July Reading Challenge Adventures: What’s Your Next Book?
Hi there! I’m Jessica Evans, the Certified Reading specialist who runs the HHI monthly reading challenge. This series shares my honest thoughts on my June and July book choices.
Get inspired to pick up your next book soon!
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Last month I read….
For the June reading challenge, I read Atomic Habits by James Clear. He offers a clear framework for getting 1% better every day.
This book made me rethink my daily habits, recognize the positive routines I follow, and inspired me to keep pursuing my goals.
My key takeaway?
Success hinges on consistent daily habits. Even if you don’t see immediate results, consistency will compound over time.
The author uses the analogy of a stonecutter hammering away at a rock; it can take a hundred strikes without a crack, but the stone finally splits not from the last blow, but from all the blows before it.
What habits are you slowly hammering away at? Keep consistent and pick up this book for a great read too!
This month, I’ll be reading…
Take a vacation without leaving the couch (or hammock) and pick up a fun summer book for the July reading challenge.
Amazon summary: Beach Read is the story of a romance writer who no longer believes in love and a literary writer stuck in a rut. They try a summer-long challenge that may just upend everything they believe about happily ever afters.
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Kids Reading Challenge
Kids are also picking up a summer book to read in July.
Choose from our great list of summer books for kids for 2024!
Summer Reading Tips:
- Aim for 20 minutes of reading a day. (Add reading to your child’s daily routine.)
- Use a cute printable summer reading log to keep your kids motivated.
- Give your kids time to browse the local library to find books they are excited to read.
- Help younger readers find a-just-right book using the image below.
Listen to the read aloud Cannonball here!
Enjoy reading GREAT books this month and enjoy summer!
Jessica Evans
P.S. What have you been reading? Leave a comment below and let me know!