2017 in Books

This is the first year that I've logged all of my own reading, and I have to say---It's really motivating! I'm surprised at how many books I was able to get through. Looking at this list also makes me more aware of my choices, and wanting to choose better this year. Mostly, I feel like the time was well spent, but there are a few titles here that I can't even remember, or weren't worth sticking with.

Not included in this list are our read alouds! That could be its own post, easily. These are just books I read on my own in 2017.

Going into 2018, books currently in progress:

Where Do I Get Book Recommendations?

Periodically I try out books from "The Most Popular" lists from my public library. Most of time, I'm sorely disappointed. Usually it has to do with a weak storyline, or really bad language... So I don't usually waste time making guesses from that list.

Mostly, I enjoy books recommended by Sarah Mackenzie on amongstlovelythings.com. She also hosts a really great podcast called Read Aloud Revival, and often I hear about books that would interest me there.

Sometimes I go over to Modern Mrs. Darcy to find a good book. 

If I'm on many reading blogs, or places where there are booklists and I repeatedly see the same titles, then I might choosing a book that way.

I read many books recommended by Sonlight.

Finally, I'm choosing books from a Recommended Reading List from the Institute of Biblical Counselling and Discipleship--where I'm currently working my way through their online training program.


Here's to a new year reading!