet. My boss said she was on book 2, so I asked to borrow her book 1 - just an easy read to try to get me to start reading again. Well, the other night I was in the shower and my husband came in and started reading a couple of paragraphs and it was so hilariously uncomfortable - but since I was in the shower, I had no place to go. I guess I'll still read it and hopefully my eyes won't too traumatized to get back into reading. I'm a big Margaret Atwood fan and in the past I've been a reader of the classics. I realized there are so many "must read" books that haven't been published in the past 30 years. I really need to temper that with more contemporary reads, though.
ReplyDeleteI've needed some zen in my life lately, so I think I'll try to pick this up when I'm done with the book I'm reading now! Summer is a great time to read everything, and I love hearing about what other people are reading. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm the same way. I have a ridiculous color coded multi-page spreadsheet to keep track of all the books I've read!
ReplyDeleteHave you tried Goodreads.com before? That's where I track the books I read!
DeleteI've been trying to keep up with my reading! That book sounds pretty good!
ReplyDeleteI'm a huge reader. Like you, I made it a goal to read more this summer as well simply because I get so much enjoyment out of it. I went through books much more quickly earlier in the summer, but have slowed down a bit recently due to being busier. Thanks for the reminder! I'll have to add this book to my list.
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