Reading Week Reading

Its officially Reading Week. I am lucky not to have any midterms to study for or that much work to do over the break. While I probably won't be reading textbooks for once - yay! I am looking forward to doing some reading. I cannot wait to spend my mornings in bed with a good book and a cup of tea. Or stay up late reading just one more chapter only to finish an entire novel. Here is what I will be reading this reading week: 

Any other suggestions? 

Jaclyn

Currently Reading: Lean In

Okay, so I know I am WAY behind the curve on this one, but I finally got around to reading Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg.  I found the book to be easy to read and there was a lot that I could relate to. While there were parts in the book that I found contradicting or I wasn't sure of, overall it gave me a lot to think about and it opened my eyes to some ways I am holding myself back. I think that this book is an important book for all young women to read. It really opens your eyes and gives you something to think about. As someone who will be entering the work force in a couple of years I found it helpful, especially the parts about holding yourself back because you might have a family one day. It gave a great perspective on the work/life balance and the importance of finding a mentor that fits for you not just because you think they would be a great mentor. While working at my internship this past summer, I got to attend a Women in Entrepreneurship Discussion. I really enjoyed getting to hear from female entrepreneurs about what it meant to be a woman in business and what they felt needed to change. There were a lot of really great take home messages from that talk which mirrored a lot of what Sandberg writes about in her book. I think that by talking about these issues we can shed some light on them and begin to make change. I would love to see these ideas be taught/discussed in all business schools. While I believe it is important for women to read books like Lean In, I think it is equally as important for men to read them as well.

Have you read Lean In? What are your thoughts on it? 

Summer Reading

One of my favourite things about summer (or all breaks from school) is that I can read for pleasure. I love reading and as soon as I have a break in school I seem to devour books. For a while I felt guilty reading for pleasure when I could be reading textbooks. This year I did my best not to feel guilty and read more for pleasure. I did find however, that I was often too tired at night to read and often opted to watch tv instead. Now that its summer I am ready to dive into this book list: 

 It is no secret that I love Lauren Graham. I am hoping her awesomeness shines through in her novel. 

 I have seen this on a number of must read lists and my mom said it was good. So I will be giving it a read.

 Part of my goal to read all of Jane Austin

 I have been meaning to read this FOREVER. Loved the Kite Runner.

Another book that I have seen on a number of lists. Just took it out from the library. Can't wait to start it. 

I am sure my list will grow as summer goes on. I will be sure to share more with you soon. 

What's on your summer must read list? 

Jaclyn

Summer Reading

 Just Finished: Swapping Lives by Jane Greene

This would be a great beach read. It was a great book to read during summer school. It gave me that escape that I needed. 

Currently Reading:  Secret Daughter by Shilpi Somaya Gowda 

So far I am LOVING this book. It is about a girl who is adopted from India. It follows her life, the life of her biological mother and the life of her adopted mother. I recommend this for sure!

Up next: Wife 22 by Melanie Gideon 

I am super excited to read this book and take part in  The Everygirl's Book Club.

What are you reading this summer? 

Jaclyn