Update / reco: I made a goal to read one book a month

[mellymel]

This is a great idea. I'm currently reading this book and I am thinking about carving out more time to read more professional subjects to keep myself sharp in my career.

[noodleskooze]

Oh great idea. I need to start reading during my downtime again instead of re-watching FNL for the ten millionth time (sorry TamiTaylor!).

One year for Lent I made a commitment to read a book a week instead of giving something up. Some weeks were hard--I read FOTR in one week--but after it was over, I really missed looking forward to the next book on my list.

[dcn]

My moms group started a book club and it has forced me to read at least one book a month, it is great. I feel like I have part of the old me back.

[niq]

This is a great idea, but a Benghazi truther? Really?

[Deleted]

Ummm.... I'm currently audiobooking a biography of Thomas Jefferson (like the 12th one I've "read" ) and a fluffy chick lit.

Also: I preordered the authorized "Gone With The Wind" prequel and have the day blocked off ony calendar to read it.

[anna7602]

Another pitch to make TTC more tantalizing: nursing gives you lots of time to read!

[holly116]

I picked up the newest Jeanette Walls book at the library this week with a similar ambition since I loved her first two. It's a seven day rental and I haven't started it, so..

[ssmjlm]

Uh I just re-read Mockingjay since the movie is coming out.

I have to read so many docs at work that I prefer more fluff at home.

[t]

I bought an Emily Giffin book yesterday when they were 1.99. I've a bunch of hers and they are quick reads. Hoping this one is too.

I've been trying to get into The Stonecutter for months now and I can't get past the first 10 pages. I need to try and read it during the day, rather than immediately before I fall asleep.

[sjh722]

Good idea. I go in streaks where I'll read a couple of books in a week, then not touch anything for a month or two. I need to read more...I used to read so much! What happened? I feel dumber, LOL.

[pinkpinot]

I used to read 75-100 books a year. I do the GoodReads challenge annually. Since having a kid I barely get 15 books a year. I think I average one book a month. I just finished The Scarlett Letter last night. And I don't know what I want to start next! I've been on a classics binge because most were free downloads I've had on my Kindle for awhile.

Is anyone reading anything good? I really love all genres. I was thinking of starting Outlander but I'm not in the mood for a series right now. I haven't read any science fiction in awhile...

[Jalapeñomel]

I love to read. I'd be game for this if I didn't fall asleep every time I crack open a book (I try to read a chapter a night, and it usually ends up being two pages, lol).

[rupertpenny]

Sept 28, 2014 7:54:23 GMT -5 pinkpinot said:

I used to read 75-100 books a year. I do the GoodReads challenge annually. Since having a kid I barely get 15 books a year. I think I average one book a month. I just finished The Scarlett Letter last night. And I don't know what I want to start next! I've been on a classics binge because most were free downloads I've had on my Kindle for awhile.

Is anyone reading anything good? I really love all genres. I was thinking of starting Outlander but I'm not in the mood for a series right now. I haven't read any science fiction in awhile...

Not science fiction at all, but I just read Americanah and it is one of the best books I've read in a long time.

For people looking for non-fiction The Warmth of Other Suns is excellent.

[babyrn]

I love reading! My Goodreads goal this year was 100 books. I think I have around 15 left for the year.

[lolo]

Sept 28, 2014 7:54:23 GMT -5 pinkpinot said:

I used to read 75-100 books a year. I do the GoodReads challenge annually. Since having a kid I barely get 15 books a year. I think I average one book a month. I just finished The Scarlett Letter last night. And I don't know what I want to start next! I've been on a classics binge because most were free downloads I've had on my Kindle for awhile.

Is anyone reading anything good? I really love all genres. I was thinking of starting Outlander but I'm not in the mood for a series right now. I haven't read any science fiction in awhile...

Read tunnel in the sky by Robert Heinlein. Classic science fiction. Delightful. I reread it at least once a year.

[halfbakedgrace]

I like this challenge. I used to read so much, but tapered off in college and beyond. I think I'm going to start with Fed Up.