The truth is, I have never been much of a reader. I guess that's what happens when you're like a student or something the first 22 years of your life. These teacher/professor people highly advise that you read every single chapter in every single text book and if you're like me, you don't even have time to do that on top of homeworking, working, internshipping, churching, etc-ing. I think the last time I actually enjoyed reading for school was when I got to read The Goblet of Fire for literature circles in sixth grade. I'm sure there was some book in high school that I enjoyed but let's be real, I read a lot more spark notes than I am willing to admit. It's too bad really, I mean I missed out on some enjoyable books like The Scarlet Letter, Jane Eyre, and every Shakespearean work known to man. Well last year I decided to start doing some make up reading and this is how I did... not a ton of classics that I would have read in high school. But at least I read, yeah? (:
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| (Good Wife really shouldn't count, it's more of a joke... but I wanted a nice square image so on it went. Heck, I guess I could have added all of the books that I've read to Peter too...) |
I'm happy to report that I highly enjoyed every book that I read. Yes there were a couple that got "cut" for language and such that aren't pictured here... but overall I seriously would read eleven of those again and again and again. Matter of fact five of them were re-reads in the first place! This year, from the inspiration of my awesome sister, Emily, I am going to try to read more of the classics and really pretend like I'm back in high school.. but instead this time with all of the free reading time in the world. And minus the braces, selfish boy-craziness, rebellious nature, etc. Currently I'm reading Pride and Prejudice to kick off the year. Well actually, as we speak (as I type?) I am watching Pride and Prejudice (and eating some of Todd's leftover birthday ice cream...).
On the que for this year...
Pride and Prejudice
To Kill a Mocking Bird
The The Fellowship of the Ring
The Two Towers
The Return of the King
Life of Pi
Three Cups of Tea
The First Phone Call From Heaven
Ender's Game
Mere Christianity (and some other little C.S. Lewis books)
The Power of Everyday Missionaries
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
The Work and the Glory (#3-4ish)
and I finally need to finish To the Rescue and The Alchemist
Haha that list didn't have as many classics as I thought it would. I'll get around to them, I promise.
What do you want to read this year?
Yay books! My list is out of control, there just isn't enough time to read
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