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THE YEAR OF THE BOOK WORM

I used to read, a lot – like a book a week, when I was commuting to work. Then I had kids, I still read pretty often but at that point it was mostly books about buns in the oven, boobs and milk. Then I starting blogging/working from home and my reading pretty much went to zlitch.

Last year I vowed to read more, I didn’t do as well as I had hoped (see also: not very well at all) – but I did read more, going from nothing to something is well, something. I am coining 2014 THE YEAR OF THE BOOK WORM, I have a new book and I am read to go – I hope/plan to read a book a month. I figure if I can find time to practice yoga once a day I can find time to read. These are some of the books I really want to get to this year (a pretty wide range of topics, I like a little of this and that and everything in between), and I’m sure once I get rolling there will be many I want to add to this list.

the year of the book worm

1ST ROW: a house in the sky – present shock – burial rites
2ND ROW: the tipping point – detroit – the goldfinch
3RD ROW: the wisdom of yoga – it – i forgot to remember
4TH ROW: last night at the viper room – the seven spiritual laws for parents – inside

A couple months ago I read Brain On Fire and Orange Is The New Black – both were really really great. I’m a big fan of Non-Ficton and self help books (I like books I can learn from), but a drop of Fiction here or there is also really great. There are always so many books I want to read, but I get caught up in the sticker price (I like to own a book so I can pass it on, part of the fun) and then time (usually I tell myself it’s the lack of time) talks me out of doing it – this year, I’m not going to let any of those excuses into my home.

Are you like me and need to get your nose in a book more? Or do you read a lot, if so tell me about some of the great books you have read lately?

*someone once told me, that you can tell a lot about someone by the books they read – pretty sure I just gave that person a whole lot of all over the place information, about myself.

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January 7, 2014     |     written by Brandy     |     16 Comments

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  1. yvette says

    January 7, 2014 at 1:06 pm

    ‘The name of the wind’ and ‘the wise man’s fear’ both from the kingkiller chronicles by Patrick Rothfuss. I’ve read them twice in the last year. My problem isn’t time it’s that I don’t have enough books!

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    • Heart and Habit says

      January 7, 2014 at 8:01 pm

      I like your problem MUCH better!

      Reply
  2. Andrea @ HMRM. says

    January 7, 2014 at 9:14 pm

    This is one of my (many) goals for this next year too. I think my all time favorite book has been ‘The Glass Castle’ by Jeanette Walls. Her other books are on my list for 2014, but I just passed TGC to my husband and he didn’t enjoy it nearly as much as I did, but I think it’s because of my childhood background, etc. compared to his. Anyways, I’m going to check out the books on your list – seems like you chose some good ones!

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    • Heart and Habit says

      January 8, 2014 at 1:40 pm

      I’m gonna check it out, 1 out of 2 ain’t bad! Thanks!

      Reply
  3. liz says

    January 7, 2014 at 10:02 pm

    I love reading, I always have a pile of books on my nightstand. Someone just recommended The Goldfinch and I’ve been wanting to read Last Night at the Vapor Room. I’ll add them to my list 😉

    Some of my favorites are Wally Lamb, Margaret Atwood, John Irving and Michael Dorris. Oh, and Cormac McCarthy! But I like a good mystery/thriller every once in awhile too.

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    • Heart and Habit says

      January 8, 2014 at 1:42 pm

      Oh nice! I have read "I know this much is true" and "she’s come undone" – years ago…so long I forgot about them. But that’s it, from your list. Thanks so much Liz, I will be searching through your favorites! 🙂

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  4. Isa says

    January 8, 2014 at 12:42 am

    I’m always telling myself to read more, but I still only read probably 3-4 books a year (looking back though I’m surprised I managed to read that much). My current project is the bible, though, so I’ll probably be on that for a few more weeks at least.

    belle + compass

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    • Heart and Habit says

      January 8, 2014 at 1:43 pm

      3-4 isn’t too bad!

      Reply
  5. liz says

    January 10, 2014 at 10:34 pm

    so, totally had to come back and tell you this. i was searching on my kindle last night for last night at the viper room (without my glasses on) and totally bought it on accident. since when did kindle books become $14?? haha, guess i’m reading that next.

    happy weekend.
    hope it’s a good one .

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    • Heart and Habit says

      January 13, 2014 at 12:29 pm

      Wowza! That sounds a bit like robbery! I have heard it’s really good, so hopefully that helps with the cost!

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  6. Jenn says

    January 13, 2014 at 9:54 pm

    I can totally relate. Now that my second daughter is 2.5 yrs old, I’ve vowed to re-ignite my love of reading. I too struggle with sticker shock (and the desire to keep my "dust collectors" under control) so one strategy I’ve employed is keeping a list of books that I want to read as a ‘saved list’ in my public library account. Every time I hear of an interesting book (or feel connected with someone’s reading tastes like yours) I conduct a title search and save the books in private lists. That way, I’m never at a loss to remember what books I want to read and when I’m ready, I just put a hold on it and have it sent to my local branch (or download it for my e-reader). Happy reading!

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  7. Allen Jhon says

    January 14, 2014 at 12:57 am

    thanks for writing here

    Reply
  8. mirnster says

    July 4, 2014 at 11:31 pm

    Where’d You Go Bernadette has been a personal favorite this month! I actually started a book club with a few moms because we all felt the need to read a little bit more and so far it’s been very encouraging. We don’t always get around to the discussion bit, but I don’t know if that’s been as important as just making the time to read.

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  9. kitkat says

    October 30, 2014 at 9:15 am

    ONE THOUSAND WHITE WOMEN was a good book. It is fiction but based on a true incident. Also like Jodi Picoult, Wally Lamb, and yeah, occasionally some Danielle Steele! I am also an "all over" kind of reader.

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  10. Jillian says

    December 23, 2014 at 10:01 am

    I had a similar problem-being a student I often felt I was too busy to read, and when I had free time I just wanted to relax and watch television. As a result, I challenged myself to read 100 books in a year beginning last August. So far I am at 21. It has really changed my perspective, now I reach for a book instead of the remote or another device. I have read The Goldfinch and A House in the Sky and both are excellent (I actually met Amanda Lindhout at a meet and greet). The books I would recommend are Gemini by Carol Cassella, Beyond the Beautiful Forevers by Katherine Boo, Wild by Cheryl Strayed and The Girl Who Saved The King of Sweden by Jonas Jonasson.

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    • Heart and Habit says

      January 6, 2015 at 11:21 am

      This is great.. You’ll reach that 100!

      Reply

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