Sometimes I read books one at a time; sometimes I suddenly realize I’ve got my finger in a whole stack of books. At the moment, well. . .I’m writing this blog post because I need to figure what, exactly, I am reading. 
- A History of the World in 6 Glasses by Tom Standage. One of those Kindle deals I can’t resist–I’ve enjoyed what I’ve read so far, but as you will see I have a too many books/too little time issue and haven’t gotten very far.
- My Lady Ludlow by Elizabeth Gaskell. The only fiction in my current reading, and I’m finding it more tedious than Cranford. I am this >< close to moving on to a different Gaskell novel or taking a break with Jeeves.
- Last month I reread Mother Styles by Janet Penley; it’s still upstairs in my basket but its bookmark has been moved to Nurture by Nature by Paul Tieger & Barbara Barron-Tieger. I wrote more about both books here and here, but I hadn’t looked at them for a few years and a refresher seemed in order. The kids keep growing (and their personalities show in different ways); plus, I’m not even sure I correctly identified my own personality type last time. So–for now the books stay beside my chair and I take them out to read and think as time allows.
- The Primal Blueprint by Mark Sisson. I can only handle this one in very small doses. His nutritional advice may be sound, but his obsession with the caveman makes him hard to take seriously.
- The book of Genesis. I don’t really like reading the Bible on someone else’s plan. Charts, boxes, and dates make me feel like I’m behind before I begin. I stick with it much longer if I choose a book of the Bible, read about a chapter each day (not every day, though I try), and when it’s finished I choose another book and continue from there. I started my current reading with the Psalms last Christmas; from there I moved to Romans and now Genesis. I suspect I’ll get caught up in the chronology and read Exodus next, but don’t hold me to that. Okay?
- Book of Concord. I know some of you are reading this too, or were; it started as a Facebook group (maybe it still is–I haven’t checked Facebook lately). I am using the reader’s guide but only as far as what order to read the various sections. In general, if no one is fainting for want of breakfast after I read a chapter of the Bible, I go on to read a page from the BOC.
- Or not. I haven’t actually read the BOC since Larry brought home a copy of Rev. Harrison’s Little Book on Joy. Now I read a chapter of that after my morning chapter of Genesis–again, unless someone (usually Silly Boy or Baby Boy) is on the verge of fainting. Sometimes I read the same chapter two or three days in a row to let it soak in. . .to say I needed this book is putting it mildly.
- Free Range Learning: How Homeschooling Changes Everything by Laura Grace Weldon. I’ve alternated between devouring and scouring this book in the past week, all the while texting quotes to Gina. . .I’ve made more use of the underlining feature in this book than in all other books I’ve read on my Kindle. I’ll leave it there for now; I suspect this book will get its own blog post once I’ve finished reading and digesting it.
- Harry Potter and the Sorceror’s Stone. Yes–again. This time it was Silly Boy who asked me to read it to him. I just hope this time I’ll get to read the next (and the next. . .) book aloud as well! Then I can get lost in the story while spending time with my kids.
I think that’s everything (for now). It’s a good thing half of those are on my Kindle, or I’d be running out of bookmarks. . .
