The folks at 5 Minutes For Books host What’s On Your Nightstand? the fourth Tuesday of each month in which we can share about the books we have been reading and/or plan to read. You can learn more about it by clicking the link or the button.
These months in which the fourth Tuesday is not the last Tuesday catch me unawares! But here is what I’ve finished since last time:
The Way into Narnia: A Reader’s Guide by Peter Schakel, reviewed here. Excellent. I had checked this out of the library but then bought my own copy before I turned it back in so I could transfer my sticky tabs.
A Heart Most Worthy by Siri Mitchell, reviewed here, about three very different Italian immigrant girls making their way in 1918 Boston. My first book by this author, and I immediately bought another.
She Walks in Beauty by Siri Mitchell, reviewed here, about a young debutante during the American Gilded Age who finds society life is not all it’s reputed to be.
Blue Skies Tomorrow, the third of Sarah Sundin‘s Wings of Glory series about three brothers during WWII, reviewed here. Loved this series.
Learning by Karen Kingsbury, the continuing story of Bailey Flanigan as she struggles facing life on her own, not reviewed.
A Big Little Life by Dean Koontz, a memoir (and a little philosophizing) about his dog, Trixie, not reviewed. I’ve never read any of Mr. Koontz’s books before, and, honestly, I bought this because I was looking for books for my mother-in-law to read, it was in the bargain section, and she likes dogs. I liked his humor and pathos, but unfortunately it doesn’t look like his other books are in genres that I’d like.
I’m currently reading:
Masquerade by Nancy Moser.
Beyond Suffering: Discovering the Message of Job by Layton Talbert.
Gospel Meditations For Men by Chris Anderson and Joe Tyrpak, with my son.
Next up…decisions, decisions…probably:
Coffee Shop Conversations: Making the Most of Spiritual Small Talk by Dale and Jonalyn Fincher, recommended by Lisa.
Peace Like a River by Leif Enger. It seemed like everyone was reading and talking about this a while back and I am just now getting to it.
The Shape of Mercy by Susan Meissner.
Worldliness: Resisting the Seduction of a Fallen World edited by C. J. Mahaney. I’ve had this on my literal nightstand for weeks and want to get to it. Worldliness is one of those difficult concepts: as Christians we know the Bible warns us away from it, but everyone has a different idea of exactly what it is.
Boyhood and Beyond: Practical Wisdom for Becoming a Man by Bob Schultz. I’m thinking about going through this with Jesse.
That should keep me busy for a while! What are you reading?
Stray Thoughts 
I love Nancy Moser but haven’t had a chance to read Masquerade so I’ll be curious to know what you think after you read it!
I find this very inspiring. I forgot about the Nightstand, but I don’t feel like I’ve gotten much reading done lately. You have quite a variety here.
I really enjoyed your Narnia posts during the challenge.
You have a bunch of titles on your list that are new to me. Thanks for the new ideas!
Great list! Very intrigued by both Masquerade and She Walks in Beauty.
several on your list are very appealing! I am adding a few of them to my list! Beyond Suffering: Discovering the Message of Job, Peace Like a River, Worldliness: Resisting the Seduction of a Fallen World, and Boyhood and Beyond: Practical Wisdom for Becoming a Man. Thanks!
I have checked out books from the library and then had to buy my own copy too. It’s a great way to know if a book is worth owning or not.
How wonderful that you’re reading Gospel Meditations for Men with your son. Such a great mom.
I hope you like Coffee Shop Conversations. It made an impression on me.
In the hospital, my daughter read “The Confession” by John Grisham to me. I also read “The Help.”
I was almost caught by surprise this month–except that a draft of Lisa’s (of Lisa notes…) post showed up in my feed reader on Sunday, reminding me to check my calendar. This was one of the few months when I haven’t had a running Nightstand post going from the time I finished the last.
I went through a horror phase, so I read Dean Koontz (long ago), and I agree that you probably wouldn’t like it 🙂
These 4th Tuesdays catch me unaware when they are early in the month as well 🙂
I just finished Sarah Sundin’s second book and definitely look forward Blue Skies Tomorrow.
My son read Boyhood and Beyond last year and this year he will be reading Created for Work. I’ve been thinking of reading through them myself–they look great!
I’m book marking this page! I’m always looking for new books to read. Many of these sound really interesting.
A Heart Most Worthy was great! Looks like you have a great reading list going. Happy reading!
Definitely interested to hear your thoughts on Boyhood and Beyond! That sounds like a resource I could put to good use. If you like it, I’ll have to pick up a copy!
I was thinking the other day that I could probably stand to re-read Peace Like a River. Probably won’t happen for awhile. But that’s one of the few stories that have really stuck with me. I’ll be curious for your thoughts on that one!
The Shape of Mercy is excellent. I’ve always wanted to read Peace Like a River.