Book List 2005

Look, I don't think you're a psychopath; I just want to read my book.
-Gwyneth Paltrow, Sliding Doors

Thanks to Danielle for the encouragement to finish writing this post, and for her handy-dandy rating system.
Not quite complete, but at least what I could remember. (note to self: I should keep a book journal)

eh, it was ok-*
pretty good- **
I liked it a lot- ***
loved it, must read!-****

Fiction Girly books
Confessions Of A Shopaholic- Sophie Kinsella ****- this is a fun series for girls who like to shop
Shopaholic Takes Manhattan-Sophie Kinsella***
Shopaholic Ties The Knot- Sophie Kinsella***
Shopaholic and Sister- Sophie Kinsella **
The Undomestic Goddess- Sophie Kinsella *
Can you Keep a Secret?- Sophie Kinsella **
PS, I Love You- Ceclia Ahern *** Sad love story, but great read!
Rosie Dunne-Ceclia Ahern *Not near as good as PS Love You
The Pact- Jennifer Sturman**- a fun lighthearted murder mystery

Mom/Parenting Books;
The Baby Book- Dr. Willaim and Martha Sears ****great for first 2 years of baby life!
The Nursing Mother's Companion- Kathleen Higgins, R.N.*** (good reference nursing book)
Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child- ***(good ideas for a routine for babies)
shepherding A child's Hear- Tedd Tripp- ****great read! Highly recommend!

fun reference books:
Occasions- Kate Spade*** ( style and preparing for different events in your life)
Style-Kate Spade**** I love this book, I can look at it over and over! (Style for any kind of girl)
Salvage Sisters: A Guide to Finding Style in the Street and
Inspiration In Your Attic- Kathleen Hackett & Mary Ann Young****great for those who love to go garage saling.
The cheese Companion:A Connoisseur's Guide- Judy Ridgway*** (if you like cheese and wine, you'll like this book)
Artisan Baking Across America-Maggie Glezer**** ( For those who love to make bread. I confess I have not read yet, but my cousin highly recommends, and I trust her! I think!)


Non-Fiction and Fiction novels for all
Crow Lake- Mary Lawson-***
Nicholas-Rene' Goshcinny **** simple, funny, cute french book
Peace Like A River- Leif Enger**** Great book!

The Secret Life of Bees- Sue Monk Kidd **** sad but oh so good!
John Adams- David McCullough***- for those history nerd/buffs like myself
The chronicles Of Narnia- CS Lewis **** (read for the millionth time and so good!)

Til We Have Faces- CS Lewis **** (second time read, I love CS Lewis)

The Screwtape Letters-****(hard read, going to read again...see a pattern?)

Reaching Out: The three movements of the spiritual life - Henri J. M. Nouwen. ***( from loneliness to solitude; from hostility to hospitality; from illusion to prayer. )
Heaven- Randy Elkhorn ** interesting read

Stories of Emergence- by Mike Yaconelli*** spiritual journey

Authentic Beauty- Leslie Ludy** good book for young christian girls
War of Words- Paul Tripp ****-great book about the words we use everyday
Sacred Marriage- Gary Thomas ****great book for marriage!
Don't Waste Your Life- John Piper ****love all J.P. stuff

Books for children, ones Max and I enjoy! Four stars for all of them!
The Going to Bed Book - Sandra Boynton

Hippos Go Berserk- Sandra Boyton

But Not the Hippotamus- Sandra Boyton

Blue Hat, Green Hat- Sandra Boyton

Moo Baa La La La- Sandra Boyton

Birthday Monsters- Sandra Boyton

*if you didn't notice we love Sandra Boyton books...so cute!

Cookie's Week- Tomi De Paola

Freight Train- Donald Crew

The Very Hungry Caterpillar- Eric Carle
Goodnight Moon -Margret Brown
Each Peach Pear Plum - Janet and Allan Ahlberg

we have a lot more we love...but this list is good for now!