2012 Goal

It's January and it's time for me to set my reading goal for 2012.  Two years ago I set out to read a book a week and met the goal, no problem.  Last year, I attempted to do it again, loving all that I was reading and wanting to keep at it.  I met the goal of 52 books and kept right on reading, ending the year with 65 books read. 

This year I have really struggled with setting another 52 in 52 goal.  I don't want to read for speed anymore.  I want to savor each word, each page, each book.  But, I am not me without a book in my hand, or a Nook on most days. 

So, here's what I have come up with.  This year, 2012, I am going to read.  Just read.  If I happen to read 52 books, great.  If I happen to read more, even better.  But, if I happen to read less because I am savoring the book, or because I have decided to knit a baby blanket, or watch a movie, well, that's OK too.  I know that I can read, everyone else knows that I can read, and that I read voraciously.  I don't have anything to prove to anyone, including myself, any longer.  

I will continue to blog about what I read for two reasons.  First, it is important to me to keep writing and to reflect on what I read.  Second, I have some great friends who like my blog and who use it to find books to read.  I love to pay it forward in this small way, as many of the books I read have been recommended to me by friends.  So, long live the blog.  And, because I know me, I know that every time I blog, I'll see the title of my blog, which isn't going to change BTW, and will close one book and open another.  That's just who I am, for better or for worse. 

Someone today told me that I am addicted to books.  True.  I am.  But, there are stranger addictions.  Purses, for example. 

Happy 2012 everyone.  Make a resolution to read a book this year.  And, if you need a suggestion...well, just check out my blog. 

Happy Reading! 
:) Dodie