Or, what my 12-year old daughter is reading, for the young among us, and the young at heart (personally, I still love books for this age), some classics and some new-ish books. She’s a reader, keeping mom happy.
This Island Isn’t Big Enough for the Four of Us. Oh man, I still just love and love this book. I can’t read it out loud to the kids without laughing. I must have read it a hundred times as a kid.
The Inquisitor’s Tale, Or Three Magical Children and Their Holy Dog. Could barely tear her away from this one.
I have a hard time reading much while we are in the US, there is just a lot more to do here. Things like axe-throwing events, frog-chasing, mini golf, multiple graduation open houses, and so much more. Plus, I have a massive stack of magazines that piles up while I’m away, because yes, I still prefer to read magazines in hard copy format rather than online. So I’ve had a lot of Runners World and New Yorker to catch up on.
The Day the Revolution Began, by N.T. Wright, about the meaning of the crucifixion of Jesus. The particular copy I’m reading is full of my dad’s underlinings and notes, which is fun and adds another perspective to the book.
Dance of the Dissident Daughter, by Sue Monk Kidd, about spirituality and femininity
The Destiny Thief, by Richard Russo, about the writing life
Hi Rachel,
Katie from WV pointed me in the direction of your blog, and I’ve had a fun time reading up on your adventures. Love your honesty! Also, thanks for the book recommendations — I just bookmarked a couple titles (as potential read-alouds with my 12-year-old) to look up when we return to VA and once again have access to a library.
Jennifer