Book Talk

Maybe you've noticed. If you've been around my blog for, say, two weeks, you probably have. I like books. Nope, no surprise.

Are you a reader? Gladys Hunt defines a reader like this:

By readers I mean those whose eyes grab words wherever they appear, which is why people find themselves reading the same words on the cereal box morning after morning.

Umm... so I guess I'm not the only one who grabs the cereal box so I'll have something to read while eating? :)

It feels like it's been ages since I've done a book post... but really it's only been a couple of weeks. But I guess I really just mentioned some books, I didn't tell you about them. I talked a little about my reading habits, but not really WHAT I've been reading. Here's my current list:

• The Bible: 2 Chronicles, specifically
• Boundaries
  
• Jesus Calling
• Messie No More
• Reflecting Beauty
• Honey for a Woman's Heart
• Tailor-Made Bride (for the second time)

Yes, I'm reading them all right now... I have books all over the house! :) So a little more about them...

I am really enjoying Boundaries - I know it's been around for a while, but this is my first time through. It's really great stuff. Boundaries are so important in life - knowing how much you can handle, and how much to put up with in others. Knowing that you are in charge of how you react to situations even though some may not agree with you.

Jesus Calling is a great little devotional I read before going to bed. It has been very encouraging.

Messie No More: Now, I'm not quite sure if I consider myself a "messie" or not. Lets just say, I have some of the characteristics. I can tend to hoard things - especially books. One of the good things about my working at a library, is that I'm realizing that it isn't necessary for me to own every book I run across that someone might need. That's what the library is for. :) Anyway... this book is inspiring me to get rid of some of my clutter. I try to read it when I have time to declutter. :)

I'm about halfway through Reflecting Beauty. It's written by a lovely lady and pastor's wife, Valorie Quesenberry. It is a small book, but packed with thought provoking stuff. In a society that places such a high value on superficial beauty, it's a wonderful reminder of why God thinks we are beautiful. (Incidentally, I got to watch the new Veggie Tales recently, and it has the same message - perfect for little girls. They are facing the demands of the culture earlier and earlier.)

I heard about Honey for a Woman's Heart a while back (I think I read about it in another book...) :) It's really a book about books and reading. The author spends a couple of chapters talking about the importance of books and what makes a good book. Then she discusses different genres and gives recommendations.

This is my second time reading Tailor-Made Bride. I got it from the library shortly after I entered it into the library. :) I liked is so much that I ended up buying it, knowing that it would be one I would revisit. It hasn't even been out that long. :) It's a fun story about a seamstress who sets up shop in a small Texas town in the late 1800's. Yes, it's fiction and it's rather light and fluffy, but that's how I like them! :)

In my last post I mentioned the Lauren Holbrook series. I finished the last one this week and I wanted to share a little about them. I really enjoyed the series - a fun light-hearted read (Are you seeing a pattern in my fiction reading?) and sortof a spoof on Jane Austen's Emma. You will find her books in the teen section, although I would think most women who enjoy this type of book will enjoy them. They aren't really "teenish" like some books. The main character is a little older. I really like the values in these books as well. I am excited to read the new series that Erynn Mangum is writing - the Maya Davis series.

I've also got a "to be read" stack... but we won't go into those today. :) (You're welcome.) Don't forget to come back on Friday for Finished Object Friday!! :)