I don’t enjoy reading.
I’m an extremely slow reader.
Reading makes me sleepy.
I’m picky – science fiction and romance novels are definitely O.U.T.
All that being said, I have been doing quite a bit of reading lately, which explains my absence from blog world. A super sweet elderly lady from my congregation lent me three books a couple of weeks ago. And so now I read. (Insert forced smile)
The first book I read was The Shack, by William P. Young. I chose to read this one first because it was the shortest. And I had also heard mention of it on a radio show this past summer, so I figured it would be a good read. And it’s true! It IS a good read! It is actually now one of my very favorites, which I guess doesn’t mean a whole lot since I haven’t read a whole lot of books. :) I just love how it challenged me to think about my relationship with God in a different way. I would highly recommend this book. It is a must read! Just be sure to have some tissues close by!
I am now three-quarters the way through Redeeming Love, by Francine Rivers. It is a romance (ug), but I agreed to read it because it is based (kinda-ish) on Hosea. I’m not really sure I’ve ever read Hosea. And if I have, it has been a really long time because I didn’t realize/remember that the prophet, Hosea, was commanded by God to take a prostitute for his wife. I’m going to have to read Hosea when I finish this book. I’m definitely curious! Although, I’m sure that the Bible will not include (thankfully) are many descriptive scenes. Yikes. This is definitely a book for the mature crowd.
The third book is called A Voice in the Wind, and it is also authored by Francine Rivers. Francine Rivers is one of my friend’s favorite authors and so I have a feeling that I will end up reading her entire FR collection. I wonder if there are sparknotes available (kidding). I’m not sure exactly what this book is about. I have a feeling it is yet another Christian Romance (ug). But, I will have a better idea in a couple of days when I start reading it.
I’m actually starting to enjoy reading.
Novels are easier to read than textbooks.
I read every night before bed.
I still don’t care for romance novels.
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6 comments:
What a coincidence that I made you such a glorious bookmark!
You should read Happy Kid! by Gail Gauthier. It's pretty much the best book ever. And I'm only in chapter 5.
Also, I HIGHLY recommend Fancy Nancy, by Jane O'connor. It's a WINNER.
What else have I been reading. . .Jaguar, by Roland Smith. Or I suppose any of his other ones. Very good. And at a 5th grade reading level, they're quick!
And as always: Sweet Valley High numbers 96-100. Those TOP my list as serious thrillers!
None of them are about God, though.
But, on the bright side, none of them are love stories though (except perhaps Fancy Nancy--you could argue that's a love story).
I MISS YOU!
You are RIGHT. I am a new owner of an incredibly GLORIOUS bookmark!
Thanks for the book suggestions. I'll have to put them on my library list.
Okay Jen, I have a book suggestion(s) for you as well. Read the "Twilight" series by Stephenie Meyers. You will NOT be disappointed. There is a bit of romance, but there are also vampires! How can you go wrong there? I seriously read the series (4 books) in like 10 days. Awesome! Love ya -Les
P.S. I commend your quest to read more. Watch out, you may even begin to really like it!
Oooo, I've also heard a lot about the Twilight series and I really want to read it. I plan on starting it after Casey finished the first book. Anyway, another Francine Rivers book that I'd suggest is The Atonement Child. GOOD GOOD read. A bit more somber than romantic, but very thought provoking. And if you REALLY want to steer clear from romance altogether, read The Kite Runner. I really enjoyed that book. Hope you're doing well, chica!! Love ya!
Never mind the question on your previous post since you answered it here. I am the only one I have heard of who did not like Twilight so go ahead and read it. The Shack is on my reading list. I have too many on the list.
I just finished The Shack. It was really good. I enjoyed it as well. I had a lot of questions and wanted to talk about the book so I gave it to Katie to read Sunday. I wish you lived a mile away so I could talk about it with you. I read every night before I go to bed so if you read another good one you can send it on over.
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