I’m rolling along with my 2021 Goodreads Book Reading Challenge of 100 books, as well as the Bible Reading Challenge which gets me through the Bible in 9 months. It sounds like I do nothing but read, but in truth, other than the daily Bible reading, the rest of it is in fits and starts. Here are a few quotes from books I’m currently reading or just finished:
“For half a century, she had seen or spoken with this man almost every day, so his life didn’t end when he died; it found its way into cereal aisles and intersections and post office lines and conversations she didn’t intend. When people asked, How are you?, sometimes, for awhile, she’d say, Well I miss him, and leave it at that. …It reminded her of holding hands on the deck of a swaying boat, when, without warning, the other person lets you go. That moment between when your hand is empty and when you reach the railing can take years.” P. 83 The Lager Queen of Minnesota, by J. Ryan Stradal
“The idea that a child deserves to play rather than work is a mistake. Play is a natural part of childhood, but so is work! …Watch a child who is given a piece of real work that he can do. He is even happier than when at play. …Teach children the joy of work by your own example. Let them see that you don’t hate it. Give everybody a real responsibility, starting early. …I believe that words of encouragement should be the only rewards offered for routine work. Giving money or special treats delivers the message that working is beyond the call of duty.” p. 258 Keep A Quiet Heart by Elisabeth Elliot
The high school student Hilary tells Wimsey that the girls at her school are all mostly idiots. “Most people are, said Wimsey gravely, “but it isn’t kind to tell them so.” The Nine Tailors by Dorothy Sayers (I’m too lazy to go look up the page number)
And lastly, I just picked up a brand new batch ‘o books from the library.
First lines (clockwise from top left):
1. The girl could be a changling.
2. Despite its abrupt arrival, my accident felt anticipated after the fact, like a long-delayed package arriving as a thwup on the doorstep.
3. For one blessed moment I was beautiful.
4. Colm Francis Magee had died seven times before his seventh birthday.
Based on that, which one would you read first? I haven’t decided yet.
I’d love to hear what you’re reading!
I’ll probably delete this in the morning. Why not?
Lynniebeemuseoday 
Great selection! I have read three of those books (“Finding” is the odd man out, so to speak). Here is my suggestion: read “…Forest” first (fantastic!); then BEFORE you read “Bitter” you really should read “When we were the Kennedys” also by Monica Wood. It is her very moving memoir, and you will know a particular character better in “Bitter” (even though it is a work of fiction) if you read the other first. But your choice, of course. It may work as well the other way around. How’s that for changing horses in midstream..?!? The “Heaven” book is also a good read; I will be interested in what you think of it. And the others as well.
Get reading, Girlie!
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I’ve already read “When We Were the Kennedys “ so I should be good to go. I got these books off of the recommendation lists that you and Lori made; looks like three of these were from yours. I just finished two of Lori’s. The fourth one is one I got from a list in World Magazine.
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