Show Us Your Books: January 2017

Y'all, I completely forgot about this until I logged into Feedly and saw Jana's post about how she nearly forgot SUYB.

So here's a super quick rundown:

A Year of Biblical Womanhood by Rachel Held Evans

I'm late to the party on this, but I enjoyed it. RHE is somewhat controversial, but I appreciate the fact that she both loves Christ and also takes issue with the way Christianity as a whole has been executed throughout history. It felt like she was sincerely searching how to practice her faith in today's world, and that strikes a cord with me.

Cress by Marissa Meyer

Y'all, I love this series. It's great. Do yourself a favor and just read it, OK?
Erin's Challenge: Freebie

13 Ways of Looking at a Fat Girl

I'm conflicted about this book. I can see it being realistic..but it's sad and the main character is not appealing to me. She basically sucks, actually.  I can't tell if we are supposed to be sympathetic or if it's OK that she's terrible. But I do like that it includes a variety of views on "fat," from the main character to her romantic relationships to her mother.
Erin's Challenge: Green Cover

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

Part of my Reading Resolutions is to try and diversify my reading- not just characters who are different from me but also different types of writing such as plays, poetry, etc. This was felt like a realistic Southern family drama, and I enjoyed it. Would love to see the play. 

The Mother Letters by Amber C. Haines, Seth Haines

This was such a blessing to read as a new mother. It could easily have been cheesy and frustrating, but it was very real and friendly. Also, it was Christian-leaning which was a nice surprise and inspirational.

What did you read this month? Link-up & let us know!