Friday, March 5, 2010

Book Kick


I love books. I've been on a kick lately, with a strong focus on self-improvement. With all the titles I've been devouring, you'd think I was a complete and utter mess. There's just so much good stuff out there and it has just been finding me. Here's what I'm reading right now. I'm in the midst or finishing up each, so I haven't come to a final conclusion but I am enjoying it all.


Steady Days by Jamie Martin
Seriously, this has been a breath of fresh air. My life as a mom, with meaning, joy, and intention. It's just what I needed at just the right time.

For Women Only by Shanti Feldhahn
This has been a great glimpse into men, with things I thought I knew, but now understand better. I think my man is digging me reading it too, although he's no clue. I'm thinking of checking out For Men Only and stashing it on his nightstand. And I've got For Parents Only on order from the library. (I know, I sound like I'm a mess. I don't think I am...)

American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld
My first fiction in a long time and I'm totally into it. It's supposedly loosely based on Laura Bush's life, so it's very memoir-ish: My very fave genre. And the cover is quite pretty. (Thanks, Erika, for lending it to me!)

I decided to set up an Amazon store to share all of the goodness with you. Feel free to peruse it to see what else I'm finding interesting. I want to say that if you go through my site to purchase something they make a small contribution to Perfect Sentiment. (Didn't want you to feel like I was trying to be sly. And please know that you can just look.) I thought it would be a neat and easy way to keep it all sorted and put the good stuff out there to view. Not really sure how it works, but it sure was fun to set up and pick out the colors and such.


What are you reading?
I would love to know what's next on my list!

12 comments:

ms. less is always more said...

Great recommendations! I am ALWAYS on the hunt for new books! Especially memoir-ish books. I'll add these to my list!

Mary said...

I enjoyed American Wife as well. Just finished the latest Wally Lamb. I am totally into The Help, by Kathryn Stockett at the moment. It's great!

Jenny said...

I definitely want to read American Wife. Sounds great.
I am reading For Women Only, Roses by Leila Meacham and about to start the Poisonwood Bible for a book club. I am also a few chapters into the Lost Symbol but struggling to get farther - just no time lately!

Kristin said...

Must pick up American Wife!

SogniSorrisi said...

I love books and try to read at least one a week! I read American Wife and really enjoyed it.

Right now I'm reading Difficult Loves by Italo Calvino.

Charity said...

My hubby laughs at me and tells me that if he looks at the titles of the library books I bring home, he's think the world was ending! :o) I love books about sustainable, independant living.

I am reading a fascinating memoir right now, though, Committed, by the author of Eat, Pray, Love. I just love the way she writes, and the subject matter (marriage) is so interesting. :o)

Sarah C said...

I need a good book to read and this inspires me. thanks for the recommendations.

Padgett Hoke said...

I love reading book recommendations. I get stuck reading the same types of novels - so maybe I might just try and branch out into new genres... thank you!

Padgett Hoke said...

I love reading book recommendations. I get stuck reading the same types of novels - so maybe I might just try and branch out into new genres... thank you!

Haven and Home said...

I am ready for a new book, I will have to look into these.

Jemm said...

I ordered "For Parents Only" after seeing your recommendation of the "For Women Only". Can't wait till it gets here!

Taylor @ The Undomestic Momma said...

I read for women only when I was engaged and loved it!!!!!