There are so many books that I have read lately and wanted to write about, but time has just not been on my side. So I am taking advantage of this opportunity from 5 Minutes for Books to go through what’s been on my “share list” for the past few weeks. At the top of the list:
The Shack by William P. Young – a novel about a man’s encounter with God and the redemptive, healing process he goes through in the course of a weekend spent in the Lord’s presence. I was very moved by this story but have been wary of sharing any specifics because I think this is a book people should experience for themselves.
Some other books that you might enjoy:
- A Pagan’s Nightmare by Ray Blackston
- Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt by Anne Rice
- There’s No Place Like Here by Cecelia Ahern
- Twenty Wishes by Debbie Macomber
- Writing to Change the World by Mary Pipher
What’s in my pile to read next:
- Thursday Next: First Among Sequels by Jasper Fforde
- Things I Want My Daughters to Know by Elizabeth Noble
- Lavinia by Ursula K. LeGuin
To check out what other people are reading and post your own, visit What’s On Your Nightstand? Enjoy!
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The Shack is on my list, and from what I’ve heard–yes, it does need to be experienced, so I’m looking forward to it, and appreciate your vague description.
Thanks for sharing your list! Things I Want My Daughter To Know looks very interesting to me. Enjoy your books!
Right now I’m reading:
Off Camera: Private Conversations Made Public by Ted Koppel
Sweeping Up the Heart: A Father’s Lament for His Daughter by Paul Nisly
The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell
Purple Cow by Seth Godin
The pile of books on my nightstand is forever growing! I blame it on Amazon!
I have been seeing a lot of people have been reading The Shack. My husband bought it for me for my birthday (in April..) I need to bump it up on the to be read list!
I love Jasper Fforde; After I read your post I literally jumped up, went to the library and rented Lost in a Good Book, just cause…
I’m 2/3 through the Shack, and I’m really enjoying it. It takes me a long time to read a book, because once I put it down, I don’t pick it up again for awhile! I’m also reading A Glimpse of Jesus by Brennan Manning and Confessions of an Economic Hit Man by John Perkins.
I read parts of Christ the Lord at Borders whenever it was new, and it was quite interesting. But I’m not one to buy books retail, so I didn’t buy it then. I’ll have to get it from the library sometime.
I recently read Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt and was very impressed. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but was pleasantly surprised!
Recent reads here:
The Faith Club, by Idliby, Oliver, and Warner
Mirror Dance, by Lois MacMaster Bujold
Next up:
Angle of Repose, by Wallace Stegner
P.S. Thanks for your comment over at Elvis Sightings — nice to meet you too!
I have heard so much about The Shack. Either it is a must read or don’t waste your time. I just may have to check it out!
You’ve been royally tagged by Mimi Queen of Memes (aka I-hear-the-dungeon-is-really-hot-this-time-of-year)…
Somebody Get Me Out Of This Corset: The Needs Meme
I am on Chapter 10 as we speak….I just randomly found your blog through my daily blogging and saw this.
GREAT BOOK! I recommend it to everyone I talk to.
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