I've always loved to read. I remember the first book I memorized as my Mom repeatedly read it to me. She would turn the pages of Dr. Seuss's Green Eggs and Ham and I would recite the words along with the pictures. I know today that this practice is a stage of "pre reading," but, at the time, I thought I was reading the words. My love for reading … [Read more...]
My 33 Favorite Fiction Books of 2014
Most of you probably know by now that I read 150 books in 2014. Of those, here are my 33 favorite fiction books and a short something about each of them. This list should give you some great reading ideas moving into the new year. 1. The Lies We Told (Read my full review.) 2. Help for the Haunted (Read my full review.) 3. The Girl in the Park A … [Read more...]
My 41 Favorite Non-Fiction Books of 2014
Most of you probably know by now that I read 150 books in 2014. Of those, here is a list of my 41 favorite non-fiction books and a short something about each of them. This list should give you some great reading ideas moving into the new year. 1. Burnout: The Cost of Caring I read this book for my research. It's a wonderful resource on burnout in … [Read more...]
My Final 2014 Reading Challenge Update #150Books
I did it! Honestly, when I moved into December needing to read 25 books, I didn't think it was possible that I would accomplish my 2014 reading goal. But, thanks to a lot of audiobooks and some really late nights of reading, I accomplished my goal. I read 150 books in 2014. Accomplishing this goal comes on the tails of having met my goal to read … [Read more...]
My November Reading Update #150Books
The agony of defeat is setting in. It looks unlikely that I will reach my goal of reading 150 books in 2014. I thought last month that it would be possible to meet my goal, even though it would require me to read 19 books in November and December. Sadly, that did not happen. I read 13 books in November. While 13 books isn't anything … [Read more...]
My October Reading Challenge Update #150Books
I'm back in this, baby! I wrote last month that I wasn't sure I would reach my goal of reading 150 books this year. I was lagging a bit behind. But, this month, I took off! I read 13 books this month! I'm not entirely sure what happened to cause me to read so much more this month. Perhaps it's because the weather is getting cooler and I'm … [Read more...]
My September Reading Challenge Update #150Books
Oh, snap! I'm not going to make it. I wrote in early September about needing to read about a dozen books a month to accomplish my goal to read 150 books in 2014. I read 10 books in September, bringing my total to 99 books read. My deadline will be here before I know it. I'm not sure I will reach my goal. It will require a lot of reading … [Read more...]