Whatcha Readin?

If you follow my blog you know that I am currently reading the Twilight series as one of the goals on my Age 30 Bucket List. But what started out as a bucket list goal has quickly become my new addiction. I am officially hooked and I plan to have the fourth book read in time for the premiere of the fourth movie so I can camp outside my local theater in order to get tickets.

Okay, not really. And tickets, plural? Yeah right. Justin may have watched the first two movies with me at home, but there is no way he will pay theater prices to see the saga continue.

But I am enjoying the books. They are a fun, easy read. And I think that sums up all I have wanted to read since Kendry was born: fun, easy, lighthearted books -- with the exception of The Time Traveler's Wife, which I read a year ago. Let me assure you, there was nothing lighthearted about that one.

Parenthood has just made our lives that much busier, so when I do find some down time to read I want it to be something worthwhile.

However, I have also recently taken to Dave Ramsey podcasts -- I find they make my long training runs much more tolerable. On one of the call-ins Dave mentioned that one of his favorite interview questions for a potential employee is to ask about the last book they read. Dave commented that the answer to this question can reveal a lot about the interviewee. He then went on to essentially say, and I'm paraphrasing here, that if you aren't constantly learning in your field you are making yourself expendable. And what better way to learn than to read?

Something tells me that Dave didn't have the Twilight books in mind when he made this statement. Not that I'm bashing this series because I really do love it, but I'm pretty sure the most in-depth discussion I have had over these books is whether you are a Jacob fan or an Edward fan. Pretty deep, right?

Now, if you want to chat with me about The Time Traveler's Wife you had better set aside at least a half hour, because I have some great ponderings on that one.

My point is that we should be constantly striving to learn each and every day of our lives - and not just about the immediate details our our lives either (i.e. marriage, parenting, etc.), although that can be a great starting point. And I'm not trying to knock fiction because I love a good novel as much as the next gal, but its important to get a healthy dose of non-fiction on a regular basis. Need some suggestions? Check out Dave's recommended reading list here.

My new goal is to read at least one non-fiction book each month. I have had a few on my reading list for quite some time now, but without a plan of attack they have simply continued to collect dust on my bookshelf. Not anymore, folks! And to hold myself accountable I am installing "What I'm Reading" on the right side of our blog, so go check it out. My first non-fiction picks are on the topic of parenting. What can I say? I have a very strong-willed toddler on my hands.

Now its your turn: what was the last book you read?