On the Bookshelf

Over the last month my eyes have perused a lot of pages.  Here's a list of the books I've pondered as well as two that I am engrossed in at the moment!

Now:

-Handle with Care by Jodi Picoult

-Money, Possessions, and Eternity by Randy Alcorn

Then:

-Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edwards

-Summer snow by Nichole Baart

-Tender Grace by Jackina Stark

-Baking Handbook by Martha Stewart

-Barefoot Contessa: At Home/In Paris/Family Style

-Back to Life by Kristin Billerbeck

latest on the bookshelf

this past month has been full of reading, some were great while others were just not my thing. so here are the reviews: The Trophy Wives Club by Kristin Billerbeck (aka christian chick lit) -this was a great book, fun and easy to read, perfect for a relaxing afternoon Rating: A+ A Searching Heart by Janette Oke -okay, good story about a girl growing in faith Rating: B Peace like a River by Leif Enger (book club pick) -well I only made it a quarter of the way through, narrative is not my style Rating: D The Duggar's: 20 and Counting - I really liked this one but I also really like the show...it's pretty inspiring and encouraging Rating: A Marley and Me by John Grogan -cute...now I want to see the movie Rating: A Go green, Live rich by David Bach -informative, helpful, we've adapted a few great tips! Rating: A

do elephants really drink water?

our book club met for the second time today and i love it! last month we met to go over the logistics aka what to read, where to meet, etc. so I don't know if it really counted, but today was super fun! a group of us girls decided it would be fun to meet up once a month and do a book club, for the chance to read and also to get together more often. today our friend katie hosted book club and did such a great job tying in the circus theme of our book to our snacks. delicious omelets, monkey bread, animal crackers, and apples and caramel dip...so delicious! last month we read the book "Water for Elephants" by sarah gruen. the book was not something i would normally pick up but the story was actually pretty good and captivating. the story of a man's experience in the circus led to a great discussion amongst us girls. i really appreciate the chance to get together with like minded women to discuss what we've read while sharing our lives along the way. i can't wait for next month...book on the nightstand: "Peace like a River" by Leif Enger...