#50BookPledge

Last year, I was tempted to take the #50BookPledge but never thought that I would be able to read 50 books in one year. As of December 31, 2012, I have completed 51 books! I am amazed. And I am excited to sign up for #50BookPledge at the beginning of 2013 with the expectation of meeting and exceeding this goal.

My reading journey has been a rather recent one. I read as a child and as a teen. Much of my reading during high school and university was assigned. After completing university, I remember thinking, "I am done with reading for a while." In 2008, a friend of mine told me I must read Outlander by Diana Gabaldon. You can go to her website here: Diana Gabaldon Reluctantly, I decided to take her up on her recommendation. I did not really anticipate getting anything from the book or even enjoying it much. I was just willing to humour a friend.

It took me a while to get into this book. However, Outlander was the first book that actually kept me awake, make me loose sleep, and truly started my love of reading journey. Since 2008, I have become a constant reader. I love to read. I always have a book "on the go". I have a book with me where ever I go now - whether it is a paper copy or on my kindle. I read in the grocery store line up as I wait for my turn in line.

I am going to attempt to keep a book blog to record the 50 (and more) books that I read this year. I keep a Shelfari account to track my reading. You can link to my account here: My Shelfari Account

Here's to the beginning of a  new year! Here's to the beginning of another 50 book journey!

T.