Reading...For Fun????

When was the last time you remember reading a book that you wanted to read?

A book that made you smile, laugh or cry.

A book that made you think, or take action.

Many, including myself may remember being read to as a child or participating in accelerated reading in grade school. Then in high school you had a lot of required books to read, and probably got in an occasional book that you chose. As college students our personal reading time is truly minimized. I did not realize how much I missed the way a good book makes you feel. There is something about cuddling up in your bed or by the fireplace with a story that you just can't put down. At the beginning of this school year I set a goal to try to read one book of my choosing every month. Sometimes it is hard to fit in between all the reading I do for my classes, but it is so worth it to put down those huge textbooks and pick up something a little bit lighter. I have read some books that I would have never found if I hadn't made it my goal to find thought -inspiring reads. Some of my picks this year have included Night by Elie Wiesel, The Heart is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers and one of my new favorites Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen.

I challenge you all to make a trip to the library. Start recording your reads. Set goals for yourself, and see how many you can read. Not only is it a stress buster, but you may learn things that will help you in intellecutal conversations. You may not know this, but when you interview for graduate programs many interviewers ask about your favorite books or the books you have read recently...having several in your aresenal might help you later on. I am going to try to post little reviews on some of my favorites as I find them.
Happy Reading!

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