What I'm Currently Reading

I've recently stumbled upon a lovely new (to me) blog entitled In Beauty and In Grace. Just the name was enchanting to me, and then I started reading. This blog is the journey of a homeschooling family of two girls. The pictures are lovely, as is the mood of the writing. I love knowing that there are so many other moms out there who have the same ideas that I do. I'm so happy to have connected to many of you through this blog.

The most recent post on the aforementioned blog was a tag. And so, I have been tagged to disclose just what it is that I'm currently reading. Sadly, my list is not very long at the moment. I am an avid reader, but with our school year drawing to a close, and a vacation fast approaching, reading has taken a bit of a backseat for me. Here is what is on my list:

The Bible: I'm trying to read through in a year, but I didn't start in January. Currently, I'm in Numbers and Mark.

For a Glory and a Covering by Douglas Wilson. Normally I read very quickly, but I have been taking my time going through this book. This writing beautifully illustrates what marriage was intended to be: "a glorious picture of the gospel." It's a great reminder for those who have been married a long time, but would make a lovely gift for engaged couples or newlyweds.



Beautiful Girlhood revised by Karen Andreola. I been reading this book aloud to my daughters, Autumn and Abigail. We discuss each chapter as we finish it. I love how this book teaches the girls to be feminine, and happy no matter their circumstances. It teaches them to cherish being a girl, and not rush to be a woman. This doesn't mean days free of responsibilities, but rather enjoying the process of growing and maturing.



The Little Girl's Treasury compiled by Annie Brooks. I've been using this book every night as I put Abigail to bed. We snuggle up, and enjoy a moral filled chapter. It has been most enjoyable.


I daresay that many children in America today would not understand the vocabulary in Beautiful Girlhood and the Little Girl's Treasury. We do not have a problem because we have read these sorts of books since our children were tiny. I'll often wonder, "Does Abigail really get this?" Oh, but she does. When we discuss the stories after reading, she understood better than I could have imagined. Read to your children. Make sure that they have access to as many books as possible. And make sure that they are quality books! Reading garbage produces garbage.


I have many books on my want to read list, but for now, this is the short of it.
Instead of tagging, I'll just say that if you read this and want to participate, join in! I know that many of you list your current reading selections on your sidebar, but you could still do a little review for us. The pictures are of just a few of my bookshelves. Oh, how I love good books! Happy reading!