Summer Reading
It seems that everyone is doing a Summer reading post. I thought it would be nice to jump on the bandwagon. Then I remembered that I don’t particularly like to set up lofty goals and then come up short. And I will come up short. I especially don’t like to do this for all of the internets to see. However, I happen to see that Hoover Public Library had a Summer Reading Program for Adults, much like their kids’ program, which my children adore.
Well, nothing motivates me like prizes.
Mama likey a gold star.
So, I have pulled some books that I’ve been collecting (and some newly acquired) and took a picture of them for you made my Summer reading list.
A Praying Life by Paul E. Miller (I’m actually reading this now. Good stuff, but I’m extremely slow with nonfiction.)
The Night Strangers by Chris Bohjalian (This is a ghost story, which is a big no-no for this scaredy cat. But his book, Midwives, is in my top 5 all-time favorites.)
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (I’m the last person to jump on this phenomenon. It will probably give way to reading the other books in the trilogy. We’ll see.)
Modern Parents, Vintage Values by Melissa Trevathan & Sissy Goff (I bought this after hearing these ladies speak at dotMOM last year. I cannot tell you how beneficial their presentation was. But again me and non-fiction: oil and water. Slow, slow oil and water.)
Erasing Hell by Francis Chan (My affection for Francis is probably unhealthy. Non-fiction aversion aside, I’d read the phone book if he wrote it.)
Grace for the Good Girl by Emily P. Freeman (Lots of positive buzz plus a Lifeway $5 sale equals win.)
One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp (I asked for and received this for Christmas. But, y’all, I’m just scared of this one.)
Seven by Jen Hatmaker (Again, scared. Agonizingly frightened, if I’m being honest.)
The Girl Who Stopped Swimming by Joshilyn Jackson (I love a Southern writer and Joshilyn Jackson is one of my favorites. But, again, ghost story. **Shiver**)
Backseat Saints by Joshilyn Jackson (Can’t read her fourth novel until I’ve braved her third.)
The Meaning of Marriage by Tim & Kathy Keller (Tim Keller has a way with words that has led me to understand Gospel truths that have evaded me for my entire life. I can’t wait to see what he and his wife have to say about marriage.)
This list isn’t going to get me far past the tote bag prize. So, I’m going to need some suggestions. What must-read am I missing? Any of my list pique your interest?
I’m so glad I’m not the only one scared of One Thousand Gifts. I’ve had it on my shelf for a while…
Oh. I forgot to answer your questions! I’m trying to think up some fiction, you’re heavy on the non in this list. Chocolat, My Name is Asher Lev, The Thirteenth Tale, Freddy and Fredericka, and The Well of Lost Plots are currently on my allstar bookshelf.
I just put The Night Strangers on hold @ my library from this list. Looking @ The Girl Who Stopped Swimming, too.
I’ve read the trilogy, and believe me, you’re gonna want to read the rest after The Hunger Games.
I love reading, and talking books. I’m constantly on the lookout for new books to put on my list.
Thanks for sharing!!
I’ve really been into autobiographies lately. Loved “The Glass Castle” by Jeanette Walls and “Bloom” by Kelly Hampton. I also read NieNie’s book about the plane crash but it kind of bugged me. Oh…I also read “Kisses from Katie” earlier this year. LOVED IT!
You will love the Hunger Games trilogy! I read them over a year ago. Couldn’t put them down.
I really want to read “7″ and “Grace for the Good Girl” you have on your list. And I do own Anne Voskamps book but sometimes her words are too much for me and it hurts my brain.
Bob Goff’s book “Love Does” is on my wish list. I think its one my older kids would enjoy as well.