Spring Reading

Some people use a change in seasons for deep cleaning, others are inspired to set reading goals.  You aren't likely to find a post entitled "Spring Cleaning" on this blog, so I guess you'll have to settle for "Spring Reading."  I'm joining in on Katrina's Spring reading challenge for March 20 through June 20, much like the one she hosted last fall.  It helps me get organized and complete books rather than just reading six or seven books simultaneously but never finishing one (at least I hope that's how it will work).  I'm especially excited that this challenge coincides with our spring break from school!

Currently Reading

• Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyon.  This is part of Carrie's Book Club challenge, and I'm almost finished with Christian's journey and will soon begin that of his wife and children.  I had a hard time getting into it this time, but have been enjoying it the last couple days.

• Leadership and Crisis by Bobby Jindal (Governor of Louisiana).  I've just barely started this one, but it's very interesting so far and easy to read.  I'm intrigued by him. . .

• Life at the Bottom:  The Worldview That Makes the Underclass by Theodore Dalrymple.  Outstanding book so far, I'm about halfway through.  Sure would love to chat this out with someone in some comfy chairs with a Pepsi and some chocolate!

Carrie's Book Club

• The April "assignment" is anything by PG Wodehouse.  I've never read any of his work, and I am very excited to meet this English author.  I sat on the floor in my favorite new bookstore last week and skimmed through a couple titles.  I think I'm going to try Uncle Dynamite and some of the Jeeves books and am looking forward to these light and humorous reads.  I love that British wit--CS Lewis, The Strictest School series, and even Life at the Bottom make me savor word choices.
• The May assignment is Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain.  I love this book and would hate to guess how many times I've read it.  I look forward to visiting this old friend.
• The June assignment is A Girl of the Limberlost by Gene Stratton Porter, which I've never read and know nothing about.

Homeschooling (with my big kids or to help me improve our homeschool)

• Setting the Records Straight by Lee Binz to help me with Briana's transcript (gasp!  How are we to this point of life already?!)
• The Deadliest Monster by J.F. Baldwin is a comparison of the worldviews in Frankenstein and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde which we've been reading in our literature class.
• Know Why You Believe by Paul Little
• Assumptions That Affect Our Lives by Christian Overman

Spiritual Growth

• The Bible--I am finished with the Old Testament and comfortably into the gospel accounts with this chronological reading.  I am on track to finish the 180-day challenge on April 28.
• James--I am studying the book of James using Beth Moore's study guide and *loving* it even as it dances all over my toes.  She suggests both writing out the book by hand (which I'm doing) and memorizing it (which I. . .started. . .but am intimidated. . .we'll see. . .)
• The Best of A.W. Tozer --this book has been in my basket for months and I've never started it.  Maybe I'll get to it this time.

Miscellaneous

• The Measure of a Man by Sidney Poitier.  I picked this up at a thrift store and it looks very interesting.  I will get to it someday. . .
• Monday Morning Faith by Lori Copeland.  A quick, easy read, Christian fiction.  I've enjoyed some of her books before.
• Covenant Child by Terri Blackstock.  Another easy Christian fiction read for a lazy Sunday afternoon.

Guilty Indulgence

• Celebrity in Death by JD Robb.  If I hadn't moved, I'm sure I would have read this by now as my dear friend and librarian knows my affinity for main characters Eve Dallas and Rourke.  She would have called me as soon as it came in, knowing I would return it in 48 hours (if not 24!) for the next patron.  As it is, I'm on hold at my current library. Sniff

DISCLAIMER:  I reserve the right to add to and remove books from this list.  This list in no way prohibits my reading of a new book that crosses my path or is recommended by a friend, nor does it bind me to read a book I don't like, don't agree with, or don't have time for. : )