As I am sure y’all have noticed, if you follow me on my A Journey of Joy on Facebook, I love to read. Reading is a passion of mine. I read because it helps me to relax. I can sit down with a book and totally shut everything out (just ask my family) and immerse myself in the book.
I will read fiction or non-fiction, but fiction is my favorite, especially the Christian fiction books. My favorite ear to read is the 1800’s, especially the settling of the Old West.
I always try to set aside time and a goal for me to read. On Goodreads.com, they have a book reading challenge. I joined it last year with a goal of 52 books. While I didn’t keep very good track of all the books or ebooks that I read, I do know that I passed that goal, because of all the free ebooks and books that I had ordered. This year, I set my goal of 100 books. Since I passed 100 last year, I know I can meet that goal this year. I just need to remember to add them to my profile!
January Fiction Books for 2014
I have already read several books this year that I need to add. The picture above also shows some books that I just received that will be used towards my goal. I also need to add the books that I have on my Kindle. I have a list of non-fiction books, I will be sharing those in another post.
So what books am I starting the challenge with? Here they are with the author and a link to where you can purchase them. {This is an affiliate link. Any purchase you make, helps to support this blog and our homeschool journey}
Love in the Balance by Regina Jennings
The Sheriff’s Surrender by Susan Page Davis – Book #1 in the Ladies Shooting Club Series
The Gunsmith’s Gallantry by Susan Page Davis – Book #2 in the Ladies Shooting Club Series
Love Finds You in Homestead, Iowa by Melanie Dobson
Love Finds You in Poetry, Texas by Janice Hanna
I am also reading a series by Mona Hodgson. It is the Sinclair Sisters of Cripple Creek. There are 4 books in this series. I only have two of the books in the picture above; Too Rich for a Bride and The Bride Wore Blue. The books I am waiting to arrive are, Two Brides Too Many and Twice a Bride.
Do you love to read? Have you made any goals for how many books you would like to try and read? I would love if you would join me at Goodreads.com and join in the reading challenge with me!
As I was cleaning the bookshelves in the school room last night, I realized there are many I haven’t read yet (and some I’d love to read again). My goal for this year is to read through those. I’m starting with The Secret Life of Bees. We’re also going to read The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a family read aloud.
My kids love The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings books. I know your kids will love them too! I haven’t heard of the book, The Secret Life of Bees. I will have to check into it. Perhaps even add it to my books to be read, this year. 🙂