Bookmarks. Dark journals. Titles KSP is not recommending. Overflowing shelves. A compelling summer reading challenge. Plus ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kindle deals & my literary time capsule.
I love sitting with you on your porch sipping something with you. I look forward to going threw your bookbag. I have The Berry Pickers on my Amazon Save list.
Thanks bunches for sharing with Sweet Tea & Friends this month my friend.
The reading challenge sounds like what I need - I will be making my list on my way home from the beach. I've been tackling books the few weeks that have been sitting on my table since before Christmas. I am enjoying Chiaverini's quilt series. I just finished Emily Woods "The Story Collector." Then I picked up Elizabeth Gouge's "The Dean's Watch" from my shelf looking for clock details - and it almost made me never want to type a word again - her writing is so phenomenal and so to the spirit of a person that anything I write is just a shadow her craftsmanship. That happens every time I read her - LOL, but I don't give up - I just push my awe.
Oh I'd love a peek at what you are putting on your list, Maryleigh! I'm smiling as I picture that little stack of books that you've been keeping your eye on since Christmas. I relate!
Thanks for some new names to check out ... the Chiaverini quilt series are delightful easy reading, aren't they ...
So good to sit this morning and listen to your calming voice speak the words as I read along. You never fail to bless my soul, friend. I pray you have safe travels and enjoy every second, holding that precious baby!
I'm looking forward to featuring your new book before too long, friend! I'm so proud of your accomplishments ... and can't to wrap my hands around your new literary baby.
My reading has slowed down some in the past few weeks Linda due to tragedy that has struck our church family. I wrote about it on my blog. One really good book I just finished was "Unbroken Faith" by Diane Dokko Kim. She had a severely autistic son and this is her story of God's faithfulness. Short chapters filled with great thoughts and ending in a ton of Scripture. As for culling my library, I am hesitant to clean out my office library because of my ministry. I have found someone who is trying to reach the 1000 book threshold that will give her the classification of being a library. Some of my personal books will head her way.
That's fascinating about reaching a 1000 book threshold defining a classification of being a library. You kicked me into research mode with this, Bill -
I am doing Alicia’s summer challenge as well! (My inner nerdy schoolgirl is so happy). Currently reading: Adorning the Dark by Andrew Peterson (craft), Thunderhead by Daye Phillippo (poetry collection), Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin (fiction)
Linda, I really like the name change! Aw, “Streams in the Desert” is a favorite and one that I given to others. Wishing you a delightful weekend, my friend!
Lisa, thanks! I know I'll miss being here, but I felt free-er and lighter as soon as I made the decision. Who needs to be staring at a screen when you could be soaking in the beloved presence of a great-grandchild.
Just finished Theo of Golden by Allen Levi, which is a rather heartwarming book, and jumped right in to Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None. I am almost finished with that and don't know what to pick up next! For non-fiction, I'm slow starting on Mark Vroegop's Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy.
Thanks for sharing these titles, Brooke. I was a big Agatha Christie fan back in my high school days and I don't think I've read her since then. I'm jotting her name down and will take a look again.
Oh I have far too many to start listing! We arrived home from Maine (where I purchased 3 books) to find that 8 of my library requests had all come in at once. Then in Newport yesterday I bought another book... I might have to stop sleeping in order to get through them all!
So many intriguing titles to explore--thank you, LInda! I'm still rereading the Mitford series, and have only just begun the third! (I don't spend as much time reading fiction as I'd like.) As for nonfiction, my current book is an older work, Daughters of Eve by Virginia Stem Owens (NavPress, 1995), about women of the Bible. She writes their stories in a somewhat narrative style with much historic and cultural info woven in, as well as insight into each woman's experience. 'Enjoying very much!
I remember Daughters of Eve, Nancy. Thanks for the nudge to re-read again. I'm jotting it down even as we speak. I always appreciate when we can glean from the cultural and historical perspective of the time in which the Bible was written. A whole lot of things begin to make more sense and our depth of understanding grows.
I'm not reading with the voracity I used to, Linda, and the only challenge I've set for the year is to read the entire Bible. I'm currently reading Only the Strong by Tom Cotton. Lots of great history regarding our nation. After that, I'll be reading a fiction novel of some sort. Blessings!
Martha, thanks for the reminder not to neglect God's Word. When all is said and done, His is the only book we ever needed, the only written Word that will stand the test of time forever. Bless you!
I love sitting with you on your porch sipping something with you. I look forward to going threw your bookbag. I have The Berry Pickers on my Amazon Save list.
Thanks bunches for sharing with Sweet Tea & Friends this month my friend.
xo
Oh that's such a super read, Paula! Enjoy ...
The reading challenge sounds like what I need - I will be making my list on my way home from the beach. I've been tackling books the few weeks that have been sitting on my table since before Christmas. I am enjoying Chiaverini's quilt series. I just finished Emily Woods "The Story Collector." Then I picked up Elizabeth Gouge's "The Dean's Watch" from my shelf looking for clock details - and it almost made me never want to type a word again - her writing is so phenomenal and so to the spirit of a person that anything I write is just a shadow her craftsmanship. That happens every time I read her - LOL, but I don't give up - I just push my awe.
Oh I'd love a peek at what you are putting on your list, Maryleigh! I'm smiling as I picture that little stack of books that you've been keeping your eye on since Christmas. I relate!
Thanks for some new names to check out ... the Chiaverini quilt series are delightful easy reading, aren't they ...
Love the name change—it has such a fun, casual ring to it.
Happy Thursday, Linda!
I like it too!
Fun and casual! You heard what I didn't say! Yes.
So good to sit this morning and listen to your calming voice speak the words as I read along. You never fail to bless my soul, friend. I pray you have safe travels and enjoy every second, holding that precious baby!
I'm looking forward to featuring your new book before too long, friend! I'm so proud of your accomplishments ... and can't to wrap my hands around your new literary baby.
You are so incredibly kind! That means the world to me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
My reading has slowed down some in the past few weeks Linda due to tragedy that has struck our church family. I wrote about it on my blog. One really good book I just finished was "Unbroken Faith" by Diane Dokko Kim. She had a severely autistic son and this is her story of God's faithfulness. Short chapters filled with great thoughts and ending in a ton of Scripture. As for culling my library, I am hesitant to clean out my office library because of my ministry. I have found someone who is trying to reach the 1000 book threshold that will give her the classification of being a library. Some of my personal books will head her way.
That's fascinating about reaching a 1000 book threshold defining a classification of being a library. You kicked me into research mode with this, Bill -
https://tagvault.org/blog/how-many-books-do-you-need-to-be-considered-a-library/
And it's so awesome that you're helping make it happen.
I am doing Alicia’s summer challenge as well! (My inner nerdy schoolgirl is so happy). Currently reading: Adorning the Dark by Andrew Peterson (craft), Thunderhead by Daye Phillippo (poetry collection), Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin (fiction)
Yep, us perpetual students love this stuff!
Linda, I really like the name change! Aw, “Streams in the Desert” is a favorite and one that I given to others. Wishing you a delightful weekend, my friend!
I think I'm loosening up in my old age, Pam! Have a lovely Saturday.
I like the name change! Thanks for sharing all the goodness!
After 17 years, I guess it's ok to re-invent something, right?!
Great finds, thanks for sharing your research with us, Linda! Enjoy that new baby and all your family!
Lisa, thanks! I know I'll miss being here, but I felt free-er and lighter as soon as I made the decision. Who needs to be staring at a screen when you could be soaking in the beloved presence of a great-grandchild.
I've just opened so many tabs as I click on your links, Linda. I guess I won't crack open my book just yet... :)
Yay! I'd be doing the same thing. I sure hate to miss out on a hidden treasure.
Happy weekend to you, friend.
Just finished Theo of Golden by Allen Levi, which is a rather heartwarming book, and jumped right in to Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None. I am almost finished with that and don't know what to pick up next! For non-fiction, I'm slow starting on Mark Vroegop's Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy.
Enjoy time with the baby!
Thanks for sharing these titles, Brooke. I was a big Agatha Christie fan back in my high school days and I don't think I've read her since then. I'm jotting her name down and will take a look again.
And yes please to the baby. I . Can . Not . Wait.
Oh I have far too many to start listing! We arrived home from Maine (where I purchased 3 books) to find that 8 of my library requests had all come in at once. Then in Newport yesterday I bought another book... I might have to stop sleeping in order to get through them all!
12 books!!!! Welcome home, Joanne!!!!
So many intriguing titles to explore--thank you, LInda! I'm still rereading the Mitford series, and have only just begun the third! (I don't spend as much time reading fiction as I'd like.) As for nonfiction, my current book is an older work, Daughters of Eve by Virginia Stem Owens (NavPress, 1995), about women of the Bible. She writes their stories in a somewhat narrative style with much historic and cultural info woven in, as well as insight into each woman's experience. 'Enjoying very much!
I remember Daughters of Eve, Nancy. Thanks for the nudge to re-read again. I'm jotting it down even as we speak. I always appreciate when we can glean from the cultural and historical perspective of the time in which the Bible was written. A whole lot of things begin to make more sense and our depth of understanding grows.
Amen to that, my friend!
I'm not reading with the voracity I used to, Linda, and the only challenge I've set for the year is to read the entire Bible. I'm currently reading Only the Strong by Tom Cotton. Lots of great history regarding our nation. After that, I'll be reading a fiction novel of some sort. Blessings!
Martha, thanks for the reminder not to neglect God's Word. When all is said and done, His is the only book we ever needed, the only written Word that will stand the test of time forever. Bless you!
Happy weekend, Linda! Enjoy that baby time :) I will look into the challenge, but probably won't participate, I am doing SO many already this summer!
Oh cool! Can you share some of them?
Sure, if you don't mind links :) https://cindysbookcorner.blogspot.com/2025/05/20-books-of-summer-big-book-challenge.html and https://cindysbookcorner.blogspot.com/2025/06/more-summer-reading-challenges.html
Oh cool! Thanks for these, Cindy!
Thanks for sharing the reading challenge and kindle deals. It’s so fun to see what you were reading in the time capsule up to 30 years ago.
I feel like it's past time for a revisit with Eugenia Price and her outstanding St. Simons Island novels!