Happy New Year

Happy New Year! May you read all the books you want, and love all the books you read!

If you haven't noticed, this isn't a "book review" blog, per se. I don't go out a d buy or borrow the newest offerings on the market, then read them, and report on what I read.

If I end up with a new book at all, its usually because some one has given it to me...or given me a gift card for Barnes and Noble. Usually, if I go there, I have a specific non-fiction book in mind. Although I did buy one fantasy book last time I was there. I had two gift cards from my birthday, so I bought some books on herbs and herbal medicine and then I bought "The Ruling Sea" by Robert V.S. Redick. I read the first book in this seriers a few years ago, and had trouble getting hold of this one. I haven't read it yet, but it's on the list for the new year.

I usually buy books at  yard sales, flea markets, thrift stores, and used book stores. I had a lot of store credit when I helped my friend in her store last fall, so I stocked up on a bunch of Native American history books. I also bought several writing reference books. My friend insisted that I take a Flannery O'Connor book because she just knows I will love it. Of course, a lot of the books she was throwing away found homes here.

Additionally, I have books I have inherited from family, particularly my grandparents, most of which is in the form of Bible study/preacing helps. Grandma read a lot of inspirational biographies, and Grace Livingston Hill Christian fiction.  As I think I have mentioned before, there are nearly 3000 books in this house, so I have plenty to chose from.

This is a book review blog in that I do share with you my opinions of what I read, but that is what it is: my opinion.

Which brings me to a few books that I had forgotten I read when I was writing the last post. Two were written by Dale Evans Rogers. "Time Out, Ladies!" was from Grandma's collection, and "Angel Unaware" came from the "throw away" pile at the bookstore. As I read them both, I could hear Dale's voice in every thing she wrote.

The first book is about, as she says "problems particular to us women". which she addresses with candor, wit, and a Christian perspective. This book was copyrighted in 1966, and this particular copy was printed in 1974.

"Angle Unaware" is about "Robin", the Rogers' little girl, who was born "Mongoloid", and only lived two short years. It is written from Robin's perspective as she returns to God in heaven, and tells him about everything that happened when she was on earth. "Angel Unaware" is beautifully written.

The other book that I left out was by Shari Hadley. It's called "From the Cauldron to the Cross".A friend from church loaned it to me.  It's an autobiographical story of  her journey from Wicca to Christianity. A very good read! Here is a link to Shari's site

I have a whole shelf of books here that I want to read this year. I'll let you know what I think?

What are you reading?