For the love of books.

It wasn't an easy task to get me to enjoy reading. I very easily could have been one of the kids that sit in the back of classroom, never raising their hand, never speaking up, and who never join the book club. Instead, I read a small book, over and over again when I was younger... I was older than many I'll admit, but still, it changed my life and it is because of this book that I'm where I am today.
It is because of a small toad, and frog... or Frog and Toad if you will, that I love to read.

Thank you kind sirs for being such a great comfort to a strange kid in need.

So now that I have gotten over the awkward stage of not being ABLE to read, I think it's about time that I list some of my favorite books of all time, or at the moment, with all of you.

1.The Hunger Games Trilogy
So, the reason I actually started this book, was in fact for my Book Club, but wow, was it a good pick for the month of November. I tore through that shit like Christmas rapping paper. SO GOOD. The movie is in the making, set to be released in March so get on it. You don't want it to become the next Twilight and you to still be in the dark with no clue what a Tribute or MockingJay is. Trust me.

2. Harry Potter series of course.
Needs no explanation, If you haven't read it, do. If you are reading it.. good for you. It's the best. It's also why I have a Harry Potter spell tattooed onto my body. Jokes... kind of. Harry, Ron and Hermione where some of my closest friends growing up.

3. My Journal.
It's a fun read, full of really delishious details of my life.
But really? It's full of lists and half finished musings... Not exactly what I'd call a "fun read" but I'd consider it to be something of high value to me at the moment.

4. Restaurant menus.
Sometimes they read like a long dreaded novel... too many choices, too many words and not enough pictures, but they always have a great payoff in the end. You are bound to leave feeling satisfied and wondering when you will read another. I only wish I had enough money to see more of these guys. #brokecollegestudent

5. My student's Essays.
I am in charge of 25 freshmen this fall term and I have the awesome privilege of reading all of the essays that they turn in. Yeah, it's fun. Lots.

6. The Bible.
Although I have never read it, nor do I plan on ever reading it. I hear it's quite good and has gotten excellent reviews. Most of whom I've talked to that liked it say it changed their lives. From what it sounds like, it's got some great quotes and moral lessons up the wazzoo.

7. Yahoo Home Page.
OMG news is how I stay updated on the latest Justin and Selena gossip. I don't know what I would do without it. Sometimes I forget the whole reason I am going onto Yahoo in the first place... so for all of those people who have been trying to get in contact with me via email... Sorry, you are just not as interesting as Weird News.

8. Sisterhood Everlasting.
For those of you who were obsessed with the Sisterhood of the Traveling pants... to the point that you tried to find a pair that would fit all three of YOUR best friends, this is a great book for you. I loved it, and for me, if I find any epilogue book that I'm content with, I know the author has done well. It made me cry, laugh, and wish I was living the story along with them. I highly recommend it.

9. Facebook.
It's not my favorite... but I do find myself spending a lot of time on it, it has pictures which is a plus. I'd like to think of "The Book" as a half entertaining textbook you feel like you have to read to pass a class. I think I just might get an A.

10. Taylor Swift Lyrics.
They speak right to my soul. Every time. Evvvvverrrrrrryyyy time.
SO good. SOOOO GOOD.