Hello everyone! Here we are at the beginning of another summer!
Reading is a big part of my life. I do it every day. Every single day. If I can't sit down with a book, I always make time to listen while I'm driving or creating or working around the house. I thank God my momma read to me. I thank God my teachers read to me. They helped my imagination to grow and develop so that I see stories play out in my mind as I read or listen. Please take time to read aloud to your children from very young to as old as they'll still listen. That might be older than you think. It's good for them, and it's good for you. I'll be reading to my little grandson as soon as I can get him to sit still for a couple of minutes! He's not quite two. ~smile~ There's a whole lot of world to explore, and he's busy at it.
Here's my summer reading list for 2025. I'll be honest, I always end up adding more to my lists. I'll update regularly with my progress.
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BIBLE
Finish the Old Testament
with a YouVersion Bible.com reading plan.
I moved on to the New Testament!
Update 08-13:All done!
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FICTION
Dead Sea Rising
Jerry B Jenkins
Dr. Craig Evans, Biblical Consultant
I finished this June 2nd.
Oh dear, there is a sequel. Shall I add it or not?
07-21-25: I started it last night!
Update 8:14: LOVED IT
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King of the Golden River
John Ruskin
I lost interest. I will not finish it.
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Old Detectives Home
Omnipodge Trilogy Book 1
Mike Befelor
I had trouble sourcing this book, so I didn't read it.
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Enola Holmes and the Black Barouche
Nancy Springer
6-5 Listening to audiobook
whilst knitting and sewing
6-6 Finished
I enjoyed this so much!
She's Sherlock Holmes' little sister.
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For a Lifetime
Timeless Book 3
Gabrielle Meyer
I picked this up from the library July 8th.
I'm already several chapters in.
Update: 7-15: I LOVED IT!
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The Whispered Word
Ellery Adams
I finished this 6-18.
I cannot recommend it. The story was great, but there was some light foul language and a few s.. references that I wish she'd left out.
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NON-FICTION
Western Heritage a Reader
Hillsdale College Press
I'm taking the Hillsdale College Western Heritage course for free.
Update 8/5: I am studying the Romans now.
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Oh! This was so good for understanding the atmosphere of the late '50s and early '60s in the USA.It's about the assassination attempt while Kennedy was president elect.
Trim Healthy Mama Plan
Pearl and Serene
Reading it now
The Story of Science
Aristotle Leads the Way
Joy Hakim
I'm reading this now.
Sink Reflections
Marla Cilley
Finished!
Books not planned but added later:
Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon
Finished books not planned but added later:
The Crime at Black Dudley by Margery Allingham ~ finished 6/10
Enola Holmes Elegant Escapade by Nancy Springer ~ finished 6/11
A Lovely Life by Melissa Michaels finished 6/26
Enola Holmes and the Mark of the Mongoose by Nancy Springer ~ finished 7/1
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie ~ finished 7/2
The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning by Margareta Magnussen ~ finished 7/13
Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen ~ finished
For a Lifetime by Gabrielle Meyer ~ finished
Dead Sea Conspiracy by Jerry B Jenkins ~ finished
Every Hour Until Then by Gabrielle Meyer
Please join me! Let me know what you're reading. What do you recommend? I've been enjoying Gabrielle Meyer, Melody Carlson, Melanie Dobson, Stephenia H. McGee, and Michelle Griep among others this year. Please do write to me!
Happy Reading and Listening!
Laura ~ Glad for Summer Break!
*Summer reading list image generated by Canva AI
Hi, Wow you have it really planned out for your reading this Summer. I really just wing it, Sometimes I'm just too tired to read. But, I do have stacks of books in a few places! Hugs, Roxy
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DeleteThat's exactly why I like to listen to Bible and audiobooks!
I've already considred changing my reading plan. I found out the first book has a sequel and another reader suggested an author I'd like to try!
Blessings,
Laura
That list should keep you very busy over the Summer months.
ReplyDeleteI never realised that there were Enola Holmes books. I have watched the first two films and my husband just told me last night that there is a third. I have learnt something to tell him in return!
I have just read an old Margery Allingham 'Campion' book. I love detective stories set in the past and knew of her books, but had never read one before. It was very good and I will definitely pick up any more that I find in charity shops
Hi Tracy! I hope you come back and see this. I didn't have your email address. ~smile~ I like to listen to books as I work, so some of these will be audiobooks. I've never heard of Margery Allingham. I'll look her up. I like detective stories, but I do not like anything explicit at all. I like the who done it part, not the crime part. Thanks so much for writing to me. I'm going to check with my library just in case I finish my list. ~wink~
DeleteBlessings,
Laura
I love that you are reading through the Bible again! So beautiful! God bless you, sweet sister. I also love the yarn background!
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