Several years ago BBC launched a meme on Facebook that suggested (supposedly) that the average person read only six books out of 100 listed during his or her life. A professor of ours calculated that, if she read at her average pace every day for the remainder of her existence, she would never finish all the books on her "must read before I die list." These conclusions made us consider that list of 100 books and our own ever-growing "to read" list: would we ever finish our lists? Have we read those important books that every avid reader should?
George Livingston said, "I like intellectual reading. It's to my mind what fiber is to my body." Livingston was smart, and we extend an invitation of friendship. This year we're increasing our intellectual fiber and reading 100 books. Yes, 100 books. Our reading lists includes some of BBC's Big Read favorites, suggestions from America's National Endowment for the Arts', and a few titles that intrigue us. Who knows what will happen along the way or at the end of the year; maybe we will be a little smarter and articulate. Maybe a little like hermits. We invite you to join us, read a book or two (or 100), and enter into our literary conversation.
Happy Reading!
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