What books are you reading?

ajamj · Post by **ajamj** » Sat Jan 13, 2007 2:38 pm

This morning I finished Sherlock Holmes: The Man and His World by H.R.F. Keating. I'm not sure which in the pile will be next.

EK · Post by EK » Sat Jan 13, 2007 8:54 pm

I'm currently reading Ark Angel and rereading Fahrenheit 451. $\:D/$

Laurie · Post by **Laurie** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 1:09 pm

I finished The Wind Harp by B.J. Hoff, it was excellent!! I loved both of these books, I can't wait for the third one. I am going to re read Crown of Fire by Craig and Janet Parshall, it is the first book in their The Thistle and the Cross series. I have read this book before, but I don't remember it and I found the second one yesterday.

Fei · Post by **Fei** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 4:24 pm

I just finished this book called, "Princess Academy" I loved it so much that I read it in less than 2 hours.

SoccerLOTR · Post by **SoccerLOTR** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 6:18 pm

I'm gettin' ready to re-read LOTR again...I wish I had more time though, since i don't it might take me awhile to get through them this time...

Lulu the Paw · Post by **Lulu the Paw** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 6:14 pm

Has anyone read A Season of Shadows by Paul McCusker? I was thrilled to find out that he wrote somthing besides kid books! It's really good, especially if you like books about WWII specifically and spies in general.

Post by **Catspaw** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 7:53 am

Lulu the Guru wrote:Has anyone read A Season of Shadows by Paul McCusker? I was thrilled to find out that he wrote somthing besides kid books! It's really good, especially if you like books about WWII specifically and spies in general.

You are clearly a girl with impeccable taste in books! $\:D/$ Yes, I have read that one! I bought it, actually, since I was so happy when I saw it that I wanted to make sure that I could read it, since I didn't think that my local library would get it soon. I did enjoy it!

Zeba · Post by **Zeba** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 8:36 am

Birdie wrote:I just finished this book called, "Princess Academy" I loved it so much that I read it in less than 2 hours.

Oh, I love that book! Have you read any of the other books by Shannon Hale? They're all really good.

I'm currently reading Frankenstein.

Arwen · Post by **Arwen** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 9:02 am

Each day, I'm reading My Utmost For His Highest by Oswald Chambers. This is one of the most challenging books, in the sense that it often causes me to go "Ouch!" It's definitely a great book for those who are serious about strengthening their faith.

I FINALLY got to read Speechless: Living in Awe of God's Disruptive Grace, by Steven Curtis Chapman and his pastor, Scotty Smith. It's an awesome book that I highly recommend. SCC's not just a great singer: his theology's sound too.

Now I'm about to read Restoring Broken Things, also by SCC and Scotty Smith.

I'm also reading the "Sylvie Cycle" to my brother and my mom. It consists of The Great Good Thing, Into The Labyrinth, and The Constellation of Sylvie. Awesome stories that I also highly recommend.

I was reading Byzantium by Stephen Lawhead, but that kind of stopped around Christmas. I need to start reading it again.

I think that's about it. I'm considering getting a Message Bible to read. From what I've heard and seen, it looks like a pretty accurate translation.

Anne Doyle · Post by **Anne Doyle** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 5:01 pm

Arwen wrote:Each day, I'm reading My Utmost For His Highest by Oswald Chambers. This is one of the most challenging books, in the sense that it often causes me to go "Ouch!" It's definitely a great book for those who are serious about strengthening their faith.

That's what I'm reading right now too. I totaly agree!

jollyholiday · Post by **jollyholiday** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 2:08 pm

The Quantum World - Quantum Physics for Everyone

Post by **Catspaw** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 2:41 pm

That sounds like quite the book! Maybe it should be "..for almost everyone, because I'm pretty sure that it isn't for me.

"The Captive Bride" by Gilbert Morris - the second in the House of Winslow series. A lot of research seems to go into his books - John Bunyan is a character and there's a casual mention to Samuel Pepys (pronounced "Peeps" whenever I've heard it) and stuff like that. I can't say that it's the best book I've ever read, but it's okay. Some things seems questionable, like confusing two people who look similar when you're up close, but knowing which one it is when they're further away.

Laurie · Post by **Laurie** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 4:08 pm

I finished Crown of Fire it was excellent the second time, just like the first!! I am now starting Captives and Kings which is the second book in the series.

EvangelineWalker · Post by **EvangelineWalker** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 5:23 pm

I am reading A Good Man is Hard to Find and other stories by Flannery O'Connor. She's an ...interesting author...

FrayedAroundTheEdges · Mon Jan 22, 2007 8:26 pm

I just finished The Devil Wears Prada (its REALLY good, but they swear ALOT and it kinda has some "iffy" prts) and Im readin this book called Avalon High right now and it's pretty good $\:D/$

Lonesome Dove · Post by **Lonesome Dove** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 8:33 pm

"The Walking Drum" by Louis L'Amour.

I find it quite interesting.

Sherlock · Post by **Sherlock** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 5:21 pm

ajamj wrote:This morning I finished Sherlock Holmes: The Man and His World by H.R.F. Keating. I'm not sure which in the pile will be next.

If I may be so biased, that was an excellent choice.

Apart from my many monographs, I concluded my last reading session with "The Tristan Betrayal" by Robert Ludlum (yes, even I fall prey to cheap thrills every so often).

Tyrell · Post by **Tyrell** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 5:33 pm

Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Hound of the Baskervilles. $\:D/$

I started last night and then before I went to bed I thought for good measures I'd better kick my dog out of my room before I went to sleep.

Laurie · Post by **Laurie** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 7:22 pm

I finished Captives and Kings, it was excellent!! I am starting The Longing Season by Christine Schaub. It is about John Newton who wrote the hymn Amazing Grace, it is the second book in her Music of the Heart series.

actinglove299 · Post by **actinglove299** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 7:38 pm

I'm reading the Christy Miller series...originally by catherine mashall but adapted by C. Archer.
In school we are reading The Odyssey..its actually pretty good and holds my interest.