I have done a lot of reading over the past month and a half. I enjoy reading, but I go in spurts. I tend to get engrossed in a book and therefore I only want to read during my free time (and my not-so-free time).
Something about pregnancy makes me feel the need to read more. I've done it all three times. I think that I subconsciously know that my reading time will be soon become non-existent and therefore, I cram my reading into my months before the baby arrives.
All four leisure books that I have read are good;
The Time Travelers Wife
and I saw the movie. It was okay, not my favorite.
Rebecca
a classic. Very good.
The Alchemist
an easy read that has a lot of wisdom.
And my personal favorite:
The Glass Castle
Read it! It shifted my outlook.
What are your favorite reads lately?
And my favorite cd of the fall is Needtobreathe, The Outsiders. It's so good. I can listen to the entire cd and I love all of the songs. That is rare for me. Check it out... even if you don't know who they are.
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Didn't you love The Glass Castle? So so good! One of my favorites of all times. I read the Time Traveler's Wife on vacation in August and I liked it too. Although I can understand why people might not like the movie- it's probably pretty confusing. (Still haven't seen it.)
I'm making a list of books to read in December after school is over- I'll add the other two to my list! :)
Love you!
Thanks for the suggestions I'll check them out. I know we don't really know each other, but it is like I see you everywhere. I noticed today that you are friends with my husbands cousin, Emily Jones, who recently moved to Amarillo. What a small world.
Right now I am reading The Blind Side by Michael Lewis. I am trying to finish it before the movie comes out in November. It's a good story:)
Those sound good! I am curious about them...probably should finish my other books that I have not finished yet but I love finding new interesting reads.
Yes, thank you for the book suggestions. I was wanting some new books to try...before our new baby, too! I'm not always brave enough (or I guess I should just say too cheap) to pick out a book without having recommendations from friends :)
Ashley, I know you don't know me, but I stumbled across your blog accidentally. (I was a Phi Lamb at TTU also, but ahead of you). I enjoy reading - your family is adorable!
I just had to get in on this and say that everyone should read The Kite Runner" and "Seven Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini. It's a personal, up close look at life in Afghanistan. Brilliant.
Also, my guilty pleasures are books by James Patterson. Not life-changing, but page-turners, nonetheless.
I'll look forward to more recommendations here - I read a LOT!
Thank you for the good reads. I am interested in all of those books. I don't have any good ones to recommend as of late. I am doing a devotional book called 'Lies Women Believe' by Nancy Leigh DeMoss. I like it so far... :)
What a small world! You look so familar so there is a good possibily we have seen of met each other before. Give Em a hug for me. They are so great.
Enjoy the end of your pregnancy!
I LOVE Rebecca. I recently read American Wife by Curtis Stepenfeld (sp?). It was so so SO good!
I just started Time Travelers Wife...thanks for the new suggestions. Im always looking for good reads! I also go in spurts though, with reading. Im better in the summer when my DVR isn't full of new shows to be watched :)
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