HAPPY NEW YEAR HOMIES!!
Every year, I make the same grandiose proclamation to start the new year.
THIS YEAR I WILL READ MORE BOOKS
Tikima, does the resolution last the entire year? HELL NAW. It fails and it fails miserably. I start the year with gumption by choosing lengthy business books that are hella boring and all of the gumption and excitement I began the new year with fade quickly. With that method, I would average approximately 3 books a year. 1 business book, 1 self-help book and lastly whichever manga my daughter is reading at the time. Yes, manga count too. It is all about balance homie.
This year I will NOT learn from my past failures and make the same grandiose proclamation...
THIS YEAR I WILL READ MORE BOOKS
(22 to be exact)
What will make this year different? You guys and a plan of course! MY online accountability homies will always have my back.
What is my plan you may ask? Well, here it is:
- Switch the genre often so I do not get bored
- Join a book club
- If the book does not spark joy,
On To The Next One (I hope you read that in your best Jay Z voice)
- Force my daughter to participate in the challenge with me. Hell, I need at-home support too.
- Comprise a list of books I would like to read this year so I am not scrambling to find a book.
- Set aside quality time to read.
I don't know if I mention this before but... this is my third straight year attempting this challenge. Therefore, I have a running list of one day I will read books. I added that list to my current #22booksin2022 list and I am currently sitting on 40 books I would like to read in 2022!!! As a person who gets overwhelmed quickly, I feel good knowing I have options.
Below, I am sharing the list I would be choosing the 22 books I would like to read or reread in 2022 from.
CURRENTLY SPEAKING POSITIVITY INTO EXISTENCE.
I first learned of the novel American Spy, in spring 2019 while browsing NPR's website. Wait, that sentence sounds hella millennial doesn't it? To make this book choice even more of a millennial's choice, Obama included American Spy on his 2019 summer reading list. That is when I said Flip Yeah this girl is going to read this book ASAP.
THREE YEARS LATER...
American Spy is still on my list but I will read this spy novel THIS YEAR!!!
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Redhanded by Suruthi Bala and Hannah McGuire
When a senseless murder happens at a popular athletic store, LIT-TER-LY down the street from where you currently live, you stop and say
what the fuck. When a book is written about the tragedy, you read it. The Yoga Store Murder is based on the brutal murder of Jayna Murray in 2011 by a fellow co-worker. This appalling murder was etched into my memory forever.
*I know I spelled literally incorrectly, don't come from me, homies.
Do you have a book recommendation or want to share your opinion on one or more of the books above? I would love to hear it. Drop your thoughts below.
I know, I know, you have been dying to ask how can you join the challenge? Use the templates below to let everyone know what you are currently reading and don't forget to tag me
@TikimaReneeFitness and use the hashtag #22BooksIn2022. You can also check out my progress there as well.
Happy Reading My Friends!
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