It's snowing here again today. This kind of day always makes me want to curl up under my cozy down comforter with a cup of hot tea and a good book. Mmmm...
I've decided to keep track of all the books I read in 2007. Here's what's happening so far in the reading department:
Just finished: Forgiven ~Karen Kingsbury
Christian fiction. Quick read. Kingsbury is no Francine Rivers (who is a favorite Christian fiction author of mine), but... still good.
Now reading: House Divided ~Ben Ames Williams
This is a 1500-page novel about the Civil War, copyright 1947. I am about 1100 pages into it, and it's very good. There was just one section of the book that was tedious-- I got a little bogged down in all the details of a particular battle, so I did do a bit of skimming, but it was only about 100 pages. Other than that one section (which would be my husband's favorite part of the book), I am really enjoying this book. Great character development.
Next up: Better Off: Flipping the Switch on Technology ~Eric Brende
I can't wait to read this one. MIT grad Eric Brende and his wife move to a community for eighteen months and do without a car, stove, refrigerator and running water. And he writes all about it here.
What are you reading?
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Jan. 21, 2007 - Reading
ReplyDeletePosted by Anonymous
Hey Stacy,
I am going to check out the Eric Brende book, also. It looks interesting! Currently, I am working through The Brothers Karamazov by Dostoyevsky.
Happy Reading!
Rebecca M
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Jan. 22, 2007 - Rebecca-
Posted by reformingmama
I'm glad SOMEONE else is reading. Or is willing to share about it.
I'm really enjoying the Better Off book. Definitely thought-provoking. Mark says he was worried when he saw that book that I'd be shutting down our electricity! I won't, of course, but it certainly makes me want to simplify!
~Stacy