Friday, January 4, 2013

Reading Challenge

I'm a book fanatic - I hoard them like my life depends on it... in fact, if Mr. Juggling Act has to build one more bookshelf, my like may depend on my thinning out my collection... but I digress...


I love books.  I love curling up in an overstuffed chair and reading.  I love reading until 2am because I have to finish the chapter, and then the book.

When Ethan was born, I read much less since I had less free time, and since Olivia was born, it seems like I never have a spare minute to myself (even at 2am).

One of my goals for 2013 is simply to make time to

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I'm going to take the Goodreads Challenge to read 12 books this year - grown up books - not children's books mind you, I might read half that in just one night!

Again, I digress... so just one a month, that's my goal... should be manageable, right?




I am excited to get started. So now for the fun part - what should I read? What books did you read last year that you loved?

Now if I could just convince Mr. Juggling Act to put together a few more shelves... and build me a new room...

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  1. I just got a Kindle for Christmas and I have already been reading more---I think because it's so easy to pick up for just a few minutes at a time! I'm hoping to read more this year too, or at least until the third comes!

    Julie
    www.thechirpingmoms.com

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    1. Ooh, lucky girl! We got my MIL one for her birthday but she hasn't quite figured it all out yet! When are you due with #3?

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  2. I know exactly what you mean! I spend a lot of nights up later than I should be because I am reading. It's the only time I have to myself! Good luck

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    1. I know! My husband rolls his eyes at me when I tell him I'm tired in the morning - heehee! :)

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  3. I love to read:) I have an Nook and I can totally take all my books with me everywhere:) But of course I rather like that room:)
    Another great benefit of Retirement and having all the little chickies grown up and on their own. More time to read!

    Have a Super Great day!

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    1. One of my dear friends has a Nook and loves it... I remember my grandparents both reading for hours at a time when I'd go to visit... that's where my love of reading really developed. I'll look forward to that... someday! :)

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  4. I've been wanting to read more, and you are right! There is never enough time! While I haven't read it myself, I've seen a lot of other bloggers raving about The Snow Child. So that's my recommendation for ya lady :)

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    1. Thanks so much for the recomendation, I'll have to check it out! :)

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  5. I'll join you too! If you haven't read it yet one of my favorites is "Broken for You" its a little older in terms of "new" books (I think it came out about the time Ethan was born) but I ALWAYS have it on my "should read that again soon list

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    1. I haven't read it, but I'll check it out - thanks for the suggestion! How many books do you think you can make time for this year?

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  6. Hi Ang, I love to read also! I hope to read about 35 books this year. =)
    Following you from Grow your blog -blog hop, and now Im a fan on GFC, FB, Google+ and Pinterest.

    Melissa
    http://readingnks.blogspot.com/

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    1. ooh i'm so jealous! i used to read so very much...sigh.
      anywhoo, thanks so much for following me! i'm off to check out your blog now :)

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  7. If you don't mind a long book, I *loved* 11/22/63 by Stephen King. And no, it's not a horror story, I promise. :) Good luck with your challenge! :)

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    1. hello mia, thanks for coming by, and for the suggestion. i'm a little wary of stephen king, but if you promise it won't give me nightmares, maybe i'll check it out! :)

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  8. I too love to read. And like you, since Drew was born, I haven't read nearly as much as I would have liked to. I read 9 books last year, from September till the end of the year. I also set my goal at 12 as well. I do good in the beginning of the year, but once spring and summer hit, I fall off course. My girlfriend set her goodreads challenge to 200 books!! I can't wait to see if she makes it!!

    Nice meeting you!

    Your newest follower,
    Deandra
    http://chaos-commotion-emotion.blogspot.com/

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    1. hello deandra, maybe we can encourage one another to stay on track with our 12. does your girlfriend have children? if so, she must be cheating and tracking children's books - heehee! :)

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