Resolution to Read... and eat chocolate!

Have you made a New Year’s Resolution? Me? Never touch the stuff. I hate feeling overwhelmed and behind, you see. However, if you’re looking for a doable resolution that still allows you to eat whatever you want, you’ve come to the right place. How about resolving to read a few books this year? Best part is that you can read with a cupcake in one hand. Just watch the crumbs. Sticky pages are no fun.

My list of must reads:

1. The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom
This a book about WWII and Corrie’s experience helping Jews escape. It chronicles her capture and the time she spent at several death camps including Auschwitz. My opinion is that everyone should read this book.

2. Alas Babylon by Pat Frank
Some of you may remember this from your high school required reading list. It’s an interesting read set in Florida where the characters must survive a nuclear blast. Think of it as a 1950's Man vs. Wild... without the nasty elephant poo scene.

3. This Present Darkness by Frank Peretti
This book pulls aside the veil to peer into the spirit realm. Note: Don’t read at bedtime!

4. The Gathering Storm by Winston Churchill
I have only read segments of this book, but I plan to read it all. As a matter of fact, I am putting it on my personal non-New Year’s resolution list of things to read. I believe Churchill’s book can speak to issues surrounding our current war with terrorism.

5. A Voice in the Wind by Francine Rivers
Those of you who know me expected this one, didn’t you? This is one of my favorite books by my favorite author. It is historical fiction and set in Rome during the time of gladiators and emperors. Rivers weaves a fascinating story and the parallels between ancient Rome society and current America are impossible to ignore. Note: Get Echo in the Darkness (book two) at the same time. You’ll want to read them back to back. I promise. Skip book three of the series, though. It is actually the only book of Francine Rivers that I don't enjoy reading.

6. Year of the Locust by Brittni Lasater
Okay, okay. This is wishful thinking because my book hasn't been published yet. It just didn't seem right not to include it in a list of my favorite books!

Most of these books should be available at your local library. Let me know which books you pick and what you think! Plus, I'd love to hear what books would make your "must read" list.