What Have You Read Lately?

What kind of books do you enjoy reading? And how many books do you read each month? How do you carve out the time to read?
A few years ago I read that it’s important to read a book each week, and I took the information to heart. Every month I would diligently read four books until I decided to raise the bar. Now I read about eight books a month, and I read broadly. But this month I am struggling because there is a lot going on in my life.
Since the beginning of June 2009, I have managed to only read The Dip by Seth Godin and I really enjoyed it. I have started Cluetrain Manifesto and I am hoping that I will complete it this weekend so that I can review it for this blog. As I write this blog I realize that I have to be much easier on myself, because my reality is that I have already read over 60 books since the beginning of 2009.
Why do I read so much? Reading gives me pleasure and I love to learn new things. And the more I read, the more creative I am. I also use books to mentor me, is that a surprise considering the name of this blog? When appropriate, I apply the information to my work and life.
What are you reading now?
If you do not read books, perhaps you could start reading a book a month and start off reading up on a topic that you are interested in. Are you interested in golfing, health and fitness or history? Start there, and you could even start with a novel. Well written novels often have life lessons that you can learn from. I have found that to be true for me.
Happy reading!
5 Novels That I Really Enjoyed in the Past Year
The Tenderness of Wolves: A Novel, Stef Penney
Gilgamesh: A New English Version, Stephen Mitchell
The Outcast: A Novel (P.S.), Sadie Jones
The Courage Tree, Diane Chamberlain
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