Wow! Is it already September?
I haven't posted here since the beginning of summer. I've still been reading (was there any doubt?), but I have also been working on a writing project that I am super excited about! Writing a book has been a dream of mine for a long time and I am finally accomplishing that goal. Stay tuned for more on that in the coming weeks!
For now, here is a list of my summer reading with brief thoughts. In parentheses I have noted the format I used to read each book-physical book, e-book, or audiobook.
"How God Saved Civilization: The Epic Story of God Leading His People the Church" by James Garlow (physical book): Great book about Church history! One thing I loved about this book is that each chapter started with a short story depicting someone living in that time period. It reminded me that history is the story of real people who faced challenges and were changed by the Gospel!
"Every Woman a Theologian: Know What You Believe. Live It Confidently. Communicate It Graciously." by Phylicia Masonheimer (audiobook): If theology has ever felt too lofty or overwhelming, this is a great book to read. It's practical and easy to follow. Bonus: The author is the narrator!
"The Constant Gardener" by John le Carré (physical book): I had heard of the movie version but never seen it, so when I saw this at a used bookstore I decided to give it a go. The storyline was engaging but the plot moved slow at times.
"The Magician's Nephew", "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe", and "A Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis (physical books): I decided to re-read the Narnia books and got to the first three this summer. As a friend said to me recently, "Reading Narnia as an adult is a beautiful experience."
"The Other Einstein" by Marie Benedict (physical book): This historical fiction book is about Albert Einstein's first wife, Mitza Maric. I knew nothing about her and even though this book embellishes the unknown parts of her story, I did find it interesting and enjoyed the story.
"Bird by Bird" by Anne Lamott" (audiobook): This was recommended by a new friend when she found out I was writing a book. The audiobook is read by the author, and at first that was off-putting because she sounded dry and monotone. But, her sarcastic, and sometimes dark, sense of humor drew me in. The book was great and helped me realize that doubt and insecurity are normal in the writing process and to not take myself too seriously.
"Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein (physical book): This children's chapter book was another used book find. If you like "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" or "The Mysterious Benedict Society", this book is for you! It's an adventure story in a library, what could be better!
"The Giver of Stars" by Jodi Moyes (physical book): This is a historical fiction book that tells the story of the Eleanor Roosevelt's Packhorse Librarians during the 1930-40s. Clearly I like to read books about libraries! This story shows the resilience of the Appalachian people and the power of community.
"The Engineer's Wife" by Tracey Enerson Wood (audiobook): This was not a favorite for me, but it did tell about a part of history that I didn't previously know much about-the building of the Brooklyn Bridge.
"On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness" by Andrew Peterson (physical book): I finally started "The Wingfeather Saga" and it is as good as everyone says! I actually bought this for my nephew last year based on recommendations from friends with school age kids. It took me a bit to fully engage with it, but by the end I may have shed a tear or two and was all in!. I look forward to continuing the series.
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