THE CIRCLE OCTOBER 2014: BOOK REPORT.

Happy October, friends! We're almost through with this month and it's hard to believe that come this time next month, I'll likely be talking about Thanksgiving and Christmas. So just think of all the fun we'll have with The Circle then!

But let's not get too far ahead, shall we? Because I am pumped for this month's topic. Not only is it about something I love, but I'm co-hosting with one amazing blogger. I've known of this girl's blog for some time now but didn't start to read her blog until a few months ago when we happened upon one another's blog. But I'll let her introduce herself so you can get to know her better...

I’m an English major turned work-from-home editor, mom to a sweet redheaded little man, and wife to a doctor-in-training who is finally in his fifth and final year of residency. In all my spare time, I’m an amateur blogger and runner and an accomplished restaurant explorer, guacamole maker, and mix & match suitcase packer. In Residence chronicles various and sundry things I enjoy doing, wearing, reading and making, ventures out & about in our current city and other travels, and most importantly: making the most of life, no matter what stage we're in.

Anne isn't just a blogging friend, but an inspiration, too. Her organization skills, her personal style, her Currently link-up, and her home tour are just a few of the things I admire most about her. And how could you not fall in love with her adorable son and fun Pin to Present posts, too?

When Anne suggested we create a link-up dedicated to books, I was ready from the get-go. Some of you (or all of you, perhaps?) know that I love books and one of my goals for the year was to bulk up my pretty bleak bookshelf by purchasing a book for each month of the year. I'm finally caught up on the buying part and am just now getting caught up on the reading part. So here's what I'm up to currently in the book department:

FAVORITE BOOK(S) OF THE YEAR?
There are so many! I feel like I've read a lot of books and yet at the same time, there are so many I haven't finished yet. But for this year, I'll say my favorite book is probably Quiet: The Power of Introverts by Susan Cain. It's one of those reads that really affirmed my introversion and reminded me that I'm not the only introvert out there and that being an introvert is well, just plain awesome. 

WHAT ARE YOU READING RIGHT NOW?
I really wanted this to be the book that I just finished, but sadly, it's the book that I'm reading right now. Which actually isn't really that sad, seeing as I'm really enjoying it. But I digress. The book I just started and am currently LOVING is Bread and Wine by Shauna Niequist.

WHAT BOOK DID YOU JUST FINISH?
I wasn't sure how literal to take this question, but the last book that I read was actually to my class of preschoolers. I'm sure by now you know my love for Robert Munsch's work, and so I chose to read his book, We Share Everything! It's such a cute book on the power of words and how kids' and adults' interpretations can be so very, very different.

WHAT ARE YOU READING NEXT?
So many books! I just shared the books that I bought for my newest project, but the book I have next to read on my shelf is Introverts in the Church and Grace for the Good Girl.

FAVORITE BOOK(S) AS A KID?
I had tons of favorite books as a kid. In my opinion, you can never go wrong with Junie B. Jones, Amelia Bedelia, and Nancy Drew, too. But my very favorite book series in elementary school was the Amelia series by Marissa Moss. The series is written in a diary or notebook format and the illustrations and characters are priceless.

WHAT BOOK WOULD YOU TAKE ON A DESERTED ISLAND?
I'm pretty sure I'd take the Bible with me. It's honestly one of the few books out there that I can actually read and re-read and not only enjoy, but actually learn from it, too. Often times, I'll read a book and then keep it on my shelf. But the Bible not only teaches me, but it's a book I can turn to, too. 

So what are YOU reading right now? What are your go-to reads, the books that you're constantly recommending to friends and family? Write your post (or share in the comments!), grab a button, and link-up with us and see what everyone else is reading below! 

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And if you're social media savvy, feel free to use the hashtag #thecirclelinkup and grab this button, too! 

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Next month's theme is all about sharing our top 5-10 essentials. It's pretty open to interpretation because I know that each blogger has his/her own favorite things. So share your Fall essentials, your work essentials, you style essentials, or just your favorite life essentials. Make it your own and link-up with us on Wednesday, November 19th. See you then!