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Setting goals is something I do all the time in my running world, but I have never set any reading goals for myself. I have to admit, I find it kind of overwhelming. Truth be told, I’m a ~~slow~~ reader. But that’s okay, right? (say yes, or nod your head here!)
When I came across the hashtag #MustReadin2017, I certainly had no difficulties compiling a stack of books. I mean what reader doesn’t have a never-ending list of books they want to read, right?
But, I’ll tell you that creating this stack really gave me a focus for what I want to read next. I’m usually grabbing at books here and grabbing at books there and that too gets overwhelming. Creating the list and having a focus, now that’s a good feeling, for me anyway. I’m also keeping an open mind and accepting what I do complete from this list as a success.
Regardless, I thought it would be fun to see what else others are reading and enjoy some great books along the way. And, perhaps the best part is that I get share the books with my friends, readers, colleagues, and PLN. So, here’s what my #MustReadin2017 stack looks like. Drum roll, please…
On my reading radar now:
- small great things by Jodi Picoult: Wow, intense and certainly thought provoking! I’m wondering when the small great things are going to make an appearance in this book. I love Picoult’s writing so I’m anxious to see how she pulls everything together or not…
- How to Live a Good Life by Jonathan Fields: This book is in the self-help genre, which is a favorite genre of mine. I have found so many wonderful wise words in it and it is also where I found my One Little Word for 2017 (more details about my OLW for 2017 in another post).
- The Key to Extraordinary by Natalie Lloyd. I received this book when I went to the Scholastic Reading Summit and somehow it got pushed to the side. Then my partner in crime, Katie, told me I must.read.it! I would.love.it! So that’s what I’m reading next.
Happy reading!
Thank you, Carrie for hosting #MustReadin2017!
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Thank you for this list. It is time to revamp our library. Always a fun time of year. I’m currently reading Maxi’s Secret by Lynn Plourde.
I can’t wait to read Maxi’s Secret. I love animal books!
I do not normally read a book that has a dog die in it. But this one was such a lovely story, with so many issues that my 5th grade kids will relate with, and is presented in such a gentle way that I will use it as a read aloud this year. I think the kids will love it.
I’ll admit…I have a hard time participating in reading challenges too because it seems to take me FOREVER to finish a book. I admire people who can just sit and read, but I can’t seem to do that. I love your list of books for 2017. I am reading Eat, Pray, Love right now. Have you read it? It is waaayyyy better than the movie and is so insightful. If you like the self-help genre, you would like this book. Echo was wonderful too! Happy reading, friend!
I actually read Echo in 2016 but it was so good I’d like to read it again. I didn’t read EPL, but I did read Big Magic and enjoyed it. I also read Dare Greatly by Brene Brown and loved that.
Looks like a great list!
Kevin
Thanks, Kevin!
Great list. I’ve read a couple on there and adored them (Wonderstruck and Maxi’s Secrets). Good luck!
I’ve been wanting to read Wonderstruck for several years. It will happen in 2017!
I have read about half your list. Key to Extraordinary is one I own that I have not read yet, so maybe I should read it too! Now that break is over my reading pace slows a bit, which is sad:(
I know! My reading time is precious now that the Christmas break is over.
Thanks for all the great suggestions. I always like the personally suggested books.
Book recommendations are the best! That what moves most of the books in my classroom.
Great list of books and what a variety. I have not read any of these. My reading goal right now is to read Hamilton by Ron Chernow. Since we have tickets to see the play in June I would like to finish the book first. On Friday there is a book sale held by our local newspaper. Hardbacks $3.00 and paperbacks $1.00. Who knows what I will find there.
Oh, yes, I would love to read Hamilton and see it in NYC. I’m sure you’ll blog about it and that will be fun too.
What a great list. I have a number of them on my own TBR list. Happy reading!
Thanks, Beverley! I’m sure I stumbled upon many of them through reading blogs.
There are some great books on your list that I also want to read. Small Great Things is one of them.
I just finished an amazing book Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi. It was such an interesting story that completely captured me for two straight days (I am home for snow days!). I highly recommend it!
Best of luck with your reading challenge!
Thanks for the book recommendation, I think. 🙂 I can’t wait to finish Small Great Things. I’m juggling a few books right now so I’m sure it won’t be soon.
The Warden’s daughter is next on my list – it looks wonderful!
I know! I actually have my own copy of it so I can’t wait to read it.
You have a great list! I loved Maxi’s Secrets, Wolf Hallow, and Echo. Echo is probably my favorite out of those! I have always participated in Carrie’s challenge, but I always do terrible! I do read, but so many other titles come up and this list suffers. Hopefully this will be my year to succeed! good luck with your list.
Thanks for your honest truth, Leigh Anne. That makes me less nervous about setting and sharing my goal.
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Lovely to have you join our community! I particularly enjoyed Save me a Seat, Wolf Hollow and When Friendship Followed me Home. Happy reading!
Love seeing these lists. I’ve never joined the group before, but maybe I’ll come up with a list for this year. I’ve only read three of yours – Echo (listen to the audio, it’s the best!), Wonderstruck, and Wolf Hollow (which I believe is a strong contender for this year’s Newbery). I’m requesting How to Live a Good Life since I love the self-help genre too, and I have Flying Lessons in my WTR (want to read) pile.
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