Did you know March is officially National Reading Month? I didn't until I read this. Furthermore, yesterday apparently was World Book Day. Clearly I missed that one, just like I missed my son's doctor appointment on the same day. (Do not be alarmed. It was only a check-up.) I've really been on a roll. The day before that, as I was driving a minivan full of children, I missed the exit for the birthday party and made half the guests late. #MissedIt was definitely trending in my life this week. Books, however, are also trending here! Here's my current #amreading pile. Each book cover is linked to the book's Goodreads page.
#AmReading
Daughter of Liberty (American Patriot series, #1) by J.M. Hochstetler
Historical fiction: Revolutionary War This one grabbed me from the first sentence. I adore Revolutionary War era, and Hochstetler is one of the best authors I've ever read. She deserves way more attention than she's gotten. (If American Revolution isn't your thing, check out her book Northkill.)
Under the Silk Hibiscus by Alice J. Wisler
Historical fiction: World War 2 Important novel highlighting the plight of Japanese Americans in internment camps. Wisler is such a versatile author. She writes nonfiction and fiction, both historical and contemporary. Her novel Still Life in Shadows, inspired by an ex-Amish man who assisted others fleeing their Amish communities, remains one of my favorite contemporary fiction books.
In the Field of Grace by Tessa Afshar
Historical fiction: Biblical In the Field of Grace is a story of Ruth and Boaz--but begins before Ruth was even wed to her first husband, Naomi's son. Afshar is a Christy Award winner, and basically a rockstar of biblical fiction.
By the Shores of Silver Lake by Laura Ingalls Wilder
Biographical novel: 1800s This is our family's current read-aloud book. We're working through this series, and loving it, especially since we were able to visit the Ingalls homestead outside De Smet, South Dakota, last summer.
Everyday Graces: A Child's Book of Good Manners edited by Karen Santorum
Not sure exactly which genre this fits into. Parenting? It's probably the best book we own to teach our kids manners, virtues, etc. Based on the idea that stories convey morals better than a list of rules, Karen Santorum has put together a collection of short stories, poems, and chapters from classic children's literature to show the importance of things like patience, self-control, kindness, etc. What's not to love? *Not pictured: stack of research books for a potential new novel series, plus various and sundry library books for the kids.
Books on Tap
My list of books to-read is really long. But here are a few I'd love to get to this month:
Boom: Oil, Money, Cowboys, Strippers, and the Energy Rush that Could Change America Forever by Tony Horwitz
Nonfiction I love Tony Horwitz's work. My favorite of his is Confederates in the Attic: Dispatches from the Unfinished Civil War. I also really enjoyed his A Voyage Long and Strange: Rediscovering the New World. Boom looks like a shorter read at 117 pages, and it was only $2.99 for Kindle.
Call the Nurse: True Stories of a Country Nurse on a Scottish Isle by Mary J. MacLeod
Nonfiction I hadn't heard of this one until my mother loaned it to me recently, but I see that it's the #1 book on nursing on Amazon. And you know I love nursing stories. :)
Miranda Warning by Heather Day Gilbert
Contemporary fiction I read and loved God's Daughter by the same author, and look forward to seeing how this West Virginia mystery unfolds!
Kept by Sally Bradley
Contemporary fiction I've never read this author before, but I keep hearing great things about this novel. I tend toward historical fiction, quite obviously, but it's good for me to read outside my preferrred genre.
Sword of Forgiveness by Debbie Lynne Costello
Historical fiction: medieval Yes, back to historicals! :) I've known Debbie Lynne for years, and this is her debut novel. You all know I love the Civil War era, but I'm also fascinated by the medieval era. I studied literature in England for a while during my college years, which is where and when my interest really took flight. How about you? What are you reading this month?
GIVE-AWAY
Speaking of reading, if you haven't gotten your copy of Spy of Richmond yet, enter for a chance to win a free copy at the blogs of Amelia Rhodes and Lena Nelson Dooley! While you're there, look around. Both Amelia and Lena are wonderful authors themselves!
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