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One of my favorite ways to nourish myself is to read (or listen to) a good book. My definition of a good book is a one that uplifts me in some way, that I feel like I have received benefit from when I finish it. Sometimes the benefit received can be entertainment, sometimes it can be insight into another culture or time period, sometimes it is a stimulating idea to ponder or things I want to incorporate in my own life. And sometimes I like to read just for the pure fun of it.
I like to have two kinds of books open at all times, books that I enjoy and books that I can learn from. Sometimes the two types overlap, but sometimes not. Sometimes I have to work at reading things in order to learn. But working at something doesn’t mean it isn’t nourishing!
When I run out of ideas of what to read next I turn to several resources. These have helped me to meet new authors I like (and some I don’t) and to expand my book reading experience. Next time you are looking for something to read try these out:
Christy Winners-Christian novels of excellence
Readalikes-input an author, series or genre you like and get suggestions of similar books
What Should I Read Next?-Like Readalikes, but this site adds the ability to search by ISBN numbers also
Shelfari-find a book you like then see what other people who also like the same book have read or are reading
Paperbackswap-A site where you can trade books with other people. You have to pay for postage to ship books but it ranges from 2-3 dollars per book.
There are many other sites out there, but these are a few of my favorites. So find a nice cool spot to curl up, pour yourself a frosty glass of lemonade and enjoy!
The Nourisher 