"Books let us into their souls and lay open to us the secrets of our own."" - William Hazlitt
On my nightstand, I have a stack of books waiting to be read, as well as the book I am currently reading. The bookcases in my home are overflowing with books and even my computer contains some digital copies. This makes me wonder...can one be addicted to books?? I know my addiction started when I was a little girl. At our local library, I would check out the limit of books allowed, which I could barely carry. Today, I love visiting our independent town bookstore to look at all of the choices and relish in the possibilities. My favorite part occurs when I ask the owner what great books she has read lately and, of course, buy each and every one of them. (she hasn't recommended a lemon yet!) To further my addiction, I keep lengthy lists of "books to read", just in case I am on a deserted island with years of nothing much to do and my iPad with a solar charger. Sometimes, I must admit, I am reluctant to begin a new book because I am still savoring the one I just finished. Addicted? Perhaps.
My gift to you today is my "books to read" list! Personally, I am tempted to go to straight to the bookstore (when I get out of my pj's) and buy the entire list in one fell swoop. Enjoy!
A Year of Mornings ~ Maria Vettese & Stephanie Congdon
The Blind Side ~ Michael Lewis
Three Cups of Tea ~ Greg Mortenson
Life Would Be Perfect if I Lived in That House ~ Meghan Daum
Half a Yellow Sun ~ Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
The Children of Freedom ~ Marc Levy
Furious Longing of God ~ Brennan Manning
The Blindness of the Heart ~ Julia Franck
Never Let Me Go ~ Kazuo Ishiguro
The Dirty Life ~ Kristin Kimball
Half a Life ~ Darin Strauss
The Selby ~ Todd Selby
xo tricia
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