Summer Reading List 2016

   Reading used to be a favourite hobby of mine, but since having kids I have only read a handful of books. It is just so much easier to pick up your phone when you have a minute, instead of grabbing a book, isn't it? I recently finished a really terrible novel that I wont even name hear because it was to bad. I DID finish it, though. Even the worst books must be read completely. While this summer is likely to be chaotic and busy, I would like to make myself a goal to get some reading done in the evening and early morning hours. While I doubt I will finish reading everything on this list, hopefully I will at least make a decent dent in it! 

1. Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert

     This is one of those books I keep seeing popping up all over the blogosphere, and hearing my creative friends talking about, so I treated my self and bought it on Amazon a month or so ago. I can't wait to dive in! 

2. One Thousand Gifts by Anne Voskamp

    This one I started ages ago and only got a couple of chapters in. It is more of a devotional so it takes some time to wade through. I plan to read from the beginning again, possibly as a part of my morning ritual. This book is all about living with a thankful heart. Contentment is a big theme in my life right now, or, I should say learning to be content is a big theme. I know this book has been really impactful for a number of friends so I look forward to really delving into it.

3. Three Cups of Tea, by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin

   I bought this book years ago and it has been sitting on my shelf unread since then. Both of the above books are self-help type books, so I wanted to add something with more of a story to my list. Plus, this book is set in the Middle East, and since there is not international travel planned for my summer, I might as well travel via book, right? 

So there you have it, my not-so-lengthy summer reading list! I would love to hear your favourite summer and beach reads in the comments below!