I love to read. While in school, I remember wishing I had more time to read for pleasure. Well, I finally completed my program and couldn't be happier. I was excited at the possibility of reading what I wanted, when I wanted. But, I was a little overwhelmed as to where to begin. About six months ago, I decided to embark on a small reading journey. Up until that point, I read books that had either been recommended to me by friends, or books with a buzz in the media. So, one night while finishing I Know This Much Is True by Wally Lamb, I came to the realization that every book I have read with that familiar Oprah's Book Club label on the cover, has been an amazing book!
I decided then to check out her list and work my way through each book. I was happy to see books that I have previously read and adored (i.e. The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver). I checked off the books I have already completed and set out on my literary journey. I haven't had a hard time finding any of the books on O's list. Every so often I will hit up a local thrift shop and pick up a few books from my list for a few bucks each. For my birthday in January my brother (also a bargain junkie) gave me a bagful of books directly from O's list. What a guy! The list itself is always growing which keeps me giddily content with my nose in a book.
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