One sign of the first day of spring is Katrina‘s annual Spring Reading Thing! The idea is simply to set some kind of goal for what you want to read this spring, as short or long as you think you can manage, write up a post, link to Katrina’s, and then write a wrap-up post of how you did at the end of spring. It’s a fun way to check in with others who love to read and see what they’re up to, add to the ever-growing TBR list, and maybe incorporate some of those books you’ve been meaning to get to. And maybe even win an Amazon gift certificate! More information is here posting guidelines are here, and the sign-up/link-up post is here.
I have no shortage of books to read — it’s just a matter of deciding which ones to choose for the challenge. But here are some:
Fiction:
A Walk In the Park (just started — enjoying very much!) and A Long Walk Home by Barbara Andrews, won from Mocha With Linda, who knows the author).
Faithful by Kim Cash Tate
Leaving by Karen Kingsbury, due out this week, a new series with Bailey Flanigan from previous series.
The Judgment by Beverly Lewis, second in The Rose Trilogy, due out April 5.
An Unlikely Blessing by Judy Baer, received in a book swap.
Love Finds You in Camelot, Tennessee by Janice Hanna. I’ve never read this author, but as a recent transplant to TN, this caught my eye.
I like to include at least one classic: I think I’ll choose A Tale of Two Cities by Dickens. I’ve read it before — it’s one of my top two favorite classics — but it has been a long time.
I’m still working my way bit by bit through A Novel Idea: Everything You Need to Know about Writing Inspirational Fiction — it wasn’t one I wanted to read straight through so I read a bit between other books.
And I like to include one or more non-fiction, but because I forgot this was the first day of spring I didn’t have this post prepared beforehand, I haven’t decided which one to choose. Besides 10 Gospel Promises For Later Life by Jane Marie Thibault, which I definitely want to read, I also have on hand Feminine Appeal by Carolyn Mahaney, Women’s Ministry in the Local Church by Ligon Duncan and Susan Hunt, Loving the Church by John Crotts, and Worldliness: Resisting the Seduction of a Fallen World by C. J. Mahaney. Can I let you know on this one? 🙂
I am also considering going through Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross: Experiencing the Passion and Power of Easter, compiled by Nancy Guthrie, again in the weeks before Easter. I highly recommend it if you’d like some meditative Easter reading to prepare your heart for the season.
So…that should keep me plenty busy!
Happy Reading!
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I really enjoyed An Unlikely Blessing:). It was just a fun easy read.
I am also reading A Novel Idea: Everything You Need to Know about Writing Inspirational Fiction. I bought it the first time you mentioned. And, I think you are going to enjoy An Unlikely Blessing. I certainly did.
WOW, what a list, Barbara! It sounds like you are going to have a fun “reading” spring! 🙂 I don’t have an impressive list like yours, but I am going to try to read The pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett.
One day I might read A Tale of Two Cities (just listened the first time) but not today. 🙂 You’ve got lots of good choices; I’ll look forward to your reviews! You definitely have a lot to keep you busy.
Oh you just made me see a bunch of books I want to put on my want to read list! :v)
You list looks really good and the one by Nancy Guthrie reminded me I wanted to add a book for Easter called Experiencing the Ressurection. Off to add to my list. Happy Reading.
I gave up on Dickens. Just couldn’t swing it!
Definitely interested in Feminine Appeal. I haven’t read that one. Of course, I also hope you choose the Women’s Ministry book because I’d love to hear your take on it! Will look forward to seeing what you choose.
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Looks like you will be having a great reading Spring. Enjoy.
Good list, Barbara! And I look forward to seeing what non-fiction you pick this spring. Thanks for reminding me about Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross. I have that on my bookshelf and would like to read some or all of it as Easter approaches. Thanks for being part of SRT ’11!
That’s a great, edifying list of books for the challenge, Barbara.
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