Whatcha Reading?

I have always loved to read. As a child, I wore my mom out asking her to take me to the library. She never seemed to mind since she loved to read, too. I read all the Nancy Drew and Hardy Boy mysteries I could get my hands on. When I was in 4th or 5th grade the best thing in the world happened: the book mobile came once a week to my neighborhood! I couldn’t believe my good fortune. And for most of my birthdays, I received a gift card to the bookstore. I would browse around for hours trying to make the best selections. Understandably, the only time I didn’t read for pleasure was when I was in college. Even now, my husband will affirm the fact that I read most every night before going to bed. He even bought my an Amazon Kindle because it doesn’t make noise when you turn the pages. If only it had a night light!

Since they were born, Jeff and I have taken turns reading to our boys most every night. We’ve read all of the Dr. Seuss books enough times to quote them! When Ashton was in second grade, we read all the Magic Tree House books. Palmer was a little guy at that point, but he loved to listen to the stories anyway. This summer I’ve been reading the Maximum Ride series by James Patterson to them from my Kindle. They can’t get enough. Following in my mom’s footsteps, I take them to the summer reading program at our local library. They love reading as much as I do. What a blessing that will be to them in their futures.

I am so thrilled at the literacy awareness that is targeted at kids these days. They promote reading as being an adventure to another world. That might not speak to girls as much as to boys, but I think it touches something they can relate to. In fact, most local libraries create summer reading programs (with fabulous prizes) to encourage kids to keep up their reading skills during the summer. Barnes and Nobles bookstore is even giving away a free book this summer to any kid who reads at least eight books. Not a problem for the Brown boys!

The best selling book of all time is the Bible. What better book could we ever read? I admit that I don’t read His Word every single day, but I strive to read it consistently because it teaches me about God’s character, His love for me, and His will for my life. Just the other day, I stopped and thanked God for the fact that we don’t have to rely on priests or apostles to read His Word aloud to us. I like being able to see it with my own eyes and hold it in my hands. We even have various translations to help us understand the meaning and intent of His Words. We have access to His Word any time we pick up our Bible(s). I know the Bible will be part of my summer reading program. How about yours?

Would love to hear from each of you about what you are reading this summer. Please click on ‘Add Comment’ and share with me. Have a great summer! Melony