Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Books Read in 2010

I enjoy reading and I read a lot with my children, for enjoyment, Spiritual growth, and for my undergraduate coursework. Here is a list of books I've read this year.

Reading for my Undergraduate Degree:
I love Jane Austen, and I jumped at the opportunity to take a class all about her and her novels!
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen
Emma by Jane Austen
Mansfield Park by Jane Austen
Persuasion by Jane Austen
The Jane Austen Book Club by Karen Fowler
Abnormal Psychology by Barlow and Durand
The Norton Anthology of English Literature, Vol. 2 (still reading)
Norton Anthology of American Literature, Volumes C,D, and E (still reading)

Personal Reading:
Mission of Motherhood by Sally Clarkson
The Mentoring Mom by Jackie Kendall
Intimate Issues by Linda Dillow
Calm My Anxious Heart by Linda Dillow
Road to Reality by K.P. Yohannan
How You Can Be Filled by the Holy Spirit by Bill Bright
Old Testament (Ezekial - Malachi)
New Testament (Matthew-Romans)
Great Expectations by Charles Dickens
Advent Conspiracy by McKinley, Seay, and Holder
Unveiled by Francine Rivers
William and Catherine: The Life and Legacy of the Booths, Founders of the Salvation Army by Trevor Yaxley

Some of the Books I've Read Aloud to the Children:
Hive of Busy Bees by Effie Mae and Hency Williams
Another Hive of Busy Bees, Vol. 2 by Beverly Solderholm and James Seward
The One Year Bible for Kids (still reading)
North American Indians by Douglas Gorsline
Walk the World's Rim by Betty Baker
Pedro's Journal by Pam Conrad
The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare
Johnny Tremain by Ester Forbes (currently reading)

I am sure I've forgotten some, but these are the only ones I can remember off the top of my head. I already have a stack of books I can't wait to read in 2011, and a few on my wish list as well! What have you read this year and what do you hope to read in the new year?




3 comments:

A Joyful Chaos said...

I will have to keep track of what books I read next year. I always enjoy seeing what others are reading.

Sandra said...

I remember reading Johnny Tremain was one of my favorites when I was young! I hope your kids love it as much as I did.

Lots of great books on your list!

Twisted Cinderella said...

Happy New Years! Here’s to a fabulous new year!