I have a new blog!

I am so excited to begin a new blog today about my personal 52 in 52 yearly reading challenge.  In 2010, I read an article in the Richmond-Times Dispatch about a woman who wanted to read more and who challenged herself to read 52 books in 52 weeks AND to keep a journal about her reading progress.  I loved the entire idea and while it was already mid-January when I decided to attempt the same goal, I figured I could get it done.  And, as many of you who read my Facebook posts know, I was able to meet my goal of 52 books in 52 weeks in 2010.  So, I have decided to keep right on reading in 2011 and have actually finished 7 books and it's only January 23.  I not only read 52 books last year, but I also kept a journal about each book, recording my thoughts about the books themes, characters, and plot.  I love writing as much as I love reading, so this was a perfect hobby for me.  The catch was that I ended up writing in my journal about the books I read and then commenting about the really great ones on Facebook, per requests from friends.  So, I am thinking that a blog will streamline this entire process.  I can continue to journal and anyone who wants to read about what I am reading, or who wants to comment, now can do that via this blog.  It seems to be the best of both worlds, as well as being very 2011.  So, here it is and it can't come at a better time.  I have finished book #7 and am about to read book #8.  When I am done, you'll know!