I know I didn't review the last one (I didn't feel I could do it justice, honestly; a thought which grew stronger and stronger with each amazing review I read, actually), but I'd like to volunteer to host. Sometime, maybe not this time, if someone else who participated last time wants to as well.
Also, I suggest The Poisonwood Bible, by Barbara Kingsolver.
The book "A Memory for Wonders" is an amazing story about a woman who was raised as an atheist who becomes Catholic and eventually a cloistered nun. She realized that God must exist when she saw the beauty of a sandstorm in northern Africa at the age of three! There are so many beautiful miracles in that book. It is published by Ignatius press.
I'm reading The Edge of Sadness by Edwin O'Connor right now, a book that was published in the early 60s, and won a Pulitzer Prize in the mid 60s. It's about a Catholic priest who goes through a rough period of alcoholism and recovery. It's amazing that it could just as easily have been written today.
I'm not certain everyone could get a free copy, though. Since it's old it may not be available in libraries. Good read, though.
Hmmm. I can also host. As for books: --I liked the Poisonwood Bible; I haven't read it for years, and would like to re-read it.
Are we sticking to religious fiction, etc? If so, then "In This House of Brede," about a British executive who joins a Benedictine cloister in England, is phenomenal.
We can read anything, as long as it's not offensive. For my "real life" book club, I'm reading The Warden by Trollope. Religious fiction once again!
Of course, given my spare time this month with packing and all, "The Far Side" may be perfect!
:)
OK, I'll let you gals think some more and then post tomorrow a (tentative) schedule... I'm thinking with the holidays, we may want to only do one book between now and Christmas.
Of course, there is always "The Christmas Box." I know most of you are moms, and if you haven't read it, this is a great books about the meaning of family and Christmas. It's also VERY short--only about 60 pages. I love this book, and the two that came after it.
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I know I didn't review the last one (I didn't feel I could do it justice, honestly; a thought which grew stronger and stronger with each amazing review I read, actually), but I'd like to volunteer to host. Sometime, maybe not this time, if someone else who participated last time wants to as well.
Also, I suggest The Poisonwood Bible, by Barbara Kingsolver.
The book "A Memory for Wonders" is an amazing story about a woman who was raised as an atheist who becomes Catholic and eventually a cloistered nun. She realized that God must exist when she saw the beauty of a sandstorm in northern Africa at the age of three! There are so many beautiful miracles in that book. It is published by Ignatius press.
I'm reading The Edge of Sadness by Edwin O'Connor right now, a book that was published in the early 60s, and won a Pulitzer Prize in the mid 60s. It's about a Catholic priest who goes through a rough period of alcoholism and recovery. It's amazing that it could just as easily have been written today.
I'm not certain everyone could get a free copy, though. Since it's old it may not be available in libraries. Good read, though.
I don't mind hosting at all, but I am blank on book suggestions for the moment.
Of course, my one year old is trying to hand me "The Far Side Gallery Four" right now. Perhaps that is not what we are looking for here, though!
Hmmm. I can also host.
As for books:
--I liked the Poisonwood Bible; I haven't read it for years, and would like to re-read it.
Are we sticking to religious fiction, etc? If so, then "In This House of Brede," about a British executive who joins a Benedictine cloister in England, is phenomenal.
Oh! Who's up for a little Kristin Lavransdatter? Anyone?
We can read anything, as long as it's not offensive. For my "real life" book club, I'm reading The Warden by Trollope. Religious fiction once again!
Of course, given my spare time this month with packing and all, "The Far Side" may be perfect!
:)
OK, I'll let you gals think some more and then post tomorrow a (tentative) schedule... I'm thinking with the holidays, we may want to only do one book between now and Christmas.
Sound good?
Of course, there is always "The Christmas Box." I know most of you are moms, and if you haven't read it, this is a great books about the meaning of family and Christmas. It's also VERY short--only about 60 pages. I love this book, and the two that came after it.
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