It’s time once again for the annual Spring Reading Thing sponsored by Katrina at Callapidder Days! The idea is to post some reading goals, whether a few pages a day or a list of books to read, just for yourself or with children, not to beat yourself up with if you don’t fulfill every single one in the time frame, but just as a guideline for more purposeful reading. It’s also fun to read other people’s goals and to get some ideas for more good books to read (though my to-be-read list is pretty long now…) Plus there are prizes! You can find the basics and guidelines at Katrina’s as well as a Mr. Linky to post goals now and a wrap-up post at the end.
I have no shortage of books on my shelves waiting to be read plus more I’d like to get to. It’s just a matter of choosing which ones to list!
Non-fiction:
I am currently reading:
Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross: Experiencing the Passion and Power of Easter, essays on various aspects of the death and resurrection of Christ from people such as Charles H. Spurgeon and Martin Luther to John MacArthur and Joni Eareckson Tada, compiled by Nancy Guthrie.
I’d also like to read:
Detour, a non-fiction sequel to Dr. Frau: A Woman Doctor Among the Amish by Grace H. Kaiser.
Port of Two Brothers by Paul Schlener, the name of a village along the Amazon in Brazil named for two brother missionaries and their families who worked there.
Beyond Prison Walls by Marian Bomm, about her interment in a Japanese prison camp in WWII.
My Heart Restored, a Bible study by June Kimmel.
Hoping for Something Better: Refusing to Settle for Life as Usual, a Bible study by Nancy Guthrie.
Classics:
I’d like to reread Emma by Jane Austen. I read it over 30 years ago in college and would liek to revisit it again after recently seeing the newest PBS production. I’m also thinking about The Great Gatsby after seeing someone mention it this morning.
I don’t know if you’d call it a classic exactly, but I am currently reading Carry On, Jeeves by P. D. Wodehouse.
Christian Fiction:
I am currently reading The Hidden Flame by Janette Oke and Davis Bunn, the second in the Acts of Faith series set just after the life, death, and resurrection of Christ.
I’d also like to read:
A Touch of Grace by Lauraine Snelling.
Take 3, the next in the Above the Line series about Christian filmmakers by Karen Kingsbury, due out next week.
The Telling, next in the Seasons of Grace series by Beverly Lewis, due out in April.
Where My Heart Belongs by Tracie Peterson.
That should keep me busy for a while, and if I happen to get through all these, I’ll get to some more that have been waiting for me.
Stray Thoughts 
Looks like a good list, Barbara! I’ve been thinking about picking up Keep Me Near the Cross, as Easter approaches. Also, I’ve been going through the Hoping for Something Better with a friend, and it’s a *very* good study.
Thanks for being part of SRT ’10!
Take TWO is still on my night stand waiting to be read! I thought I HAD read it… but then I looked through it (luckily) before giving a pile of books to the church library and discovered I had NOT read it yet! Ugh! But I am almost through Adoniram and may put that one on the bike to read next. Adoniram took it’s toll on me when he was in prison!
Luz and I read a new book last night that I had just bought at her Book Fair – Fiona’s Luck – a little Irish tale about a girl who outwits the leprechauns! I think I’m adding it to my children’s favorites! It was a good one!
I enjoyed the latest Emma production on PBS. Tracie Peterson is a favorite author of mne.
GG will make you wince and cringe all the way through. And at the end the theme will come together and you will see why it was worth reading in spite of the objectionable elements.
I’m trying to get through Pride and Prejudice right now, I liked the movie so much more 😉 But I want to finish reading it, hopefully with Katrina’s challenge I will. Good luck with yours, your list looks great.
Looks like a great list! I am the same way always adding to my way to long TBR pile 🙂
I have no shortage on my shelves either—wish I had time to get to all of them, but “life” keeps getting in the way. Ha. But hopefully we’ll both make a little dent anyway this spring. You’ve got several books on your list that I’d like to read, too: Jesus Keep me Near the Cross; Amish; Hoping for Something Better. Enjoy!
I always love taking a peek at what you are reading, Barbara. I would really love to start the Davis Bunn series but have others that seem to be squeezing it out. Maybe I’ll have to do that for my summer reads.
Thanks for this reminder Barbara. It looks like you’ll be very busy. :~D
My collection of “to read” books is piled on my dryer. I must move them to a safer corner somewhere.
Enjoy your weekend.
Sounds like a great list of books. Can’t wait to hear your reviews. Happy reading this spring!
You are certainly going to be doing some good reading my friend 🙂
Great list. I have so many books on my shelves right now don’t need to buy anymore. But plenty going on my wishlist for later. I like Tracie Peterson’s books. Happy Reading!
You have a great list of books. Emma being one of my favorites.
Happy Reading!
Enjoy the challenge, Barbara! Happy reading!
I really liked The Great Gatsby when I read it in high school. In fact, I think it was one of the first assigned classics I actually enjoyed. You should go for it!
Hmmm, I will have to start thinking about adding some classics to my list. Interesting non-fiction. There are some great titles out there! I love all the authors on your fiction list!
~Mimi @ Woven by Words
What a great reading list.
I have been thinking to read Emma too, after watch the newest Emma adaptation this weekend. We liked it…. but of course, our absolute favorite is Pride and Prejudice (1995). 🙂
What a great list. You have several on your list that I want to get to . I have Take two on my list and probably will be buying Take 3 as soon as it comes out. I am listening to The series that Series fo Grace with my hubby so will be listening to that when it comes out. Love Tracie Peterson so will have to add that to my TBR mountain. I read The Great Gatsby when I was in high school and did not enjoy it at all. Hope you have better luck with it. Good luck with your list.
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I enjoy Janette Oke and Karen Kingsbury. I think Janette Oke was first introduction to the world of Christian fiction. Her books always hold a special place in my heart. Great list!
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