How Many Books At A Time?

O.K, I have a confession to make...I usually have 3 or 4 books that I am reading at once.  Typically, I try not to combine any that are at all similar, since I could easily get the characters confused but with all the book choices out there, it's easy to do!  Are you wondering why I have several that I am reading at once, or are you just as guilty?  I was thinking about this today and began to figure out the answer to that question, and how applicable it is to our lives.  Let's take a look at what is currently on my bookshelf...

1. 8 Great Dates for Mom's and Daughters
2. Praying for Your Adult Child
3. Oxygen
4. Cool Beans
5. Quitter

So here's the catch-I'm reading 8 great dates to help me be a better mom and role model for my 11 year old. I'm reading Praying for Your Adult Child so I can  navigate a new season of parenting.  I'm reading Oxygen as part of staying connect with my sisters (we're doing a book club).  I'm reading Cool Beans-cause it's light and easy to read.  I'm reading Quitter because I want to follow my dreams.

When I look at the list and why I have chosen each book, I realize that it pretty well sums up who I am as a person-I want to be a great mom and role model for my children, I want be intentional with relationships within my family and friends, I want to laugh and not take life to seriously, and I want to be a dreamer!

I challenge you to take a look at your bookshelf, or bedside table, or e-reader.  Find out what you're reading are and then relate those to your real life.  I hope like me, you'll find that whether fiction or non-fiction-your reading tastes reflect a little of who you are.  I'd love to hear what you are reading and how they relate to your real life!  Maybe with this little exercise, instead of  "getting lost in a book", you'll find out who you are!