It's been a pretty good reading month! I've gotten into the habit of getting up early to drink my coffee and read...my house is messier (that's my normal cleaning time) but my soul is happier.
With that, let's get to the books.
I enjoyed this. It's about Christianity from a definitely modern and liberal slant. But it delved into some history and went into things like the sacraments which I have been wanting to learn about. I could have used even more of that, honestly (it was a chapter). Being the nerd that I am, I LOVED that each chapter had 3-5 questions at the end, which I used as journal prompts kind of each morning.
★★★★
A lovely and wonderful fictional family drama. It really reminded me of different personalities within my own family, and felt so relateable. 100% right up my ally and I loved it.
★★★★
I feel like parenting books automatically make some people go "Nope." And obviously I can't give my children the same type of solid, cohesive community that the Amish have (although it honestly reminded me a lot of the cohesion that was referred to in France in Bringing Up Bebe). But by the end it was really more about learning about the Amish lifestyle, which I really enjoyed and got into. As someone who shares a lot of the Christian values mentioned, I loved how dedicated they were to their beliefs and how they put faith into action. In this day and age of hypocrisy and flip-flopping and news/opinion overload, it was beautiful to read about that type of dedication.
★★★★
Pandemonium and Requiem by Lauren Oliver
I read Delirium last year (?) and enjoyed it. Truthfully, just needed a somewhat "easy" read, and reading about any kind of Resistance is kind of awesome right now. Yes, casualties always occur...but hope and durability are powerful things.
★★★★
What have you been reading this month?
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I've never actually read anything by Lauren Oliver, but I always mean to! I have one of her adult books to hopefully read soon. :)
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The Other Jesus sounds super interesting! And I'm curious as to how they talk about the sacraments, because depending on the denomination, the definition of sacrament is different. (How Catholics see sacraments, and how Lutherans see them, for example, are COMPLETELY different. Which is why they have seven and we have 2.)
ReplyDeleteI like when books have questions or prompts at the end. I don't journal but I do pause to think about my answers. Makes the reading experience a little more complete at times.
ReplyDeleteI'm always interested to see how other cultures or different people parent their children!
ReplyDeletei quite liked Delirium and maybe the second one from what I remember, but the third one was a disappointment unfortunately.
ReplyDeleteI love reading about the Amish culture.
ReplyDeleteAmish parenting does sound like Bringing up Bebe.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great reading month! I've started reading more on my commute and before bed, and it definitely makes for a happier soul! The Secrets of Midwives sounds right up my alley; adding it to my TBR!
ReplyDeleteI enjoy reading about the Amish culture but I'm not a parent so I'm not sure if that book is a good fit for me. I'm pretty sure Delirium is on my TBR.
ReplyDeleteThere has to be a lot said for really raising kids in a community. The Amish have that part of it right.
ReplyDeleteI'm a fan of Lauren Oliver. Have been since her first book came out and I almost didn't read it because I wasn't sure if I was really into it but it had caught my eye. I like all the Groundhogs Day like books/movies.
ReplyDeleteI had to do a double take when I scanned your book covers and saw the Amish/More Than Happy book. That's just not a book I was expecting to see. Their religion and culture is fascinating and I admire them for being able to be so devout and steadfast. I can see where that book would be interesting.
ReplyDeleteI bought a Lauren Oliver book and really should read it. Soooo many books, so little time.
ReplyDeleteI'm listening to Hillbilly Elegy right now and I luuurrrving it.
I picked up a copy of The Secrets of Midwives, not sure if I had read it or not. I am actually going to a book event tomorrow night with Sally Hepworth. I'm hoping to pick up a copy of her new book The Family Next Door and have it signed. Pam :)
ReplyDeleteEasy reads are great. I love Call the Midwife, I wonder if I would like The Secrets of Midwives? I think that the Amish parenting book sounds cute too! :) XO - Alexandra
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It sounds like you have such a nice new morning routine-- sometimes little things like making more time for something you love can make such a huge difference. More Than Happy sounds really interesting and from your review it seems like something I would like.
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