I love what you’re doing this year, Beverley. Reading fully rather than faster. I have certain books I do that way, intentionally going slow so I can actually absorb them. I’ve never read The Color Purple. I’ve seen the movie, but it sounds like I might need to read it, if it’s so good for multiple rereads for you. And yes, one day I’ll get brave and read Great Expectations. Maybe next year. 🙂

Ha. I’m quite familiar with that “whole sack of books” myself. 🙂 It’s a little easier for me now that I have a Kindle, but I can’t totally trust it for a whole trip so I still have to bring many “real” books with me still. When we added our last two bookcases, I thought that would do it; I’d have enough. But no, I filled them anyway. I do need to clear out some books though soon!

Oh, I’m glad to get that hardy promise from you on The Lake House, Linda! Makes me want to grab my Kindle right now and slip in a few more minutes of reading. 🙂

I know you’re a big reader, too, Dianna! Such joy we get from words! I’m grateful that we live in an age where they are so easily accessible in many formats, everywhere we go. I understand you grabbing that extra 30 minutes for reading time. 🙂 I haven’t read The Broken Way yet but I look forward to it when I can!

I’m glad you’re a book person too, Sarah. Books are definitely a huge part of my life as well. And the older I get, the more grateful I am for reading glasses so I don’t have to give up reading books! 🙂

That’s my kind of vacation too, Nichole! I sometimes travel with my husband on his work trips, and while he’s at work, I stay holed up in the hotel room with my stack of books. 🙂 Not everybody understands the joy it brings me, but you would!

You’re making me notice that many of my blog friends are readers, too! What does that say about us bloggers? 🙂 Or at least the ones we’re hanging out with. I think The Lake House is also a title for another popular book because every time I’d look it up in my library, two different books would pop up. There was also a movie with that title. I’m guessing it was from the other book as well.

I also love reading your lists, Barbara. Almost time for another Nightstand!

You are so my kind of reader, June! I love that long list of books you’re reading right now, both in “real” books and eBooks. Doesn’t it make life interesting! You’ve got many titles that I haven’t read yet, so I’ll keep this list. Thanks!

Reading on the treadmill; you’re killing two birds with one stone, Lois. 🙂 Good for you. I’m enjoying The Lake House, but more so as I get deeper into the book. At first it seemed like there were too many irrelevant details, but now I’m understanding there was a reason for much of it. Wish I could just sit and read all day but I’m saving it mainly for bedtime. 🙂

No, your Spinoza conversation definitely wouldn’t have happened if you’d been reading it on an app instead of a book. I would never ask someone what they’re doing on their phone, yet it’s socially acceptable to ask about their book. Alas, it is sad that we have less real books to be nosy about (even though I don’t want to give up my Kindle!). Homes without books? Might as well not have a bed. ha. It is amazing how we grow up assuming everyone else is like our family. Both my parents were readers so we had bookshelves in several rooms. Books may be untidy to those who aren’t readers, but to me, books are lifeblood. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, David!