Oh, I’m glad you ordered The Universal Christ so you can explain it to me, Jean! 🙂 When I read it in small chunks, I get it. But when I think back over the entirety, I have trouble piecing it all together. I’ll definitely have to reread it grasp it better.

When I listen to the podcast about it, it makes more sense. I wish I had listened to it as I was reading along. It might be helpful to listen as you go. If you’re interested, it’s here.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/another-name-for-every-thing-with-richard-rohr/id1452609613

I’ve been hearing about Mended. I’m glad to hear you liked it too; I’m on the watch for it!

I’ll find the tiniest snatches of time to pull out a book and read. But several of these books I have been reading since last Nov/Dec; I’m just now finishing them this month. 🙂 Thankfully I have a great library with both real books and Kindle books available for free.

I love book lists, too, Susan. They make my to-read list grow bigger and bigger though. 🙂

I’m glad to hear that you loved Never Split the Difference too! I already can tell it’s going to be in my Top 10 list for this year’s readings. I have a library copy but I might need to own this book for keeps. So much interesting and useful info. I had heard Chris Voss interviewed on a podcast (Donald Miller’s StoryBrand) and that’s how I got interested to track down the book.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/138-chris-voss-3-science-backed-tactics-that-will-make/id1092751338?i=1000431029990

Yes, I liked it better once they moved to Alaska and the plot thickened, as they say. 🙂

I’m glad to hear you got Melissa’s book, Floyd. I’m guessing it will stir up emotions in you, although you might not actually cry like I did. ha.

The Grisham book was especially good knowing that the story is true (or, maybe worse because it’s true?).

I hope you won’t ever have to be a long-distance grandpa either!