It’s been awhile since we’ve talked books! Here are a handful of my latest reads:
ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE // We read this huge historical novel for our Inspired Readers Book Club and I’m so glad we did. While I found the story haunting and sad (what WWII story isn’t?), there’s a reason why it’s a Pulitzer Prize winner: the writing is amazing.
JOHN PAUL THE GREAT: REMEMBERING A SPIRITUAL FATHER // I have a special love for JPII and was anxious to read another perspective on his life. I appreciated the balanced commentary of both his strengths and weaknesses, as well as the author’s personal reflections. Lots to think and ponder. I underlined quite a bit.
SECOND STREET STATION // I had high hopes for this Victorian mystery, but finished feeling disappointed. The protagonist is a strong, no-nonsense young woman who dreams of becoming a detective and gets an opportunity to solve a crime. The book felt a bit “girl power!” to me, which is fine, but I had more of an issue with the unnecessary sex scenes. The author is a television writer and that’s exactly what the book felt like to me: a TV show or movie. I’d pass on this one. (I received this book free from Blogging for Books in exchange for an honest review, but obviously all opinions are mine.)
THE TOTAL MONEY MAKEOVER // We are big fans of Dave Ramsey around here, but I had never actually read his book! I listened to it on Audible last month and I definitely recommend it if you need the boost to continue working toward a debt-free life. We’re more inspired than ever!
THE IMMORTAL LIFE OF HENRIETTA LACKS // I just finished this page-turner last weekend. From the cover: “Doctors took her cells without asking. Those cells never died. They launched a medical revolution and a multimillion-dollar industry. More than twenty years later, her children found out. Their lives would never be the same.” One part memoir and one part science book, I found this book so thought-provoking on many different levels.
My current rotation: THE HARDEST PEACE, BEYOND THE BIRDS AND THE BEES and COME, LORD JESUS.
What are the best books you read this year? I’m making my list for 2016 and am always looking for recommendations!
