Get to Know Your Bloggers | Currently Reading
We are kicking off a series of intermittent posts called “Get to Know Your Bloggers” so you can, well, get to know us! We thought it might also provide a nice reprieve from the more serious subjects. To start, we are each giving insight into whatever book is currently on our bedside tables.
What Jourdan is currently reading:
At Least You Have Your Health by Madi Sinha
Growing up, my Mom taught us to never leave the house without a book. It is one of the reasons I wear a backpack style purse that is conveniently just large enough to stash a book. Over the years, this advice has proven useful time and time again. It has come to my rescue in many places — from the dreaded waiting room to those awkward social situations (you know the ones).
I would describe my reading style as loyal. While I am a fast reader, I only read one book at a time. And if it is an especially good book, I will sometimes avoid reading it to delay reaching the end. Sounds counterintuitive, I know! For me, reading is an escape, so I prefer fiction. I usually gravitate towards culinary cozy mysteries, beach reads, chick-lit, and the occasional young adult novel.
I have to confess that I do judge a book by its cover! Which brings me to the book that I am currently reading: At Least You Have Your Health by Madi Sinha. It is a women’s fiction novel centered around healthcare, work-life balance, family dynamics, economic disparity, and cultural differences (specifically highlighting Indian culture). Despite the serious nature of these relatable topics, I have found myself laughing out loud on many occasions. I love books that bring comedic relief when needed and this one does just that, often through the innocent lens of the book’s youngest characters (i.e., the main character’s children). I am about half way through the book and I am finding myself avoiding reading — you know what that means!
What Nohemi is currently reading:
One Good Word A Day by Julie Fisk, Kendra Roehl, Kristin Demery
Jourdan and I have a very different experience when it comes to the love of reading. I grew up hating to read books! I read because I had to for school and once I left school I was happy to never pick up a book again (well that’s what I thought). As I grew in my career the books that I read were educational books to help me with projects that I was working on. Then I decided one day that I wanted to read for enjoyment and not just for ‘work’. Thus began my mini book collection of different genres of books. I noticed that I lean more towards the inspirational books that make me want to conquer the world once I finish reading the book.
Which leads me to the book that I am currently reading: One Good Word A Day by Julie Fisk, Kendra Roehl and Kristin Demery. These 3 women decided to write this book to help inspire and help focus readers on one good word each day instead of the typical one word a year. Those that select a focus word for the year (aka me) sometimes forget their word by March (aka me again). By selecting one word a day that is thought provoking, spiritually relevant, and encouraging it will help readers find a little encouragement and be uplifted in every moment.
