I’ve been a reading machine lately! Here’s the books I finished this month!
Sisters Like Us By Susan Mallery
Sometimes I love Susan Mallery’s books and sometimes I find them lacking. Her newest book, Sisters Like Us was a good read! It’s part of the Mischief Bay Series and so far I’ve liked all the books in this series. Sisters Harper and Stacey couldn’t be more different. Harper was made to be a mother, while her sister is in denial that she’s about to become one. While Harper tries to get her life back together after an unexpected divorce, Stacey tries to get over her fear of motherhood.
Special Education at Home By Shawna Wingert
I stumbled across Shawna’s blog not long after we decided to homeschool. It is overflowing with good information! When I saw she had written a book, I immediately ordered it. It’s a simple read, but I found myself highlighting like crazy!
She writes: The sensory issues my son deals with every day, are alone enough to make schooling at home a good choice for him.
Reading Shawna’s book was reassurance that we made the right decision to homeschool Jackson.
No One Ever Asked By Katie Ganshert
This book was my FAVORITE read this month! We had an ice day (yes, in April, so I spent the entire day curled up by the fireplace reading. I could not put it down!
The adoption storyline is spot on! As an adoptive mama, I found myself saying, yes, yes, yes! more than one time. This book takes an honest, gut-wrenching look at racism in the United States. It is so, so good. I highly recommend it!
Everybody Always By Bob Goff
I kept seeing people post about this book so I ordered it off Amazon. I might be one of the only people who has not read Love Does. I think I’ll be reading that after finishing Bob’s newest book. This book has made me laugh out loud and has made me cry.
It gets to the heart of what Jesus is all about – LOVE!
Bob writes: It’s given me a lot of comfort knowing we’re all rough drafts of the people we’re still becoming.
We all have difficult people in our lives. We are called to love those difficult people.
This book is changing the way I see those difficult people. It’s making me want to love more like Jesus.
Begin Again By Leeana Tankersley
I had forgotten that I preordered this book, so I was surprised when I opened my mailbox.
I finished the book, but it wasn’t my favorite.
I loved the reminders to savor instead of strive (since that’s my word for 2018).
I loved the challenge to live a slow, simple and surrendered life.
There were bits and pieces of it that really spoke to my heart, but it wasn’t a life-changing read for me.
Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace By Becky Monson
I really enjoyed this fun chick-lit! It’s all about Bridgette and her college love – the one that got away. I really enjoyed the storyline between Bridgette and Ian and how the book keeps you guessing. I’ve enjoyed every book I’ve read by Monson, but this one might just be my favorite!
Taking A Chance (A Novella) By Becky Monson
Because I had read all of Monson’s books, I decided I needed to read her novella, too! It’s a cute little romance about two individuals who meet at the top of the Empire State Building. For 99 cents, how could I pass it up?
100 Days to Brave and Everyday Holy are the two devotionals I’m currently reading! They are great for busy mamas. You can read a little more about them here.
