“Whenever you read a good book, somewhere in the world a door opens to allow in more light. “—Vera Nazarian

One of the very best gifts my parents gave me was the appreciation of reading. Books are so many things to so many people. They are a doorway to knowledge, a light out of darkness, a bridge to happiness, they are the future and they are the past. They are the fantasies that ignite and inspire. Books set people free and set peoples hearts soaring. They are an escape and an opportunity.

There is never a bad time to kick off your own personal reading list. If you have never created one let’s start. If you do create one please share your favorite books below.

What books would you like to read this year and why? Below are a few readings lists to get your thoughts churning.

? The 25 Most Anticipated Books of 2019
? The Best Books Coming Out in 2019 to Add to Your Reading List
? 7 books that everyone should read in 2019, recommended by execs from Twitter, Square and more
? 11 New Books to Read This January
? 11 books to read in 2019 if you want to get rich
? The 10 books to read in 2019 based on what you loved in 2018
? Amazon Charts – The Top 20 Most Sold & Most Read Books of the Week