A UBBT goal

One of my goals this year in UBBT was to read 20 books; didnt sound too bad, and I have always loved to read so I figured it would be a good thing to get back into. Then, in talking to others doing the same, I felt like I wasnt challenging myself enough--after all, I can burn off a book in a day if its really good--so I decided to only count books that a) I hadnt read before, and b) were books that were different then my usual. ( Not just novels, in other words.) This has been a really awesome goal--I have learned so much this year,been challenged, moved and stretched just from this one goal. I've had books recommended by fellow students, ones I've seen mentioned in the UBBT site, listed on other blogs....its been amazing! The mind stretching that has happened has been really cool--including 'Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance' that is required reading for Sihing. I didnt get it done before the cutoff date, but it along with most of the books I've been reading, is NOT a quick read. I took my time with it and thoroughly enjoyed the brain stretch it gave me:) Anyone thinking of doing UBBT next year, I encourage you to give this goal a try...you might be surprised what you discover.