Show Us Your Books: December 2017


It's the last SUYB of 2017!!

Actually, that's not true- because in a few weeks on Dec 26th there is the 2017 Favorites link-up.

There are many more books on that list than this one...apparently I've been a bit of a slacker lately.

This book...made me think SO MANY THINGS. It's about a Catholic priest who breaks his vow of celibacy. It discusses sex and religion and while there are things that are obviously sacrilegious and hard for me to handle...it's also a freakin' beautiful look at faith and love and lust and grief and responsibility and sexuality and...a completely worthwhile read. It's rare to see a true mix of secular living and desire so fiercely intertwined with a soul deep faith. Full disclosure- I'm not Catholic. But I don't think you have to be to get something from this story- if you have ever felt at all close to a God or a religion, or are curious, it's there.


Dysfunctional family with secret letters hidden in books, which are taking over an old house. I put this on hold literally within 60 seconds of reading the description, which proved to be a solid life choice.



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15 comments

  1. Emily HornburgDecember 5, 2017 at 9:24 AM

    OMG I'M SO GLAD YOU LIKED PRIEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I always get nervous recommending that book cause... you know...lol ;-) Like... gah! So good and interesting, right? It's actually the only book I've connected to when it comes to my time when I worked at a church and my choice to leave. The sequel is really good too.

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  2. SMD @ lifeaccordingtostephDecember 12, 2017 at 11:49 AM

    I might turn around and put both of these on hold immediately.

    One of my major issues with catholicism is celibacy.

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  3. NadineDecember 12, 2017 at 12:24 PM

    Both of these books sound super intriguing and I am adding them to my list!!!

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  4. Shooting Stars MagDecember 12, 2017 at 12:42 PM

    Ooh both of these DO sound really good. I'm definitely curious about Priest, especially having grown up Catholic.

    -Lauren
    www.shootingstarsmag.net

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  5. CarlyDecember 12, 2017 at 12:52 PM

    The cover of Swimming Lessons looks familiar to me but I don't think I ever knew what it was about- sounds really interesting!

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  6. Elizabeth - No Lazy DaysDecember 12, 2017 at 1:53 PM

    Both of these sound very interesting - the secret letters in books sounds like something my family would do.

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  7. Jana @ Jana SaysDecember 12, 2017 at 2:00 PM

    I've wanted to read Swimming Lessons for awhile. I even requested it from NetGalley but they never answered me.

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  8. Tanya @ A Mindful MigrationDecember 12, 2017 at 3:49 PM

    Priest sounds very interesting - adding it to my TBR. Sadly, I wasn't in love with Swimming Lessons. I don't exactly remember why I wasn't wowed but remember that I expected more. I'm glad you liked it though!

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  9. KristinDecember 12, 2017 at 7:58 PM

    Cheers to a good book month :)

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  10. Heather @ The Maritime ReaderDecember 13, 2017 at 8:21 AM

    Swimming Lessons sounds good!

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  11. NY Foodie FamilyDecember 13, 2017 at 11:22 AM

    I just put Swimming Lessons on my to read list! Sounds like a good read!

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  12. Kristen @ See You In A PorridgeDecember 13, 2017 at 2:05 PM

    swimming lessons sounds fabulous. adding it to my list.

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  13. CDecember 14, 2017 at 8:56 PM

    Ooh, I'm adding Swimming Lessons to my list!

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  14. lauren alford designDecember 17, 2017 at 7:59 PM

    swimming lessons looks good!

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  15. AnaDecember 18, 2017 at 11:57 AM

    Is everybody writing dysfunctional families books? I should write my own!

    I'm going to add swimming lessons to my list.

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