I read around 200 books a year. I read for research, especially if I’m working on a project for a client. I read many books for pleasure, and many books to learn what’s working the market this year. Most of the time, those categories overlap. I read each book thoroughly, but quickly. I need to access lots of books quickly, so I don’t dilly dally. I’m a naturally fast reader, and I am fine with reading hard copies and e-copies. I’m usually reading several books at a time.
For Christmas, my oldest son gave me a book that I’m reading in a completely new way from my usual process. For this book, I have allowed myself to slow down and savored each and every page. There are so many things for me to ponder and discover, I am encouraging myself to only read a few pages each day so I can really prolong my enjoyment of this beautiful work of art.
If you haven’t read nonfiction in awhile, give yourself the gift of reading Tiny Worlds of the Appalachian Mountains, An Artisit’s Journey, by Rosalie Haizlett. Take your time on every page and fall in love with this beautiful and unique ecosystem.
