A few years ago, I began keeping a list of books I read for the year. I’m not an avid reader by nature, so I needed to account for what I was putting in my mind.
If you think about it, you can put 50 shades of . . . nothing in your mind and get nothing or put knowledge in and learn. Simply said what you put in to your mind is crucial to who you will become!
Books change lives.
You can learn a lot about a person by what books are on their bookshelf. And I’m really not nosey, but I do always look out of curiosity. Then I wonder what others think when they see my books piled around. Oh how I wonder what my books say about me?
Here’s a list of books I read in 2012:
1. Strengths Based Leadership by Tom Rath (do you struggle to know what you’re good at?)
2. Platform by Michael Hyatt
3. Next Generation Leader by Andy Stanley (awesome book on what it means to lead)
4. Kingdom Journeys by Seth Barnes
5. 7 by Jen Hatmaker (this book will mess you up totally)
6. Wrecked by Jeff Goins (thankful to be headed to Guatemala on the Wrecked Vision Trip in 30 days — a must read)
7. Kisses from Katie by Katie Davis (written by a 20 year old, this is a cry your eyes out and send me to Africa must read!)
8. Anything by Jennie Allen
9. Everything by Mary DeMuth
And many other books, ebooks and digital downloads . . .
Note that some of the links above are affiliate links. Your cost is not affected, but I might make a few cents and get a pretty gift card one day. I’ve only recommended the best of what I read in 2012.
What were you favorite books of 2012?
Oh and number 10 . . .
my very own book Graffiti written along side my homeless friend. Did Graffiti make your list of favs? If not, check it out here on Amazon.
A few of those books are on my list for this year. I already have Everything and Platform waiting on the shelf. More than anything, I want to dig into more classics this year. George MacDonald will be a must read author this year!
I love the classics, they are so deep. Speaking of more than anything — you’d love the book Anything by Jennie Allen. It stirs the soul!
Just thought I’d let you know that I purchased Graffiti tonight and look forward to reading it!
Thank you! But mostly, I can’t wait to hear your thoughts. How God spoke to you through the words of a suburban girl and a homeless man. :)
I haven’t read Everything yet, but I want to.
3 of those books changed me too… Maybe mine will be on your list for 2013. :)
Hmmmm – it will! I am so thankful I got to preview pre-released manuscript. It’s going to touch a lot of people girl!!
Read Wrecked and Platform also. And, of course, Graffiti! All definitely changed me for the better!!! On tap for early 2013 are Greater (Steven Furtick), Love Does (Bob Goff) and Blue Like Jazz (Donald Miller). (Latter two titles are a bit old, but I’m behind. :) )
Oh yes, Greater is on my list too. If you like listening to audio books, you can have my Blue Life Jazz audio book.
7 messed me up too ;) I made a goal to read 12 books in 2012. My fave was “Hinds Feet on High Places.” Oh my gosh that was an amazing book!!!
Thanks for the recommendation. I haven’t read that one. I love your goal – 12 books for the year. Happy New Year girl – thankful I met you in 2012.
Great list!
Great list! I read `Kisses from Katie` and, I agree, it’s a tearjerker.
I need to read `Everything`, again.