Somewhere in my earlier years I'm sure I have accomplished this feat. A little Hardy Boys or Nancy Drew was probably finished in an afternoon. But as an adult...especially with kids...the challenge has been to read at all let alone finish a book. Book club was a good attempt but I found myself struggling to get it done and cramming on the night that we would meet. I have started books over and over and left them somewhere along the way.
Lately, I have been reading more. It just seems to be coming to me easier. I find the time. I also find the books that lead me to want to turn the page. I thought it was pretty exciting to complete a few books in the past few weeks but today I took it a step further. I read an entire book today. I took time while my kids were off enjoying themselves and sat quietly and read. "Bossypants" by Tina Fey is hysterical. It is smart and quick and funny....so funny that I laughed out loud for realsies. I spent some time in the afternoon, came back to it later in the day and just finished it before midnight. Finished a book today. In one day. Some of you will understand that this is a big deal even if you are the very women that I tend to marvel at...you know the ones that read a few books a week on a regular basis. So thanks Tina for the laughs as well as the ability to keep my attention as you darted around every subject under the sun. I might not be going anywhere for a vacation but today I took a little break and just read in the sunshine...I left here for a short journey to there...and that has to count for something!
Now off to update my Goodreads...because I can. ;)
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