Inspiring Bookworms

It's that time again when 5 Minutes for Books hosts the monthly carnival - Whats on Your Nightstand ? Click on over and see what everyone else is reading, or better yet, link up yourself and share with the rest of us what you are reading. No blog is necessary. You can always join in by leaving comments on what you are reading. I've been reading a lot of books with the kids for the 2009 Support Your Local Library Challenge hosted by J. Kaye's Book Blog , so I have not had much time for reading of my own. Because of that, I've tried to scale down the number of books that I am reading. I truly love our library system! So, among the children's books they love me to read, I am also juggling time for a few of my own. All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten by Robert Fulghum I was at my annual sales conference in July and one of our speakers referenced this book. Just from her highlights, I wanted to read more. Share everything. Play fair. Don...

As a mom to three little ones, I'm always searching for appropriate entertainment for them. Something that will engage their curiosity, have a positive message without violence and keep them occupied while I get some things done that don't require little helpers. As much as I love to have them help me with household chores, they can't be tied to my {invisible} apron strings all of the time. As a Book Review Blogger for Thomas Nelson, I was honored to have the opportunity to review Skeeter and the Mystery of the Lost Mosquito Treasure by Max Lucado on DVD. The video is about 60 minutes in length is based on Psalm 139:13-14. At the first viewing, none of my children managed to watch the whole thing. Not even 10-15 minutes into the program. I'm not sure if it was the talking in the beginning or because they realized it was not Miss Spider's Sunny Patch that didn't captivate their attention. With that, I put the video up for a later day. After a few more at...

What's Age Got to do With It?  Living Your Happiest & Healthiest Life by Robin McGraw What's Age Got to do With It? honestly took some time for me to get through.  Although it is only 213 pages in 9 Chapters, I found myself trying to decipher between her life versus the advice and long list of experts that backed up her claims.  The extra jargon (for me) was distracting; however, I understand if it was required for liability purposes.  Personally, I would have much rather read through the advice and personal experiences without all of the "medical-ease" and long list of experts - most of whom - I don't know.  I would have preferred it to be at the end where if I had wanted to get more info, it would be there. With that being said and out of the way, I must confess.  I love this book!!  It is truly chock full of great advice.  What's even better...  is that this advice is coming from a woman, whom may have it all compared to my or your standards now , but...

For the Tough Times:  Reaching Toward Heaven for Hope by Max Lucado For the Tough Times is a quick read.   Only eight chapters long and if given a solid block of time, most will finish this book within an hour.   The chapters flow well together; you won’t want to put it down. When All That Is Good Falls Apart is an excellent introduction.   Read your headline news, talk to your neighbor or see the number of businesses closing in your community and our Nation.   Good things are falling apart all around us and when that happens, we look for answers. Here is a breakdown of chapters in addition to the intro to aid you in your search for those answers. Chapter 1:   Where is God? Chapter 2:   God’s Great Love Chapter 3:   Eyes on the Father Chapter 4:   Good Triumphant Chapter 5:   The Bitter Taste of Revenge Chapter 6:   In the Silence, God Speaks Chapter 7:   In the Storm, We Pray Chapter 8:   From God’s Perspective Do It Again, Lord:  A Prayer for Troubled Times The over-all ...