Book it!

Does anyone remember the good ol’ Pizza Hut Book It! program?

Or the summer reading programs at the library?

I loved them both! I even loved having to (read: getting to) fill out book logs for school. Yes, I was a bit nerdy, but reading was definitely something I enjoyed. I still love it, and have been grateful for the extra time I’ve had during quarantine to spend getting lost in some books.

A couple years ago, I started writing down the titles as I read them. It’s so fun to look back in December and see the list! My goal last year was to read 15 books, and I did it! I’ll share my book list below. It includes some thought-provokers and some easy reads, as well as some memoirs and a bit of historical fiction (which is usually my go-to genre).

Here they are, in no particular order:

  1. Educated: A Memoir | By: Tara Westhover

  2. What Difference Do It Make? | By: Ron Hall, Denver Moore, and Lynn Vincent

  3. Hundreds of Interlaced Fingers | By: Vanessa Grubbs

  4. The Engineer’s Wife | By: Tracey Emerson Wood

  5. Uncle Tom’s Cabin | By: Harriet Beecher Stowe

  6. The Hiding Place | By: Corrie Ten Boom

  7. Driftwood Dreams | By: T.I. Lowe

  8. The Time Keeper | By: Mitch Albom

  9. Beach Haven | By: T.I. Lowe

  10. Sea Glass Castle | By: T.I. Lowe

  11. Called to Create | By: Jordan Raynor

  12. Kind is the New Classy | By: Candace Cameron Bure

  13. Letters for Lizzie | By: James O’Donnell

  14. The Lost Letter | By: Jillian Cantor

  15. El lugar más bonito del mundo | Por: Ann Cameron

They were all amazing, except for #4. It was a bit long, and not super exciting, but I did learn a lot about bridge building and P.T. Barnum’s love life.

Anyway, I have set another ambitious goal this year, and to help keep track of my books, I made a fun little tracker. Mine is in my planner, but I thought I’d make some digital copies for all of you, if you’re interested! I made 2 different sizes depending on your level of commitment: one for 14 books, and one for 6. Just print and start documenting your book titles!

If you’re on instagram, tag me! I would love to see your progress @teamodecor918, and see what you’re reading!

Amber McCall