Embracing the Addiction, January 12

I have always been a veracious reader. From the time I can remember I pretty much have always had a book with me. I remember being too young to read myself and begging every adult who entered our house to read me The Cat and the Hat Comes Back, my favorite Dr. Seuss story. When I was old enough to read on my own I used to look forward to our weekly visits to the library like most kids look forward to Christmas. I'd puruse the stacks picking out books until I literally couldn't carry any more. I'd usually leave with two grocery bags full. Sounds like a lot, but I was on a two or three book a day habit at that point in my life. I spent all my allowance on purchasing Scholastic Books from the circulars passed out in elementary school. When I started babysitting all my cash went to books. God bless the Waldenbooks at Lincoln Mall, I swear my purchases alone kept that store afloat. I even worked at a bookstore for 7 years of my life. It is one of the habits I carried over into adulthood, one can almost always find a book in my purse. I must admit since becoming a parent spare time is something I just don't have. One of my New Year's resolutions is to spend more time on things I enjoy. Reading is at the top of my list and I must say I dove right back in. Today's snapshot is of the items I'm currently in the middle of reading. What can I say? I'm hooked.