Summer Reading
Ah summer! A great time to relax with some good books. Do you have a few lined up on your shelf? I do. Here’s what I’ve read or plan to read over the next few months.
A complex and thorough biography of Tiger Woods. I couldn’t put it down.
A fascinating and chilling memoir of a young woman who grew up in a Mormon home dominated by an abusive father and how she found her true self and became ‘educated.’
“Whenever you read a good book, somewhere in the world a door opens to allow in more light.”
~ Vera Nazaria
If you’re a cozy mystery fan, as I am, and you’re Irish, as I am, then you might find this three-book series a true delight!
Anything by Franciscan Father Richard Rohr is worth reading and pondering. This is a MUST-read in my opinion.
What are you reading and what do you
recommend?
Thanks Karen, I just bought the Tiger Woods book and the Falling Upward.
I recommend “Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus” by Nabeel Qureshi—about a devout Muslim becoming Christian.
That sounds wonderful. Thanks for the suggestion.
Hi Karen. I am reading a Chicken Soup for the Soul series I won at a recent writer’s conference. Have a great summer!
Thanks, Rebecca. I hope you enjoy some summer reading too.
I highly recommend Mead Mountain by B.K. Dell.An excellent read from a new author. It’s a Christian novel about a pastor and his prediction that in two weeks Mead Mountain will move. Very outside the box book that shows how being a Christian can be different and reach people often forgotten. I loved it.
Your suggested title sound fascinating. I’ll look into that one.
One of my favorite books is “Nearing Home” by Billy Graham. I bought a copy for a retired minister and his wife and they loved it and he loaned it to his elderly mother and she loved it too! I loaned my copy to someone and they did not return it-NO Problem-but I am buying another copy as I definitely want to read it again. Another favorite is “Saved By Grace” by Elizabeth Sherriel.
I love mystery series (not the gory murder ones but other kinds of mysteries-don’t mind a few of the ‘murders’-ha) I ordered a series of books “Annie’s Attic” from a company called “Annie’s” without asking how many books were in the series-there were 30!!! But they were awesome and I could not put them down!
I guess one of my all time favorite’s is one I read back in the 1950’s written by Taylor Caldwell ( a lady) ” Dear and Glorious Physician”! It is the story of St. Luke. An awesome book.
I love my books and I pass them along to others as my bookcases are “running over”!!
Blessings to you always, Margaret
Thanks for all the great suggestions, Margaret. I remember “Dear and Glorious Physician” from years ago. Loved it. Also am interested in the mystery series you mentioned. I’m into a series now but will consider “Annie’s Attic” when I finish what I have.
Thank you for the suggestions, Karen, et al. I made a list. Be blessed!
Thanks, Michele. How nice to hear from you. I hope all is well with you. Are you still writing mysteries? I’ve enjoyed the ones you’ve shared with me.
I appreciate these recommendations, Karen, especially the one about the woman who grew up Mormon, and the Irish Murder Mysteries. I just finished THE HIDEAWAY, by Lauren K. Denton. Set in the South, I loved the mental images that came to mind from our trips to New Orleans and other parts of the South. Great summer read!
Thanks for sharing your current book, Carol. With all these titles to enjoy we’ll all be busy reading all summer long.
Hi Karen, Thank you for your book recommendations- I’m really enjoying the book about Tiger Woods. Yes, it is very well written, complex and interesting book’ A book I really enjoyed is Fire Road by Kim Phuc. This is the story of Kim Phuc who was on the cover of Life magazine as a Napalm victim during the Vietnam War. This is her own autobiography not only about the Vietman War but about how Christ drew her to himself and faithfully directed her on a long life journey to a place where she now helps trauma survivors. Whenever trouble comes my way, I think of Kim’s journey and the faithfulness of God! I have Falling Upward on my Kindle- so it’s next in line! I enjoyed reading what other people are reading too- one of my favourite topics!
Hi Angela. Thanks for sharing “Fire Road” by Kim Phuc. I appreciate your enjoying mine and other people’s reading suggestions and letting us know what you like.
Hi Karen, If not for the sadness, I loved reading the ‘Shack’ I’ve read it two times. I also like reading (literally) anything by Frank Peretti. Great writer: This present Darkness, Piercing the darkness, The Oath, The Prophet, Monster, House, the list goes on. I’ve read most all of them.
Thanks, Jim. I read The Shack, as well, and saw the excellent adaptation as a movie. I’ve read some of Frank Peretti’s books too. I appreciate your adding your favorites to our growing list.