Have you ever challenged yourself to read (or listen to) a certain number of books within a year? How about committing to reading a book from a genre that you wouldn't normally read? I really admire Ann Morgan, who blogged about her 2012 reading challenge called "A Year of Reading the World." Yes, her goal was to read (and review) at least one book from each country. She even provides a list with all the books that were recommended to her and which ones of those she actually read.
I didn't use to keep track of what I read, nor did I make lists of things I wanted to read, but since having discovered Goodreads.com a few years ago, I track it all - and I love it. I love seeing the number of books "read" go up and up and up. Now that the Library has access to Dogwood Digital, I've come to appreciate the convenience of listening to audiobooks while driving, cooking, walking, etc. And as far as reading something outside of my comfort zone this year, I'm going to look to our ComicsPlus database for inspiration. I have never really gotten into graphic novels or comics, but I've also never really given them a fair chance either. Are you ready to read yet? If you need some ideas, check out our What's New page for January. If you're feeling really adventurous, let us know what you are currently reading by posting on our What Are You Reading? padlet. Better yet, come and find me on Goodreads!
Here's to a new year and new adventures in reading!
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