How far along are you in your current read before you start thinking about what you’ll read next?

My answer:

I am usually not that far into my current read before I start thinking about what’s next. Reason being, I usually read in my room, surrounded by my bookshelves, and the other books are calling to me, wanting to be read, too! Doesn’t matter if the book I’m reading is really good. I still do it. LOL. So, yeah, I am always thinking of what else I’m going to read.

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Well, it probably isn’t the books that have me dissatisfied, really. It’s the fact that I’m not where I’d like to be — not by a long shot — and that I can’t be there, just yet, either. I’m stuck in a waiting period, biding my time until it’s my turn. And, that sucks.

No, I’m not going to use this entire post to rant about my woes. But, I have been giving a lot of thought to where I’d like to go with my future. For one thing, I want to be my own boss. I’ve always wanted that. My grandpa was an entrepreneur, so it’s in my blood. And, the pull towards that is so very strong, that sometimes it overwhelms me. Problem is, I never really could land on an idea that I thought would work for me as a stay-at-home job. Now, though, I think I might just have come across one… and it’s funny, too, ’cause it’s something I’d been interested in back in my teens, but then fell away from, following others’ ideas of what was “best” for me. I’ve learned, mind you, that only you know what’s best for you.

Anyhoo. At work, I’ve been trying on some more glasses, and much as I already bought a pair a while back, I’m thinking, now, of getting a second pair, just so I have a backup. Not that I need one, mind you! LOL. I just really like these…

They’ve got just a bit of that old-fashioned “cat” look to them that they’re somewhat retro. And, they’re the only pair of plastics that I can wear — all of the other ones are either too tight on my head, or they’re too dark for my complexion. Now, we just have to talk hubby into letting me get this second pair.

On the book front, I’m about to start reading “Divergent” by Veronica Roth, today. It’s on the “2012 Book Blogger Recommendation List“, and I know it’s wildly raved-about, so I’m going to give it a try.

I still haven’t read “Matched” by Ally Condie, but I still plan to. It’s a library book, and I was able to extend my hold, so I have until the end of February to get it read. “Divergent“, on the other hand, has a two-week limit on it, so it’s got to come first, now.

I also have home from the library a couple of books on HTML 5 coding. One is by Microsoft, and the other is a “for Dummies” quick reference. I have hopes to read at least one of these before it has to go back to the library — probably the quick reference manual, as it looks like it’ll be easier reading, for one, and it also seems like I’ll be able to learn it quicker with that than I would with the other book (which is a heavier, and thicker, tome).

This one has a section with another test for finding your areas of strength. You go online to take a strengths-test, and then read the descriptions of each that are listed in the book. This one features your “Lead Role” and your “Supporting Role” — areas where you are at your best, and strongest.

I enjoyed this one, and would recommend it.

What great books did you hear about or discover this past week? Share with us your FRIDAY FINDS!

My Finds:

“Beyond Nostalgia” by Tom Winton
“Beg For Mercy” by Shannon Dermott
“Breathless” by Scott Prussing
“Enchantment” by Charlotte Abel
“Flat-Out Love” by Jessica Park
“The Necessity of an Enemy” by Ron Carpenter, JR.
“Inescapable” by Amy A. Bartol (Premonition, #1)
“Intuition” by Amy A. Bartol (Premonition, #2)
“Kissing Snowflakes” by Abby Sher
“Ignite” by Kaitlyn Davis

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To play along, just answer the following three (3) questions…

• What are you currently reading?
• What did you recently finish reading?
• What do you think you’ll read next?




My answers:

What are you currently reading? I got caught up in “Creativity” by Mihaly Csikzentmihalyi, and it’s very interesting! Heady reading, mind you, so it’ll take me a bit to finish it, but I still am really enjoying it!





What did you recently finish reading? Last I finished is still “Kiss Crush Collide” by Christina Meredith.





What do you think you’ll read next? Probably “Matched” by Ally Condie, as it’s a library book that will be due back soon. 






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Teaser Tuesdays

My Teasers:

“Creative persons differ from one another in a variety of ways, but in one respect they are unanimous: They all love what they do. It is not the hope of achieving fame or making money that drives them; it is the opportunity to do the work that they love to do.”

~ p.107, “Creativity” by Mihaly Csikzentmihalyi

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Why do you think that the Young Adult genre is so popular with even the adult readers? Do you read YA books, yourself?

I definitely read YA books! I love them! And, I’m in my thirties, so they’re not necessarily written for me (though, that could be argued, too — there’s probably a good chance that the authors know their books are going to be read by more than just teens, nowadays).

I read this genre mainly for the following reasons:

First off, I like that the storylines are always so varied, as opposed to what you find in “adult” fiction. Meaning, in the YA books, the stories are always so different; you don’t always find the same underlying plot. In adult fiction, the same plot is used over and over, so you can get a slightly different story with the characters, but the storyline itself has been done to death. Sure, it “works”, but I get bored with it.

Second, I love the adrenaline rush of those teenage relationships. It’s new, there’s flirting, and there’s the possibility that things will either heat up, or fall apart. There’s more excitement, I guess.

Third, I like that the books are usually fairly easy reading — I can breeze through them without having to think too much.

Lastly –and this is probably the biggest reason why I love YA fiction-  the storylines don’t remind me much of my current life problems, so therefore they’re more of a true “escape” for me … which is what I’m looking for when I read fiction. I don’t want to be reminded of the stuff I’m dealing with in everyday life — jobs, kids, marriage, etc. Instead, YA books take me back to a time when life was more carefree, and didn’t involve so many headaches!

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Anyhoo. So, I didn’t get around to starting anything else until Wednesday. I was going to skim through a few choices to make up my mind, but I had started with “Creativity” by Mihaly Csikzentmihalyi, and then decided to just keep on with it, as it’s interesting. So, that’s what I”m reading right now. And yeah, I’m enjoying it, so far.

I’ve got several library books that are here, waiting to be read, and they’re calling to me. I own “Creativity“, so I feel like I should be setting it aside and reading the library books, first. But, I’ve decided to try and finish this one, first, and then I’ll get around to the library books… which include: “Matched” by Ally Condie, “Go Put Your Strengths to Work” by Marcus Buckingham, and “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Graphic Design” by Marjorie Crum & Marcia Layton Turner.

Bible study has started back up, this past week, so we’re just getting into Beth Moore’s new book, “James: Mercy Triumphs“. I love Beth’s studies, as I always learn so much from them! I’m looking forward to seeing where this one takes us. I’m hoping, too, that I’ll be actually willing to do the homework, this time, as I fell away during the last study. I didn’t get past the third week, as I just couldn’t pull off doing the homework and going to work, and making it out to the studies. Mind you, now that I’ve been at this job a bit longer, I feel like I’m settling into the routines a bit more, so I think I’ll be able to stick with it, this time — the study, that is. I sure hope so, as I miss going to the weekly meetings, and I miss staying in the Word. Bible study keeps me accountable.

Please pop on over and check it out! Sis writes extremely well, and your mouth will be watering by the time you’re done reading.

My Finds:

“The King’s Agent” by Donna Russo Martin
“Foreign Bodies” by Cynthia Ozick
“Bridge of Scarlet Leaves” by Kristina McMorris
“Sunset Park: A Novel” by Paul Auster
“Promise Me This” by Cathy Gohlke
“Water” by Terra Harmony
“The Rebel Wife” by Taylor M. Polites
“The House at Tyneford” by Natasha Solomons

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