Idea of the Month - 2012
January
Resolve to Read
A new year is always a time of new beginnings, and a time to focus on improving life in the following year. Now is the time for your readers to make some reading resolutions. Here are 12 of them for 2012 for your readers (and yourself) to consider.
1. Read a book that is very unlike what you would usually choose to read. If you're a fantasy buff, read a biography for a change.
2. Read a book that was a childhood favorite of your parent or other significant adult in your life.
3. Listen to an audio book.
4. Send a letter to an author, just telling him/her how much you appreciate what they've written. Do not write with the expectation that you will get a reply, but just because you want to let the author know how much you enjoy his/her books.
5. Read a book that has a cover that is your favorite color.
6. Read a book with a cover in one of your least favorite colors.
7. Read a book that was published more than 20 years ago.
8. Read a book that has not been checked out from the library for at least 6 months.
9. Re-read a favorite book to see if it's as good the second time.
10. Read a book by an author with the same name as you or someone in your family.
11. Read the first book that a favorite author wrote.
12. Read a book with twelve in its number of pages - e.g. 126, 112, 212.
Happy 2012, and happy reading!
These ideas are intended to help readers share what they have read and enjoyed with other readers. Sometimes the strategies also help readers select the books they want to read next. They are easy to implement and appropriate for a variety of ages. You will find a new idea posted each month; some are appropriate for the particular month, most are appropriate at any time. Don't forget to look at ideas from previous months to help motivate your readers.