Comments on: Books I’m reading in July/August ’14

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Fri, 25 Jul 2014 00:32:51 +0000

In reply to Michelle. I'm hooked on Amazon too. It's hard not to keep returning to them over and over. And don't even get me started on the Kindle. It's made packing for trips so much easier and lighter. :)

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Fri, 25 Jul 2014 00:24:18 +0000

In reply to bekahcubed. I've read a few things of Tchividjian's before and really love his grace tone in his books. I didn't follow the Gospel Coalition split very closely either. I think I read one or two posts about it (from both sides, if you want to call them sides) and then moved on. Hope they got all their issues sorted out amicably and that none of it was distracting to those seeking Christ.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Fri, 25 Jul 2014 00:21:25 +0000

In reply to Carrie, Reading to Know.

Ha. Yes, that is ironic – we are all quite tied to Amazon. And after reading the book, I understand why even more. It is fascinating reading if you like that kind of stuff (and I do!).

I am surprising myself at how much I am enjoying Les Mis so far. 🙂 I hope it continues.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Fri, 25 Jul 2014 00:17:15 +0000

In reply to Beverley. Unfortunately I just got a new stack of books from the library yesterday so now Les Mis will have to compete. But so far it is pulling me in very well on its own. I'll keep you posted on how it compares to me in book form versus the other genres.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 23:29:14 +0000

`The Everything Store` sounds interesting
I am hooked on Amazon
Kindle & all…

By: bekahcubed

bekahcubed — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 18:26:01 +0000

I haven’t read anything by Tullian Tchividjian, nor do I really know much about him except that he was a member of the Gospel Coalition. Now that he’s split with the Gospel Coalition, I’m really curious about his ideas on grace vs. those of some of the current coalition members. Why is it that controversies are such a draw? It’s an interesting dynamic. I’m reminded of the passage in I Corinthians 11 where Paul says he believes that there are factions – and that there should be in order to recognize truth – but that the type of factions they had in Corinth were not good. It’s hard to know where that line goes in some of these theological debates.

By: Carrie, Reading to Know

Carrie, Reading to Know — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 15:33:31 +0000

Per usual, I have NO IDEA where to start with your list. 😀 So many interesting titles.

That one about Amazon looks interesting. I’m going to mark that one down on my Amazon wish list. Irony.

And I’m so glad that you are reading Les Mis! I think everyone should give it a go at least once! 🙂 So rich!

By: Beverley

Beverley — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 09:48:33 +0000

Loved the Les Mis film and theatre, i have a copy of the book but not started it, my daughter recommends i don’t as for once it is not as good as the movie. Beside i have so many half books to finish…or maybe not as i keep getting distracted.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Wed, 23 Jul 2014 19:15:07 +0000

In reply to Jean Wise. I'll be reading your blog tomorrow to hear about A More Beautiful Question. The title alone is intriguing! You sound just like me: I borrow a book from the library first (when possible), and if I really like it, I end up buying my own copy. :)

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Wed, 23 Jul 2014 19:10:21 +0000

In reply to Bluerose. I need to return the four books today that I got from the library a few weeks ago, so I may just slip back inside and glance at the new books shelf again. Just to see! :)