MY READS 2018
Oh, how I love to read! Confession: I get excited at the start of a new year thinking of the books I'll read that year. I've learned that sneaking in 5 minutes here or 10 minutes there - waiting in line, at an appoinment, right before bed - helps you get through a lot of books! Here are 20 of the books that I read in 2018. These aren't necessarily recommendations but suggestions of places to start to help you find your next great read. Enjoy, and happy reading!
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A Dog's Purpose: A Novel for Humans
by W. Bruce Cameron
This book made me appreciate my dog so much more. It's a sweet read with a great message.
A Midsummer Night's Dream
by William Shakespeare
Pretty funny. It is surprisingly pleasant to read humor in Shakespearean English.
A Voice in the Wind
by Francine Rivers
This is a masterpiece!!! I'm officially dubbing Rivers a master of the historical epic. Phenomenal!
Apollyon
by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins
I'm working my way through the Left Behind series. All have been suspenseful, creative, and thought-provoking. This one does not disappoint.
Before We Were Yours
by Lisa Wingate
Heartbreaking. Thoroughly researched. Superbly written. You will appreciate Wingate's literary skills.
Crazy Love
by Francis Chan
This challenged me to be a better Christian and think more about my choices. So good!
In His Steps
by Charles M. Sheldon
This book takes a look at what Jesus would do in everyday life situations, which makes you question what you should do in your own daily choices.
In This Moment
by Karen Kingsbury
A sweet story that looks at modern day church versus state situations. I couldn't wait to see how it ended!
Life in Motion: An Unlikely Ballerina
by Misty Copeland
Copeland's memoir covers the many obstacles she faced to become the first female principal African-American ballerina with the American Ballet Theatre.
Mr. Miracle
by Debbie Macomber
A short, sweet, feel good Christmas read. It made me smile.
Nicolae: The Rise of the Anti-Christ
by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins
This series is thought-provoking and makes you wonder what the last days will entail.
Night
by Elie Wiesel
A first hand account of the Holocaust that revealed new (to me) horrors of the Nazi concentration camps. A very important read.
Rebound
by Kwame Alexander
Completely in prose, this is an awesomely clever coming of age story.
Soul Harvest: The World Takes Sides
by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins
Edge of your seat reading! I thoroughly enjoy this series.
Stuck in the Middle
by Virginia Smith
Surprisingly good! I didn't know what to expect but found myself relating to the characters and rooting for each of them.
The Prayer Box
by Lisa Wingate
This book is so cleverly done, weaving the historical and modern together. Such a good read!
The Princess in Black
by Shannon Hale and Dean Hale
This is a sweet book little girls can enjoy with a great message: princesses are heroes too!
The Whistler
by John Grisham
It still amazes me how Grisham can coordinate so many details in one story! Excellent!
Waiting on God
by Andrew Murray
This is a great devotional book to read a little at a time. There's a reason for the waiting, both externally and internally.
Wuthering Heights
by Emily Bronte
A number of twists and turns to keep you guessing but a great ending to make you smile.