On My Nightstand

Check back to find out what I’ve been reading and be sure to let me know what you’ve been reading and how you would rate it.  Time wasted (TW) or time well-spent (TWS).

10/09 ~ I’ve read several books over the last few months.  Don’t know where I found the time, but I did.  Here’s a couple I really enjoyed…

Non-fiction ~

One Month to Live ~ by Kerry and Chris Shook ~ we’re a little over halfway through this at church, both on Sunday and in small group, and it is great stuff.  The basic premise asks the question “how would you live your life differently if you knew you only had one month to live and why aren’t you doing it now”?”  There’s a lot that you’ve probably heard in some form or another, but it all bears repeating.   It’s very easy to read since it’s broken into 30 daily readings. I’ve added some quot4es included in the book to the Quote Book page.  TIP when reading it, I highly recommend journaling your answers to the questions, either in a notebook or on their website.

Do Hard Things ~ Alex and Brett Harris ~ this was an excellent book challenging teens to rise about the low expectations that society places on them.  Have fun, you’re only young once, you can start being responsible when you’re an adult are all attitudes that kids today are bombarded with.  These twin brothers want to shatter those myths.  A great read for tweens, teens and adults.  You can also check out their blog The Rebelution.

2/09 ~ I just read a book that was recommended by a stranger on another blog.  It’s called Chasing Fireflies and it’s by Charles Martin.  He has several books, but I haven’t read any of them – yet.  I intend to after reading this one.  This one is set near Brunswick, Georgia and contains lots of references to places I’m familiar with, like the Varsity and Turner Field.  I enjoyed that. There’s also a mystery thrown in there to keep you turning the pages.

Most of all, I enjoyed the rich characters and their struggle to come to terms with things that have happened in their lives.  The main focus is the relationship between fathers and sons and how when absent, it leaves a dad-sized hole in a boy and remains there when he becomes a man.  And even though he doesn’t really describe his characters physical appearances, you can easily see them in your minds eye.  They come to life with their quirky personalities and penchant for rattling off silly, but meaningful phrases, as in the case of Uncle Willee.

I laughed out loud and even got a little teary in a few places.  I definitely recommend it and I’m done with mine if you’d like to borrow it…  (TWS)

11/08 ~ I’m reading Mary Higgins Clark’s Dashing Through the Snow. It’s a light and fun read.  I always enjoy a little Christmas mystery TWS