Blogging Disaster

I'm a blogging disaster, I'll admit it. Why can't I do anything consistently? I need to make more time for myself I think.

Anyways, if you know me you know I like to read. I think it's an awesome hobby to have. I don't really know where it came from but for as long as I can remember I've enjoyed sitting down with a good book and escaping from reality. I think I really started to love reading in the 5th grade. That's when I claim to have started reading on a regular basis at least. My 5th grade teacher who is still my favorite teacher ever and I talk to on a regular basis introduced to me to Harry Potter and my best friend Keely but that's for another post and I fell head over heels in love. Along with the million other books she suggested to me. There's something about getting wrapped up in another world that is so appealing to me. Maybe it's because I'm an only child and the characters felt like siblings or maybe it's because I'm weird. I don't know and I don't care. Give me 15 minutes of free time and you can guarantee I'm curled in a ball reading a book or more recently my Kindle or iPhone.

Today I give you an McCloud Says You Must Read book list. Most of them came to be downloaded by suggestion, but I'll take credit for them today.

1. The Traveler's Gift by Andy Andrews - This bad boy will change the way you live your life or at least make you think about it. It's a great read for all ages, but especially those just starting out in the real world. Grab the copy that includes Mastering the Seven Decisions. You'll thank me later.  [A man decides is world has come to an end, then he travels back in time to meet 7 people who give him 7 decisions he can make about his life.]

2. Guys Are Waffles, Girls Are Spaghetti by Chad Eastham - If you've ever wondered why the opposite sex is so weird, Chad helps you understand. While I think this book is more fitted for a high school student, I would never give someone the opportunity to learn. [Chad walks you through the reason why guys and girls are so different, and gives you perspective as to what you're going through in regards to the opposite sex. And his editor (a female) leaves some interesting comments for you to read as well]

3. The Inn Boonsboro Trilogy by Nora Roberts - Thought you were going to get through this list with out a girly book huh? You're wrong!! As someone who is more of a murder mystery kind of reader, I fell in love with these books. More realistically  I fell in love with the characters.  I was really upset at the end of the third book, I WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THEIR LIVES. Which is the problem I have with all books really.... [I don't know how to describe this series without giving it all away, but it's centered around an inn that's being remolded, 3 brother and 3 best friends.]

4. Killing Kennedy & Killing Lincoln by Bill O'Reilly - My obsessions with the Kennedys started when I was in the 4th grade and we went to Newport Rhode Island with Sea Ray. It's all down hill from there. I went to every mansion/church/museum that had to do with them while we were there and then started reading every book I could get my hands on. So when Killing Kennedy was in my stocking this year I was beyond excited.  After O'Reilly relating Kennedy to Lincoln so heavily I kind of cultivated an interest in Lincoln too. [The deaths of these two men are intense and fascinating. I love history and I love the Kennedys. These books were perfect, easy reads!]

5. Mrs. Kennedy and Me by Clint Hill and The Kennedy Detail by Gerald Blaine & Lisa McCubbin - more Kennedys #sorryimnotsorry. [Two books written by secret service agents assigned to the Kennedy detail. Does it get much better than that? Let me answer, no.]

If you would like a more extensive list of books that I have enjoyed reading since graduation the total is up to like 35 or 40 let me know. I love sharing my love for reading!!