May Book List

The Friendships of Women by Dee Brestin
This book uses three examples of Biblical friendship to illustrate how we should relate to each other as women. It wasn't exactly what I thought it would be, but I enjoyed it.

Being Nikki by Meg Cabot
I think the Airhead trilogy is Meg Cabot's best work, after Avalon High. This second book is full of unexpected turns and has a sad, suspenseful ending, but I know all is not lost for Em and her friends. Can't wait to read Runaway - unfortunately, my library doesn't have it, and I don't want to buy the hardcover when my other books are paperback. Wah.

Heist Society by Ally Carter
This book is like a young female version of Ocean's Eleven populated by Cassandra Clare characters. LOVED IT. I know many people were bothered by how obviously movie-optionable it is, but it didn't bother me!

The Humor of Christ by Elton Trueblood
It took me a while to get through this book because it's very scholarly, but I'm glad I read it. It's an analysis of Jesus' wit and humor in the Gospels. Like the author, I feel that this side of His personality (for lack of a better word) is seriously under-studied. The prevailing attitude is that every word Jesus said was completely serious and intense, and that just isn't the case! It's encouraging to be reminded that He laughed too.

Books for May: 4
2010 year to date: 26

Wow, am I even going to make it to 50 this year? :( I have a ton of new, interesting books to read at home, but they're ALL non-fiction and I don't feel up to it. I just want something fun and fluffy that won't make me sad.

May Book List

The Friendships of Women by Dee Brestin
This book uses three examples of Biblical friendship to illustrate how we should relate to each other as women. It wasn't exactly what I thought it would be, but I enjoyed it.

Being Nikki by Meg Cabot
I think the Airhead trilogy is Meg Cabot's best work, after Avalon High. This second book is full of unexpected turns and has a sad, suspenseful ending, but I know all is not lost for Em and her friends. Can't wait to read Runaway - unfortunately, my library doesn't have it, and I don't want to buy the hardcover when my other books are paperback. Wah.

Heist Society by Ally Carter
This book is like a young female version of Ocean's Eleven populated by Cassandra Clare characters. LOVED IT. I know many people were bothered by how obviously movie-optionable it is, but it didn't bother me!

The Humor of Christ by Elton Trueblood
It took me a while to get through this book because it's very scholarly, but I'm glad I read it. It's an analysis of Jesus' wit and humor in the Gospels. Like the author, I feel that this side of His personality (for lack of a better word) is seriously under-studied. The prevailing attitude is that every word Jesus said was completely serious and intense, and that just isn't the case! It's encouraging to be reminded that He laughed too.

Books for May: 4
2010 year to date: 26

Wow, am I even going to make it to 50 this year? :( I have a ton of new, interesting books to read at home, but they're ALL non-fiction and I don't feel up to it. I just want something fun and fluffy that won't make me sad.