A few weeks ago in November, I wrote about my friend Ellen's and my decision to create and participate in our own To Be Read challenge. Well, here is my list of books. We just returned from our Christmas trip where, after time with our families, the guys went skiing while I did some reading. Unfortunately, I used up one of my TBR books while they were schussing and sliding and I was staying out of the snow and in the relative warmth of the lodge. It was titled Empire by Orson Scott Card and was a riveting read. Our 16 year old and I heard the author interviewed by Sean Hannity before last Christmas and both thought the book sounded good. I bought it for him for a Christmas gift last year and finally read it this Christmas. (It fit the "owned for 6 months or longer" criteria.)
So. . . here are my 6 selections, in no particular order.
The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. This edition is illustrated by Gustave Dore. I'm looking forward to reading a book in poem form; as an English lit major, I don't think I took any poetry classes--except for Shakespeare, which is in a class of its own.
Won't Let You Go Unless You Bless Me by Andree Seu. A collection of essays formerly published in World magazine. Andree Seu is who I would like to be when I grow up--articulate, compassionate, discerning, transparent, and devoted to Christ.
The Philosopher's Diet, How to Lose Weight & Change the World by Richard Watson. I hooked up with this book in a Bas Bleu catalog and look forward to it's "weird and wacky mixture of high seriousness and low humor; " plus it reportedly has a recipe for bran muffins to die for.
A Child's History of the World by Virgil M. Hillyer. During our 12 years of homeschooling, I used several different curricula; but the one I liked and trusted most was Calvert School. We never used Calvert in 4th grade, which is when their students study world history with this famous text. I'm looking forward to reading a chronological world history--and lest you think it's a lightweight choice, it is 594 pages long! A side note: the first chapter begins with something like the big bang theory and evolution but the final one concludes with a near benediction in the words "World without end--Amen!"
Noel Piper, wife of John Piper, spoke at our women's retreat last February and I purchased 2 of her books at the time. (She very kindly signed both copies for me.) One of them is titled Faithful Women and their Extraordinary God, of which I've read half. The other is Treasuring God in Our Traditions. Since I haven't yet begun Treasuring God, it is the one added to this challenge.
The final book I've chosen is C.S. Lewis' masterwork, Mere Christianity. I've known for decades that I wanted and needed to read this book, but so far, I haven't. This is my year. (It's not cheating for me to buy a new copy of the book for the challenge is it? I know we own a copy of it and can see it's slightly battered light blue paperback cover in my mind's eye; but haven't been able to put my hand on it since looking for candidates for this list.)
So. . . here it is. Would you like to join the challenge? If so, leave a comment for Ellen at bubblesandmoney.blogspot.com or for me here. We look forward to seeing your lists, though I'll probably start second guessing my choices when I see how interesting yours are!
So. . . here are my 6 selections, in no particular order.
The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. This edition is illustrated by Gustave Dore. I'm looking forward to reading a book in poem form; as an English lit major, I don't think I took any poetry classes--except for Shakespeare, which is in a class of its own.
Won't Let You Go Unless You Bless Me by Andree Seu. A collection of essays formerly published in World magazine. Andree Seu is who I would like to be when I grow up--articulate, compassionate, discerning, transparent, and devoted to Christ.
The Philosopher's Diet, How to Lose Weight & Change the World by Richard Watson. I hooked up with this book in a Bas Bleu catalog and look forward to it's "weird and wacky mixture of high seriousness and low humor; " plus it reportedly has a recipe for bran muffins to die for.
A Child's History of the World by Virgil M. Hillyer. During our 12 years of homeschooling, I used several different curricula; but the one I liked and trusted most was Calvert School. We never used Calvert in 4th grade, which is when their students study world history with this famous text. I'm looking forward to reading a chronological world history--and lest you think it's a lightweight choice, it is 594 pages long! A side note: the first chapter begins with something like the big bang theory and evolution but the final one concludes with a near benediction in the words "World without end--Amen!"
Noel Piper, wife of John Piper, spoke at our women's retreat last February and I purchased 2 of her books at the time. (She very kindly signed both copies for me.) One of them is titled Faithful Women and their Extraordinary God, of which I've read half. The other is Treasuring God in Our Traditions. Since I haven't yet begun Treasuring God, it is the one added to this challenge.
The final book I've chosen is C.S. Lewis' masterwork, Mere Christianity. I've known for decades that I wanted and needed to read this book, but so far, I haven't. This is my year. (It's not cheating for me to buy a new copy of the book for the challenge is it? I know we own a copy of it and can see it's slightly battered light blue paperback cover in my mind's eye; but haven't been able to put my hand on it since looking for candidates for this list.)
So. . . here it is. Would you like to join the challenge? If so, leave a comment for Ellen at bubblesandmoney.blogspot.com or for me here. We look forward to seeing your lists, though I'll probably start second guessing my choices when I see how interesting yours are!
3 comments:
Hi Sue, It may take me a year to get to it, but, based on your recommendation, I will commit to read A Child's History of the World. Thanks for your list.
Kim T.
Kim, I'm looking forward to it, too. Maybe we can compare notes when we are both done!
Hey Sue...Enjoyed reading your blogs. Seeing that you are quite the reader, I wanted to share a place called "Good Reads.Com". It's a place for readers (obviously) and a place to share good reads with others. Check out Jeff Kinley's author spot promoting "Uncovering the Mysteries of God", but lots of other good stuff, too.
Great to visit with you today!
Bev
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