Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Read 30 books in a year

I love to read. Unfortunately that is probably one of the things I've always looked at as being a luxury since becoming a mom. I usually feel like I should be doing anything else really before I sit down to read a book; like cleaning, working out, playing a game with my family, going for a walk, or even watching a TV show with my husband or family so I can spend time with them. I love reading, it just has become an activity that's been on the back burner. When I turned 30 I decided I would read 30 books in this year. I don't know how many books I've honestly read each year in the past, but I'm sure it hasn't been anywhere close to 30. Perhaps a dozen or so?

Here's a list of what I've been reading this year:


  1. Heaven is for real By: Todd Burpo
  2. Bellingrath
  3. Ultimate Guide to the Daniel Fast. By: Kristen Feola
  4. 1 Corinthians - Bible
  5. II Corinthians  - Bible
  6. Galatians  - Bible
  7. Proverbs  - Bible
  8. Relationships 
  9. Ephesians  - Bible
  10. Philippians  - Bible
  11. Colossians  - Bible
  12. Mantle of Esther
  13. I Thessalonians  - Bible
  14. II Thessalonians  - Bible
  15. I Timothy  - Bible
  16. II Timothy  - Bible
  17. Titus  - Bible
  18. Philemon  - Bible
  19. Hebrews  - Bible
  20. Black heels to Tractor Wheels - Ree Drummond
  21. Food from my frontier - Ree Drummond
  22. Crazy Sexy Diet - Kris Carr
  23. Eating Clean Idiots Guide
  24. Gerson Therapy - Charlotte Gerson
  25. Angels & Deamons - Benny Hinn
  26. PH Balance
  27. Hungry for change James Colquhous, Laurentine Ten Bosch
  28. Crazy Sexy Kitchen - Kris Carr (this book will be arriving at my door October 30th)
  29. Urban Farm Handbook - Annette Cottrell & Joshua Mcnichols
  30. Blog Inc - Joy Deangdeelert Cho

This was one of my favorite challenges I did this year. I enjoyed making reading a priority. Reaching 30 books was not as challenging as I thought it would be.  This is definitely something I am going to do annually. It's amazing what you can accomplish when you are intentional!

2 comments:

  1. I love this idea, Elizabeth. I love to read but couldn't find the time. Now I settle for audio books on my ipod for when I am travelling; however, there is nothing like cozying up in a comfy chair with a great book in hand. I will definitely have to be more intentional to accomplish this. Thanks for the great idea, hope you have a great weekend.

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    1. Thanks Sherry. I've never been able to accomplish such a feat in the past. I suppose it's because I was intentional about it. I love audio books! I've listened to a few books on my morning commute to the office;)

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