You make a compelling argument! I’ve planned out lists of books to read in a year before and found myself very discouraged when what I actually read looked nothing like my list. I think having grace for yourself is key. But I can totally see how having a pre-planned list can motivate you to keep reading and keep you excited, and help you be more intentional. I read about 30 a year, so I may try pre selecting 15-20. I think it’s also fun (if possible) to have a special bookshelf for all the books that are ‘up-next’. I have a shelf next to my bed with all the books I hope to read soon and that helps maintain the excitement and forward motion! Thanks for writing. (Phantastes and Gilead are both on my up next shelf)
My to-read list gets ever longer. And the more books I read that I love, the more I want to read them again. The libraries in heaven must be monumental. Something the Lord has often spoken to me about is curating my book list with Him as often as I need to. It is so helpful and keeps me from getting too sidetracked with all the options out there, although not all sidetracks have been bad, some have been wonderful. Thanks for the reading encouragement you have been putting out there.
Thanks for reading, Sam! Yes, the calculations are startling. And I’m intrigued as well! It’s on my reading stack. I can’t even remember where I bought but I was super drawn in by the title!
You make a compelling argument! I’ve planned out lists of books to read in a year before and found myself very discouraged when what I actually read looked nothing like my list. I think having grace for yourself is key. But I can totally see how having a pre-planned list can motivate you to keep reading and keep you excited, and help you be more intentional. I read about 30 a year, so I may try pre selecting 15-20. I think it’s also fun (if possible) to have a special bookshelf for all the books that are ‘up-next’. I have a shelf next to my bed with all the books I hope to read soon and that helps maintain the excitement and forward motion! Thanks for writing. (Phantastes and Gilead are both on my up next shelf)
My to-read list gets ever longer. And the more books I read that I love, the more I want to read them again. The libraries in heaven must be monumental. Something the Lord has often spoken to me about is curating my book list with Him as often as I need to. It is so helpful and keeps me from getting too sidetracked with all the options out there, although not all sidetracks have been bad, some have been wonderful. Thanks for the reading encouragement you have been putting out there.
Thanks, Jillian! I can only imagine how glorious the libraries in heaven must be!
Those napkin calculations shook me. Thank you for the insightful article. I'm intrigued by that mysterious Art of Living book!
Thanks for reading, Sam! Yes, the calculations are startling. And I’m intrigued as well! It’s on my reading stack. I can’t even remember where I bought but I was super drawn in by the title!