I'm officially one month is to my Reading Goal for 2009. And I'm feeling pretty proud of myself!For January I planned to read:
* For The Tough Times: Reaching Toward Heaven for Hope by Max Lucado (for Thomas Nelson);
* Your Money or Your Life by Joe Dominguez and Vicki Robin (for SimpleMom);
* I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou (for 5MFB);
* The Doctor's Sweetheart and Other Stories by L.M. Montgomery (for Reading to Know).
And I did it! That's four grown-up books in one month. Amazing!
You can read my review of Lucado here and Montgomery here. I haven't written my review of the Dominguez book, yet. I'm saving that for sometime in February. The Maya Angelou review will post on February 3 for the 5 Minutes for Books Classics Carnival.
As usual, I've been reading plenty of children's books. I reviewed three of them in January: The Kingfisher First Encyclopedia, If You Give a Pig a Party, and The Big Blue Book of Beginner Books.
I have to say I've very pleased with January's reading!
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Now looking ahead to February.
* Making Children Mind without Losing Yours by Dr. Kevin Leman (for Heart of the Matter Online Book Club, by February 21). I read this book last year {I think} and NEED it again!* Something by A.A. Milne (for 5 Minutes for Books Children's Classics Carnival, on February 10).
* The Ministry of Motherhood by Sally Clarkson (A Christmas gift. I hope to write a series of articles in March about what I learn from this book. Will you join me for an unstructured book club?)* I'm still reviewing for Thomas Nelson Publishing. They aren't currently offering anything that interests me but that is always subject to change.
* As usual, I'll be reading children's books with my kids. I'm hoping to find some good books on Lincoln, Washington and Valentine's Day. Do you have any recommendations?
16 comments:
Wow! Four adult books on one month! I am so impressed!
Your February books look good, too. I hope that you will post a review of "Making Your Children Mind" because I haven't read it although I have heard of it. I know you are enjoying and being challenged by the "Ministry of Motherhood". It was excellent and I look forward to the posts.
Hoping someone has some book suggestions for Valentine's and the Presidents. I don't. :(
Currently I am readying John Piper's "Don't Waste Your Life". Whew, it is good and is definitely stimulating my brain, pointing me to Scripture, and a little painful in the application department. Guess that all means it's a good book!
Happy reading!
Four book! I'm impressed! I thought I was doing well to get through one... :-)
I look forward to seeing what you find on Lincoln and Washington. I am going to email my friend/former boss who is the curriculum director at the Mother's Day Out where I worked. She might have some good President's Day books to suggest.
The Story of St. Valentine: More than Cards and Candied Hearts is the best Valentine's children's book I have read. It's written and published by The Voice of the Martyrs, and it's very honest about the persecution during the time of Valentine but still child-friendly. We love it!
Oh! The Ministry of Motherhood. I received that as a gift when my son was born and read it then (two years ago). I could use a refresher. March you said? I'll read it again, sure! (Trying to add this to my mental To Do/Read list!)
I love Kevin Leman's. I'm actually part way through "Have a New Kid by Friday" (and that's not even on my list) but I need to review it.
Congratulations on meeting your goal. I am looking forward to reading others' thoughts of Caged Bird. I just finished it last week. I have never read The Ministry of Motherhood. I think I'll add it to my list!
Yeah! Great job. I am finishing up Caged Bird for 5MFB as well.
The Ministry of Motherhood. I have this book but not read it. A unstructured bookclub? Count me in if you please...March?
Congratulations on reading four big people books this month!
The Ministry of Motherhood sounds interesting and encouraging. I might have to try to dig this one up.
Thanks for sharing!
Unbelievable that you have any awake time to even be able to read w/ so many little ones. Do you even sleep? Amazing. I'm in awe! I'm not so great with non-fiction, they're too much like reality! hahahaha I like my escapes. :)
Blessings,
Mimi B @ Woven by Words
I'd love to read Sally Clarkson with you. I think that is the same book I'm working through (although you can tell I'm doing well with it if I'm not sure exactly of the title!) :) And we're reading A.A. Milne as our read-aloud right now. So much fun.
Your list is great!
What a great list you have! Good job on the month of January!! Good luck this month :-)
Catchy title! Currently....nothing is on my nightstand. Abby helped me clean it off yesterday, without me even asking her to do so! Imagine that! :o) Seriously, I really don't have time to read, sad to say. But, thanks for the tips.
Cassie
good for you...i have no prob with 4 books in a month, but they are always fiction. i struggle with the non ficition..it overwhelms me to know what i'm not doing right!
Cool books.......awesome bigtime readers.
Pollyq121@yahoo.com
I'm a first time visitor! Thanks!!!
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Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch is my FAVORITE Valentine's children's book. Does not reference the Bible, but "A man who has friends must himself be friendly" is well illustrated! :)
Christie
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