Comments on: Favorite Books 2009…so far

By: Paul

Paul — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:01:29 +0000

Ellen, fun to see your list. I came across it via Facebook (gotta love/hate it)
I love getting book recommendations. Here are some to add to the “ever-growing pile” that I am reading:
“How We Decide” by Jonah Lehrer
“The Year of Living Biblically” by A.J. Jacobs
Blessings, Paul

By: veneda Gabourel

veneda Gabourel — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 19:08:50 +0000

Whew – you make me dizzy with all you’ve read- especially the Non-fiction and spiritual ones.
Right now i’m devouring fiction – getting lost somewhere else. If you like scifi, I just finished a great “space-opera” called Pandora’s Star by Peter F. Hamilton, just pure great scifi.
I’m going to keep your list handy though. Soon as my list get’s done . I’ll start on yours.
Love you.
PS. go to http://www.Librarything.com I find that it’s a great way to keep all the books in order

By: ellenharoutunian

ellenharoutunian — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 21:37:07 +0000

Wonderful Eugene, thank you!

By: Eugene Scott

Eugene Scott — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 19:57:48 +0000

Great list. I need to add many off them to my pile. In your fiction list have you read “Peace like River” or “So Brave, Young, and Handsome” by Leif Enger? “Peace like River” is one of the best pieces of fiction to come along in a while. Enjoy.

By: ellenharoutunian

ellenharoutunian — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 04:20:49 +0000

How could I forget that one????? It’s on my shelf! You had told me about it a few months ago. I will move it to the top if the pile
Hugs.

By: amy

amy — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 04:17:15 +0000

You’ve given me more to add to MY pile! Have you read Practicing Resurrection by Nora Gallagher yet? I enjoyed it even more than Things Seen and Unseen. And I’ll be curious to hear how Changing Light is.

By: ellenharoutunian

ellenharoutunian — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 03:23:16 +0000

Wow, thanks for all the book ideas – this will definitely lengthen my reading list. I am not sure I know how to exist without a big pile of books, LOL, maybe that’s a requirement for this journey – as long as we don’t begin comparing ourselves to the size of other’s piles. Post pictures of your tats on FB!

By: Skip Newby

Skip Newby — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 02:57:44 +0000

Exclusion and Embrace is on my read list, looks good.

Waiting for delivery of Orthodox Heretic per your recommendation. Although, I must say, after having read his other two, Rollins is now one of my favs. What a wise young man.

Have you read The Go Between God, by John Taylor? Best I’ve ever read on the Spirit.

And, a very interesting fiction/memoir type is Gilead by Marilynne Robinson. She understands men in a way that amazes me. Course hey, I’m a guy! Easily amazed.

Just re-read Brother To A Dragonfly by Will Campbell.

The Inescapable Love of God – Thomas Talbott

Suffering – McGill

Christ On Trial – Rowan Williams, I always want to say Rowan and Martin.

Unspoken Sermons – George MacDonald, favorite all time resource for lifting my heart to the Master.

Aaaand, I have about nineteen in my pile waiting, not to mention re-reads.

Oh, I dare you to get that tattoo in the pic, Nadia might think it was cool, Aram might not. But he’s not the boss of you, right? If I had enough space left on my arms, I might get it.

Peace sister.