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.
Here is what I’ve finished since last time (links in this section are to my reviews):
Rare Earth by Davis Bunn. Former operative Marc Royce has been sent into Kenya to help bring supplies to an area devastated by drought and a volcano eruption, but he secretly has another mission. Excellent.
The Bridesmaid by Beverly Lewis, second in the Home to Hickory Hollow series, Amish fiction. Joanna has been a bridesmaid multiple times but finally meets a young man, except he is from another town and obligated to work his father’s farm. Her secret hobby of writing becomes known and gets her in trouble. Always love Beverly Lewis: hers is the only Amish fiction I read.
The Discovery by Dan Walsh. A young author inherits the home of his famous author grandfather and finds an old unpublished manuscript which may reveal things his family never knew. Very good.
The Maid of Fairbourne Hall by Julie Klassen. A well-to-do young women escapes her step-father’s plans for her to wed an unscrupulous young man by disguising herself as a maid and going to another town, ending up at the home of two brothers who were former suitors. A very enjoyable read.
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeline L’Engle, not reviewed yet.
I’m currently reading:
The Disciplines of Grace by Jerry Bridges with Challies‘ “Reading Classics Together” group.
Unless It Moves the Human Heart: The Craft and Art of Writing by Roger Rosenblatt
Thriving at College: Make Great Friends, Keep Your Faith, and Get Ready for the Real World! by Alex Chediak, since my youngest just started college.
When You Come Home: The True Love Story Of A Soldier’s Heroism, His Wife’s Sacrifice and the Resilience of America’s Greatest Generation by Nancy Pitts. This story had been featured in Tom Brokaw’s Greatest Generation, and this is the full story.
Up next:
Uncle Tom’s Cabin for Carrie‘s Book Club October pick, which I happen to be hosting. Join us? I’ve listened through the audiobook but want to go through the book as well.
Full Disclosure by Dee Henderson coming out next week. I’m glad to see a new one from Dee! I really enjoyed her previous books.
Wildflowers of Terezin by Robert Elmer
Audiobooks of C. S. Lewis’s Space Trilogy: Out of the Silent Plant, Perelandra, and That Hideous Strength
What’s on your nightstand? Happy reading!
Stray Thoughts 
I have college on the brain, since MY oldest just started high school. That college book sounds very interesting.
Jennifer, 5 Minutes for Books (these comment fields don’t let me comment — ugh!)
Unless it Moves the Human Heart sounds very interesting. I think that’s new to your list. I’m still very curious about When You Come Home.
Fun reading all around!
I really like Julie Klassen’s books. I have When You Come Home on my Kindle, but since the Kindle isn’t my first reading choice I don’t know when I’ll get to it. I look forward to reading your review.
I love reading books about writing. “Unless It Moves the Human Heart” sounds like one I need to get on my list.
I’ve pretty much stopped reading Amish fiction, though in the past I did really enjoy Lewis. When You Come Home sounds very interesting! Looking forward to that review!
I always enjoy seeing your lists, Barbara. I read virtually no Christian fiction any more (just kind of got tired of the genres I used to enjoy–historical romance, mystery), but I know where to go if I ever get the urge to read it again! 🙂
I’ve enjoyed Klassen’s books as well. Uncle Tom’s Cabin is also a good read.
I’m might just have to join in with Uncle Tom’s Cabin. I’ve never read it.
Happy reading!