What’s on the Book Pile? Winter 2023
I’m especially excited to share my book pile this season, because I have officially started my reading list for my Spiritual Direction training with Selah! I was happy to see that several of the books were ones I wanted to read anyway, so I am starting with those.
N.B. These are not recommendations, unless I specifically state that I recommend a particular book. This is simply what I am currently reading. If you’d like to know more about a specific book, or recommendations for you or your children, feel free to contact me. I love to recommend books for kids of all ages! You can also follow me on Goodreads.
From top to bottom:
Merci Suárez Changes Gears by Meg Medina. (E-book, borrowed with Libby) I decided since I love middle grade fiction so much (and am even attempting to write one), that I should read through medal winners in this age group. This book won the 2019 Newbery Medal.
Reading the Sermon on the Mount by John Stott. This is a book we are working through in my small group at church.
The Deeply Formed Life by Rich Villodas. I have been following this author for years on Instagram and so appreciate what he has to say, so I was so excited to see his book on my Selah reading list!
All Creatures Great and Small by James Herriot. This is a re-read and is still on my pile from the end of summer! I am enjoying reading it slowly and remembering how much I loved it from my childhood.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Publishing Children's Books by Harold D. Underdown. This is the most recommended book on how to write and publish a children’s book. So if it’s something you would like to pursue, definitely pick up a copy! Reading this, and joining the SCBWI, are now my go-to recommendations when someone asks me for advice.
Kingdom of Ash by Sarah Maas. Finally going to finish this young adult series.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling. Reading the illustrated version with my 9-year-old. Highly recommend!
Not pictured: The Hero of Ages: A Mistborn Novel (The Mistborn Saga, 3) by Brandon Sanderson. This is one of many excellent fantasy series by Sanderson. I am listening on Audible and enjoying them immensely. Definitely recommend if you like an easy to read fantasy.
Finally, I am also reading a lot of children’s magazines, mostly for research - to see if any of my children’s stories would be a good fit! But they are also entertaining and I know my son will enjoy them when I’m done.
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