I love to read. Andy loves to read. Andy and I didn't always love to read though. I remember when I was in elementary school and junior high and we had to read books for book reports. Gag me! Those were horrible! I could never pick a book that would hold my interest until the end. Therefore, book reports were miserable for me. I will never forget how my interest in reading got started. My cousin Jocelyn used to babysit my brother and I over the summers, and I remember her reading a lot. I remember being in her bedroom one day, and she had these Christopher Pike novels on her bookshelf. I decided to look for them in the library at school. Little did I know, mystery-suspense-thriller novels were exactly what I needed to spark my reading frenzy.
Andy and I really found an interest in Ted Dekker novels. He is a Christian-fiction suspense author. It's only fiction because the actual stories are not based on true events; however, his underlying Christian message hits home every time. I have read probably 95% of his novels. There is one series that I haven't read yet, and I am not sure I am going to. Andy stopped reading fiction novels at some point and recently started reading autobiographies, self-help, and coaching strategies books. He really likes reading about successful coaches and their life story of how they became so successful. I have never really gotten into the autobiographies or into books where you learn something (like how to be a better teacher or x number of ways to control your spending or something like that). I just like to read my thriller-suspense novels for enjoyment!!
On another note, I have read four books by Francine Rivers, one of which is my all-time favorite. She is a Christian-fiction romance author. A romance author is probably not correct because her books are nothing like real romance novels. Redeeming Love is my all-time favorite book written by her. I really believe every girl/woman should read that book because it is the picture perfect example of how a man should love a woman and how God really does love you.
Bottom line, reading to me is all about finding that type or style of book that sparks your interest. Okay, I think I'm done with my reading rant. I started reading my newest Ted Dekker novel on my Nook and felt the need to share my love for reading. Here are some links for the two authors I mentioned above, in case you're interested.
Ted Dekker
Francine Rivers
HOW COOL! I had no idea I was an inspiration for reading!
ReplyDeleteAnd I can't tell you how much I miss reading. I cut down on it a lot after Eli was born, but now that I'm getting my MBA, I haven't finished a book since last year July. Very sad.
I have a few books I bought last year that I would love to read now that I have a break from school. But with our move, I have no idea where they are! And I have two books downloaded on our iPad... but other than reading a little bit on the plane while flying to and from DC, I just haven't found the time to read.