For several years now, I've made a list of the books I'd like to read for the year. Last year's list was pretty ambitious for a busy homeschooling mom of five who also has numerous other responsibilities and creative outlets I like to keep up with. I did my best with it, but I didn't finish all of those books. Other books that were not on the list kept getting added, and then I had some that I reviewed for my blog that took up my reading time, also.
Here's a quick list of what I actually read, with a few comments by some of them:
- Organized Simplicity (Second time to read this.)
- The Mom Walk (I enjoyed this book so much.)
- Radical
- A Mother's Heart (This is now a favorite mothering book. It was excellent, and I'll be referring to it again.)
- Lessons at Blackberry Inn
- No Ordinary Home (I gained some great ideas from this book that I hope to implement in our home.)
- The Best Half of Life
- Love Your Husband, Love Yourself
- Tell Your Time
- Health for Godly Generations (Read my review here.)
- Homeschool Sanity
- Queen of the Home (Very encouraging and enjoyable to read.)
- Raising Real Men (Read my review here.)
- How to Grow Your Blog and Manage Your Home (Great read for blogging mothers!)
- How to Design a Blog for Free (I've been blogging for going on five years, and I learned some really helpful things from this book!)
- True Christian Motherhood (Beautiful encouragement for mothers.)
- Sweet Journey (Titus 2 discipleship--I highly recommend.)
- Trim Healthy Mama (Read my review here.)
So, there's what I actually read this past year, not including several cookbooks and online articles. I also read through the New Testament and part of the Psalms. Some of the books on this year's list were on my list last year. My list for 2013 was a bit longer, but I pared it back to just the ones I knew I really wanted to read.
1. Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy (I'm about 1/3 of the way into this. It is a massive book, and very interesting so far. Once I start reading it I have a hard time putting it down. So, I haven't picked it up in a couple of months, since I haven't had time to do much reading lately.)
7. Bruchko
12. Kept for the Master's Use (Already reading this, and it is simple yet profound. So far I really like it.)
Who knows if I'll actually get all of these read this year? Will new books be added to replace these? I hope not, as I'm really looking forward to reading each one of them.
What are you reading? Have you read any of the books on my list?
Hi Joy ! Thanks for sharing this list, there are a bunch of great ideas ! I also wanted to let you know that I enjoy reading your blog where there's good thoughts and encouragement ! Your family is beautiful and it's a great example !
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Marie, a reader from France!
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Hello Marie! So glad to have you here, and thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely comment!
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Joy
I am SUCH a book-a-holic that I don't make a reading list for the year. I did that year before last, then felt bad when I didn't read most of the books on my list. However, I did read dozens of others! SO I check out stacks from the library, then read as the fancy strikes me.
ReplyDeleteI count myself lucky that I don't have to force myself to read, but I truly do love it!! I am working through my first stack of the year right now; a mix of fiction and non-fiction. Currently reading an Amish fiction book, Money Saving Mom's Budget, and Grace Based Parenting. Just finished Almost Amish...and yes, I have a complete obsession with anything Amish!!
I also read stuff on the Kindle app on my iPhone. Currently reading a couple different blogging books, along with Have A New You by Friday, and The Old Schoolhouse magazine.
Thanks for sharing what you're reading, Dawn! I really enjoyed "The Money Saving Mom's Budget" (I reviewed the audio version, so I could listen to it while I knit!).
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