What's On Your Nightstand - July

I had a great reading month in July which ending up being the month for audio books. I had a hard time finding a physical book that held my interest and obviously had the time to listen to more books than normal. August is a big month for my family. My oldest son will be getting married in a couple of weeks and we will have some family visiting for a little bit. Most of the books I put on my Nightstand for August are ones I am currently reading and I'm going to leave it at that. I may not get too many read and that is okay!

For August:

 

From June's Nightstand I read:

• Anne of Windy Poplars by L.M. Montgomery - I know this isn't a favorite for most readers of Anne, but I still find it a fun read. 
• A Dangerous Place by Jacqueline Winspear - Another book in the Maisie Dobbs Series that I found very sad at the beginning. In fact, I had to set the book aside for a couple of weeks to gain the courage to read it. 
• Mere Motherhood: Morning Times, Nursery Rhymes, and My Journey Toward Sanctification by Cindy Rollins - A re-read and just as good this time as the first time. Such and encouraging read for homeschooling moms.
• The Ministry of Motherhood by Sally Clarkson - Another encouraging read for mothers.

I also read:

• The Authoritative Calvin and Hobbes: A Calvin and Hobbes Treasury by Bill Watterson - This was my deep thinking book this month! LOL!!
• The DIY Home Planner: Practical Tips and Inspiring Ideas to Decorate It Yourself by KariAnne Wood - This book was a lot of fun to look at. I think this would be great for a young woman setting up her first home especially is she likes to decorate. For the non-decorator like myself I just read and smile because I know I'll never take the time to do anything like suggested.

I listened to:

• Frederica by Georgette Heyer - I've read/listened to this one many times. I think this is my favorite Georgette Heyer!
• Money in the Bank by P.G. Wodehouse - This was a re-read, but the first time I did it on audio. I think I preferred reading this to listening. It seemed harder to follow the plot while listening to it.
• Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving - A short story I listened to after I realized I had never read it. This is full of a great descriptive writing.
• A Basic History of the United States, Volume 3: The Sections and The Civil War 1826-1877 by Clarence B. Carson - My kids had finished up their American History course which had a decided bias when it came to the Civil War. I listened to this to get another view point. Though Carson can be kind of dry at times I have enjoyed his view on history.
• Lies Women Believe: And the Truth That Sets Them Free by Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth - This is a re-read and I was excited to learn that it was updated. Excellent, excellent read!!
• The Magnolia Story by Chip & Joanna Gaines - When my Mom came to visit she just raved about this book. (Neither of us have a TV so we don't watch their show.) Anyways, I found it available to download from the library and decided to check it out myself. I had to concur--it was a great read! Everything that should be in a memoir. The audio was a lot of fun with a mix of both Chip and Joanna Gaines doing the readings. Excellent!
• Why I Hate Green Beans: And Other Confessions about Relationships, Reality TV, and How We See Ourselves by Lincee Ray - After reading the previous book I was on the lookout for another fun memoir. Though it wasn't quite as good I loved the transparency of the author which came through while she was reading the book.