I was once, in my former life, a book club member. I loved book club. Once a month, I got together with a group of highly intelligent, and somewhat intimidating women for fun, fellowship and fabulous food. It may come as a surprise, but our book club actually had wonderful discussions about the books we read - we weren't posers using "book club" as a cover for a night away, like so many book clubs out there. The discussions, quite honestly, were my favorite part of the evening.
Well, 3 babies later and a traveling husband seemed to be the demise of my book clubbing. My life became increasingly crazy and I. Simply. Stopped. Reading. I was just keeping my head above water, reading seemed a superfluous luxury to me. I barely had time to shower, let alone read a lengthy book, without illustrations, I might add. Books became a distant memory,
and I sadly said, "Goodbye," to my beloved book club.
One of the things I loved, loved, loved about book club was that it exposed me to many books I would've probably never picked up otherwise. It's always fun to walk through a book store and be able to point at a few books that I have read - such a feeling of accomplishment.
As my life has settled down a bit, and my coping skills increased, so has my ability to read again. I have been able to sneak a book in occasionally, and it makes me so happy. My love for reading began at a young age and I hope to instill this same passion in my 3 little ones.
I was posed with a question a few weeks ago. What are your top 10 books of all time??? Wow. What a complex and thought provoking inquiry. One that has made me stop and really think. I have done my best at compiling a list of 10 of my favorites. I thought I'd share them with you. They are in no significant order (that was too difficult of a task). Just 10 books that I have loved and have recommended to many.
Hope you enjoy...
Well, there you have it. I had such a tough time choosing just 10. I have many more that I have loved and promise to share with you another time. Thanks book club. I owe you more than you'll ever know.
i have read several of those and love them! i read like crazy and am reading The Help right now. I love Harlan Coben...not thought provoking, just fun reading.
ReplyDeleteOh my word, you have a BLOG!! And a really cool one at that! So fun!! I'm thrilled to see your book list...we LOVE LOVE LOVE books and I have never read some of your favorites. Providentially, I have been looking for some good recs, and I can't wait to track down a few of these at our library and dive right in!!
ReplyDeleteBless you! I am laid up with a stupid injury, but I will have wonderful reads to enjoy now, thanks to you! Just put several on this list on hold at the library! Looking forward to them!
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