Book Recap: April
How is it possible that it is already May?!
This past month I read Big Stone Gap
I don’t think I’ll read the other books in the Stone Gap series. It’s one of the few books that I think would be better as a movie than a book.
I am thankful that this month is hopefully going to be a bit more relaxing and that I might find more time to read. I am also going to start tackling my library of eBooks on my iPad. eBooks are so easy to read because they are on a portable device. I definitely think they will help me achieve my reading goal. (My friend Laura wrote this week about how her Kindle is helping her to read more- and she’s giving one away!)
Speaking of eBooks, did you check out the insane eBook sale this week – 97 titles for $29.97?! I am SOOOO excited about a bunch of the titles. Don’t let the number overwhelm you – 97 books is a lot isn’t it? I figure, even if you only have interest in 30 of them, that’s still just $1 a book. Taking time to read is one of the best self-care methods I do for myself. If you enjoy reading too, this is a sale you shouldn’t miss. (Sale ends Saturday)
How is your 2013 reading going?
Books read to date:
- Big Stone Gap
- Life After Art: What You Forgot About Life and Faith Since You Left the Art Room
(March)
- Sparkly Green Earrings: Catching the Light at Every Turn
(March)
- Real. Life. Photography (February)
- Prayer: Finding the Heart’s True Home
(January)
- Lucia, Lucia
(January)
- Mommy Grace: Erasing Your Mommy Guilt
(January)
Other book posts:
March Recap
February Recap
January Recap
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I really can’t express how incredible the Kindle app has been for my reading habits. I used to read pretty frequantly, then I had my daughter and it went from a book every month or so to none; I always always running around but when I got the Kindle app on my blackberry, I could read while she was in the bath or waiting for my prescription or on break at work.
TOTALLY! I did that some last year, but then stopped for some unknown reason. I can’t wait to report next month on if my reading increases. I bet it will. 🙂 AND, I’m so excited about all the new ebooks from that bundle that I can’t wait to start reading a bunch of them.
Oh no! You have to read the others! Especially the last one about her relationship with her daughter! It made me think about how my daughter and I interact and about finding that balance between setting limits and encouraging independence. I think the series books are stronger than her other novels, which were designed to stand alone. I liked Lucia, Lucia, but it didn’t end quite the way I hoped and I wanted more character development of the neighbor rather than having her just be a plot device for setting up the memories part of the narrative. That said, I still liked it and it was a fun, quick read.
That’s interesting to hear… I just didn’t love it though… I’ll think about it. 🙂
are any of these titles for the over 50 set? For a gift?
I think anyone would like The Shoemakers Wife. My aunt recommended it to me and she is in her 50s.
In April I read Eat, Pray, Love for my new book club…not a fan because I had a really hard time getting into it. It was so slow and I felt the entire book was a struggle. I also read Little Bee, The Zookeeper’s Wife and Big Stone Gap. I liked Little Bee and Big Stone Gap…I am the same way….I could take or leave the rest, but after reading Laura’s comment above I might take another chance and read another one. The Zookeepers Wife was also a challenge for me, but I made it through. I just started the Shoemakers Wife and I am enjoying it so far. Thanks for keeping me motivated!
I think you will love The Shoemaker’s Wife. SO good. I cried at the end.
Thanks for saying how much you liked The Shoemaker’s Wife. Just put it on hold at my library. I need a good novel to read…
Great! You’ll love it.
Okay, interesting. I read Big Stone Gap a few years ago, and while I thought it was really good, I didn’t ADORE it or anything. So when people started raving about The Shoemaker’s Wife, I just didn’t know if I wanted to read it. I’m glad to hear your comparison – and I just put it back on my to-read list!
Yes, it is a MUST read Mary!