What does a list of books that have been read, reread or reviewed say about a person? Hoping to have an answer to that question, I'm only listing the ones I've read completely since turning 60; I'm sure the books one doesn't finish reading also make a statement. Having a library of the books I've read and enjoyed has always been important to me. I think it is because books become "friends" and I may want to visit with them again, so they must be available. I periodically review the books in my library and do away with the ones that are no longer reflecting my life-interest, mainly because of limited book space, and the need to make room for the new-found delights. I never take up space for what I call "fluff" and usually use the local library for that need. Some authors will always stay in my library; George MacDonald, George Herbert, CS Lewis, Thomas Merton, Kathleen Norris, Brennan Manning, Phillip Keller, Henri Nouwen, Jane Austin, Daphne du Maurier, Ellis Peters.
TITLE AUTHOR COMMENT
Sold Patricia McCormick eye opener
3 Cups of Tea Greg Mortenson melted my heart
Stones Into Schools Greg Mortenson wish there was a third one
Reading Lolita Azia Nafisi women:second-rate citizens
Standing Alone in Mecca Assa Nomani solidarity in my heart
The Great Gatsby F Scott Fitsgerald second reading
The Music of Silence David Steinal-Rast love for monastery life
Jack's Life Douglas Gresham Lewis - by Joy's son
Wayside Tavern Nora Lofts do not remember this one
Dead Man's Ransom Ellis Peters Cadfael Mysteries
The World as I Remember Rich Mullins musical genius
The Sacred Romance John Eldredge inspiring as "Captivating"
Alias Grace Margaret Atwood writing style marvel
The Handmaid's Tale Margaret Atwood wow! must read again
Going With the Grain Susan Seligson extremely interesting
Ruthless Trust Brennan Manning speaks to my heart
Thorpe Mary Dutton similar "Kill a Mockingbird"
Daisy Miller & Others Henry James master story teller
Turn of the Screw Henry James short story
Poison Maria V Snyder believable fantasy
Five Languages of Love Gary Chapman guide for couples
Quiet Strength Rosa Parks inside glimpse
Lady Susan Jane Austin society glimpse
Wisdom of Tenderness Brennan Manning needful reminder
Some excellent reads there!
ReplyDeleteGreat choices. Would love to start a book club.
ReplyDeleteHello Marie - I wandered in here having visited Gypsi's blog (I got there via 'I Saw Sunday').
ReplyDeleteI was taken with your bookshelves and how you keep them from overcrowding.
I have a sweep around almost every month and feed the 'not wanted on voyage' into the charity shops. All sorts of things appear in the Whitby charity shops . . .
I think - well someone will enjoy them. And then I can go looking for more. My latest is 'Stepping Stones' - interviews with Seamus Heaney.