So I've been working hard on knocking out my goal of a book a week. Hasn't quite gone as well as I had hoped, but I'm still working hard.
Currently I'm half way through two leadership books - Brene Brown - The Gifts of Imperfection (I'm trying not to rush through this and actually take it in), almost finished with James T. Robilotta - Leading Imperfectly.
I wanted something new to start last night so I could break into fiction (my preferred reading) and picked up Scary Stories - Roald Dahl and I finished about 5 short stories in it within an hour and half of reading. Not scary per se, but most definitely creepy.
I also finished a book in 24 hours which is new to me - I picked up Wonder by R.J. Palacio at a local library book sale on Friday. You know you have an addiction to buying books when you pick up a copy of a book you already have (my friend Sarah lent me a copy) and read the copy you bought. But to be fair, I'm planning to pass it along to my godson or goddaughter next time I see them. It's a very interesting story - although it didn't full engross me (I was more curious than drawn in) I enjoyed the quick read.
Last night I also started a new audio book - Outlander by Diana Gabaldon. I have not seen the series yet but it has intrigued me for a while now and I am definitely a book before the movie/show girl at heart. I am already into Chapter 2 after listening to it before bed last night and earlier today while I walked across campus to a meeting. I think it's going to be an amazing read!
Another book I picked up which I already have a copy of and will be sending to a friend is Mr. Penumbra's 24 hour bookstore by Robin Sloan. I have a book club with 2 of my former staff members and I believe this will be a great choice. I am hoping to find one more copy (for $1 like I found my last 2 copies...) and then I can surprise them both with a copy for our June skype date.
On top of these listed, I still have all the books my staff bought me as well as the 20+ books I've bought recently from McKay's, Amazon and local library book sales. With the library sales I feel like it's ok to spend $25 (or more) because I'm helping them and they are giving happiness to myself and those I buy for (godchildren, nephews, friends). That's a good excuse... right?!
I believe the audio book for Outlander is about 34 hours which will take me a little over a month to finish (I will listen as I walk campus during the day and night) and after that I think I may do Go Set A Watchman by Harper Lee which I recently bought on cd.
I've really gotten into audio books lately (though not enough to try Audible.com yet) and really find them helpful. My family lives 8-12 hours North/South of where I am located so needless to say... I have long, boring car rides and rather than go horse from singing that long (it happens... a lot) I've started listening to books in the car. I've found they keep me much more attentive and aware of my surroundings than music does.
My first audio book which is still my favorite and my go-to is Austenland by Shannon Hale. I just loved how much I could relate to the main character and her love of a written male character as well as her obsession for England. Since then, I've purchased a few Harry Potter books on cd which I keep in the rotation, and I also picked up The Red Necklace only because it was narrated by Tom Hiddleston and Committed By Elizabeth Gilbert.
One of my favorite and more recent purchases was Me Before You by Jojo Moyes. I knew nothing of this book other than I liked the cover. At the local used bookstore there was the choice between the book itself ($7.99) or the audio cd ($7.50) so I went for the cds. Definitely don't regret that! The story is heartbreakingly beautiful and although I didn't cry like others towards the end, I did feel the entire story very strongly and it made my 16 hour drive all the better for listening.
Currently I'm half way through two leadership books - Brene Brown - The Gifts of Imperfection (I'm trying not to rush through this and actually take it in), almost finished with James T. Robilotta - Leading Imperfectly.
I wanted something new to start last night so I could break into fiction (my preferred reading) and picked up Scary Stories - Roald Dahl and I finished about 5 short stories in it within an hour and half of reading. Not scary per se, but most definitely creepy.
I also finished a book in 24 hours which is new to me - I picked up Wonder by R.J. Palacio at a local library book sale on Friday. You know you have an addiction to buying books when you pick up a copy of a book you already have (my friend Sarah lent me a copy) and read the copy you bought. But to be fair, I'm planning to pass it along to my godson or goddaughter next time I see them. It's a very interesting story - although it didn't full engross me (I was more curious than drawn in) I enjoyed the quick read.
Last night I also started a new audio book - Outlander by Diana Gabaldon. I have not seen the series yet but it has intrigued me for a while now and I am definitely a book before the movie/show girl at heart. I am already into Chapter 2 after listening to it before bed last night and earlier today while I walked across campus to a meeting. I think it's going to be an amazing read!
Another book I picked up which I already have a copy of and will be sending to a friend is Mr. Penumbra's 24 hour bookstore by Robin Sloan. I have a book club with 2 of my former staff members and I believe this will be a great choice. I am hoping to find one more copy (for $1 like I found my last 2 copies...) and then I can surprise them both with a copy for our June skype date.
On top of these listed, I still have all the books my staff bought me as well as the 20+ books I've bought recently from McKay's, Amazon and local library book sales. With the library sales I feel like it's ok to spend $25 (or more) because I'm helping them and they are giving happiness to myself and those I buy for (godchildren, nephews, friends). That's a good excuse... right?!
I believe the audio book for Outlander is about 34 hours which will take me a little over a month to finish (I will listen as I walk campus during the day and night) and after that I think I may do Go Set A Watchman by Harper Lee which I recently bought on cd.
I've really gotten into audio books lately (though not enough to try Audible.com yet) and really find them helpful. My family lives 8-12 hours North/South of where I am located so needless to say... I have long, boring car rides and rather than go horse from singing that long (it happens... a lot) I've started listening to books in the car. I've found they keep me much more attentive and aware of my surroundings than music does.
My first audio book which is still my favorite and my go-to is Austenland by Shannon Hale. I just loved how much I could relate to the main character and her love of a written male character as well as her obsession for England. Since then, I've purchased a few Harry Potter books on cd which I keep in the rotation, and I also picked up The Red Necklace only because it was narrated by Tom Hiddleston and Committed By Elizabeth Gilbert.
One of my favorite and more recent purchases was Me Before You by Jojo Moyes. I knew nothing of this book other than I liked the cover. At the local used bookstore there was the choice between the book itself ($7.99) or the audio cd ($7.50) so I went for the cds. Definitely don't regret that! The story is heartbreakingly beautiful and although I didn't cry like others towards the end, I did feel the entire story very strongly and it made my 16 hour drive all the better for listening.
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