Reading Room

There's something about January that makes me want to sit down and read a good book. When I was growing up, reading was the purest form of escape I knew. I escaped regularly! I have a pile of books in my bedroom begging to be read. For now, I'm joining my daughter on her quest to read the top 100 books of the 20th century as chosen by Random House/Modern Library. She's starting at 100; Midnight's Children by Salman Rushdie.

My mother can't wait for me to read "The Shack". She absolutely loved it. The book will arrive on my doorstep today. I'll make room to read it over the next week.

For a long time, I didn't allow myself to sit down and read for simple pleasure. I felt I should be doing something more "worthy". This year, I am giving myself permission to escape a little more often.

What are you reading these days?