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S1: E8 Nothing Better Than a Good Book

Season One
Episode 8
Nothing Better Than a Good Book



I love reading.

That's pretty much all there is to say about that.

Books are truly one of the most special things ever imagined.  In this week's podcast episode, S1:E8 I talk about books and organized them by topic.  I'll share my list of recommendations here with some Amazon links in case you want to get them as well!

If you're interested in seeing what I'm reading throughout the year, you can check out my Goodreads list here.

There are so many things that pull at us.  Making time to read can help energize, relax and bring a simplicity to your day.  Here are a few ideas for how to make time to read work for you:
a. Find a book you're interested in and don't bother with finishing a book that you're not loving
b. Swap books with a friend or two
c. Turn off the television, social media or other distractions
d. Read books with and to your kids.  As they get older, choose books that have topics that are important and relevant - read and discuss them
e. Listen to a book - use audible or something similar

Some great articles about reading:
1) Study about paper vs. device reading
2) Benefits of paper vs. device
3) Reading on a screen

EDUCATIONAL BOOKS

Orff Resources
a. Elementaria by Gunild Keetman

Dalcroze Resources
a. Dalcroze Eurythmics in Today's Music Classroom by Virginia Mead

Kodaly Resources
a. An American Methodology by Ann Eisen
b. The Kodaly Context by Lois Choksy (very hard to find and I found some but they are very expensive)

Gordon Music Learning Resources

ENCOURAGEMENT BOOKS

a. Bible
b. Girl Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis
c. For the Love by Jen Hatmaker
d. Sparkly Green Earrings by Melanie Shankle
e. Cold Tangerines by Shauna Neiquist
f. Bittersweet by Shauna Neiquist

CHALLENGE BOOKS
a. Anything by Brene Brown
b. Classics - so many great ones.  For ideas, check out list challenges
c. Anything by Charles Wheelan (Naked Economics, Naked Money, Naked Statistics)

SIMPLY GREAT BOOKS
a. Anything by Kristin Hannah
b. Anything by Jeffrey Archer




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