I Heart Reading!

For those that know me, they know I love to read. I don't know when this love started. I've always loved to write apparently, so did I always love to read? Guess I should ask Mom. My earliest reading memories were from elementary school and loving Cam Jansen books (probably read them all!) and American Girl books.

Anyways, when I left college, I made it my goal to read a book a month. I wasn't reading for school anymore so this goal should be easy and fun. I maintained that goal for most months (might have missed one close wedding time!). When I discovered Goodreads groups and got my NookColor, I began reading even more! Last year, I read/listened to a total of 48 books-totally surpassing my goal for the year-36.

Reading is truly a passion of mine. I would love nothing more than to just read all day. Discovering a new author that I love is fantastic. Sharing a book that I love with someone else, and they love it-truly joyful.

I was recently inspired by others on Goodreads, and so I think I will occasionally blog about my favorite books throughout the year. My reading goal this year is 50 books. A steep goal I know, but since I hit 48 last year, I must aim higher for myself. My one friend said yesterday, "That's like a book a week." I hadn't thought about that, but very true. And that reminded me of a professor in college, whose goal was to read a book a week for a year. I remember thinking he was crazy, but now I get it. What a great goal!

So here starts my book blogging! Hope you enjoy and happy reading everyone!