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I've been in a reading slump lately. I have a new goal - spend less time with electronics. Work is hectic. I'm averaging a minimum of 50 hours a week and I see no end in sight until at least April. It's taking a toll on me. I can't keep up. We're planning to put the house up for sale this spring and we are downsizing. There is so much to do and between that and working on a very difficult project, I just have so little time. When I find time I spend it online on my Smart Phone or laptop or I plop down in front of the boob tube to watch some stupid reality show like Dance Moms or America's Super Nanny.  And don't you know Miss Deborah has the good sense to cut out the electronics when they interfere with life.
So my TBR challenge is a simple one: treat myself to at least one book a month. At this stage, it's kind of like exercising. Once I do I I'm so happy and wondering why I haven't been reading more. So baby steps. One book a month. More if I can. So here's my book group report for the year so far:
1. What book are you currently reading? A cozy, a Debbie Macomber novel, 92 Pacific Boulevard. I needed something light and airy after the superb but heavy book I read in Jan.
 2. What books have you read this past month and how would you rate them? I am Nujood Age 10 And Divorced by Nujood Ali with Delphine Minoui. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best, it's a 4.5 An interesting glimpse into the culture of Yemen and the heartbreaks around child marriage. I rated it that high because of the subject matter and the way it expresses the courage of this dear child to set right what was so wrong.
3. Which book was your favorite this month? The only one I read, LOL. In March, I hope to report more books read but I'll be happy if it's just the one. It will be one more than what was becoming status quo.


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