January QuickLit: What We're Reading
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| Young Girl Reading, by Jean-Honore Fragonard |
Read-aloud with all the kids:
The Trees Kneel at Christmas, by Maud Hart Lovelace.
Let's be honest, I'd be a diehard Maud Hart Lovelace fan if all she ever wrote was Betsy-Tacy. But this little Christmas story may be my very favorite of her books. It's subtle, beautiful, and opens a window into a culture much overlooked today. You should find a copy now while it might be a little cheaper, then save it for next Christmas!
Read-aloud with the littles:
We are on a major Princess in Black kick for some reason. I will admit that I found the first few titles more entertaining than the later ones (perhaps I was used to the humor after a while, so the surprise factor was lost?), but I still think they're fun and funny and delightfully written and illustrated.
Read-aloud with the big kids:
Okay, this is technically a school book, but we have been enjoying The Fallacy Detective so much that my older girls actually beg to read it with me. It's directed toward older kids, but I can think of a few politicians and media gurus who could benefit from reading it. ;)
Highly recommended for homeschoolers, especially!
KidLit:
Village of Scoundrels--reviewed here.
And Aggie Morton, Mystery Queen--reviewed here.
Both worth adding to your list for when they come out next month!
AdultLit:
Magic Flutes, by Eva Ibbotson.
I've been needing some nice, relaxing books to tuck into whenever I start feeling the winter blues kick in. This book certainly does the trick. Lighthearted and free of anything I wouldn't let a fifteen-year-old read, it's just right for curling up by a fire and ignoring the gray weather.
Classic (and re-read):
The Innocence of Father Brown, by G. K. Chesterton.
As I mentioned in a recent review, I find murder mysteries strangely relaxing. I am obviously a strange person. But listening to this on audiobook before I fell asleep each night contributed to calm, anxiety-free sleep. Mark's theory is that I like knowing other people's lives are way more complicated than mine. My theory is that I like knowing justice wins. Or maybe I'm just psychotic.
Non-fiction:
Introduction to Christianity, by Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI)
Excellent--I love Ratzinger's clarity and passion.
DK Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine
For learning more about tea blending!
What are you reading and loving now? Please leave me a note in the comments, because I'm actually tearing through my TBR pile and could use some recommendations!
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The Fallacy Detective sounds like a great idea! I've known many parents who think being good Christian parents means teaching, "This is the truth because I say so," and I think that leads to a much weaker faith than reasoning through ideas and understanding WHY you believe what you do.
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