Reading Addict

I love to read. I have shared that in a previous blog and my husband tells anyone that will listen that I am a "voracious" reader. He encouraged me to start blogging about the books I read. He thinks I read more than any other person. I am not sure about that so I am hoping to hear from the virtual community. I am interested to hear about the books you have read and feedback on my comments regarding the books I have read.
How I select books to read:
1. This may be silly to some of you but I always look at the cover. The cover can tell a great deal about a book. I rarely select a book I don't enjoy when I use the cover test.
2. Books that can cross the curriculum, start conversations, inspire, connect and I can share.
3. I don't stick with one kind of genre. I read anything from non-fiction, fiction, historical fiction, Christian novels, self-discovery books, leadership, team building, children picture books and award winning books.
4. Read the comments about the book that other authors wrote. If you know the authors and know their writing, their comments may help you decide to read or not to read. This is also an opportunity for you to expand the list of authors whose books you read. I have a Nook color and when I purchase a book, Barnes and Noble will recommend books to me based on the kind of books I purchased. I have read some books I never would have looked at if they had not been recommended.
5. I look at books my friends and family are reading. Most times we all enjoy similar books.
6. I read book reviews in magazines and get suggestions from the reviewers.
7. The time of year determines what I read. I tend to read lots of Christian fiction in the beginning of the summer. I move toward informational books related to my job (leadership, team building, goal setting, data, instruction...) as the summer winds down and I prepare for the school year. Throughout the year, I read what I am in the mood to read. Many times I have two to three books going at one time. Right now, I am reading Summer Sisters by Judy Blume, Forgotten God by Francis Chan and The Energy Bus by Jon Gordon. The three books represent three areas in my life that I usual focus my reading-pleasure, Christian growth and inspiration or direction as a school leader.

Books I have read in August and September:
1. Unbroken-great book about World War II, prisoner of war of the Japanese
2. Lost in Shangri-La-another super read about World War II, plane crash in New Guinea that had 3 survivors-one being a WAC
3. The Help-insightful, entertaining, a little disturbing to know how cruel the human race can be
4. The Seed-good read about finding your purpose when your life is stale or you fell like you're in a rut
5. The Diary of Anne Frank-read this to challenge my son who had to read it for English I, not at all what I was thinking Anne Frank to be like