What We've Been Reading

Now that school is back in session, I hope to be a bit more regular with my blogging. I've looked forward to school starting and now that it's here I find myself lamenting the free time that is no more.

Here at our house, we read. Alot. So, in honor of reading and my lack of time now to read, here is what we've been reading this summer.

This was one of the only novels I read all summer, and it was actually Jason's book that I read after he finished. Great read.

If I had to pick a favorite read this summer, it would be this book. It touched me in so many ways, and truly changed me. I want to buy a hundred copies and give them to all my friends, it really is a great book!!

This author is above my reading level, ha, but this book was a good read and I was able to grasp his message. Ravi Zacharias is an author and apologist, he has a podcast called "Let My People Think" as well.

This one is just a good, fun read for the Homeschooling Mom. Now, I wouldn't recommend it for the newbie Homeschool Mom, it might scare you to death! Ha, it was just what I needed before the new school year, one of those that makes you feel pretty good about your skills, you aren't the worst Homeschool Mom in the world after all!!

My oldest has been working on the Left Behind series this summer, I think he just finished book three. He does not love to read but also doesn't mind it, and by book three he was reading and losing track of time (which is just what you like as a Mom who wants her kiddos to love reading).

My youngest son has been working on The Imagination Station series and has finished two books this summer (I think). He does not love reading at all, and I have found the smaller chapter books are best for him. I don't want him to be discouraged and finishing a book is an accomplishment, no matter your age.

We have read many of the Trailblazer Books together as a family. This is one we finished a few weeks ago. Summer was so very busy for us, we didn't finish but one book together as a family but hopefully with the school year starting we will be home in the evenings and be able to read more together! We always read a bit of a biography or missionary story before we read the Bible together each evening, but when things are busy we opt just to read the Bible and skip the biography. I highly recommend this for families, it is a great way to unwind after a busy day and just reconnect (much better than a tv program).

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