Thanks to all of you dear people who read this blog this year and so diligently boosted my self esteem about it. You have been encouraging and kind, and made me feel a bit less like I was sending thoughts out into the void. Thank you!
The idea of a glistening, shiny new year perched on the horizon has inspired some goals for the blog this year, some of which I'll be sharing with you as they become more than just ideas and one of them I'll share with you right now!
* bum ba da dummmm*
Some of our friends and mentors homeschool their kids, and central to all their teaching is the notion of raising their kids to be well spoken and well read (she blogs here and is very smart... Add her to your reading list!) I thought that was an incredibly wise thing to say, so I kind of stole it. This is the first in a feature I'm going to call "Food for Thought," until I find something more original to call it. These posts will just have a few links to some articles, videos, and books that will help you build your own wealth of information, form and share your own opinions, and sound smart/funny/interesting... (Or possibly like you have too much time on your hands.)
Sooooo, another year, another reading list! These are books I've read, am reading, or want to read. If you've read any of them and have feedback, leave it in the comments section! I also love getting book recommendations so please share what's on your list!
On my list:
Every Bitter Thing is Sweet - Sara Hagerty
Delancey- Molly Wizenberg
Steal like an Artist- Austin Kleon
Flight Behavior- Barbara Kingsolver
Better Made at Home- Esterelle Payany
Winter Hours- Mary Oliver
Scary Close- Donald Miller
How we Learn (the surprising truth about when, where, and why it happens) - Benedict Carey
Garlic and Sapphires- Ruth Reichl
Daring Greatly - Brenè Brown
The Writing Life- Annie Dillard
Some tips for making your own reading list for this year:
Read:
- a classic
- a book you loved in childhood
- a biography (or autobiography)
- a mystery novel
- have a favorite author? Do some research and find out who their inspiration was, then read about them!
- a book with a blue cover
- a book with a number in the title
- a book that has been translated into English
- a book on your passion (the creative process, sports, photography, neuroscience, etc.)
- a book on something you don't know much about (see above...)
- a favorite book of someone in your family
- a book on spirituality
- a book you had to read in high school English. Try it! You'll probably appreciate it much more now. (I'm looking at you, Scarlet Letter.)
- a book that teaches a new skill
- a book with a ton of pictures
- a book with no pictures
- a book of folklore, mythologies, or fairy tales
- a book by a local author (do a little research and see what writers live near you, you might even be able to find a reading!)
Happiest of New Years from us to you, may all your worthwhile resolutions stick ;)
Love reading your blog! " Outside of a dog, a book is mans best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read." Groucho Marx
ReplyDeleteYESS!!! You always leave the best comments :)
Delete"Steal Like an Artist" by Austin Kelon is a winner. I read it and actually ran into him several months later when the attendants of the maintenance section of Howdy Honda called his name to tell him that his car was ready. He drives a Honda Fit. A simile can be made comparing him to a boss.
ReplyDeleteIt's my secret ambition to run into him somewhere. He's so cool.
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