Saturday, April 28, 2012

The Mosquito Coast by Paul Theroux


 I think I liked this.

To Ride the Gods' Own Stallion by Diane Lee Wilson


 I read this to N and T.  I didn't like it.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Mr. Bloomfield's Orchard by Nicholas Money


 I read this because Simon was reading it for Biology.  It was kind of boring and I felt that he was constantly using technical terms without explaining them.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Afterwards by Rosamund Lupton

I was completely gobsmacked by this book--it was so well-crafted, so intense, so thoughtful.  Recommended.

Note: The publisher provided me with a digital review copy of this book.






Sunday, April 22, 2012

Handbook of Biblical Criticism by Richard N. Soulen


How I wish I had had this book when starting out in biblical studies!  It would have made things so much easier!  This is also a great reference book for veterans, for those things you inevitably forget or somehow missed.

Note:  The publisher provided me with a digital review copy of this book.

Genesis for Normal People by Jared Byas and Peter Enns


 If you are ready to begin a serious study of Genesis, this is a great place to begin.  The authors do a near-perfect job of situating Genesis in its context, in a readable and fun book.  If you have read a lot about Genesis, there will still probably be a few new ideas here, as well as a great example of how to talk about Genesis to newbies.  (Although I don't really buy the "Adam=Israel" thing; I think "garden=temple" works much better.)  (And this book is only $2 in the Kindle store right now.)

Saturday, April 21, 2012

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Monday, April 09, 2012

The Great Warming by Brian Fagan


 Very interesting.

Sunday, April 08, 2012

I've Got Your Number by Sophie Kinsella


 Good fluff.  I particularly liked the ending.

Thursday, April 05, 2012

Tuesday, April 03, 2012

Eisenhower in War and Peace by Jean Edward Smith


 I loved, loved, loved this book.

Sunday, April 01, 2012

Whatever You Love by Louise Doughty


Engaging. Not perfect, but intriguing.

Note: The publisher provided me with a digital review copy of this book.

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