Day 11 - Eleven books on my list right now.

I am an avid reader.  I love going to the library and coming home with an armload of books.  I like all kinds of books and I often read my favorite ones again and again.  I was able to read a few books this summer, but most of the time I read in the cold winter months when there is no place I would rather be then under the covers with a great book.  I made a list of eleven books that I would love to read, but haven't yet.

I will start with the book that isn't one that you read, but I want it all the same.  It is:
1)  The Harry Potter Coloring Book

I have been totally wanting one of these adult coloring books since I first saw some in AC Moore this summer, and what better one, than a Harry Potter version?!?

2) Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: Illustrated Edition
 
Speaking of Harry Potter, I would also love to own this book!  I have all the Harry Potter books, and have probably read them at least 12 times, but I would love to have this illustrated version!

3) Hands Free Life: Nine Habits for Overcoming Distraction, Living Better, and Loving More

I have heard a lot of great things about this book, and it is definitely on my list!  Sometimes I feel like I just move from one thing to the next, and don't really feel like I am "living" just "doing".  I think I would really benefit from reading this book.

4) Simply Tuesday: Small-Moment Living in a Fast-Moving World

Along the same lines is Simply Tuesday - finding that life happens in the small moments.

5) Restless: Because You Were Made for More


I am really interested in reading this book! I definitely can relate to the idea that I am missing something, and would love to read Jennie Allen's thoughts on how our gifts, passions, relationships, and sufferings all weave together to be an intentional part of God's plan for our lives.

6) The Finishing School: How one book nerd began living what she learned


Another book I have been wanting to read is this.  I have been following Valerie Woerner on instagram as ValMariePaper for a while now, and I absolutely love her prayer journals!  I really want to get this book soon and read what she has to share with us!

7) Longing for Paris: One Woman's Search for Joy, Beauty, and Adventure-Right Where She Is


I think this book will be really good, and I would like to read it.  At first glance, it makes me think of Elizabeth Gilbert's Eat, Pray, Love or Gretchen Rubin's Happiness Project.

8) Letting Go of Perfect: Women, Expectations, and Authenticity


This book made the list because I think that as a perfectionist, I really struggle with expectations - those put on me by others and those put on me by myself.

9) Emotionally Healthy Spirituality: It's Impossible to Be Spiritually Mature, While Remaining Emotionally Immature


I had never heard of this book until a few days ago when I heard it mentioned on a periscope.  It sounds like it might be really good, and so its on the list.

10) Taming the To-Do List: How to Choose Your Best Work Every Day



I am starting to notice a theme with my book choices, and it sounds like I think I am a bit too busy!

11) Better Than Before: A Day-by-Day Journal



The last book on my list is actually a journal, but I loved the book by the same name, and I think this would be something I would enjoy as well.