Comments on: My reading list for April 2014

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 16:22:23 +0000

In reply to Leah.

Maybe I should have started with Chesterton’s Heroe’s stories myself. ha. I agree that The Scarlet Pimpernel is confusing at first; I resorted to looking at notes online to get the characters sorted out in the beginning. But once you get into a little further, it all makes good sense.

The Read Aloud Handbook was a GREAT resource for me too during my homeschooling years. It was one of those books that I couldn’t get rid of even after my daughters graduated because it will remain useful even for my own reading selections and one day maybe with grandkids. 🙂

By: Leah

Leah — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 14:58:41 +0000

I liked and related to your list! I am currently reading a G.K. Chesterton book for a homeschooling resource with my 5th and 6th grader it’s Heroes: Greek Stories. His short intro before his re-telling on Greek myths, which he wrote for his children, had such simple but profound spiritual depth that I have been keeping my eyes opened for pop up of his works. We started The Scarlett Pipernel, but it was confusing. I think we will revisit whenever we cover the French Revolution.
The books that I most enjoyed in the last 12 months, that surprised me and stayed with me the most would be:
Tell The Wolves I’m Home by Carol Brunt; The Rathbones by Janice Clark: Cutting For Stone by Abraham Verghese; (FICTION) The Read Aloud Handbook by John Trelease (a must for parents, grandparents, teachers, anyone worried about the ramifications that this generation does not read enough); Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson; ( a fascinating man who though somewhat of disillusioned Christian, acts so much like Christ I think one day he will return if he has not already); The True Story of Saint Nicholas by William Bennett; Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller; and my all time most astounding reads that God used to bring me low then raise me up like never before: 1000 Gifts by Ann Voskamp and Interrupted by Jen Hatmaker. I’m a goodreads junkie too!
Cheers,
Leah

By: Sherrey Meyer

Sherrey Meyer — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 04:51:16 +0000

I’m just finishing up The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon. Started Alice Hoffman’s Survival Lessons, midway through Barcelona Calling (a novel involving a Christian writer), and working on Three by Annie Dillard (includes Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, An American Childhood and The Writing Life). Loved your list — some interesting titles I’ve not read there. Must check them out.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 01:04:44 +0000

In reply to Jennifer Dougan.

Sounds like you’ve got a great list going. And more than one book at a time—just my style. 🙂

The most impactful book above for me? Probably “The Power of Now” because it has pointed me back to paying more attention to God in THIS moment (although I wouldn’t say the book itself would put it that way). It culminates a lot of practice I’ve put into Centering prayer and Welcoming prayer the past year, so it was just the right time for me to finally read it. Thanks for asking the question!

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 01:00:32 +0000

In reply to Jean Wise. I haven't paid much attention to Mannings' writing style per se, but I definitely like the message of grace he constantly wrote about! I haven't read Ruthless Trust; I'll look forward to what you think about it.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 00:55:54 +0000

In reply to Linda@Creekside. I saw her book at the library the other day and I resisted getting it because I had too many other books to read. But seeing this as "must reading" makes me sad that I let it go. I love her writings. I'll be back later for it....

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 00:53:29 +0000

In reply to floyd.

Glad to hear you sloshing through a manuscript, Floyd. One day I'll have your book on my list! Fun.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 00:51:51 +0000

In reply to perfectlips.

Well, I’m not grappling as much with Chesterton as he requires. But oddly enough, just today I did read this in Orthodoxy, if it partially answers your question: “They will find only one divinity who ever uttered their isolation; only one religion in which God seemed for an instant to be an atheist.” An interesting take.

Wodehouse uses several phrases that I’m assuming you would be familiar with that I am not. 🙂 I have to guess what they mean by context.

By: Jennifer Dougan

Jennifer Dougan — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 20:51:47 +0000

Lisa,

What fun to peruse your list of books here. 🙂 I love reading too, and know that it’s necessary in order to hone my writing skills too. I’ve recently read (or am reading): “Prince of Tides” and “My Reading Life” both by Pat Conroy; “In the Land of Blue Burqas” by Kate McCord; and”A Long Obedience in the Same Direction.”

What was your most impacting read from the list above?

Jennifer Dougan
http://www.jenniferdougan.com

By: Barbara H.

Barbara H. — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 20:47:42 +0000

I’ve read a couple of Wodehouse’s and am looking forward to a lighthearted selection after all the nonfiction I’ve read lately.