This is my third year of creating a personal “syllabus” to guide my reading. I like the idea of having an overall plan for the year. This year, as life continues to be rather challenging, I am finding it especially important to create a reading plan to meet those challenges or perhaps provide a bit of escape. My 2022 syllabus includes a variety of books to help me cope with whatever this year throws at me. I hope!
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My 2022 Syllabus:
a reading list
Daily Reads
I have a small selection of books I read from daily. Here are some of my 2022 selections.
I’m working through a series of 2-Week Guided Tours for Reading the Bible.
I also like to read a bit of poetry every day. I have three that I’m choosing from right now:
One Hundred and One Famous Poems compiled by Roy J. Cook
Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman
100 Year Anniversary Books
I first read Siddhartha in my high school gifted class. It made a huge impression on me at the time and I’ve read it a couple of times since. It’s been awhile, though, and in honor of its 100 year anniversary, I’ve added it to my 2022 syllabus.
I’ve not read this one but it seems a good time to do so, especially in light of its 100 year anniversary.
There is a new film adaptation coming out on Netflix this year so I’ve decided to give Jane Austen’s final novel another read. It’s been well over 20 years since I last read it.
Classics
Chris and I planned to read this together last year but only got a short way into it. We’ve started over and are determined to finish it this time.
Who among us hasn’t fantasized about time alone in a simple cabin? This seems like a good time for another read of this classic.
The true story of a year without the internet, I’m drawn to this one as I seek a less digital and more analog-style life.
Lighter fare:
I’ve got a lot of weighty books on this year’s syllabus so I plan to balance that with something lighter. I happen to enjoy Amish fiction although I haven’t read any in several years. I’ve long been interested in the Amish and their simple way of life.
5 Things We Can Learn From the Amish
We have an Amish community not far from us. My daughter and I have gone to their annual sale event several times in the past and are hopeful that we can attend again this fall. She and I share an admiration for much about their lifestyle and enjoy learning more about them.
Several years ago I added a lot of free or inexpensive Amish fiction to my Kindle and I plan to read a few this year.
Comfort Reads:
I think this is a good year to re-read old favorites, especially from my childhood. It’s been a hard couple of years and the future is still uncertain. If I can escape to a simpler time with a book, that’s a good thing.
Do you have any sort of reading plan for 2022? If so, I’d love to hear what’s on it.
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You have a wonderful reading list going! I hadn’t heard of The Daily Stoic and it sounded interesting to me, so I looked it up on Amazon. I think I’d really like this one. I have it on my wish list.
My daily reads consist of A Year of Miracles and Simple Abundance (which I’ve been reading every year for many years). Otherwise, I don’t plan my reading…I go on my whims. Right now I’m reading a fiction book called The Floor of the Sky (I read mostly non-fiction); a book on gut health; and another on dysfunctional parenting. I have several other books from the library stacked on my nightstand which will come next.
I read the original Simple Abundance a number of years ago and the updated version year before last. I’m sure I’ll put it back on my list next year – love it! I think you’ll like The Daily Stoic. There is also a short daily podcast which I often listen to.
I looked up A Year of Miracles and it looks like something I’d enjoy, too!
Some great books on there. I hope they do help you with whatever this year has in store for you.
My plan is to read, and enjoy doing it. That’s it.
Good plan. 🙂
So much great reading here! I’m interested to hear your thoughts on Esther Emery’s book. That one looks interesting!
I’m just doing my usual try-to-read-down-my-TBR. I’ve currently got 158 books on it, and I’m careful about what I add to it, as I’m trying desperately to get it below 100! We’ll see if I can make it (the lowest I’ve ever gotten was, I believe, 78, and then the pandemic hit and I had less time to read). Cheers for a great year of reading!
I have absolutely no idea how many unread books I have! I should make a list of, say, 20 at a time and work through the list.
I’ve started just a bit of the Esther Emery book and I think it will be interesting.
I would be proud if I made it through one book! I just received The highly sensitive child by Elaine N. Aron,Ph.D. I tend to read for learning vs just pleasure. Maybe that’s why I dont spend enough time reading… hmmmmm?
I usually have at least two books going at once, one non-fiction and one fiction. Have you read Aron’s book, The Highly Sensitive Person? I can’t recall if I read the book or just did the questionnaire. We talked about HSPs in my online homeschooling group back in the late 90s. As I recall, there was only one question that I didn’t answer “yes” to. The concept really resonated with me. My Lisa is the same way.