Whatcha reading?

[Luanne]

I finished A Wind in the Door last week so I started A Swiftly Tilting Planet today. I am also reading Lincoln: A Photobiography and The Middle Moffat. I am also working my way through the 4th McGuffey reader.

My daughter and I are reading The Secrets of Vesuvius (A Roman Mystery) together as well as Science Matters.

I used to only read one book at a time or maybe two at the most, but I am really enjoying switching around and reading various kinds of books.

For my Bible study I am alternating between reading Proverbs and Acts.

So, what are YOU reading right now (or at the current time). :001_smile:

[Chris in CA]

I'm reading Oscar Wilde's "The Importance of Being Earnest", my dds are I are reading aloud Jane Eyre and 1 Kings for Bible Study. I am reading through Luke by myself. The girls are also reading Phantom Tollbooth.

[Deece in MN]

I am reading In the House of Memory: Ancient Celtic Wisdom for Everyday Life. We are on the 3rd book in the Memory, Sorrow, Thorn trilogy by Tad Williams as our just for fun read-a-loud. We are also reading The Kite Fighters as a read-a-loud for history. My ds is reading a series he got from the library and dd is reading an Illustrated Classic (she finished 3 Musketeers and is reading a new one now, but I am not sure which one).

[OneRoomHomeSchool]

I'm reading Israel, My Beloved by Kay Arthur, as well as Hittite Warrior by Joanne Williamson, and the book of John in my Bible.

My dd12 is reading: Black Ships Before Troy
ds11 is reading: Gentle Ben and American Tall Tales
dd9 is reading Aesops Fables and Kaya, American Girl
ds6 is reading Frog and Toad Together and Stepping Stones
ds4 demands a Little Jewel Book everyday.

:001_smile:

[Jeanne in MN]

I'm reading Gone With The Wind. I had no idea it had so much historical reference. I'm really enjoying it.

:rant: Scarlett
:coolgleamA: Rhett
:blush: Melly
:bored:Ashley
:toetap05: Mammy
:svengo: Aunt Pitty

[Amy in Orlando]

I'm reading Gone With The Wind. I had no idea it had so much historical reference. I'm really enjoying it.

:rant: Scarlett
:coolgleamA: Rhett
:blush: Melly
:bored:Ashley
:toetap05: Mammy
:svengo: Aunt Pitty

Jeanne - I was amazed the first time I read the book, too! It is soooo different from the movie. My grandma loved the book too. My mom's name is Bonnie Blue. :lol:

I'm currently reading a book called "Lamb" and it's a fictional account of the adventures of Jesus and his best friend Biff from age six and up. Here's a link to the book on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw/102-4772005-6320169?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=Lamb&x=0&y=0

I think it's kind of funny. Historically, it's accurate. I've also read Anne Rice's
"Christ the Lord" http://www.amazon.com/Christ-Lord-Out-Egypt-Novel/dp/0345492730/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1207809128&sr=1-2 I like that both authors took up the "missing early years."

Not books for everyone, but I'm really getting a kick out of Lamb - and I really enjoyed the Anne Rice book as well.

[Christine]

So, what are YOU reading right now (or at the current time). :001_smile:

I'm currently on The Jungle by Upton Sinclair; having just finished The Story of My Life by Helen Keller and "Our Town" by Oscar Wilde

[Andie]

The Enchanted April (http://books.google.com/books?id=CVYz34RTsCEC)

Just started it! (I'm reading it on actual paper, though.)

[angela in ohio]

I just finished Around the World in Eighty Days today, and I am starting Orthodoxy. I'm still working away at my 888 list. :001_smile:

[Soph the vet]

Dead Heat by Joel Rosenberg, his last of five in a riveting series of political thrilllers "ripped from tomorrow's headlines".
I was on a waiting list of 64 at the county library with only 6 books available so I finally went out and bought it.

[Tonia]

Jane Austen's Emma - I love all her books but this one. Everytime I've tried to read it I've made it about halfway through. I am determined to finish it this time!

Also have Sound and Sense and Captivating sitting in my book pile.

[StacyWithFourRugrats]

I am in the middle of Emma (have been for a few months)

Trying to hurry up and finish the new JD Robb book Strangers in Death since it has to be back at the library tomorrow

Glancing through The Sneaky Chef

Just finished Dave Ramsey's Total Money Makeover and loved it! I have Financial Peace Revisited on hold at the library.

I think that is all now

[Melinda in VT]

Somehow I'm in the middle of four books:
Desert Solitaire by Edward Abbey
Six Easy Pieces: Essentials of Physics Explained by Its Most Brilliant Teacher by Richard P. Feynman (not my definition of easy)
Murder on the Appian Way by ?
Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb

I just finished Cannery Row (my first Steinbeck) which was a fun and easy read.

Oh, and reading Summer of the Monkeys to the kids.

[Mom2jnb]

I am reading A Yeare of Living Biblically by A.J. Jacobs; Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer Mr. Popper's Penguins with my dd and Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh with ds.

Alison

[linders]

The Pillars of the Earth. Interesting from an historical standpoint, but not as well-written as I had hoped for. I guess Follet couldn't lose the "spy thriller" style.

The Canon. Amazing. Really. Written by a science writer, the author tries to distill an enormous wealth of information on science as it applies to issues today. If you are Young Earth, you will want to skip the chapter on evolution, but there is so much more here.

Magic By the Lake (our current readaloud). Love Edward Eager books, working through them. Next - the Nesbit books. Why didn't I know about these lovely books when I was a kid?

Linders
DS 7-1/2 and almost 5

[OnTheBrink]

I'm still reading Biblical Christianity by John Calvin, as well as Idols of the Heart by Elyse Fitzpatrick and Beautiful in God's Eyes by Elizabeth George and I just picked up a neat devotional book called Daily Devotions from the Puritans by I.D.E. Thomas.

[elegantlion]

I've got my hand in too many books right now.

I started The Three Musketeers and that one is hold for now. I jumped to Robinson Crusoe for now. I'm working on writing a book and my main character reads both of these books. I'm reading them in the manner my MC would.

For school we are reading The Great Brain.

There are various other books with bookmarks stuck somewhere in the middle but those three are my focus for now.

[Mommieeeee]

I am reading The Case for the Creator by Lee Strobel. A Thomas Jefferson Education by Oliver Demille and Courting Trouble by Deanne Gist.

One for the kids (The Case for Christ - prereading for suitablity for daughter). One to benefit the kids (Jefferson) and one for me (Trouble). This one is a mind relaxing book. No thoughts needed....

Mommieeeee

[readwithem]

Education of a Christian Prince by Erasmus with 16 yo dd.

This should be required reading for anybody running for political office.

[Dayle in Guatemala]

The Shack by William P. Young

It's all the rage here right now. At least 7 people in the last week have been reading it in our coffee house and are raving about it, so, I'm excited to finish it!

[Jenny in Atl]

The Yiddish Policemen's Union by Michael Chabon.

The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party by M.T. Anderson

Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

Plus a bunch of jewelry making texts.

[Donna T.]

I'm reading Too Long In The Sun - it's about the influence of ancient pagan sun worship on the modern Christian church. I'm also reading The Life and Times of Archbishop James Ussher and God King. I'm currently reading Poppy to my children. And, we will start The Golden Goblet later today.

[HootOwl]

I read the first volume a few weeks ago and was eager to get started on this one. This has been a good way to get a fast review of American History before my kids and I begin studying it in the fall.

[Colleen]

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[GailV]

The History of the Ancient World by SWB (I feel like such a goody-two-shoes for posting that here on "her" board, :tongue_smilie:)

The Joy of Living by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche

And listening to an audio course from Teaching Company, A History of Freedom by J. Rufus Fears

My hold on Thomas Jefferson Education just came into the library, and I need to go pick it up.

Oh, and I'm supposed to be reading Velvet Elvis for Sunday School, but, well, oops. Somehow I keep forgetting to read it.

[E_Edgerton]

The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo
The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield
Bel Canto by Ann Patchett
Do Sonlight read-alouds count? I am always reading those! I have loved them all.:lol:

[Quiver0f10]

Fast Food Nation
Overcoming Dyslexia
Mere Christianity

[Antonia]

"God is Dead" by Ron Currie, an interesting little ditty about how humans go crazy after God is found dead. I'll let you know what I think after I finish.

[ncmomo3]

Jane Eyre
Illiad

[Laura in VA]

I've had this book on my shelf for a few years, and I finally picked it up and began reading it Saturday. I finished it last night. It was very good.

[Chris in VA]

I read The Midwife's Apprentice last night ( previewing for dd--going to save it)
and we started Farmer Boy for the umpteenth time this evening.
I have a devotional containing snippets of Bonhoffer that I've set aside--think I'll pull it out again. Going to read Red Scarf Girl (about the Chinese cultural revolution) to preview for ds.

[Jackie in NE]

Confessions by St. Augustine
If It's Not Food, Don"t Eat It by Kelly Hayford
The Song of The Lark by Willa Cather
Also leafing through various home decorating books.

[Parrothead]

I've got two romances going. I can't remember the name of either right this minute. I know one is by Nora Roberts and the other is by Joanna Lindsey.

[Michelle T]

Come on now, fess up! Someone here must be reading something unworthy of being mentioned! :D

I myself am reading nothing lately but magazines and catalogs, oh, and a collection of Calvin and Hobbes comics DH got me for Christmas.
Michelle T

[Eliana]

This week's Torah portion is M'tzora (http://www.chabad.org/parshah/default_cdo/jewish/Parshah.htm)

I just finished The Speed of Dark (http://www.amazon.com/Speed-Dark-Ballantine-Readers-Circle/dp/0345447549/ref=ed_oe_p) by Elizabeth Moon - what a fascinating, amazing book! It takes you inside the mind of an autistic man in a future in which the 'cure' for autism was found just a little too late for him (it had to be done very,very young.) It reminded me of Set This House in Order (http://www.amazon.com/Set-This-House-Order-Romance/dp/006095485X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1207879410&sr=1-1)(a much weaker book, but still fascinating) in that it gave me this window into the way the world is for people whose brains work so differently from mine.

I also just finished screening Rules (http://www.amazon.com/Rules-Newbery-Honor-Book-Cynthia/dp/0439443822/ref=pd_bbs_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1207879441&sr=1-1) for my eldest daughter, which, by that mysterious serendipity of reading, also deals with an autistic character - in this case the little brother of the protagonist. This was a very nicely done book - it's on our to-purchase wish list now.


I'm about to start Demian (http://www.amazon.com/Speed-Dark-Ballantine-Readers-Circle/dp/0345447549/ref=ed_oe_p) by Hesse. I've been meaning to read this for several months...

I'm reading book-list books a lot these days - and thus now have hundreds of library books to screen for the kids! - the two on my nightstand at the moment are: Reading Lists for College Bound Students (http://www.amazon.com/Reading-Lists-College-Students-College-Bound/dp/0764561014/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1207879469&sr=1-1) and Africa in Literature for Children and Young Adults (http://www.amazon.com/Africa-Literature-Children-Young-Adults/dp/0313254885/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1207879524&sr=1-6).

I've got a number of non-fiction titles in progress: The Rescue Artist (http://www.amazon.com/Rescue-Artist-Thieves-Missing-Masterpiece/dp/B000EMSZB0/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1207879570&sr=1-1) (which is all Jill's fault (http://cribchick.blogspot.com/2008/02/stealing-art.html)! ), Lovesong (http://www.amazon.com/Lovesong-Becoming-Jew-Julius-Lester/dp/1559703164/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1207879714&sr=1-1): Becoming a Jew (Julius Lester's journey an an African-American from Methodist-Xtianity to Judaism), and The Elegant Universe (http://www.amazon.com/Elegant-Universe-Superstrings-Dimensions-Ultimate/dp/0375708111/ref=pd_bbs_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1207879798&sr=1-2) (gleeful chortle - I *love* challenging popular science books... love, love, love them!) and, for the kids: The Kid's Guide to Social Action (http://www.amazon.com/Kids-Guide-Social-Action-Choose/dp/1575420384/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1207879918&sr=1-1) and Harlem Stomp: a Cutural History of the Harlem Renaissance (http://www.amazon.com/Harlem-Stomp-Cultural-History-Renaissance/dp/0316814113/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1207879929&sr=1-1).

[Plaid Dad]

A Walk in Ancient Rome (http://www.amazon.com/Walk-Ancient-Rome-Vivid-Journey/dp/1596872012/). It's a fascinating approach to social history. The author writes as if he were leading you on a walking tour of Rome in 150 A.D. and describes what you would see, hear, smell (!), etc. I'm really enjoying it!

[Eliana]

A Walk in Ancient Rome (http://www.amazon.com/Walk-Ancient-Rome-Vivid-Journey/dp/1596872012/). It's a fascinating approach to social history. The author writes as if he were leading you on a walking tour of Rome in 150 A.D. and describes what you would see, hear, smell (!), etc. I'm really enjoying it!

Oooh! That looks marvelous... I'm off to see if our library has it!

[Tutor]

Stepping Heavenward by E. Prentiss

The Journal of Lewis and Clark

Wayward Christian Soldiers by Charles Marsh

Ferns to Know and Grow by F. Gordon Foster

[Cheryl in NM]

So, what are YOU reading right now (or at the current time). :001_smile:
The WTM boards!:lol:

[chiguirre]

Alright, Michelle T, I'll fess up to reading The Serpent's Tale right now. I love historical mysteries, they're like mental chocolate!

I just finished Your Inner Fish by Neil Shubin. This is a great book if you're into paleontology. I learned a lot and had fun, too.

I'm listening to The Yiddish Policemen's Union. (:cheers2: Jenny in Atl).

[Jeanne in MN]

Jeanne - I was amazed the first time I read the book, too! It is soooo different from the movie. My grandma loved the book too. My mom's name is Bonnie Blue. :lol:

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I have seen bits and pieces of the movie, but never watched it. From what I saw, though, I never was interested in reading the book, until a librarian friend of mine said it was her favorite book and she's not a fluff reader. :)

I might like to see the movie now-even if it is very different. But then maybe I'd be disappointed too.

How funny your mom's name is Bonnie! Rhett's darling little girl. I was very disappointed with Rhett and Scarlet for not sharing their true feelings with each other. I can see why considering how hurtful they could be to each other, but I just kept thinking, "c'mon! Be honest with how you feel!" Oh well.

[Robin Hood]

Jeanne - I was amazed the first time I read the book, too! It is soooo different from the movie.


I have discovered that this has always been the case with American made movies no matter how far back in time you go. They disect characters and then combine personalities. They also reorganize plots and mix the ideas in the book. I much more prefer Australian or BBC movies that go along the lines of the book. I'd rather watch the book played out and view how directors see the characters than have to reconfigure how the book works into the movie.

I began to see how when I read The Sound of Music. Quiet a different story in the book. There is no Max in the book. He is a combination of few characters in the book. The baroness dumped the captain, so he decided Maria could work out instead. No big romance there. There was no dramatic escape over the Alps. They drove out the day before the borders were closed. (Some of my review could be off, it's been years since I read it, but that is what I remember observing.) I loved the book and I do still love the movie, though.

[KellyBelly]

~ Death by Supermarket

~ Poisonwood Bible

~ Last Child in the Woods

~ How to Raise a Healthy Child (in spite of your doctor.)

[Montana Peach]

Jewish Literacy by Joseph Telushkin

Black Like Me by John Howard Griffin

Also in the romance category, just finished the fourth book in J.R. Ward's Black Dagger series and the next is on it's way form Amazon :)

[Angel]

Finished "Presenting Miss Jane Austen" last night. I am now on to "The Sorceress of Darshiva" by David Eddings...it's not on my 8/8/8 list but I'm sick and need to "revisit" an old friend that doesn't require much thinking.

I'm reading "Peter and the Star Catchers" out loud to dd7.

I'm also reading through John R. Rice's "Prayer...Asking and Receiving."

Dd13 is listening to "Eldest" and beginning whatever Shannon Hale book is next on her list. She is also making her way through "Helen Keller: The Story of my Life" for Lightning Lit.

[iquilt]

We are reading aloud The Wizard of Oz and loving it, about half-way through. I am reading The Good Earth for my book group and just finished Girl Meets God by Lauren Winner. Oldest DD wants to read The Swiss Family Robinson next for our read aloud.

[RebeccaC]

Ok, I know this is not what you wanted but as soon as I read your title I thought The Well Train Mind Boards :D Hehehe...... Yep expanding my intellect on the general board right now :lol: Sorry I have had way too much allergy meds today.

OK so besides Sentence Composing for.... and along with the matching grammar book both of which I just got my hot little chubby hands on ;) Showdown by Ted Dekker cause my 16yold wants to discuss it with me. Can ya imagine the same kid who could not speak at 4 or read at 10 wants to discuss Showdown with his mom. I loath books like Showdown but I am more than happy, nay elated to plow through it for my ds. Although he got through it in 3 days and I am still plowing along after a week :rolleyes:

[gandpsmommy]

Jewish Literacy by Joseph Telushkin

Black Like Me by John Howard Griffin

Also in the romance category, just finished the fourth book in J.R. Ward's Black Dagger series and the next is on it's way form Amazon :)

I read Black Like Me last summer. Isn't it a powerful book?

[homewithtrinity]

Working on all the Roald Dahl books.

[gandpsmommy]

The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo
The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield
Bel Canto by Ann Patchett
Do Sonlight read-alouds count? I am always reading those! I have loved them all.:lol:



We recently listened to The Tale of Despereaux on cd. I loved it!

[Virginia Dawn]

My 14yo ds and I are reading America's Secret Establishment, for entertainment. ;)

14yo is also reading God's Smuggler (assigned) and Inside the Navy Seals (free) :001_huh:

9yo ds is reading The Return of the King (free) :auto:

I am also reading All Sail Set aloud to the 9yo. :bigear:

[LNC]

Closing the Food Gap, Resetting the Table in the Land of Plenty by Mark Winn

http://www.amazon.com/Closing-Food-Gap-Resetting-Plenty/dp/0807047309

Good book! I think it would be interesting to many on the boards with the discussions on local, organic food and economics lately.

[prairiegirl]

I have three books on the go and one waiting patiently on the side.

Tending the Heart of Virtue by Vigen Guroian

You Can Teach YOur Child Sucessfully by Ruth Beechick

A Might Heart by Mariane Pearl

The one waiting in the wings is Peace Like a River by Leif Enger

[Parabola]

I'm reading "The Universe in a Nutshell" by Stephen Hawking, alongside of which I'm also re-reading "Introducing Relativity" by Bruce Bassett because Hawking leaves many gaps when he discusses relativity. The Bassett book is probably the most understandable book dealing with relativity, quantum theory and just really all the major points of current cosmological physics that I've ever read.

[Trivium Academy]

Nothing, too busy doing unless you count read alouds. ;)

[Gailmegan]

Inspiration and Incarnation: Evangelicals and the Problem of the Old Testament by Peter Enns

[Luanne]

Somehow I'm in the middle of four books:
Desert Solitaire by Edward Abbey
Six Easy Pieces: Essentials of Physics Explained by Its Most Brilliant Teacher by Richard P. Feynman (not my definition of easy)
Murder on the Appian Way by ?
Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb

I just finished Cannery Row (my first Steinbeck) which was a fun and easy read.

Oh, and reading Summer of the Monkeys to the kids.


I loved Summer of the Monkeys and am wanting to read Six Easy Pieces.

[Stacia]

"Into Africa: The Epic Adventures of Stanley and Livingstone" by Martin Dugard
http://www.amazon.com/Into-Africa-Adventures-Stanley-Livingstone/dp/0767910745/ref=pd_bbs_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1208049207&sr=1-2
Not too far into it yet, but so far it is really fascinating!

and

"Helen of Troy" by Margaret George
http://www.amazon.com/Helen-Troy-Margaret-George/dp/0143038990/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1208049300&sr=1-1
Right now, I'm so peeved at Helen that I've had to put the book down for a few days, lol!

[Melinda in VT]

I loved Summer of the Monkeys and am wanting to read Six Easy Pieces.

I loved it as a child too.

Six Easy Pieces is interesting, but it is a challenge for me. (I've never taken physics. When he tells the Cal-Tech freshmen that not all of them are going to understand all of the lectures . . . well, I'm at least a step below them when it comes to knowledge of physics.:lol:)

[Rose in BC]

I've had this book on my shelf for a few years, and I finally picked it up and began reading it Saturday. I finished it last night. It was very good.

I read it a few years ago but still think about it.

Rose

[Johanna]

pride and prejudice, Marley and Me, A mother's Legacy, the joyful homeschooler, and Pocket full of Pinecones (taking me a while to get through this one)
oh, and Ribsey to the dc.
I guess I am sorta ADD when it comes to reading, i cant just read one book...I am scatter brained! lol:tongue_smilie:

[Lady Katherine]

My reality: :banghead:

Type 1 Diabetes: A guide for Children, Adolescents, Young Adults, and their Caregivers; Everything you need to know to become an expert on your own diabetes. By Ragnar Hanas, MD

Also:

Think Like a Pancreas: A Practical Guide to Managing Diabetes with Insulin. by Gary Scheiner

(By the way, these are both excellent if you need such information! I recommend reading with highlighter in hand.) :thumbup1:

[CalicoKat]

Rich Dad Poor Dad's Guide to Investing.

[PiCO]

By George Dawson and Richard Glaubman. It's about George Dawson's life. He was born in 1898, the grandson of a slave. He learned to read at age 98. It's a truly uplifting book- this man has a great outlook on life, extremely positive in spite of growing up in the segregated South.

I finished A Wind in the Door last week so I started A Swiftly Tilting Planet today. I am also reading Lincoln: A Photobiography and The Middle Moffat. I am also working my way through the 4th McGuffey reader.


I have a copy of that signed by the author! I love that series.

[Athena]

I'm currently reading a book called "Lamb" and it's a fictional account of the adventures of Jesus and his best friend Biff from age six and up. Here's a link to the book on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw/102-4772005-6320169?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=Lamb&x=0&y=0

I think it's kind of funny. Historically, it's accurate. I've also read Anne Rice's
"Christ the Lord" http://www.amazon.com/Christ-Lord-Out-Egypt-Novel/dp/0345492730/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1207809128&sr=1-2 I like that both authors took up the "missing early years."

Not books for everyone, but I'm really getting a kick out of Lamb - and I really enjoyed the Anne Rice book as well.

Another plug for Lamb here! I read it and LOVED it. I have a solid biblical base so I wasn't offended but I can see where some may not like this. Tread lightly here! I found it to be a great story and very funny.

Ann Rice's wasn't nearly as good for me. I read it but can barely remember it, but that pretty much says what I thought about it. Kind of bland and not terribly memorable. Sorry if I offend there, I hate giving bad book reviews.

Christy

[Kareni]

Just began Fat Envelope Frenzy about five students seeking College admission to Harvard.

For my book group, we're reading Sweetness in the Belly by Camilla Gibb. It takes place, in part, in Ethiopia where one of our members is currently doing a term abroad in an Ethiopian orphanage.

Regards,
Kareni

[Lisawa]

Currently on my night stand:
The Edwardian Lady " The story of Edith Holden"
A Charlotte Mason Companion by Andreola
Square foot gardening
my bible

For homeschool
Just began Les Miserables
Reading the little house series to RyLee

Bible daily
Daily walk bible
and Luke w/ RyLee

[Rose in BC]

pride and prejudice, Marley and Me, A mother's Legacy, the joyful homeschooler, and Pocket full of Pinecones (taking me a while to get through this one)
oh, and Ribsey to the dc.
I guess I am sorta ADD when it comes to reading, i cant just read one book...I am scatter brained! lol:tongue_smilie:

My kids received the children's audio version for Christmas and I remember hearing them laughing aloud at parts, and of course crying at others.

This is a story most dog owners could appreciate.

[Susan in TN]

The End of the Affair by Graham Greene
The Histories by Herodotus

reading aloud Cheaper by the Dozen

[momster]

but I failed to fulfill it, LOL.

I'm currently reading Eldest, The War of the Worlds, Pride and Prejudice, The Princess Bride, Peter and the Starcatchers, and Inkspell.

There are just too many books I want to read, and life is short, hence the juggling act.

[KIN]

Freckles Comes Home by Jean Stratton-Porter. I'm also reading various home organizing books, WTM (again), some books on child rearing. :)

[Rose in BC]

Which I have to read quickly because my children, especially my 10 yr ds, is walking around quoting passages, analyzing and asking questions that I can't answer. (Also it's my birthday in two weeks and I said we could watch the movie.)

[steppingstonemomma]

Humility by CJ Mahaney
Power of a Praying Parent by Omartian
and
the TOG manual LOL

[LaMere Academy]

for myself:

See, I Told Me So, a compilation of articles of encouragement by homeschool moms. I got it as an ebook about 2 years ago, finally reading it.

Deconstructing Penguings: Parents, Kids and the Bond of Reading by Lawrence and Nancy Goldstone

The Year of Living Biblically: One Man's Humble Quest to Follow the Bible as Literally as Possible by A. J. Jacobs

The Last Girls by Lee Smith (my beach read)

[nmoira]

I'm about a third of the way through The Mill on the Floss and halfway done a manuscript from a friend. The Mill on the Floss contains some interesting thoughts from the author about the universal suitability of classical education. Poor Tom Tulliver probably couldn't be less suited for it, and I feel for the poor child while reading about his lessons and seeing all that is good and right and competent in him getting sidelined. I'm also plugging away through Liza Picard's books on London; I've made it to Victorian London (http://www.amazon.com/Victorian-London-Tale-City-1840-1870/dp/0312366590/)... yay me. :)

[PrairieAir]

East of Eden, again, and this time I'm writing some of my favorite quotes and observations in a journal.

[Kat in GA]

Jeanne - I was amazed the first time I read the book, too! It is soooo different from the movie. My grandma loved the book too. My mom's name is Bonnie Blue. :lol:

I'm currently reading a book called "Lamb" and it's a fictional account of the adventures of Jesus and his best friend Biff from age six and up. Here's a link to the book on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw/102-4772005-6320169?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=Lamb&x=0&y=0

I think it's kind of funny. Historically, it's accurate. I've also read Anne Rice's
"Christ the Lord" http://www.amazon.com/Christ-Lord-Out-Egypt-Novel/dp/0345492730/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1207809128&sr=1-2 I like that both authors took up the "missing early years."

Not books for everyone, but I'm really getting a kick out of Lamb - and I really enjoyed the Anne Rice book as well.

Lamb is one of my absolute favorite books. Actually all of Christopher Moore's books are good - hysterical as a matter of fact.

I did not care of Anne Rice's book. I like most of her other books...but there was something about this one I just didn't like. There is a sequel that is either coming soon or was just released.

I am reading the highly irreverent "I hope they serve beer in Hell" by Tucker Max.

[Dana in OR]

So far I love it.

[Kelli in TN]

The History of the Ancient World by....you know who
Sophie's World by Jostein Gaarder

[Tea 4 Three]

I have just discovered Willa Cather. Love her writing! I really enjoyed My Antonia, and now I am reading The Song of the Lark. I can't believe it took me this long to pick her up.