Literary Mondays

I must confess, I'm a bibliophile.  I absolutely love books, and it takes great restraint to avoid purchasing more books, especially when I find them on sale.  I was very proud of myself for leaving the church garage sale last weekend with only about five books. 

A segment of my "neat" bookcase.  The other large bookcase in our bedroom is exploding with books. 

I'm not sure if it's a love for books, a love for the written word, or simply a love for learning, but regardless, I've always had a passion for reading.  Surely this comes as no surprise, since I'm a former English teacher.  I fondly remember the year that I taught high school, finished grad school, and still had time to read 52 books.  My life looks a little bit different now. 

These days, there's little time for reading, so I've had to limit my reading to books that directly impact my current career as a homemaker.  I read books about parenting, discipline, budgeting, marriage, homeschooling, and my walk with God.  And of course, I read countless children's books to the kiddos.  But essentially, if it doesn't make me a better wife, mother, or Christian, I don't have time to read it.  That's just the crazy stage of life I'm in right now. 

On Mondays, I'd love to have book discussions.  I'll share with you some of my old favorites or recent reads.  I'll also tell you about some of our favorite children's books.  In a couple of weeks, I'll share my absolute favorite marriage book.  Stay tuned, because it's a real game changer.  Your marriage will be impacted if you read it.  I guarantee it.  And next Monday, I look forward to telling you about a really neat book I read recently about how to cultivate a love for reading in your children.

Any other bookworms out there?