YAY ME!

I just have to tell you how proud I am of myself! For those of you who know me well, you know that I have never been fond of reading. I have always admired people who are "well-read" and wished that I was the same. I think I had only read one novel in probably 5 years. (Yes, I read to my kids and try to be diligent in reading the scriptures.) My mom and sister have always LOVED to read books and when I was growing up they could sit and read a book all day long. I couldn't understand it! How could they just sit and read a book for days on end? I had to be doing something. My dad and I would always call them "book-worms." Well, things are changing for me. I am proud to say that I have read 4 novels in 6 months! My husband even called me a "book-worm." (Although I still don't think I warrant the title of "book-worm.") I read these books in less than 3 days each! I couldn't put them down! What is happening to me? Am I really turning into a "reader?" I guess I still wouldn't call myself a "reader," because all four book were by the same author, Stephenie Meyer. I know there are a lot of "real-readers" out there that look at my blog, and please I ask you, don't be ashamed of me. Yes, I know there are so many better options for reading, so many classic books! Why would I choose books about vampires and aliens? I guess it's a step in the right direction. Right? I am feeling like I want to read more and more books now. Maybe go outside of the box, maybe read something by a different author. Maybe I can achieve my dream of becoming "well-read!" I am open to suggestions people. What are some good books? I am talking exciting, suspenseful, and passionate books. Something that will keep my attention and not let me set it down. (Nothing against it, but not "Harry Potter.") Yay for me!