I’m one who generally has three or four books going at a time, and I finish all of them (unless they end up being really lame, in which case, I just move on). I try diligently to read a book a week simply because there is so much to learn and so much I don’t know! I generally meet that goal. This is in addition to my “required reading” as a full-time editor of manuscripts and industry-specific proofreader.
Most of what I read comes by way of recommendation or by way of research (I’m usually wanting to know about something so looking for a book on the topic). I devour the “FREE for Kindle” books, and I have been able to read many, many books I would not have spent good money on since I also would not have known about them!
I primarily read nonfiction in my free time (and for my work; though sometimes I am given fiction to edit, and that’s okay too!). I have nothing against novels; I love a well-written one. I just prefer nonfiction for a mountain of other reasons!
So here’s the deal: I’m going to quickly list the four books in my reading basket this morning (no reviews listed at this time, but all great books), and in return, I’d love to hear what you’re reading right now, whether fiction or nonfiction. Deal? Just leave a comment below or on the Petals from the Basket Facebook page so that others can select from your recommendation of tried-and-true reading material!
(The books are listed as affiliate links. It costs you nothing more to purchase through the links; Amazon just sends me a little monetary “thank you” for sharing the books with you, thereby helping to fund this website.)
The Wall around Your Heart: How Jesus Heals You when Others Hurt You
– by Mary DeMuth (Available in paperback
The London Ritz Book of Afternoon Tea: The Art & Pleasures of Taking Tea
– by Helen Simpson (Available in small hard-cover only, but the prices on Amazon currently start at $.01 – seriously!)
Reality Check: A Survival Manual for Christians in the Workplace
– by Verla Gillmor/Verla Wallace (a great author and amazing friend; book available in paperback only)
7: An Experimental Mutiny against Excess
– by Jen Hatmaker (available in paperback
