Reading Progess

So tonight I am evaluating what I have read so far this year. As we are midway into January I am actually very proud of my progress. While I am not a terribly fast reader I have been trying to spend more time reading. So far I have read 5 books: Ghost Story, Cold Days, Wonder, Manuscript Found in Accra, and The Invention of Wings.  I have enjoyed most of the books I have read so far. I have found making a goal of reading at least 50 pages a day helps me stay on track. I also have been focusing on one book at a time as opposed to reading multiple books at once. I am trying to stay focused on one book at a time and see if that helps me finish more books. Know, I have been doing an audio book and reading a book. So usually I have 2 going. One in the car and one I am reading. I am half way through Heat Wave by Richard Castle and almost half of the way through The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman. I am enjoying both very much. So next week I am hoping to post two new reviews.

Invention or Wings and Twelve Tribes of Hattie

So tonight's goal is to finish Cold Days by Jim Butcher. I also plan on going to the library tomorrow to see what audio books I want to check out. I am debating on whether to buy The Invention of Wings by Sue Kidd Monk on audio book, Hardback, or on my Nook. I know ridiculous debate. But I downloaded the sample and read it and really want to read the book. So I may need to pick it up tomorrow one way or another. But the sample was really engaging and I am excited about it. I also want to start reading the New Oprah book club selections.

I read the first selection she chose. The Twelve Tribes of Hattie was a really good read. I thought it was well written and very interesting. I did take that one out of the library and read it and am tempted to buy it some day. I think if I ever see it second hand I will definitely pick it up. Each chapter is told from the point of view of one of her children. Which I thought was a very interesting way to tell the story. I will be watching this author for more books.

Now back to my cup of tea and my book.

Audio book

Now I have listened to audio books and I enjoy listening to them in the car or when I am doing data entry type tasks. My new goal is to make a conscious effort to try and listen to one more often. Right now the only one I had in my car was The Manuscript Found in Accra by Paulo Coelho. I actually have a signed copy of the book. The book isn't that long. It is only two CDs. So I started that on my way home from work tonight. I figured listening to audio books when I am cleaning, driving, or doing other tasks would build in more reading time. So now I am on the look out for other audio books to enjoy. This is the second time I have listened to it. And like rereading a book, you discover new things when you listen to an audio book again. 

So I may go to the library this weekend to see what I can find to listen to. I may also look into Audible and see if that would be worth. I know some people who really like it and I can use the app on my phone to listen to the books on that. So we shall see the most efficient way for my new goal.