Oh boy. So, through this writing on Slices of Life, I have also rediscovered my passion for reading. Reading for a purpose or no purpose at all other than the shear joy of reading. Tonight, I entered the world of Goodreads. I think I mostly stopped reading for pleasure because I was so caught up in having to read to learn. I should say having to. Wanting to.
Following our Dublin Literacy Conference, I realized how long it had been since I had read anything for me. Just for the fun of it or discovering what is out there and popular with children today. Thank you, Donalyn Miller for that. I read “Out of My Mind.” and have been devouring books ever since. It reminds me of when you hook a kid on reading. It’s a fix. I can’t get enough of it.
I would have posted this entry a lot sooner EXCEPT I’ve been on Goodreads making a list of what I want to read and what I’ve already read and loved. The problem is that I remember loving some of the books, but not exactly why. I am excited with the prospect of rereading and wondering if the books will still move me. Or if they will touch me in a different way now that I am at a different point in my life.
My goal this year is to read 100 books. I know I will get there because my children devour books. I suppose that’s what I’ve been doing for the past 7 years is nourishing their love of reading. A book fair is a dream, Barnes and Noble a wonderland. They love reading. I’m proud of that. I shouldn’t be so behind in my own reading. I’m looking forward to making up for lost time. Recommendations are welcomed.
Happy Reading and Writing!
A Bit of R-n-R 
I love goodreads. It is such a great place to collect a list of books you want to read and have read. I still need to read Out of My Mind. I keep hearing great things. Congrats on rediscovering your love for reading (for you).
100 books. It’s admirable for you to set a goal. You can make it. I have never kept count of how many books I read, may be I should. There are periods with nor reading, and periods when I am lost in books. It all depends on the time available.
Enjoy every minute you get to read!
I’ve been a huge fan of Goodreads, too, and it has made me pay attention to my reading, and my goals, and also led me to do more book reviews at my blog. All good!
Kevin