Wednesday, March 27, 2013

One Down, Twelve More to Go

I did it!
I finished my first book for my self-bestowed "13 books for 2013 challenge".
As you may - or may not - know, I have never been the most avid reader.
I enjoy it, very much so when I've got the right book, but I've never been one to actively pursue reading.
For example, when I finish a book I set it down, take a deep breath, ponder what I've just read like a scholar and then go on my merry way until another book stumbles across my path that asks to be read... I never EVER say to myself after finishing a book, "Gee, I wonder what I'm going to read next?"
This challenge so far (though, mind you, I've only finished one book) has already started to change that perspective of mine and I love it!!!
I always wanted to be a book worm. :)
So which book did I finish? 
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And ohmygosh! I can't stop raving about it. It could be a little bit dry for some people (it's primarily a research book about psychological/physiological/environmental effects on temperament and personality), but honestly it was one of the most informative, eye opening, validating, interesting books that I have ever read!
This post isn't going to be a book review, so if you want to know more... pick up the book. :)
Or listen to some of Susan Cain's work on YouTube...
Here, I'll get you half way there by linking her TED Talk right here in this post!!!

You're welcome. :)

...I'm thinking either The Screwtape Letters, or Way to Be! as my next read... take a gander at the list and let me know, what do you think?

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