#reverb11 Day Three; What Did You Read?

Books are my passion. My mom, also a book lover, couldn’t wait to teach me how to read. So, at age 3, I was reading Dr. Seuss books to her. My siblings weren’t readers, so we bonded over our love of books, and she took every chance she had to spoil me with them.

                I’ve only come to love reading more with age. My weekly trips to the library are what I look forward to most. Leaving the library, a stack of books in hand, I feel like I have a world of possiblities before me.

                Here’s my biggest regret: I don’t keep track of what I read. In fact, I checked the same book out of the library three times this year. About halfway through the first chapter, I realized I had read this book once or twice before. I’ve signed up for Goodreads, but always forget to log in to mark off my recent read.

                Still, one book has stuck with me throughout the entire year: The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown. I had read I Thought It Was Just Me, but I didn’t connect with it nearly as much as The Gifts of Imperfection. I highlighted pretty much the entire book and often found myself wanting to high-give the book. It’s just … perfect. It was exactly the book I needed to read at the time I read it. It was truly a gift to me, which is exactly what I think a good book should be.

                For 2012, however, I’ve decided to make a commitment to GoodReads. Even if I don’t review books, I want to at least be able to look back at the books I’ve read and loved. Won’t you join me?

Comments

[Ellen]

I'm intrigued with this post. Today I had to do a poetry prompt. I was wrapping a few Christmas gifts, when I thought of the prompt.
A gift was also what I posted about. I love finding the perfect book at the right time~
I am off to find, "The Gifts of Imperfection".
Thank you! I think this might be my right time :D
http://withrealtoads.blogspot.com/2011/12/gift.html

[Amy]

I'm reading that book right now and OMG it's transformative and amazing. Love it.

[Kim]

I'm reading the Gift of imperfection right now and love it! Brené makes so many good points, and like you, I'm highlighting the entire book. :)

Found your blog through Susannah Conway; it's beautiful!