Have you Read a Good Book Lately?

Wow it has been awhile since I have blogged. There is one word that would sum up what I have spent most my time doing, READING.

1. A book of a Thousand Days by Shannon Hale
2. Dear John by Nicolas Sparks
3. Austinland by Shannon Hale
4. Hunger Games by Susanne Collins
5. Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
6. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak (finished today)

They are numbered in the order I have read them over the past two weeks not in the order of preference. My habit of reading really drives Jason crazy, once I pick up a book I can not put it down until it is done. Luckily I am a fast reader but not fast enough to avoid the ire of Jason when I would rather read then put the kids to bed or put myself to bed at a reasonable hour.

I prefer books that are easy reads, ones that I can sit down and enjoy and have a feel good ending (a love story in the middle doesn‘t hurt either). I just feel like if this is my escape from needy kids, endless laundry, meals that need to be cooked, my time sucking church calling, and loving husband than I want to feel good like I am eating dessert. Some of those books don’t fit that description. In fact that last one “The Book Thief” is a good one for those that like classics or tragedies or historical books not me that likes the warm fuzzy books. But I read those meatier books once in a while so I feel well rounded and then I head right back to the dessert section.

I have done other things these past few weeks like celebrating Brooklyn’s birthday, April Fools (yes april fools, I love making food that is different than it appears), and Conference. I will post pictures of the first two at a later date.

I would really like to add to my "must read" list so post your favorite book that you have read lately.