Goodness. I have not been keeping good records of what I've been reading.
I recently finished "The Tenant of Wildfell Hall" recommended to me by Daughter-in-law. I LOVED it. I know, I know, I've already said that. But it is SO good. I loved "Jane Eyre" also, but hated "Wuthering Heights" so much I could scream. Where were the parents of yore, protesting that impressionable children were required to read that awful tome? If Heathcliff and Cathy had any redeemable qualities, I missed discovering what they were. I think the Bronte's would have been fun to know.
Recently I finished "Gentian Hill" by Elizabeth Goudge. That woman could write. This was my second time reading it, and I'm happy to say that I now own it in hardcover. What's not to love about half price book day at the thrift store? Incidentally, I did not go there today.
This morning I picked up a book THGGM is reading. He found it in an old desk in the garage. It is N.T. Wright's "The Last Word". VERY good. I read his "Surprised by Hope" earlier this year. Did anyone catch Stephen Cobert's interview with Bishop Wright? Thankfully, we have Youngest Son to give us a head's up when momentous events like this happen.
I'm still reading Madeleine L'Engle's "A Circle of Quiet". I've read this one many times. Yet, every time I do, it feels 'new'. Most likely because of where I am in life at the time I read it. The copy I am reading is a 10 cent thrifted book. As I turn each page, it detaches from the binding. It's akin to reading a book in 'post-it note' form. I love Madeleine L'Engle's poetry (when i'm in a poetry mode, which isn't too often) and her Crosswick Series is one of my all time favorites. I probably should read "A Wrinkle in Time", but I've yet to. I did stay up late one night many years ago to finish "Many Waters". I remember that I was holding one of my yet unread L'Engle books thinking that I should read it, and found out the next day that she had died.
Which reminds me...
Last week as I was moving around books to make room for fabric in my sewing area I held a book of the twenty-third Psalm illustrated by Tasha Tudor. BEAUTIFULLY illustrated by Tasha Tudor, I should say. Had you heard that she passed away June 18 at the age of 92? She captured something of childhood that few illustrators have been able to do. Maybe it's simply that she knew many happy children.
I think that before the summer is over I will read Sheldon Van Auken's "A Severe Mercy" again. I love that book. Since I do not know whether or not Mr. Van Auken is still alive, I fear touching his book.
Although my stack of books 'yet to be read' is beginning to lean, I still am enjoying rereading old favorites.
So, what are you reading? Leave a comment, or email me.
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Portrait of Dorian Gray (was disturbing)
Made from Scratch
Little Women
Thankfully, Youngest Son has Nephew Chris to give him a head's up when momentous events like Stephen Cobert's interview with Bishop Wright happen.
I'm reading Keeping Faith by Jodi Picoult. Some of her books I like, some not so much. The jury is still out on this one. I'm about halfway through. I did pick up the Windfell Hall book at the library on your recommendation and will probably read that next. I also checked out Colony by Anne Rivers Siddons. This will be a re-read for me...the third time, I think. I like to read it during the summer, as it takes place at a summer home in Maine.
Thank you for giving me more books to look up!
"The Scent of Water" was the first Elizabeth Goudge book I read. The opening scene I can still see, feel, and smell in my mind.
Nephew Chris...how soon before I must address you as DOCTOR Nephew Chris?...you failed to mention what you are reading this summer.
ya know, I've read about 15 books since school got out and I can't remember too much. I have this tendency to read a book and then forget it. Even if I love it I can't tell you what it's about most of the time. I would go look and see what they were but I gave them away already. oops.
Oh...and I LOVE VALUELAND too!!!
I love A Wrinkle In Time.
I am reading "For Keeps"- women tell the truth about their bodies, acceptance, and growing older.
fabulous.
I didn't know that Tasha Tudor passed away. I have a few books illustrated by her and they are treasures.
I loved "A Small Rain" by L'Engle. It was one of her earliest books, and then, much later, she wrote the sequel -- name escapes me at the moment.
Funny you should mention it - I'm reading "Surprised by Hope" right now. And I have Wright's other book "Simply Christian" waiting in the wings. And I just finished "Take this Bread" by Sara Miles - loved it!
You will never have to address me as Doctor. "Doc" will be just fine.
I did forget to mention the books I am reading. I will soon be taking a class on (and with) John Caputo, so I am reading his books "Philosophy and Theology," "The Prayers and Tears of Jacques Derrida," and "The Weakness of God." I would highly recommend "The Weakness of God" to anyone who finds the contemporary and historical "rouged and powered" theologies to be rather suspect. It is a fun and (fairly) accessible read.
I have also been reading through the complete Grimm's fairytales. Another fun (albeit at times frightening) read.
I'm also hoping to get a few Shakespeare plays read. I read Hamlet again this past semester and it is so funny and so good.
I am also hoping to read Samuel Beckett's "Waiting for Godot." In May I read his 2nd play "Endgame," now I have to go read his first one.
I;m reading Terry Pratchett's Discworld series. It's so brilliant and funny.
Cousin Chris, have you read Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead yet?
I just finished Anne Tyler's "Saint Maybe." I read it 20 years ago, loved it then and loved it now.
Before that, "The Same Sweet Girls" which I really liked.
Madeline L'Engle's "A Circle of Quiet" is one of my favorite books of all time. My copy is underlined and has notes in the margins. I love that book.
I'm not sure what to read next. So many books, so hard to choose! I might do another Anne Tyler book. She is such an amazing writer.
No I haven't Cousin Oldest Son, but I want to. Whenever I have enough time to read it, we don't live close enough together for me to borrow it.
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