August’s Book Bag

Gooey warm cinnamon rolls, cold brew with a splash of cream, reclining on a beach or sitting in a hammock swing perched on a mountain, all with a good book — these are the things I dream about to relax and unwind.  August’s Book Bag (which is just a fancy name for, “What Am I Reading This Month,” features two of my favorite things:  cold brew because I started brewing it myself and a good book.

What Was I Reading?

Back in June I posted that I was reading.  I have finished some of these books and some are collecting dust.

• A Walk in the Woods (abandoned beside the bed)
• Ramona the Pest (Finished and loved this even more as an adult!)
• Better Than Before (I found this book more laid back than I anticipated and it met me where I was at.)
• Never Broken (This was a GREAT book to listen to.  You’ll want your earbuds in for this Audible, though.)
• A Door In the Wall (This was read on my Kindle for Classical Conversations Challenge A.)
• Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus by Nabeel Qureshi (I listened to this and really enjoyed Nabeel’s perspective.  He was a Muslim and taught me a tremendous amount about the Muslim culture and his process to initially logically choose Christianity.  He had to count the cost.)
• The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate (We listened to this in the car.  LOVED it!!!)
• Talk Like Ted by Carmine Gallo

What Am I Reading In August?

• Uninvited by Lysa TerKeurst (this arrived in my Faithbox.  Faithbox is pretty neat.  My monthly subscription helps pay for three meals via Rice Bowls.)
• The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin (I think I’m hooked on her work.  This was a birthday gift.)
• Rising Strong by Brene Brown (Everyone seems to be talking about her and I thought I needed to unpack what she has to say!  I purchased this with a Barnes gift card.)
• Think and Grow Rich by Napoloeon Hill (This came recommended to me.  I’m not entirely sure how I feel about this one as I disagree scripturally with a few points so far. This was also purchased with a Barnes gift card.)
• The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis (this book is for Challenge A)
• Circling the Sun by Paula McLain (I’m so excited — this book arrived as my Book of the Month Subscription box!!!!!!)

What is Book of the Month?

Well, its my kind of adult fun.  I love, love, love books.  I am a bibliophile.  And the Book of the Month club encourages me to read — and to read books that I may not normally choose but are quality reads!

This month you can try Book of the Month Club at the low price of $5 for a 1-month membership using the code READ5.

 

Where do you purchase your books typically?

I hope you have some great books in your book bag!