Christmas present ideas
Posted by michellew on December 15, 2007
In the past month I’ve started various books, too many, more than I will finish any time soon. But one that I’m halfway through and enjoying is Madeleine L’Engle’s memoir Bright Evening Star. Its nice because it combines discussing Jesus’ advent with her own story of coming to faith in Jesus. She definitely had an unorthodox childhood. Its amazing how God will use different upbringings in shaping us to become who we will be. I think this year I’d like to read more autobiographies and biographies. (any suggestions?) I just love reading the stories of other’s lives.
As Christmas is so soon, I’d thought I’d remind you what books we’ll be reading in bookclub over the next year so you can ask for them for Christmas gifts or be watching for them at McKay’s.
2008
January- The Accidental Tourist by Anne Tyler at Heather’s house
February- Hannah Coulter by Wendell Berry at Karen’s house.
March- The Memory Keeper’s Daughter by Kim Edwards at Laini’s House.
April- Till We Have Faces by C.S. Lewis at Melissa’s house.
May- Jane Eyre by by Charlotte Bronte at Heather’s house.
June- Saving Grace by Lee Smith (host TBA)
August- The Son of Laughter by Frederick Buechner at Michelle’s house.
September- Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See at Sara’s house.
October- The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down by Anne Fadiman at Betsy’s house.
I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and in the midst of the busyness of the season that you get some quiet moments to snuggle up on the couch with a good book and a cup of tea.
