Just a Few

Reading has been a bit slow lately. I'll attribute at least part of it to the fact that we've been spending more evenings working on the upstairs lately, trying to get it ready before the Bulge arrives. Even so, I have been able to get a few reads in, which is always nice.

I can't lie and say that I "read" this book, but Rod and I did listen to it together on some of the drives we`ve had lately. I`ve listened to it before, and enjoyed it so much that I wanted to share it with him. For what it`s worth, it is highly recommended by me.

A Few More

I managed to get a few more good reads in:

Although both are classics, of the two I prefer "A Little Princess." The characters were more vivid and likeable and the story seemed to move at a better pace.

This name book was about the most unhelpful I've read - but it was entertaining, so not a complete waste of time. Still no good leads on what to name the Bulge, though, so if it is born early, it might remain "#3" for a while.

Just Finished Reading...

Daddy Long Legs, by Jean Webster.
I haven't enjoyed a book quite so much in a long time. It was an easy read (less than a day for me), but witty, funny, and a good story.

Just Finished Reading

"The Shack" by Wm Paul Young
This has been a somewhat controversial book that has been much talked about. I don't feel as though I can give any insights that have not already been raised, so I won't go into a long explanation.
I will say that I enjoyed it: it gave me much to think about and explore. Is it as good as some of the reviews made it out to be - for example, the Pilgrims Progress of this generation? Not really. I would recommend it as a work of fiction, but with an open mind as to what may (or may not) be worth hearing.

Just Finished Reading

Why Dogs Chase Cars is a collection of stories written about a young man raised by his father in a backwater town in the south, where the "gene pool is so shallow that it wouldn't take a Dr. Scholl's insert to keep one's soles dry." I have to admit, I didn't love this book. Perhaps it is because I have been reading so many life-changing, life-giving books lately (particularly the one I just finished) that is seemed in some senses a waste of time. It wasn't bad - in fact, I read it because Rod thoroughly enjoyed it - he giggled his way through it and wanted to share the fun. I guess we do have different opinions (*gasp* - it's true!). It was well written, and simultaneously cynical, funny, and empathetic. I think it just wasn't totally my style, and wasn't quite what I was in the mood for.

Currently Reading

What's So Amazing About Grace?

I am thoroughly enjoying this book; it has given much food for the heart and mind. Highly recommended.

Just Finished Reading

The Screwtape Letters

Followed by...
Oliver Twist
I would highly recommend both - they have given me much to think about.