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Month after month, I’ve missed the Nightstand carnival at 5 Minutes for Books. But this month I’m ready! Here’s what I’ve had on my nightstand since the end of July, with blurbs from/links to my reviews:

“The Aunt and Amabel,” a short story by Edith Nesbit. Some speculate that this tale about a girl who finds [...]

I’ve missed the last several Nightstand carnivals over at 5 Minutes for Books. The last time I participated was in November! I think I need the inspiration of others’ booklists.

I’ve only read two books in February, though I have a long string of tried-and-derailed titles. I’ll probably finish my current read, The Magician’s Book: A [...]

It’s that time again — that time when 5 Minutes for Books encourages us to post on what we’re reading, have read, or are going to read. Here’s a list of books completed since the last Nightstand carnival, with blurbs and links to my reviews:

The Divine Conspiracy (Dallas Willard): “Closing it after one reading must [...]

The fourth Tuesday of the month brings the What’s On Your Nightstand carnival. (Click on the button to read about it.) I’ve come to look forward to this motivation to reflect on my reading trends in recent weeks.

The books I’m reading right now, by Dallas Willard and A.W. Tozer, are in my sidebar. I’m enjoying [...]

5 Minutes for Books hosts this monthly invitation to share your month’s reading — completed, in-process, and planned.

Here’s what I’ve read since last month’s Nightstand, with links to my reviews:

For the Children’s Sake (Susan Schaeffer Macauley): An introduction to Charlotte Mason’s educational philosophy.
Dangerous Journey: The Story of Pilgrim’s Progress (Oliver Hunkin): A fabulous illustrated retelling [...]

Time to stand back and survey the view with the What’s On Your Nightstand? carnival, hosted at 5 Minutes for Books. Here’s what I’ve read since last month’s meme:

Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell (Susanna Clarke). I loved it! Review here.
The Ladies of Grace Adieu (Susanna Clarke). Short stories. Review undisciplined meandering thoughts here.
Great Possessions: An [...]

Oops! I missed one of my favorite carnivals: What’s On your Nightstand? at 5 Minutes For Books. I enjoy the opportunity to look back over the month’s reading, so I’ve decided that late is better than never.

Here’s what I’ve read since the last Nightstand:

Waking the Dead (John Eldredge): Review here. Loved this book about [...]

What’s On Your Nightstand? is hosted on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 5 Minutes for Books. It’s an opportunity to look back (and forward) and share your reading.

Here’s what I’ve finished since last month’s round-up:

The Harsh Truth about Public Schools (review here): A merciless account of public education.
A Circle of Quiet (review here): [...]

Time for What’s On Your Nightstand? hosted monthly at 5 Minutes for Books. Here’s what I’ve read since the last Nightstand:

War and Peace (Leo Tolstoy): I finished this chunkster — the longest I’ve undertaken in a long time. Review here.
The Gutenberg Elegies: The Fate of Reading in an Electronic Age (Sven Birkerts): A worthwhile collection [...]

What’s been on your nightstand this month? The folks at 5 Minutes for Books would like to know.

Here’s what I’ve completed in April:

The Mysterious Benedict Society (Trenton Lee Stewart): This is supposedly a children’s book. I’ve finally joined the ranks of its fans. Review here.
The Golden Key (George MacDonald): I loved this mysterious fantasy by [...]