Wow, I am really behind on sharing the books I have read. Gardening is all I can blame it on. That or I’ve been lazy and I sure don’t feel like I’ve been lazy. With the summer drought so far, watering takes up a significant portion of the morning. I have also run the small rototiller a few times to keep the weeds down. Now the vegetable plants are too big to get the tiller between the rows. We will have turnips, beets, cucumbers, zucchini, and green beans all ready soon. It’s a race to see which will be our first veggie to ripen! Anyway, without further ado, here is my list of books.

1. Be the Light that You Are-Debra Landwehr Engle

This book boasts ten simple ways to transform your world with love. Like any inspirational self-help type book, I found some ideas that were worthwhile and some that found me thinking “I do not agree with that at all”. I think that if I get one or two positive ideas from a book, then it was a good investment of my time in reading it.

2. The Confession Club-Elizabeth Berg

A group of ladies in a small town start a monthly supper club, it soon becomes a weekly confession club. No judgment, just listening and occasional advice. Lives change when people are accepted for who they are and the ladies become a source of emotional and hands on support for each other. Berg understands how to convey relationships.

3. The Embroidered Closet-Alexandra Stratkotter (Non-fiction)

A crafty book showing you how to enhance your wardrobe and bags with your own embroidery. Provides design templates and instructions. What a cute book! I think I would rather come up with my own designs but still these ideas are fun.

4. Feral: Losing Myself and Finding My Way in America-Emily Pennington (Non-fiction)

The author has saved up and quit her job to hike all of America’s National Parks. Shortly after she starts, the  Covid pandemic hits and she suffers a lengthy break up with her boyfriend. These tragedies play a big part of the story. The tales of hiking through the natural beauty are inspiring. And Emily has an impressive amount of experience and hiking skills. Complete with being able to climb a cliff of ice!

5. Big Dog, Small Dog-Selina McIntyre (Non-fiction)

This book is a nice blend of training techniques and anecdotes. I learned a few things and reviewed reviewed others which is always good.

Magazines: Mother Earth News

These books are all so different that I can’t really recommend one above the others. It depends what type of book you’re in the mood for. Enjoy!