Posting late this month because 1) Thanksgiving and 2) End of semester for my kids and 3) Christmas preparations, but even though I am too late for my regular linkup, I wanted to keep up my monthly update–especially as I hit my goal for the month!
The Raven in the Foregate by Ellis Peters
Brother Cadfael continues to delight me! This adventure contained some still timely discussions on pastoral care of sinners.
Monsters of the Week by Zack Handlen and Todd Vanderwerff
I had been reading this most of the year, one entry at a time, to coincide with our family re-watch of all 11 seasons plus the movies of my favorite show. It includes reviews of every episode plus short interviews of cast members and plenty of inside info.
How to Be an Anti-Racist by Ibram X. Kendi
What I appreciated most about this book is how the author led us along on his own antiracist journey, while inviting us to confront our own internalized biases and learn how to do better.
The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd
This was the only Georgetown book club choice that I read this quarter. I was a little iffy about it because of the subject matter–it is a “memoir” of the wife of Jesus! But it was written in such a way as not to offend, and it was more about the heroine and her journey anyway. I enjoyed the story and the details of everyday life at the time.
The Whole Language: The Power of Extravagant Tenderness by Father Greg Boyle
I stumbled into an Instagram book study hosted by Alissa Molina and I am so glad I did! I had been fortunate to have heard Father Greg speak at my son’s graduation from Notre Dame so I was excited to read this book, and it did not disappoint. Father Greg is the founder of a ministry that serves gang members, and the stories of mercy and grace and wisdom in this book will surprise and move you.
And that’s it for November! I hope to be back to linking up next month.
