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The Book of Mormon
This will always be my favorite, it will always change me as a person and I will always be grateful to the Lord for giving me such an incredible blessing on a daily basis. In searching the blog for a photo to use, I came across this post that I wrote about The Book of Mormon and I was so glad I did. I haven't read it in years and years and it reminded me why I love this book so very much.
And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer
I really loved this book. It is a super fast read. Most people know this author for the book he wrote about a grumpy, wonderful man named Ove. I didn't ever make it through that book (I know, I know, it was amazing, but I couldn't do it), but this book was one of my favorites ever. I don't want to spoil it by sharing anything besides it had me thinking for days and days after I finished it. It was beautiful and thought-provoking and I want to read it again.
I'll Be There
This was a very different kind of book than I usually read, but incredibly interesting and I definitely enjoyed it.
Mirror
I was almost totally through this book before I realized I knew this author. My parents live by her parents and my sister has known her for some time. I don't necessarily know her well, but I know of her. And I will tell you, my opinion of her writing has nothing to do with realizing that I knew this person. She. Is. A. Writer. I loved this first book so much. It was different and unusual and the writing really was exceptional in my opinion. It was just a fun read and I finished the entire series (three books) just last night. (Oh and this book is super clean and great for teens. Annie read the first after I recommended it and then read the other two quickly after.)
An Unseen Angel
This was an extremely difficult book to read. To think of losing a child is more than most parents can handle, but to lose a child in a tragic school shooting is just unimaginable. But I was so glad I read this book. Because while this sweet mother was honest and raw, she was also faithful and hopeful. And the combination did something to my heart and made me grateful I read this wonderful book.
Falling to Heaven
I don't even know what to say about this book. It felt life-changing to me and I don't say that lightly. Just read it.
Real Moms: Making It Up As We Go
I have enjoyed reading blog posts from this author for some time, as well as seeing her on different television shows and commercials (Random Acts on BYUtv and those hilarious Chatbooks commercials). So I really wanted to read this book and I'm glad I did. Their family is going through something extremely difficult, but they are doing it with humor and grace and that is the kind of parenting book I want to read. A book by someone who laughs and cries and realizes we don't have to be perfect moms. But does encourage us all to keep trying because it is worth it.
Okay, enjoy! This is my seventh year of sharing my book favorites. Kind of crazy when I think about it, but I sure hope they have been helpful to someone.
