When The Nester asked “what books have you read in 2011” it took me by surprise. Not in the way of “oh my goodness, I haven’t read that” but in the way of “wow, how can I remember what I’ve read?”
While I reflected back on what I had read or what I could remember I had read, I was also challenged. I now claim it here, this 2012 year I will keep track of all the books I read. Whether we take the time to realize it or not – what we put in to our minds is crucial to who we will become! Books change lives.
I loved the Nester’s book list. I think I might have coveted it, actually! But while her list looks so fun, I was reminded that those books reflect her. As she states “you can learn a lot about a person by what books are on their bookshelf” I wondered what do my books say about me.
Books I’ve read the last 12 months:
Awakening (awesome read for January)
Fasting
Girls Gone Wise
Lioness Arising (a must read)
7 Practices of Effective Ministry
Weird
Sun Stand Still
The Cause Within You (totally rocked my heart)
The Church that Never Sleeps
Next Generation Leader (every leader needs to read this book)
Audiobooks:
Same Kind of Different as Me (stirred my heart beyond words)
w{hole} (if you question your story, you. need. this. book)
Reading Now:
Enemies of the Heart (can’t wait to co-teach this book in January with my Pastor)
One Thousand Gifts
The Thank You Economy
Not a Fan.
Up Next:
Grace for the Good Girl
Barefoot Church
7 (I read Interrupted a few years ago, it wrecked my world. I can already sense 7 will do the same.)
If you’d like to check out more good reads, go to the Nester’s. Do you keep track of what you read? I’d love to hear about it.
I LOVE your list!!!
I wanna read several on your list…..
You'll LOVE Grace for the Good Girl….
How fun to read your list! I might have to do this, too! Thanks!
I'm definitely going to check these out Alene. I haven't read any of them and I'm looking for a few good books. Thanks for sharing this great list!!
I am sad to say that I hardly finished any books this year. I really need bifocals and it's just too hard to read with my old eyes. But now that I have a Kindle, hopefully I will read more books.
Currently, I am working through:
One Thousand Gifts
Grace for the Good Girl
and about to start
Made to Crave
Blessings!
I keep seeing this Same Kind of Different as Me. On the list to read! Also, Barefoot Church has me intrigued. Thanks for sharing this great list!!
Yes, you must read Same KInd of Different as Me. And I keep hearing that Grace for the Good Girl is awesome. I love Emily P. Freeman so I can't wit to dig in.
You are gonna LOVE Grace For The Good Girl. It's radical in all the best ways. I've gone through it a couple of times now. Interviewed Emily on my blog too. Can't wait to hear what you take from that one! Happy New Year!
I think that you will love Grace For the Good Girl. And One Thousand Gifts was just amazing. I'll have to look up the books you mention on your list. Thanks for sharing.
I may have to check out a few books on your list! I'm hoping to read Barefoot Church this year, too. Grace for the Good Girl is amazing. So much truth in that book.
Lots of awesome books on this list! I've heard good things about "7," too, so it's on my "to-be-read" list as well.
Love this idea! What a great way to keep track of all of the books your read and to inspire others :)