Yes, another Facebook meme. According to the BBC, most people will have only read 6 of the 100 books here. I've read or attempted to read half the books on the list. Of course, my mom was an English teacher. She always had a reading list for me. Instructions: Look at the list and put … Continue reading How many of these 100 books have you read
ABC Wednesday: X is for ….
Well, X was a very though one. I was not going to do X until my mom suggested I look at my ABC books I had as a child. While Little Golden books may not be the greatest literature I had a lot as a child and they were some of my favorite books. The … Continue reading ABC Wednesday: X is for ….
Reflections on Horton Hears a Who
Monday night the Big Guy and I went to see Horton Hears a Who. I know you are probably thinking hey isn't that a kid's movie. Yes, it is and by the way there were only 4 other people in the theater all adults. It surprised me that The Big Guy wanted to see the … Continue reading Reflections on Horton Hears a Who
Book Review: In Jesse’s Shoes
While unpacking a shipment of children's books recently I found this little gem In Jesse's Shoes by Beverly Lewis. Allie struggles to accept her disabled brother Jesse and deal with the other children who make fun of Jesse. In the book Allie learns to not only accept Jesse but help the other children accept him. … Continue reading Book Review: In Jesse’s Shoes
What Makes a Good Bookstore?
As some of my readers may know I have been working in a small independently owned Christian bookstore. Recently, I became the manager. I have been thinking about ways to improve the bookstore. So I have some questions for you, my readers. What are qualities that you look for in a bookstore? What makes a … Continue reading What Makes a Good Bookstore?
Top 10: Must Read Books
I have written several things in the past about books today I have complied a list of my top 10 must read books. #10: The Indispensable Calvin & Hobbes by Bill Watterson -- Because sometime we just take ourselves to seriously. #9: Five Languages of Love by Gary Chapman -- Chapman identifies 5 ways we … Continue reading Top 10: Must Read Books
The Power of Books
Last night I was thinking about books that have influenced my life. Not just books I like but truly life changing books. Of course for me a given and Sunday School answer is the Bible. I beginning mulling over the idea of what books have really impacted my life. I decided to limit my list … Continue reading The Power of Books
The Dee Zone 