Comments on: Mini-reviews: Books I read in September

By: TC Avey

TC Avey — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 17:26:58 +0000

Thanks for sharing. I’ve been so busy lately that I haven’t gotten to read much outside of the Bible. I look forward to life slowing down some so I can pick up a book and read it.
Appreciate all the reviews.
God bless.

By: Ceil

Ceil — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 01:54:54 +0000

Hi Lisa! My girlfriend recommended “Daring Greatly”, I knew I recognized that cover. I haven’t started it yet, but it’s good to see that you liked it so well.

I think it’s wonderful to say what you couldn’t quite finish. I get like that too. The title sounds good, or I’ve heard great things, but it just doesn’t hit home. I ran into that with the Wounded Healer book by Henri Nouwen. I really like him! But I just couldn’t get hooked on this one. Oh well, who knows, maybe in a few months I’ll try again.
Blessings!
Ceil

By: christina

christina — Thu, 25 Sep 2014 21:17:10 +0000

I listened to the audiobook of Les Mis last year (during my many hours of PT work). The historical tangents would be more ponderous in print than audio, I think. He did always bring them back around to the story though. The book more than repaid my time, and the conclusion broke my heart, far more than the musical version. Such amazing craftsmanship there. Let me know how you find the ending.

The 24-hour bookstore novel appeals to me most of the unfamiliar titles on your list. Big surprise there. 🙂

Happy reading, friend. You already have your October titles chosen, don’t you?

Grace and peace to you in Jesus.

By: Caleb Suko

Caleb Suko — Thu, 25 Sep 2014 06:20:57 +0000

I’m not a big fan of Brian McLaren’s theology but it does intrigue me, so I might check out the book.

By: Carrie, Reading to Know

Carrie, Reading to Know — Wed, 24 Sep 2014 15:48:00 +0000

Oh. The 24-Hour bookstore one looks interesting. Marking that title down.

Hooray for making it over halfway through Les Mis! Good work! 😀 I still think that is one of The Most Important works of fiction that a person can read in their lifetime. A definite must-read!

By: floyd

floyd — Wed, 24 Sep 2014 14:59:17 +0000

That’s it? That’s all you got? … I feel like Maxwell Smart when he begins to tell a lie to cover his shortcomings, “Would you believe?”

Man. I’ve read one or two books this year and can’t remember the first one… Gotta get off this merry-go-round…

By: Beverley

Beverley — Wed, 24 Sep 2014 08:46:09 +0000

I shut covers on books myself this last month and taken to reading novels, yes this non-fiction girl is also do that thing! But sometimes you just have to do both!

By: Beth@Weavings

Beth@Weavings — Wed, 24 Sep 2014 06:44:21 +0000

Mr. Penunbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore looks interesting.

I survived reading Les Miserables earlier this year and still need to write my thoughts down. I’ll be interested in what you think. I was surprised at my final feelings when the book was finished.

By: Jody Collins

Jody Collins — Wed, 24 Sep 2014 02:51:49 +0000

Lisa, I saw your Les Mis photo…….I read that book (unabridged, yep) back in the 80’s when the play first came out. It is still one of the most beautiful books ever written, I think. I have it in my nightstand and haven’t picked it up in years.
Maybe I will again.
You inspire me. 🙂

By: Sharon

Sharon — Wed, 24 Sep 2014 02:06:06 +0000

I am going to see if my library has Mr. Penumbra’s 24 Hour Book store. I am trying to do better at reading non-fiction so I am jotting down a few you mentioned as well. Thanks so much!