Yesterday, I turned the calendar page and pulled out a stack of books to enjoy for the new month. If there is anything as much fun as reading, it is planning what to read.
Charity and I decided not to set a reading challenge this month. Charity is busy preparing for the arrival her baby in the new year, and we don't want any extra stress. But, of course, we will both still be reading. We are selecting some favorite cozy reads to finish out our reading year. There is something delightful in opening the book of a favorite author such as Dickens or Elliot and finding a friend.
Here are a few recommendations if you want too enjoy cozy December reading.
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Children's story books
Charity - My little boy is only eighteen months old so most of my Christmas/winter book collection is too advanced for him, but we've already starting reading these.
The Hat by Jan Brett
Katy and the Big Snow by Virginia Lee Burton
The Mousery by Charlotte Pomerants
Cozy Reads
Charity: I love a good reread during December. Something makes me want to sip tea and curl up under a blanket. Here are a few I'm considering dipping back into this December.
At Home in Mitford and Shepherd's Abiding by Jan Karon
Pilgrim's Inn by Elizabeth Goudge
Bleak House by Charles Dickens
Gina: A few of my favorites that I'd love to reread this winter.
Suncatchers by Jamie Langsdon Turner (Every since reading Turner's newest book, I've wanted to reread Suncatchers and be reaquainted with Eldeen.)
Emma by Jane Austin
Virgil Wander by Leif Enger
Poetry
Gina: Winter gives me a longing to linger over beautiful words. I actually have four poetry books by my bed that I'm dabbling in and thoroughly enjoying.
Waiting on the Word by Malcolm Guite (An advent book with a poem and short explanation for every day in December.)
Every Moment Holy: Volume 3, The Work of the People (Prayers for all sorts of times and places.
Accompanied by Angels: Poems of the Incarnation by Luci Shaw (Poems on the life of Christ)
Hope in the Dark by Geneva Eby (Advent poems and thoughts on the Biblical characters who awaited Christ's coming.)
Planning for Next Year
Charity: I love to dream about flower gardening and these two books are perfect choices for some cozy dreaming. Even if the garden never gets planted in the spring!
The Garden Maker by Christie Purifoy
A Home in Bloom by Christie Purifoy
What are you reading?
I've been reading a series by Emily Steiner, the book "A Time to Keep Silence," and the others in the series.
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to read 500 books in 2024, but as it's already December and I only have 400, I'll probably go to the library and read a bunch of baby books because I'm counting those as well. =)
I'm going to be reading Persusian by Jane Austen and Heartland Joy by Jessie Gussman. And then next month I start the Brighter Winter Reading Challenge.
ReplyDeleteI'm currently reading a German book about the Duchess Waldersee (1837-1914). She was born as Mary Esther Lee in New York and daughter of a rich businessman. She moved to Europe where she eventually married the German Duke Waldersee. In her late teens she had given her heart to Christ and the book describes her inner battle between obeying Christ and taking part in worldly events. This was really hard for her as she was part of the highest aristocratic circles, where it was expected of her to attend balls and court gatherings. But in the end, Jesus triumphed, and her life became a great blessing.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this with me.
ReplyDeleteI recently finished reading Humility by Andrew Murray.
I’m praying for your family tonight.
I'm re-reading the Mitford books by Jan Karon.
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