It's Monday! What Are You Reading?

3/9/2015

This weekly chance to add to your reading list is hosted by Sheila at Book Journey.

Last week was a bit crazy around here, but in a really fun way. I teach in a Lutheran school, and last week we celebrated National Lutheran Schools' Week. Which essentially means that we dress crazy and have some fun activities (it's a lot like Homecoming Week in high school). Monday was a pancake breakfast cooked by the teachers (for which we had to get up extra early. Yikes). Tuesday, all the Lutheran schools from the area met for worship and a ventriloquist. There were more than 2,500 people there! Friday was Movie Day, where each classroom shows a movie and the students get to pick which one they want to see. Like I said, it was crazy - but in the best possible way!

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What I Read Last Week

An Accomplished Woman by Jude Morgan (My thoughts will be posted on Thursday.)
The Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C.S. Lewis (Amazing, of course!)

What I'm Reading Now

In the Woods by Tana French (This is our book club selection for the month. I am so not a fan of murder mysteries. I'm just trying to make it through without too many scary mental images. On the other hand, I do have to rave about the writing, as I've been hearing from anyone who has read anything by Tana French. She is definitely a good writer!)

What's Coming Up Next

Grace (Eventually): Thoughts on Faith by Anne Lamott (I have a feeling I'll need something a little lighter next. . .)

6 Comments

Kathy Martin link

3/9/2015 02:04:49 am

Sounds like you had a fun week. Come see my week <a href="http://inside-dog.blogspot.com/2015/03/its-monday-what-are-you-reading-march-9.html">here</a>. Happy reading!

Julie @ Smiling Shelves link

3/9/2015 01:27:42 pm

It was certainly a lot of fun! Hope you have a great week, Kathy!

Lois link

3/9/2015 10:18:40 am

I love a good murder mystery... like an Agatha Christie... nothing too gory though. :) However, I will sympathize with you that sometimes I get too many scary mental images. I remember being up half the night after reading one. :(
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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link

3/9/2015 01:29:04 pm

I enjoy cozy mysteries, but all of the CSI describing the body and crime scene stuff - no, thank you! However, it's definitely a compelling enough plot to keep me reading!

Lindsey link

3/10/2015 03:49:11 pm

I got the Anne Lamott book for my sister for Christmas!

I've heard great things about Tana French, but the mama in me isn't sure she wants to read about murdered kids...

Julie @ Smiling Shelves link

3/11/2015 01:38:59 pm

I have very mixed feelings about the Tana French book. The whole murder thing completely freaks me out, yet somehow I can't put the book down. I guess that means she's a good writer! :)