1010 Challenge

This week I realized I had not done as much reading on my 999 list as I would have liked so I decided to start The Scarlet Pimpernel and finnished it on New Years.  I can't believe I had never read it before.  I thoroughly enjoyed the read, even though it was very predictable.  I hadn't added up the number of books I read last year until today, and interestingly enough, I ended up reading the same number as I did in 2008; thirty three.  Even though I have yet to come close to the reading goal for these challenges, I have really enjoyed having some direction for my reading.  I still tend to read way more from the classics category and struggle with getting through books in the non-fiction categories, but at least these lists remind me to branch out a little more.  I sat down today to see if there was a 1010 challenge and was pleased to find one hosted here.   The thing I love about this challenge is that the only requirement is to pick 10 categories to read from in 2010.  The number of books you read from each category is entirely up to you.  No guilt!  That was right up my alley with a new baby and major house renovation on the horizon this year.  I think I will start with four books in each category to see if I can break that 33 barrier, and then go from there.  Wish me luck.  Here are my 2010 selections so far:


I. Spirituality 
   
   1. The Book of Mormon
   2. Each Ensign from cover to cover this year. 3 of 12 completed. (I need to get back to doing this.  2 years ago when I accomplished this it made such a difference in my life.) 
   3. The Old Testament
   4. Gospel Principles
   5. Faith Precedes the Miracle *


II. U.S. Government/History


  1. The Making of America: The Substance and Meaning of the Constitution

2. An Enemy Hath Done This

3. The Federalist Papers

4. Democracy in America

III. Education

   1. The One Minute Teacher: How to Teach Others to Teach Themselves

2. When Children Love to Learn: A Practical Application of Charlotte Mason's Philosophy for Today

3. Righteous Influence: What Every Leader Should Know About Drawing on the Powers of Heaven

   4. In My Father's House: The Years Before the Hiding Place
   5. Classical Writing Aesop and Homer


IV. Motherhood


   1.Created for Work: Practical Insights for Young Men
   2. Arming Your Children With the Gospel: Creating Opportunities for Spiritual Experiences
   3. The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Families
   4. Mothering with Spiritual Power: Book of Mormon Inspirations for Raising a Righteous Family


V. Book Club Books


   1. Mafia to Mormon: My Conversion Story
   2. Faith Precedes the Miracle *
   3. Mandy
   4. Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time
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VI.  Family Read Alouds


   1. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

   2. Just David
   3. Mary Poppins
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VII. Classics


   1. The Keeper of the Bees
   2. Little Men
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VIII. Health/Fitness


   1. The Diet Solution: Weight loss, Wellness, and the Word of Wisdom
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IX. Home & Garden


   1. One Year to an Organized Life: From Your Closets to Your Finances, the Week-by-Week Guide to Getting Completely Organized for Good

   2. The Bacykyard Homestead: Produce all the food you need on just a quarter acre!
   3. Storey's Guide to Raising Chickens
   4. All New Square Foot Gardening
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Books I am currently reading.
Books I have completed.
* Books that overlap categories.