Challenge: 50 Books discussion
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Jeff
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Feb 03, 2009 09:12AM

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I've wanted to do some volunteer work involving reading to others. Your post inspired me to look into that more this year. Thanks, Jeff :)


I can't agree more that it's important to share the love of reading, especially with our own kids. I've been reading to both of mine since before they were born. But I just can't bring myself to count "Baby Faces" read to an 8-month-old as one of my 50 books. :=)

Aside from the kids, I swap books with my parents, my mother-in-law, my sister-in-law and always fish for recommendations from friends who are readers and share with them favorites.
When I've read something I love I can't wait to talk to someone else about it. Must go back to all those group story times as a child! When I've read something I hate I can't wait to warn others of similar tastes not to waste their time.

I got my g/f to read a book! I AM NOT KIDDING! In over four years together this is the FIRST time she's read anything other than Star magazine (I'm sure she's happy I'm announcing this to everyone and anyone).
Sure, the book was "Gnelfs" by Sidney Williams (don't even ask), but here's the coup de grace: she's looking for a SECOND book to read! EGADS!
In all seriousness, I feel like I've accomplished something, like helping pass much-needed legislation to save the wombat; I've been begging her to try reading something beyond the harrowing exploits of Angelina Jolie for years and my efforts have finally come to fruition.
Hopefully, we can now spend our time talking about books rather than lamenting my shoddy performance as a man in this relationship. This is so totally awesome.