January 2021 Reads

Books, Reading

In January I started my reading challenge. At some point a few months ago I realized that my Kindle App needed to be cleaned up. There were a number of books that I had downloaded at some previous point and have never gotten around to reading. I decided that this was a good place to start my reading challenge since I would be doing some housekeeping as well.

As you will see from the list of books below, The Boxcar Children made an appearance. I normally would not count these, but I am trying to instill my love of reading in my daughter, so I have been reading to her. It took us a couple tries but we finally found a series of books that she is into and looks forward to reading.

Books I read:

The Dying HourRick Mofina

This book is about a rookie reporter and a story that falls into his lap. There are almost two separate stories taking place at the same time but eventually they come together. I really enjoyed this one and if you are looking for a mystery/thriller you should give it a try.

The Windy City MysteryGretrude Chandler Warner

The Woodshed MysteryGertrude Chandler Warner

The Mountain Top MysteryGertrude Chandler Warner

The Mystery at the FairGertrude Chandler Warner

The Mystery in the Old AtticGertrude Chandler Warner

The Last MonumentMichael C. Grumley

The Last Monument takes you on a thrilling adventure through South America in search of clues from WWII. It was a fairly easy read and I kept wanting to read more. It is a great book for a relaxing read while on vacation.

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2021 Reading Challenge

Reading

A few years ago I did a year-long reading challenge, so this year I decided to do another one. I set my goal for 52 books, which breaks down into one book a week. For me personally, this is a pretty small goal due to how fast I can usually read a book. I intentionally set my goal this small because I know that sometimes I get burned out on reading and at other times I read non-stop. It really depends on my mood and what all I have going on in my life, but setting a goal of one book a week balances everything out to something that I know is attainable.

I don’t have a favorite genre of books but I am not that into Sci-Fi or Fantasy. I wont lie, I am a sucker for Romance novels, mainly due to the fact that they are usually easy reads. When I am reading at night I want something that allows me to shut off my mind and relax.

I also am a huge history fan and love to read about the United State and things that have shaped it into what it is today. I have a few books that I am ready that have to do with the history of Texas and the history of Northern Michigan. I live in Texas and vacation every summer in Michigan. I love to learn about the places I live and travel to.

What are your favorite book genres or favorite authors? I would love to know or if you have any suggestions please post in the comments.