First and foremost, I really need to thank all of you for your feedback, encouragement, and suggestions for this new project of mine. I was floored by the response and even more excited to keep with it after hearing your suggestions. I had ideas ranging from Jane Austen, to Beth Moore, to John Green, to Anne Lamott, and Glennon Milton. And just hearing about your love for reading and these authors makes me want to go out and buy them all.
If only...
But I digress. I thought I would start out this project with a look into my current bookshelf status, the books I have right now and the ones that helped kickstart this project.
So here's a glimpse into my current bookshelf and a closer look at a few of my favorite books on my shelf (I have more books than this on my shelf, but a lot of them are either teacher books, young adult books, and books from my younger days that are on my shelf to take up space):
And if you're curious, here are a few of the must-haves from my shelf:
+Love Does is hands-down one of my favoritest books ever. It's one of those books that truly changes your heart and can be read over and over again.
+Divergent and the Hunger Games series are both great quick reads that are perfect for a Sunday afternoon. That, and they're also new movie series and they're pretty popular, so if you're into that kind of thing, you've got to get your hands on them.
+Educating Esme. I love a good teacher book and love to read anecdotes and other stories that inspire me to become a better teacher. If you're a teacher and have suggestions or want more of mine, let me know!
+Cold Tangerines, or anything by Shauna Niequist. I've read two of the three of her books now and am seriously in love with her writing style. If you've never read her books, I would describe them as a bunch of blog posts put into one book. Different life stories with great lessons about our great God and the blessings He's given us.
So...do you have any other additions for my bookshelf? I've ordered my books for January and February and cannot wait to get my hands on them and share them with you! And if you're doing a similar project or would like to share a book with me/my readers, leave a comment below!
i have heard a lot about Love Does, but haven't read it yet!!! i may just have to now since you endorse it! :)
ReplyDeleteYes, you really should! I really and truly believe it is a life-changer and it is such a fun and inspiring book, too. It's one of those books that you just can't not read--if that makes any sense. :)
DeleteConfirmed: Mindy's book is a go. Since we last talked, I've almost finished it and in my humble opinion, it's worth it. I also loved the Help.
ReplyDeleteOoh, I'm definitely going to buy it now. And I really mean that. I've never really thought that I would like biographies--especially ones written by celebrities, but this one seems so different and I really want to read it all now. :)
DeleteAnd The Help is one of my most favorite movies and such a great read, too!
such a fun post kiki!
ReplyDeletei need to do something similar in the future! ;)
i still need to go through my bookshelf and find some good recommendations for you!
YES, YES, YES! I would love to read your version of this post--and if you'd like to share it here on this old blog of mine, I'd love to have you! But seriously, I want to know what's on your bookshelf...because I'm snoopy like that. :)
DeleteI will have to read love Does now that you say it's so good! :)
ReplyDeleteI found it on amazon for $9.99, so i might have to buy it!
Yes, you really should! It's such a great read and one that I know is a must-buy, too. :)
DeleteREAL life books are the best.....after traveling around a ton, and moving a few too many times I have often regretted how many books I have- but then I look over at my shelf, and I LOVE my books. Again, thanks for the ideas Kiki!
ReplyDeleteRight now I am re-reading the Francine Rivers series Mark of the Lion- which I highly recommend!
And, I just ordered the devotional "She's got Issues" which my women's Biblestudy is going through right now, and is so applicable to things that we as women struggle with. Happy reading friend! :)
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I completely agree! I love the feel of turning pages in a book and there's something about seeing favorite books on a shelf that really bring back memories and stuff. :)
DeleteAnd I've never heard of that series by Francine Rivers! I've heard of the author, but not the series. I'm going to have to look into it--thanks for the suggestion!
I've also never heard of that devotional! It sounds phenomenal and like the perfect devotional for me, too. :)
Love Does is amazing!
ReplyDeleteI know, right? It's seriously one of my most favorite books. Such a good and life-changing read! :)
DeleteYou already know how I feel about most these books... I have a feeling our bookshelves look pretty similar. (Though, if that photo is actually your bookshelf then you win--mine is definitely not that stylish or organized. :)
ReplyDeleteHaha, I so agree! I honestly think we have a lot in common--especially when it comes to books. :) And that is a photo of my bookshelf. It's only styled like that because I just re-organized my room and because my shelves are that empty right now, too. :)
DeleteI love your book collection! I really want to read Love Does and I've had the Beautiful Mess photo book on my wish list for a while. I didn't know Young House Love had a book. I'll have to check it out!
ReplyDeleteThose three are all good books! They're definitely worth checking out and adding to your own book collection! :)
DeleteI could talk about books and music all day. You know this, of course. :)
ReplyDeleteI love this new project that you are doing. Just curious, how are you doing it? I noticed you said you already ordered your books for January and February. Are you allowing yourself like a budget limit of sorts? Also, is there like an amount of books you want to read in a certain time? I always try and set a goal like that and it never works. I really need to work on discipline. haha
Girl, I would love to talk books and music with you! I feel like we have a lot in common, especially when it comes to books and I always look forward to hearing your suggestions and such. :)
DeleteAs for this project, I honestly don't have any rules or guidelines! I'm just giving myself a budget of one book per month (although this first time around, I've cheated and have purchased more than one per month!). I'm a huge saver with my money and now that I'm working, I've come to realize that I can actually spend some money every now and then. That said, there really isn't a budget. I mean, I am a teacher and everything so I don't earn the big bucks, but I also have the luxury right now of only having to really pay for myself (minus food + rent, since I live at home). So no real rules, just a goal to fill the bookshelf sometime in the near-ish future (can you tell I have no real discipline or deadlines, either?). :)
Was that too long of an answer? Hopefully not! :)
Kiki, this is such a fun list! And I love that I'm not the only grown up who is still reading the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants series :) Can't wait to add some of these to my list. I just finished The Lace Reader, which was not as amazing as I wanted it to be but a fun, fast read.
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Thanks, Amy! As for the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants series, let's just say that was the series of my teenage years. I was obsessed with them growing up! Have you read the last book in the series (Sisterhood Everlasting)?
DeleteAnd I've never heard of The Lace Reader--I'm going to have to check it out! :)