My Reading List

Through Gates of Splendor

2006-09-27T07:37:00.000-07:00

I finally made it out and picked up a couple of Elisabeth Elliot books. The one I'm going to start next is called....you guessed it.... Through Gates of Splendor.

This link will let you read snippets and more reviews. I can't wait to read it.

This one just looks super interesting...

2006-09-16T20:45:00.000-07:00

Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong (Paperback)
by James W. Loewen

The Know it all

2006-09-16T20:43:00.000-07:00

I realize I'm adding a lot of books tonight. They're just on the brain and I don't want to forget about them.

This one has been on my mental list for a long time. I have it on good authority that it is quite entertaining.

The Know-It-All: One Man's Humble Quest to Become the Smartest Person in the World (Hardcover)
by A. J. Jacobs (Author) "a-ak That's the first word in the Encyclopaedia Britannica..." (more)

Soon, Silenced, Shadowed

2006-09-16T20:20:00.000-07:00

OK. I've read Soon, by Jerry Jenkins. the first in a totally different Christian end-times fiction series. Good stuff and looking forward to the next two. It's been at least a year or more since I finished soon, but it was a good read and different enough from the Left Behind series to not feel like you were reading the same book. This one actually starts from the perspective of the persecutor. Check- on the list.

Don't Let the title scare you.

2006-09-16T20:08:00.000-07:00

I'm not sure about this one. I found the title/author written on a piece of paper saved from my time at the bookstore. I looked it up on amazon to jog my memory as to why in the world I wrote this one down. There were so many lists i made.

Click HERE for the Amazon link and Reviews about the book

Emergency Sex and other Desperate Measures - Kenneth Cain, Heidi Postlewait, Andrew Thompson

It's basically about these three people who met in Cambodia or something. A lawyer, a social worker and a doctor. And them dealing with life, saving lives and all kinds of stuff.

"This is a unique and rewarding book, a mix of memoir, history, travel, and personal analysis." David Pitt Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved

So, it's on the list.

What's that you're eating there?

2006-08-24T07:29:00.000-07:00

I had my nutrition assessment this week and it was really great. Not like I'm eating like a saint or anything, but the experience and info was good. The nutritionist recommended a book to me that I plan on reading very soon and I thought several of you might be interested in. It's called

Eating Mindfully: How to End Mindless Eating and Enjoy a Balanced Relationship with Food by Susan Albers

It looks really good and it's short and small. Not a novel by any means. Enjoy!

Oh MY, Mr. Darcy!

2006-08-22T07:06:00.000-07:00

Well, the reason I finished the previous book so quickly, was because this one was next on the list. If you read my regular posts, you would have discovered that I won a couple of autographed books. The first of which, Mr. Darcy Takes a Wife, I have already read. The second, Darcy and Elizabeth, I have not, and it is the next book in the series. I just started it last night and after 6 chapters I have to say that so far it is living up to the previous versions reputation. Fun and ..... 'racey restraint', would be good terms to describe it. And well, it's always good when you imagine Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy. That just makes the whole book even better. ;)

The number one ladies are Ok.

2006-08-21T14:20:00.000-07:00

I just finished reading Alexander McCall Smith's

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

Pretty good. Sweet. Easy read. Not a big brain drain or anything, but not really compelling enough for me to want to keep reading the series. There are too many other books on my must read list for me to get lost in another series.

Fun summer read?

2006-06-06T06:41:00.000-07:00

Possibly.....?
Prep by Curtis Sittenfeld

Finally.....and Next

2006-05-18T06:53:00.000-07:00

Ahhhh. Guess what? You'll never believe it! I finished a book! Of course, it's part of a series, so I'm not really done with the story. But hey, it's a start. Last night I finished Lost in a Good Book, by Jasper Fjord. Awesome, and of course, it leads right into the next book, The Well of Lost Plots. But I have this stack of books that I bought after I graduated....so I have to read at least some of them before I go out and buy another book. I should just be happy in the fact that I don't have to wait a year or more for the next book in this series to come out. TYVMJKR! Hehe. So now if I can just find time to listen to the rest of Wicked, I'll be done with both books that I've been reading. But of course I'll have started a new one before that! Have a great day!

On good authority

2006-05-16T11:15:00.000-07:00

I've heard on good authority, that books/writings by this woman http://www.elisabethelliot.org/index.html
or a good read. As long as you like pie. Humble pie.

Not for mothers with young children...or twins.

2006-05-07T10:05:00.000-07:00

This one looks interesting for a thriller.
http://www.bordersstores.com/search/title_detail.jsp?id=55260750

Two Little Girls in Blue
by Mary Higgins Clark

Digging to America

2006-05-07T09:57:00.000-07:00

http://www.bordersstores.com/search/title_detail.jsp?id=55318156

Digging to America by Anne Tyler
Another one that looks like a good read.

The Defining Moment

2006-05-02T07:43:00.000-07:00

Book about FDR that I think would be an interesting read.

This sounds familiar

2006-04-13T06:35:00.000-07:00

Some girls kept a shared journal during their first two years of highschool. what an idea? hehe.

They had their book published. (That has to be an interesting story!) Ours is still locked away - in someone's trunk most likely. Anyway, here's the link: http://www.twbookmark.com/books/51/0446578622/index.html
It's on my - to be checked out -list

Dusty History

2006-02-10T07:50:00.000-08:00

Book I want to read someday that just came out:

The Worst Hard Time : The Untold Story of Those Who Survived the Great American Dust Bowl
by Timothy Egan

Something completely different.

2006-02-10T07:37:00.000-08:00

Finishing a book always brings with it several emotions. There is the satisfaction of completing the book, knowing how the story ends, and accomplishing a goal you set out for yourself. But along with good stories comes the let down of not reading it anymore. For several weeks, or days, whatever your speed, you had that 'I wonder what happens next' suspense with you every time you sat down to read. Now you are left with nothing. You know what happened next - you read it - and now you're done. But, the very next thought is the best pick-me-up ever (when it comes to reading, that is). You get to start a whole new book! With a new story, new characters. You can completely change styles of books, topics. Which is what I've just done. (nice lead in, don't cha think?)

I just started last night (about 20 minutes after I finished 'Idiot's') a book that we've had since 11/6/04. Yes, it was a wedding gift. It still had the card from the people who gave it to us stuck inside for thank you card identification purposes. It's a complete change from the last book.

It's called, I Isaac, take thee Rebekah, by Ravi K. Zacharias. It's about christian marriage and all kinds of good stuff. I just got into the first chapter a bit last night which is mostly about Isaac and Rebekah. Very good so far. I'll keep you posted.

[For those of you who gave us/me books for our wedding, who might be reading this blog, do not despair. We read The Five Languages of Love quite some time ago. I've actually read through it twice. And we're working on the rest of them. We love books, we just don't have that much time to read.]

Laurie is 'da bomb'!

2006-02-10T07:32:00.000-08:00

I just finished up Idiot's Guide last night. Good stuff to read to put you in a good mood. No matter how you're feeling, just reading about her crazy exploits and rantings makes me laugh out loud on every chapter. And you never forget where you were in 'the story' because each chapter is it's own story. Now, there is some carry over about certain events, so I do recommend reading it front to back. But as I can testify, you don't have to read the books in order at all. Great book. Highly recommended for making you laugh out loud. Easy to squeeze in a few chapters at a time.

Laughing Out Loud with Idiots

2006-01-24T15:58:00.000-08:00

Just started a new book Monday. It's actually the first book from this author, but I have read her later stuff. Laurie Notaro is hilarious! The book I just started is called The Idiot Girls' Action-Adventure Club.
Lots of short chapters about her life and the crazy, normal, simple and hilarious things that she does/happen to her. Definitely a good read to make you laugh out loud. I'm not even half done yet!

Other good books from this author:

Autobiography of a Fat Bride: True Tales of a Pretend Adulthood

I Love Everybody (And other atrocious lies): True Tales of a Loudmouth Girl

We Thought You Would Be Prettier

and there's more, I just haven't read them yet.

Filed under "Eventually"

2006-01-20T13:46:00.000-08:00

The Year of Yes, by Maria Dahvana Headley

Saw it on the Today show this morning. Basically, this woman said yes to anyone who asked her out on a date all year long. Dates ranged from rock stars to a homeless guy, although I think the date with the homeless guy HAD to be more interesting. Anyhow, it looks like an interesting read. True story. Maybe i'll get to it in 2010 or something.

Karla says to read...

2006-01-19T10:33:00.000-08:00

Awhile back Karla mentioned this one as a recommended read. Officially added to the list. At some point, when I get a new site (someday). I'll actually categorize these.

Other People's Weddings
by Noah Hawley

The Dragon Story Will Continue...

2006-01-19T10:13:00.000-08:00

I finished Eragon this morning (see previous dragon post). It was good. Once the author educated you on all of the little details and wars, and who people were, etc....it really picked up. But for the first in a trilogy, you know that there's going to be a lot of backstory to deal with. It was easy to read and entertaining. I'm looking forward to reading the next book - Eldest, but it's just going to be added to the list. I've got plenty of other books I need to read before I get back to that series. At least I don't have to wait though. Eldest is already out and I think even in paperback, I'm not sure though. So, if you liked Tolkien and you like fantasy this is a good read. Keep in mind it was written by a 15 yr old, but you barely notice it. I recommend this one.

Interesting Article

2006-01-18T11:11:00.000-08:00

I know it's not a book, but it's still long. I haven't finished it yet, in fact. Found it through a series of links through sites I read regularly. It's just....interesting.
Here.

For Mothers, Mothers-to-be, and Mothers-to-be-someday

2006-01-16T14:37:00.000-08:00

I just read about this one today on one of the blogs I visit daily. It's called, Lord, Please Meet Me in the Laundry Room, by Barbara Curtis. Looks really interesting and thoughtful. Not supposed to just be a how-to book, but a lot more.... You can go to Amy's Humble Musings and read her review on it.

Dragon's are fun.

2006-01-16T14:05:00.000-08:00

I am currently slowly reading Eragon, by Christopher Paolini. I'm not reading slowly because the book is difficult, hardly, the book is young adult. It's just I have to make myself sit down and read it instead of tidy, work on the computer or watch tv. I'm getting there though, and it's pretty good so far, especially if you like Tolkien and dragons. Good, easy read.