As someone who is prone to consumerism, another way I’ve decided to fight this leaning is to create a reading list. Sounds simple right? Well it is but it has made a world of difference. Previously I would have 5+ books on my nightstand none of which I would ever finish. I would constantly be receiving book deliveries from the library that would clutter my house. Worse yet I could never return them on time and received numerous late fees. When I received a Kindle for my birthday things got worse. There were so many books I could get for free, many that I never intended to read. Oh, and the glorious book samples were a paradise for someone with Input in their top five strengths.
So I created my reading list with goals. My goal is to read one fiction book and one nonfiction book per month. Below is my list so far:
The Cause Within You by Matthew Barnett (finish)
Something Beautiful for God by Malcolm Muggeridge (finish)
Counterfeit Gods by Tim Keller
Feminine Appeal by Carolyn Mahaney
Just Walk Across the Room by Bill Hybels
Made to Crave by Lysa Terkeurst
The Help by Kathryn Stockett
Black/Red/White all by Ted Dekker
One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp (finish)
I’m obviously low on the fiction side and I would like to have a list for an entire year but this is a great start.
What’s on your reading list? Am I missing any must-reads?
