I'm a big reader. And even more than that, I just love books. All it takes is for someone to mention an interesting book quote in a blog post or in an interview and I'm online checking out the book. Shamefully, the "to be read" shelf of my bookcase is overflowing - so many amazing books out there and not enough time to curl up with them all.

In addition to my "to be read" shelf, I have a stack of books on my night table of the ones I'm currently reading and the ones that are next in line. Here's what's in my book stack today.

1. Writing Motherhood. I preserve so many of our memories through photographs but I'm a terrible writer. I regret not having more detailed journaling of our life and my thoughts on our life. That is my goal for 2012 (I know it's early to be setting goals for 2012 but what can I say, I'm a planner). I've had this one for a while but I'm just starting to crack it open.
2. Advent Conspiracy. Something that's been on my mind as we head into the Christmas season as I think about what I want to teach the littles while they are still little.
3. Playful Parenting. I'm loving this book so far, maybe because it's something I need so much. I'm great at doing things with the littles but not great at just sitting and playing with them. One of my favourite lines so far... "when we join children in their world of play, we unlock the door to their inner lives and meet them heart to heart."
4. Surprised by Oxford. Just got this one on a friend's recommendation and I'm going to read it when I don't feel like all the thinking that comes from reading Playful Parenting.
5. What Women Fear. I just finished reading this one along with the Bloom book club and loved everything about it. I probably wouldn't have bought it if it hadn't been for the book club as I don't think of myself as someone with a lot of fear but so much of this book really resonated with me.
6. Fa La La La Felt. I bought this last Christmas but never got around to making anything. I had fun last night going through and marking the pages of some ornaments to craft while we're on a little upcoming family vacation.
7. The New Rules of Lifting for Women. I decided against Crossfit in favour of something I can do at my local gym, which is close and has childcare which means I can fit in a couple of daytime workouts each week. I've been at this program for a couple weeks now and am loving it.

At the risk of adding to my ever-growing "to be read" shelf, what are you reading right now?