Thursday, June 22, 2017

Thinking Out Loud Thursday - June 22, 2017

Welcome to Thinking Out Loud Thursday!  Hope you link up below and share what you're thinking out loud about today.

Before I get into today's thoughts, I want to thank everyone for their comments yesterday.  I posted my summer bucket list and loved hearing your inputs, suggestions and comments.  If you missed my list, you can catch it HERE.

When I was putting my bucket list together, I put a lot of thought into each item and tried to figure out how I was going to make each one happen.  Today I'm thinking out loud about one of the items on my bucket list - Reading a few good books.

Here are the books I mentioned yesterday that are definitely on my summer reading list ~

Camino Island: A Novel by [Grisham, John]
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Into the Water: A Novel by [Hawkins, Paula]
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Lilac Girls: A Novel by [Kelly, Martha Hall]
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Let me just say, I love to read books!  We have carved out a couple places in our home that are perfect for getting cozy with a good book in hand.  Unfortunately, for varies reasons, I don't take as much time as I'd like to actually sit down and read.  Pair that with the fact that I'm a fairly slow reader and it keeps my "Books I've Read" list pretty small.  Which made me start thinking how I could take in more books this summer.  I'm hoping the answer is with Audible by Amazon.

A few months ago, I downloaded Hands Free Life - 9 Habits for Overcoming Distraction, Living Better and Loving More and listened to it each morning when I was getting ready for work.  It was the perfect way to multitask while curling my hair and putting on makeup.  I don't know why I didn't get Audible immediately after that and keep listening to books!  But it's not too late - I'm going to get it straight away!

Now I'm thinking of all the other times in my day listening to a book would be a perfect way to absorb some of the items on my TBR list.  I could be listening while taking a walk, cleaning the house, or working in the yard.  With Audible, I'm feeling like I'm going to nail my "reading a few good books" bucket list item!

Interested in trying it yourself?  Click HERE and download 2 free audiobooks to see if you like it.  Do you already have it?  When do you listen to books?

So that's what I'm thinking out loud about today.  What's on your mind?  Link up and share!



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13 comments:

  1. UnknownJune 22, 2017 at 5:44 AM

    Perfect timing as I'm in need of a new book to read. Just finished up The Handmaids Tale and read for my next adventure!

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  2. Lindsey @ Brushing our way through lifeJune 22, 2017 at 6:42 AM

    I've been wanting to get into listening to books! I would probably get through a lot that way! Have a great Thursday!

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  3. UnknownJune 22, 2017 at 7:05 AM

    I have a few trips I'm going on this summer, so I was planning on looking into some audio books. Into the Water looks intriguing to me!

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  4. Jodie's Touch of StyleJune 22, 2017 at 7:13 AM

    What a great idea, Penny!! There are so many times I could listen to books...
    Happy Thursday!
    Jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com

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  5. Foxy's Domestic SideJune 22, 2017 at 8:45 AM

    I was just thinking I needed to try this. Some of the girls over at The Blended Blog do this and they get through 7+ books and get way more house cleaning done because they just have to listen to a little bit more before stopping. hehe.

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  6. Beth (Coffee Until Cocktails)June 22, 2017 at 8:45 AM

    I keep thinking I should try listening to books, I think I would get more read that way! I should really think about trying Audible!
    Beth
    http://www.thebethnextdoor.com

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  7. Shooting Stars MagJune 22, 2017 at 12:15 PM

    Oh, I'm always reading. I really need to try out audiobooks again - see if they can work for me! I just lose focus a lot. haha

    -Lauren
    www.shootingstarsmag.net

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  8. EmilyJune 22, 2017 at 4:50 PM

    I have heard such great things about Into The Water. I definitely have to check that book out as well as the other ones. I'll also have to check out Audible too. I only read...well heard one audio book and it wasn't so bad, but I do prefer having an actual hardcopy book.

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  9. EmilyJune 22, 2017 at 4:50 PM

    I have heard such great things about Into The Water. I definitely have to check that book out as well as the other ones. I'll also have to check out Audible too. I only read...well heard one audio book and it wasn't so bad, but I do prefer having an actual hardcopy book.

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  10. UnknownJune 22, 2017 at 4:51 PM

    Thank God i found you i will try the free one and see how it goes. Can you please explain to me about adding my link? Thanks so much!

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  11. mypixieblogJune 22, 2017 at 9:42 PM

    Oh nice!! I'm always looking for a few good books to read myself, will have to add the Paula Hawkins book to my reading shelf :) I don't listen to books but perhaps I should!! Thanks for this :)

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  12. Shann EvaJune 22, 2017 at 10:36 PM

    I also love to read. I can't wait to read that Paula Hawkins book. I'm on the request list at the library, but may have to go to Amazon first because I can't wait.

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  13. csuhpat1June 23, 2017 at 12:49 PM

    I am a big reader myself and it is mostly non-fiction but I might check out Grisham's book.

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