"The more that you read, the more things you will know.
The more that you learn, the more places you'll go." ~Dr. Seuss
Last week I read three books and it was like sitting in a coffee shop, catching up with my friend who moved to St. Louis more than a decade ago. While I read, I realized just how much I miss reading. I sat in a comfy chair in the corner of the living room, my feet propped up on the coffee table, wearing my favorite knit socks. I drank coffee and ate dark chocolate and wondered why I'd let reading slip away.
Resolutions aren't my cup of tea, but this year I don't want to let the reading of books get away from me. So I'm embarking on a reading extravaganza (because I like that word), and I'm calling it 25 in 2012. Extravaganza? Why, yes! I'm setting my sights on reading 25 more books this year than I did last year. But what to read? I thought about checking out the NYT Bestsellers list, or recommendations chosen for me by Amazon. But one thing I've discovered over the years, is that you can learn a lot about a person by checking out the books on their bookshelves. And over the years, I've really enjoyed getting to know you. So, I'm hoping you'll help me out with a virtual peek at your bookshelves. In the comments, please leave me a list of up to three of your favorite books of all time. Tell me what you love about them, and why you think I need to read them.
Leave your recommendation in the comments by Friday, and I'll include the entire list of books you recommend in an upcoming post. I'll choose some of my 25 books from the ones you suggest. Then, on the last Monday of each month, I'll write something related to the extravaganza. Care to join me in reading 25 more books than you read last year? It could be fun! If you think you'd like to participate in this year-long extravaganza, feel free to grab the 25 in 2012 button below, to post at your place, and perhaps inspire more of us to read more books.
Can't wait to see what you recommend for me!
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