It’s Autumn Reading Time
Autumn brings coziness, warm drinks, and some extra reading time. As an advocate of lifelong learning, I always have a few books going at the same time. This may be due to some ADD tendencies, but I love variety amongst a routine.
For many years I did not read fiction, thinking it was a waste of time. The realization of a mental reprieve came to light for me and I started adding some fiction to my life. Mostly historical fiction or strong female characters are the genres I lean towards. These are an important addition to my personal self-care.
Paper is my favorite, and yet I don’t always take the time to put my feet up in a quiet place to read. I listen to audiobooks while I’m gardening, folding clothes, in the kitchen, driving, etc. (the books do have to be well-read) Ebooks are mostly read at night while warm and cozy with DH sleeping next to me when I can’t sleep. Yesterday I had the impression to pray for a fiction book with some family history, a top interest of mine, that was light, interesting. As DH was snoring and I couldn’t sleep I found Midnight at the Blackbird Cafe. What delightful characters, mentions healing, and food.
Anyways, here is a list of the books that I am currently reading or have just finished:
- Life Without Lack ~ Living in the Fullness of Psalm 23 by Dallas Willard. This book is inspiring. Memorizing Psalm 23, meditating it, and praying have brought me so much peace in these crazy times. I am able to be more grateful and see God’s hand in our lives. I don’t totally agree with all of his interpretations but insights have come and increased my faith and trust in God.
- Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel. So very good! Takes place during WWII
- Midnight at the Blackbird Cafe by Heather Webb. A page-turner.
- Polyface Micro Success with Livestock on a Homestead Scale by Joel Salatin. I wish I could claim this man as my wise, funny uncle. His books are so readable and instill wisdom and mechanics of agrarian living. I recommend anything he writes, even if you aren’t into animals or homesteading read; Folks, This Ain’t Normal: A Farmer’s Advice for Happier Hens, Healthier People, and a Better World.
- The Sourdough School ~ The Ground-Breaking Guide to Making Gut-Friendly Bread by Vanessa Kimbell. Fascinating. I am hopeful that I will be able to eat real sourdough without gut pain in the near future.
- Step-by-Sep Projects for Self-Sufficiency : Grow Edibles, Raise Animals, Live Off the Grid, Do It Yourself by Editors of Cool Springs Press
- A huge stack of Gluten-Free Baking books. I went GF 6 months ago and am navigating this new adventure. Please share your tips if you are GF.
What are you reading? Please share!