2010 Favorite Books

These are a few of my favorite books from 2010. Each one hit me in a special way.

I've got a huge list of books I'm excited to read in 2011.

This book left me feeling like I wanted to find the perfect spot to settle down and raise my kids. Ocean salt, collecting seashells, fresh fruits and vegetables, lots of cousins close by, live music, hot home-cooked meals, endless Saturdays playing together, and sitting on a patio swing while watching the sunset. This book is my dream world.

This book was AMAZING, eye-opening.

It channeled my almost-there thinking as far as the Art of teaching children.

My favorite chapter was the one about "the importance of Play."

I loved his first book so much that I got this one. It led me to a more personal experience.

Children's Literature is my weakness. I spend more money on books than clothes or toys.

I read a read-a-loud everyday to my class.

This one was one that stuck out.

I love the lessons that can be taught.

This is by far my most favorite and inspiring photography book. It seemed like I had to wait for weeks till it came in the mail and then I carried it around everywhere just hoping that I would have a chance to read it. I could read it over and over. Anyone interested in photography, should get it. It doesn't teach about technicals stuff but just inspires and make you see how photos are so special.

Another favorite was this $15 book from Ikea.

I LOVE the photography and it contains my dream of design.

It is what I call my "SomeDay" book.

I read this one in just a couple of days. I couldn't put it down.

It gives a lot of advice for starting your own creative freelance business.

This was a fun chapter book to read to the kids. Each chapter was full of imagination.

Someday I want to take this book and paint the lyrics on Marley's room. It is a book I will read over and over to her even when she is in high school. It teaches about loving yourself. The illustrations are going to be framed and hung up for her to see. I love it!!

So this one might seem like a funny one. Not the most intellectual but I was soooooo excited when I saw this book. I had to get it. I have loved and been inspired by Roxy ads for years. This book is just full of photography that I am drawn to look at. I love the sun. I love the colors. I love the beach. I love the clothes. I love the shaggy uncut hair. I love that these women are strong athletes living their dreams and enjoying each day. I love the graphic design that Roxy uses. I call this book "Inspiration."

I'm sure all of us have favorite books that inspired each of us in 2010. I'd love to hear your favorites and why. I'm always looking for a good book.