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!