2008 Review and Shelfari
Last year, I set a goal for myself to read 40 books, and I planned to read more YA books than adult and professional books. Looks like I missed both goals, doesn’t it? I read some great books this year - Same Kind of Different as Me, Leaving Microsoft to Change the World, and His Bright Light are three of my favorites. It’s interesting that all three of them are non-fiction. My favorite YA book has to be Maximum Ride.
So, it’s goal-setting time again. I’m setting the same two goals that I had last year - read at least 40 books and read more YA books. Also, I never made it through Pride and Prejudice, so I’m reading it this year for sure. I’m also reading The Message this year. I have a reading plan for it, and I’m sticking to it.
What are your goals? What do you plan to read this year? Let me know what you’re reading and maybe I’ll steal something from your reading list.
One more thing…Have you seen Shelfari? It’s an online reading community that allows readers to share their reading shelves and discuss books. It’s great fun. Check it out, create your own shelf, and add me as your friend!
January 11th, 2009 at 9:03 pm
I am going to try to read one fiction and one non-fiction each month….in addition to all my reading for class. I just spent a week at a camp in Kerrville learning about “Creative Reading for Imaginative Preaching.” I was there for the creative reading part….good stuff! Thanks for sharing what you’re reading…makes it easier for me to pick up good ones.
January 11th, 2009 at 9:26 pm
Lory,
Be sure to check out Shelfari. It’s a great way to find out what other people are reading and to get recommendations. It can help you find great books to read. Thanks for stopping by!
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