reading

Getting back in the reading groove

I am finally getting back in my reading groove. After reading a good bit in 2015, and so little in 2016 (so far!) I got fed up with it, dragged my hiney to the library, and found some books that I’m loving!

Getting Back In the Reading Groove

Here’s what I’ve been reading!

First and foremost, always the Bible. I’m currently reading through Proverbs with my trusty Halley’s Bible Handbook at my side to help me understand any difficult passages.

Finished Inconceivable in just a few days. It had me hooked. It’s a memoir by Julia Indichova about secondary infertility and how she worked to overcome it naturally.

Currently reading Family Tree by Barbara Delinsky. It’s about a caucasian married couple who have a biological African-American child and the ramifications it causes in their lives after the baby is born and while they explore their family histories. The storyline is pretty interesting so far. I’m definitely wondering how the ending will play out!

The audiobook I’m currently listening to is First Women: The Grace and Power of America’s Modern First Ladies by Kate Andersen Brower. I loved Brower’s last book about the White House, so I was excited to dive into this one. It’s full of details and personal stories about the First Ladies of the United States. I’m enjoying it, and my only complaint is that the author jumps around a lot. I almost wish the book would have been written chronologically.

Bible and Handbook

On my to-read list:
The Language of Baklava by Diana Abu-Jaber
The Midwife’s Tale by Delia Parr.
Adoption Beyond Borders by Rebecca J. Compton
Viola in Reel Life by Adriana Trigiani
A Confident Heart by Renee Swope

Do you ever get out of the habit of reading?

What’s the best book you’ve read lately?

Let’s talk about books (and other random things)

Remember how I read a ton of books last year? I have only read eight so far this year. Ugh. I blame it on writing a book and discovering Podcasts. I’ve been making my way through a few nonfiction books (The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up and Childbirth Without Fear– a random combo, I know!), but I’m looking for some good fiction.

I’d love to read something that’s not emotionally heavy, if that makes sense. Any recommendations?

Aaaand onto the randomness!

Cat on the dryer

One of my clients has the most awesome bengal cat. He has such a fun, mischievous personality. As I’ve mentioned before, his favorite spot in the house is on top of the dryer. I like to call the bottom picture his superman pose.

Spider web

Check. Out. This. Spider. Web. Eeeeek!

Other things:
-My rearview mirror melted off of my windshield today. That was interesting.
-Jimmy and I visited his cousin and her husband in the hospital last week to meet their new baby. Ahhh, it was the best. Hi Katie 🙂
-A few weeks ago, I had a dream I was kicking a soccer ball and totally kicked Jimmy super hard and woke him up out of a dead sleep. Also, I had a dream last night that I gave birth to triplets. What is with these dreams of multiples?! I’m getting freaked out, haha.

Do you have crazy dreams?

Have you read any good fiction lately?