Comments on: What’s On Your Nightstand: July 2012

By: Susanne

Susanne — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 02:02:47 +0000

I’ve never read “Roots” but remembering watching the series when I was a teen. I’ve a Kate Morton book waiting for me in my basket but can’t remember which one it is.

By: Missional Mama

Missional Mama — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 20:43:21 +0000

I don’t think that I have read any of the books you mentioned, wow. I can; however, relate to having too many downloads on my Kindle, esp the freebies!

Amy

By: Lisa notes...

Lisa notes... — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 23:52:56 +0000

I have so many downloads on my Kindle, too. I’ll never get around to all of them. But when they’re free, it’s hard to resist.

I’ve never read “Roots” either (I’m intrigued about your other reason) but I’m sure I’d enjoy it. I only saw part of the miniseries years ago.

I went through the Chronicles of Narnia books a few summers ago and thoroughly enjoyed them all. Would love to do it again sometimes.

By: bekahcubed

bekahcubed — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 00:37:15 +0000

Not By Chance sounds good. The doctrine of Providence alternately challenges and reassures me. I am so thankful that God is in control of all things--and I'm sure that reading an in-depth study of Providence could only strengthen my faith. Add me to the list of those curious about your reasons for reading Roots. That's one book I've never had any interest in reading, although I've figured I'd get to it eventually since my library owns a copy.

By: Amy @ Hope Is the Word

Amy @ Hope Is the Word — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 23:26:45 +0000

I, too, am eagerly awaiting your review of the Morton book!

Alex Haley’s grandmother (maybe the one in Roots, but I’m foggy on the details, so don’t quote me) was a slave on a plantation in a neighboring county back in the day. I still haven’t read or seen Roots, though.

By: planetnomad

planetnomad — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 22:50:15 +0000

I haven’t read “Roots” but I remember the miniseries and we made our kids watch it a couple of years ago (we were living overseas and so they weren’t getting any American history at that point).

I remember liking “Cold Sassy Tree” just fine but not loving it, like you. I want to read “The House at Riverton!” Can’t wait to see what you think.

–elizabeth (5MFB)

By: ivoryspring

ivoryspring — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 22:34:28 +0000

I always like reading about your reading list! I am currently reading a couple of biographies – one on Condi Rice’s parents, and one on Queen Elizabeth.

By: Cassandra

Cassandra — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 20:54:06 +0000

Also meant to add – I hope you have a great reading month in August!

By: Cassandra

Cassandra — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 20:53:43 +0000

Is it really the end of the Baxter saga? I enjoyed her books for awhile but thought that they should have ended long ago. I haven’t read the last 10 or so.

By: thissimplemom

thissimplemom — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 20:44:50 +0000

I’ve liked Hatcher in the past and look forward to revisiting her. I’m curious about Roots now….