These are the book lists for each year, with 2006 at the bottom, and the current year at the top. Sometimes there are reviews linked, and sometimes there aren’t… (sometimes I get the laundry folded, and sometimes…I don’t) 😉

2020 Books Read

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Currently Reading

  • The Cricket on the Hearth, by Charles Dickens (fiction)
  • A Newman Reader, by John Henry Newman

December

  1. A Perfect Christmas: A Contemporary Christian Short Story, by Carolyn Astfalk (YA fiction)
  2. Silent Angel: A Novella, by Antonia Arslan (fiction)
  3. Prince Caspian (Chronicles of Narnia), by C.S. Lewis (fiction) (audio)
  4. Ex Libris: Confessions of a Common Reader, by Anne Fadiman
  5. Abba Moses: Notorious Robber, Desert Father, by Andrew Votipka (middle grade fiction)
    The Book of Lost Friends, by Lisa Wingate (fiction)
  6. Theology of Home: Finding the Eternal in the Everyday, by Carrie Gress, Noelle Mering, Megan Schrieber, and Kim Baile (Illustrations)
  7. The Saint Makers: Inside the Catholic Church and How a War Hero Inspired a Journey of Faith, by Joe Drape
  8. The Horse and His Boy (Chronicles of Narnia), by C.S. Lewis (fiction) (audio)
  9. I Will Judge You by Your Bookshelf, by Grant Snider (graphic novel)
  10. Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen (fiction)
  11. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia), by C.S. Lewis (fiction) (audio)
  12. The Busy Person’s Guide to Prayer, by Deacon Greg Kandra
  13. Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors, by Sonali Dev (fiction)
  14. The Magician’s Nephew (Chronicles of Narnia), by C.S. Lewis (fiction) (audio)
  15. The Case of the Missing Marquess (Enola Holmes #1), by Nancy Springer (middle grade fiction)
  16. The Stationery Shop, by Marjan Kamali (fiction)
  17. My Spirit Rejoices: The Diary of a Christian Soul in an Age of Unbelief, by Elisabeth Leseur
  18. The Tenant of Wildfell Hall, by Anne Brontë (fiction) (audio via CraftLit)
  19. The Fifth Avenue Story Society, by Rachel Hauck (fiction)
  20. A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking, by T. Kingfisher (fiction)

November

  1. The Jane Austen Society, by Natalie Jenner (fiction)
  2. Historians on Hamilton: How a Blockbuster Musical Is Restaging America’s Past, edited by Renee C. Romano and Claire Bond Potter
  3. Our Friend Faustina: Life Lessons in Divine Mercy, edited by Michele Faehnle and Emily Jamimet
  4. The Grapes of Wrath, by John Steinbeck (fiction)
  5. Hope. Always.: Our Anchor in Life’s Storms, by Kris Frank
  6. I, Eliza Hamilton, by Susan Holloway Scott (fiction)
  7. The Art of Michael O’Brien, by Michael D. O’Brien
  8. The Lives of Bees: The Untold Story of the Honey Bee in the Wild, by Thomas D. Seely
  9. Timeless: A History of the Catholic Church, by Steve Weidenkopf
  10. Unstable Felicity: A Christmas Novella, by Cat Hodge (fiction)
  11. The Lighthouse: A Novel, by Michael D. O’Brien (fiction)
  12. Prompt Me to Pray: A Practical Plan for More Consistent Prayer from the Heart, by Monica McConkey
  13. Honey Bee Biology and Beekeeping, by Dewey M. Caron

October

  1. The Catholic Reader’s Bible: The Epistles and Revelation, by Sophia Institute Press
  2. Silas Marner, by George Eliot (fiction)
  3. Year Zero, by Rob Reid (fiction) (audio)
  4. Toward That Which is Beautiful, by Marian O’Shea Wernicke (fiction)
  5. #BlessedMother: How to Follow, Share, and Defend Mary in the World of Social Media, by Tommy Tighe
  6. Clear Conscience: A Catholic Guide to Voting, by Ascension Press
  7. The Words Between Us, by Erin Bartels (fiction)
  8. A Heart Like Mary’s, by Fr. Edward Looney

September

  1. A Dog’s Way Home, by W. Bruce Cameron (fiction)
  2. Kitchens of the Great Midwest, by J. Ryan Stradel (fiction)
  3. The Word on Fire Bible (Volume 1): The Gospels
  4. Brave New World, by Aldous Huxley (fiction)
  5. Bossypants, by Tina Fey
  6. Love on the Back Burner, by Barbara Oliverio (fiction)
  7. Call of the Mild: Learning to Hunt My Own Dinner, by Lily Raff McCaulou
  8. Love on the Back Burner, by Barbara Oliverio (fiction)
  9. See No Evil: A Father Gabriel Mystery, by Fiorella De Maria (fiction)

August

  1. The Lager Queen of Minnesota, by J. Ryan Stradal (fiction)
  2. How the Church has Changed the World, Vol. II, by Anthony Esolen
  3. If You Can Get It, by Brendan Hodge
  4. Out of the Darkness (The Light #5), by Jacqueline Brown (YA fiction)
  5. Into the Embers (The Light #4), by Jacqueline Brown (YA fiction)
  6. Hope to Die: The Christian Meaning of Death and the Resurrection of the Body, by Scott Hahn
  7. Death and the Penguin, by Andrey Kurkov (fiction)
  8. Before the Silence (The Light #3), by Jacqueline Brown (YA fiction)
  9. Through the Ashes (The Light #2), by Jacqueline Brown (YA fiction)
  10. Everyone Is Beautiful, by Katherine Center (fiction)
  11. Two Wings: Integrating Faith and Reason, by Brian Clayton and Douglas Kries

July

  1. The Vanishing Half, by Brit Bennett (fiction)
  2. Twelve Years a Slave, by Solomon Northup
  3. The Light of Tara, by John Desjarlais (fiction) (advance copy) *****
  4. The Grace of Enough: Pursuing Less and Living More in a Throwaway Culture, by Haley Stewart
  5. The Tattooist of Auschwitz, by Heather Morris (fiction) (audio)
  6. The Day Is Now Far Spent, by Cardinal Robert Sarah
  7. Lord of the Flies, by William Golding (fiction)

June

  1. The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (The Hunger Games #0), by Suzanne Collins (YA fiction)
  2. Girls on the Edge: The Four Factors Driving the New Crisis for Girls, by Leonard Sax
  3. Marilla of Green Gables, by Sarah McCoy (fiction)
  4. Moonchild Rising (Shadows of the Sun, #1), by Mina Ambrose (fiction)
  5. The Innovator’s Dilemma, by Clayton Christensen

May

  1. Hatch, Match, and Dispatch: A Catholic Guide to Sacraments, by Richard Leonard, S.J.
  2. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, by Betty Smith (fiction) (audio)
  3. Sense and Sensibility, by Jane Austen (fiction)
  4. The Great Alone, by Kristin Hannah (fiction)
  5. Good Charts: The HBR Guide to Making Smarter, More Persuasive Data Visualizations, by Scott Berinato
  6. The Ghosts of Midgard Manor and Other Stories, by Roger Thomas (fiction)
  7. Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc, Vol. 2, by Mark Twain (fiction)
  8. Boys Adrift: The Five Factors Driving the Growing Epidemic of Unmotivated Boys and Underachieving Young Men, by Leonard Sax
  9. St. Anne’s Day, by Janice Lane Palko (fiction)

April

  1. Your Blue Flame: Drop the Guilt and Do What Makes You Come Alive, by Jennifer Fulwiler
  2. Don’t Overthink It: Make Easier Decisions, Stop Second-Guessing, and Bring More Joy to Your Life, by Anne Bogel
  3. Our Lady of the Roses, by Janice Lane Palko (fiction)
  4. Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc, Vol. 1, by Mark Twain (fiction)
  5. Teachings for an Unbelieving World: Newly Discovered Reflections on Paul’s Sermon at the Aeropagus, by John Paul II
  6. 33 Days to Greater Glory: A Total Consecration to the Father Through Jesus Based on the Gospel of John, by Michael E. Gaitley
  7. Dune, by Frank Herbert (fiction)
  8. Story of a Soul, by Thérèse of Lisieux (Noll Library edition)
  9. A Lenten Journey with Mother Mary, by Fr. Edward Looney
  10. The Old Man and the Void, by Karina Fabian (fiction)
  11. The Strangeness of Truth: Vibrant Faith in a Dark World, by Fr. Damian Ference
  12. Live Big, Love Bigger: Getting Real with BBQ, Sweet Tea, and a Whole Lotta Jesus, by Kathryn Whitaker
  13. Living Memento Mori: My Journey through the Stations of the Cross, by Emily DeArdo

March

  1. The Imitation of Christ, by Thomas á Kempis
  2. Undone: Freeing Your Feminine Heart from the Knots of Fear and Shame, by Carrie Schuchts Daunt (Editor)
  3. The Old Man and the Sea, by Ernest Hemingway (fiction)
  4. Consecration to St. Joseph: The Wonders of Our Spiritual Father, by Donald H. Calloway, MIC
  5. 1984, by George Orwell (fiction)
  6. Pray Fully: Simple Steps for Becoming a Woman of Prayer, by Michele Faehnle and Emily Jaminet
  7. A Hidden Miracle, by Gerilyn Herold (MG fiction)
  8. Marian Consecration with Aquinas: A Nine Day Path for Growing Closer to the Mother of God, by Matt Fradd and Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.

February

  1. A Channel of Your Peace, by Veronica Smallhorn (fiction)
  2. Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley (fiction) (audio) (via CraftLit)
  3. Exalted: How the Power of the Magnificat Can Transform Us, by Sonja Corbitt
  4. Come Back to Me, by Carolyn Astfalk (fiction)
  5. The Toll (Arc of a Scythe, #3), by Neal Shusterman (YA fiction)
  6. Overcoming Spiritual Discouragement: The Wisdom and Spiritual Power of Venerable Bruno Lanteri, by Fr. Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V.
  7. David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens (fiction)
  8. Dracula, by Bram Stoker (fiction) (audio) (via CraftLit)
  9. Consecration to St. Joseph: The Wonders of Our Spiritual Father, by Donald H. Calloway, MIC
  10. The Way of the Cross for Couples, by Pierre-Marie Dumont

January

  1. Authenticity: A Countercultural Perspective, by Anita M. Hessenauer (poetry)Easter Vigil Homilies, by Pope Francis
  2. Enough As You Are: Overcoming Self-Doubt and Appreciating the Gift of You, by Peggy Weber
  3. Raising Steam (Discworld #40), by Terry Pratchett (fiction)
  4. Holy Hacks: Everyday Ways to Live Your Faith and Get to Heaven, by Patti Maguire Armstrong
  5. The Brothers Karamazov, by Fyodor Dostoyevsky (fiction)

2019 Books Read

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January

  1. The Flying Inn, by G.K. Chesterton (fiction)
  2. Girl, Wash Your Face: Stop Believing the Lies about Who You Are So You Can Become Who You Were Meant to Be, by Rachel Hollis
  3. Mere Christianity, by C.S. Lewis
  4. The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness, by Timothy J. Keller
  5. Leaving Boyhood Behind: Reclaiming Catholic Brotherhood, by Jason Craig
  6. Mending the Heart: A Catholic Annulment Companion, by Lisa Duffy
  7. Accompanying Those with Same-Sex Attraction: A Guide for Catholics, by David Prosen
  8. To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee (fiction) (audio)
  9. Go Set a Watchman, by Harper Lee (fiction) (audio)
  10. The Light Entrusted to You: Keeping the Flame of Faith Alive, by John R. Wood
  11. Road Signs for Catholic Teens, edited by Jennessa Terraccino
  12. The Siege Of Reginald Hill, by Corinna Turner (YA fiction)

February

  1. Praying the Rosary with St. John Paul II, by Gretchen R. Crowe
  2. Northanger Abbey, by Jane Austen (fiction) (audio)
  3. Mary Poppins, by P.L. Travers (MG fiction) (audio)
  4. Mr. Blue, by Myles Connolly (fiction)
  5. Our Lady of Charity: How a Cuban Devotion to Mary Helped Me Grow in Faith and Love, by Maria Morera Johnson
  6. Mary Poppins Comes Back (Mary Poppins #2), by P.L. Travers (MG fiction) (audio)
  7. The Rosie Result (Don Tillman #3), by Graeme Simsion (fiction)
  8. Be a Happier Parent or Laugh Trying, by Betsy Kerekes
  9. Mary Poppins Opens the Door (Mary Poppins #3), by P.L. Travers (MG fiction) (audio)
  10. Reclaim Regret: How God Heals Life’s Disappointments, by Kathryn Hermes
  11. The Catholic Working Mom’s Guide to Life, by JoAnna Wahlund

March

  1. Mary Poppins in the Park (Mary Poppins #4), by P.L. Travers (MG fiction) (audio)
  2. Mary Poppins in the Cherry Tree (Mary Poppins #5), by P.L. Travers (MG fiction) (audio)
  3. Mary Poppins in the House Next Door (Mary Poppins #6), by P.L. Travers (MG fiction) (audio)
  4. Thea Bowman: Faithful and Free, by Maurice J. Nutt
  5. Villains of the Early Church: And How They Made Us Better Christians, by Mike Aquilina
  6. Handy Little Guide to the Holy Spirit, by Michelle Schroeder
  7. Please Don’t Eat the Daisies, by Jean Kerr
  8. Know Thyself: The Imperfectionist’s Guide to Sorting Your Stuff, by Lisa Lawmaster Hess
  9. Embracing Weakness: The Unlikely Secret to Changing the World, by Shannon K. Evans
  10. Echo, by Pam Muñoz Ryan (MG fiction) (audio)
  11. An Immovable Feast: How I Gave Up Spirituality for a Life of Religious Abundance, by Tyler Blanski
  12. On Reading Well: Finding the Good Life through Great Books, by Karen Prior Swallow
  13. You Are Enough: What Women of the Bible Teach You About Your Mission and Worth, by Danielle Bean
  14. Riding Freedom, by Pam Muñoz Ryan (MG fiction) (audio)
  15. A Catholic Guide to Mindfulness, by Susan Brinkmann

April

  1. Barstool Theology: Crafting the Good Life, by Trevor Gundlach
  2. All In: Why Belonging to the Catholic Church Matters, by Pat Gohn
  3. Marketing God: Inspired Strategies for Building the Kingdom, by Donna A. Heckler
  4. Benedict XVI: His Life and Thought, by Elio Guerriro
  5. Doors in the Walls of the World: Signs of Transcendence in the Human Story, by Peter Kreeft
  6. Mansfield Park, by Jane Austen (fiction) (audio)
  7. Encountering Mother Teresa, by Linda Schaefer
  8. The Beatitudes (Companion in Faith), by Kathleen Basi
  9. 61 Minutes to a Miracle: The True Story of a Family’s Devotion, by Bonnie L. Engstrom
  10. The Grand Sophy, by Georgette Heyer (fiction) (audio)

May

  1. American Icon: Alan Mulally and the Fight to Save Ford Motor Company, by Bryce G. Hoffman
  2. The Sacraments: Discovering the Treasures of Divine Life, by Fr. Matthew Kauth
  3. Follow: Your Lifelong Adventure with Jesus, by Katie Prejean McGrady
  4. Sense and Sensibility, by Jane Austen (fiction) (audio)
  5. Go Bravely: Becoming the Woman You Were Created to Be, by Emily Wilson Hussem
  6. Breakthrough: A Journey from Desperation to Hope, by Fr. Rob Galea
  7. Innocents and Other Stories, by Gertrud von le Fort (fiction)
  8. We’ll Never Tell Them, by Fiorella de Maria (fiction)
  9. Introduction to the Devout Life, by Francis de Sales
  10. Emily of New Moon, by L.M. Montgomery (fiction) (audio)
  11. Roland West, Outcast, by Theresa Linden (YA fiction)
  12. Preparation for Total Consecration to Jesus Christ through Mary According to St. Louis de Montfort, by Fr. Hugh Gillespie, SMM

June

  1. The Gift of Invitation: 7 Ways That Jesus Invites You to a Life of Grace, by Allison Gingras
  2. Dreyer’s English: An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style, by Benjamin Dreyer
  3. My Queen, My Mother: A Living Novena, by Marge Fenelon
  4. The Power of Forgiveness (Companion in Faith), by Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur
  5. Kristin Lavransdatter (Kristin Lavransdatter, #1-3), by Sigrid Undset (fiction)
  6. Emma, by Jane Austen (fiction) (audio)
  7. Symbol or Substance?: A Dialogue on the Eucharist with C. S. Lewis, Billy Graham and J. R. R. Tolkien, by Peter Kreeft (fiction)

July

  1. Can We Be Friends?, by Rebecca Frech
  2. Emily Climbs (Emily #2), by L.M. Montgomery (YA fiction) (audio)
  3. A Life of Conversion: Meeting Jesus in the Gospels, by Derek Rotty
  4. The Big Nine: How the Tech Titans and Their Thinking Machines Could Warp Humanity, by Amy Webb
  5. A Dog’s Journey, by W. Bruce Cameron (fiction)
  6. Walking with Mary: A Biblical Journey from Nazareth to the Cross, by Edward Sri
  7. For Love of My People I Will Not Remain Silent: On the Situation of the Church in China, by Cardinal Joseph Zen
  8. The Heart of Perfection: How the Saints Taught Me to Trade My Dream of Perfect for God’s, by Colleen Carroll Campbell
  9. Murder in the Vicarage, by Agatha Christie (fiction) (audio)
  10. The Nightingale, by Kristin Hannah (fiction)
  11. BREACH! (unSPARKED, Book 0), by Corrinna Turner (YA fiction)
  12. Created for Love: Reflections for the Catholic Bride-to-Be, by Chloe Langr

August

  1. Made for Mission: Renewing Your Parish Culture, by Tim Glemkowski
  2. A Boy for All Seasons, but a Man…?: Boys Need a Hero’s Journey to Reach Virtuous Manhood, by Thomas R. Caffey
  3. Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen (fiction) (audio) (via CraftLit)
  4. A God Who Questions, by Leonard J. DeLorenzo
  5. Reading, Praying, Living Pope Francis’s Rejoice and Be Glad: A Faith Formation Guide, by Daniel P. Horan, OFM
  6. Emily’s Quest (Emily #3), by L.M. Montgomery (fiction) (audio)
  7. The Catholic Runner: 30 Days of Motivation and Inspiration, by Chris Easterly
  8. The Violent Bear it Away, by Flannery O’Connor (fiction) (audio)

September

  1. The Catholic All Year Compendium: Liturgical Living for Real Life, by Kendra Tierney
  2. Manual for Women, by Danielle Bean
  3. The Convenient Marriage, by Georgette Heyer (fiction) (audio)
  4. Your Life Is Worth Living: 50 Lessons to Deepen Your Faith, by Fulton Sheen
  5. Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World, by David Epstein
  6. Shelby’s Story: A Dog’s Way Home Tale (A Dog’s Purpose Puppy Tales), by W. Bruce Cameron (MG fiction)
  7. Discipleship Parenting: Planting the Seeds of Faith, by Kim Cameron-Smith
  8. Sorry I’m Late, I Didn’t Want to Come, by Jessica Pan

October

  1. The Last Gentleman, by Walker Percy (fiction) (audio)
  2. American Royals, by Katharine McGee (YA fiction)
  3. Delay, Don’t Deny: Living an Intermittent Fasting Lifestyle, by Gin Stephens
  4. The San Francisco Earthquake, 1906 (I Survived), by Lauren Tarshis (MG fiction)
  5. Arabella, by Georgette Heyer (fiction) (audio)
  6. I’m Catholic. Now What?, by Shaun McAfee
  7. Ella’s Promise (Great War Great Love #3), by Ellen Gable (fiction)
  8. All in Good Time, by Carolyn Astfalk (fiction)
  9. Faith for the Heart: A Catholic Spirituality, by Thomas Groome
  10. The Obesity Code: Unlocking the Secrets of Weight Loss, by Jason Fung, M.D.

November

  1. Going Postal (Discworld, #33; Moist von Lipwig, #1), by Terry Pratchett (fiction) (audio)
  2. Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life, by Nir Eyal
  3. Following Jesus: Finding Our Way Home in an Age of Anxiety, by Henri J.M. Nouwen
  4. Our Lady of the Lost and Found: A Novel of Mary, Faith, and Friendship, by Diane Schoemperlen (fiction)
  5. Giving Thanks and Letting Go: Reflections on the Gift of Motherhood, by Danielle Bean
  6. How to Make Great Decisions, by Fr. Mike Schmitz
  7. Confessions, by Augustine of Hippo
  8. A Postcard from a Volcano: A Novel of Pre-War Germany, by Lucy Beckett (fiction)
  9. Making Money, by Terry Pratchett (fiction) (audio)
  10. Good Habits, Bad Habits: The Science of Making Positive Changes That Stick, by Wendy Wood
  11. Becoming Women of the Word: How to Answer God’s Call with Purpose and Joy, by Sarah Christmyer
  12. Heaven’s Splendor: And the Riches That Await You There, by Sr. Mary Ann Fatula
  13. The Hundredfold: Songs for the Lord, by Anthony Esolen

December

  1. Thus Sayeth the Lord: A Fresh Take on the Prophets, by Julie Davis *advance copy
  2. The Saint Monica Club: How to Wait, Hope, and Pray for Your Fallen-Away Loved Ones, by Maggie Green
  3. How To: Absurd Scientific Advice for Common Real-World Problems, by Randall Munroe
  4. Thunderhead (Arc of a Scythe #2), by Neal Shusterman (YA fiction)
  5. A Far Cry from Kensington, by Muriel Spark (fiction) (audio)
  6. Abba Isn’t Daddy and Other Biblical Surprises: What Catholics Really Need to Know about Scripture Study, by William L. Burton O.F.M.
  7. Maybe He Just Likes You, by Barbara Dee (middle grade fiction)
  8. Jane of Lantern Hill, by L.M. Montgomery (fiction) (audio)
  9. Christmas with Anne and Other Holiday Stories, by L.M. Montgomery (fiction) (audio)
  10. The Giver of Stars, by Jojo Moyes (fiction)
  11. Treasure Island, by Robert Louis Stevenson (fiction) (audio) (via CraftLit)

2018 Books Read

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January
  1. Looking for the King (Inklings #1), by David C. Downing (fiction)
  2. Jesus: The Story You Thought You Knew, by Deacon Keith Strohm
  3. Jesus Approaches: What Contemporary Women Can Learn about Healing, Freedom, and Joy from the Women of the New Testament, by Elizabeth M. Kelly
  4. East of Eden, by John Steinbeck (fiction) 
  5. God Is Not Nice: Rejecting Pop Culture Theology and Discovering the God Worth Living For, by Ulrich L. Lehner
  6. Don’t Forget to Say Thank You and Other Parenting Lessons That Brought Me Closer to God, by Lindsey Schlegel
  7. Every Parent’s Battle: A Family Guide to Resisting Pornography, by Dan S. Spencer III
  8. Horten’s Miraculous Mechanisms: Magic, Mystery, a Very Strange Adventure, by Lissa Evans (MG fiction)
  9. The Picture of Dorian Gray, by Oscar Wilde (fiction)
February
  1. Something Other than God: How I Passionately Sought Happiness and Accidentally Found It, by Jennifer Fulwiler
  2. The One Hundred and One Dalmations, by Dodie Smith (fiction)
  3. Pollyanna, by Eleanor H. Porter (MG fiction)
  4. The Contemplative Rosary with St. John Paul II and St. Teresa of Avila, by Dan Burke and Connie Rossini
  5. Pollyanna Grows Up, by Eleanor H. Porter (MG fiction)
  6. Making Room for God: Decluttering and the Spiritual Life, by Mary Elizabeth Sperry
  7. Resurrecting Easter: How the West Lost and the East Kept the Original Easter Vision, by John Dominic Crossan and Sarah Sexton Crossan
  8. The Marian Option: God’s Solution to a Civilization in Crisis, by Carrie Gress, PhD
  9. Victorious Secret: Everyday Battles and How to Win Them, by Laura Mary Phelps
  10. Stunned by Scripture: How the Bible Made Me Catholic, by Dr. John Bergsma
  11. The One Thing Is Three: How the Most Holy Trinity Explains Everything, by Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC
March
  1. The First Society: The Sacrament of Matrimony and the Restoration of the Social Order, by Scott Hahn
  2. Made for Love: Same-Sex Attractions and the Catholic Church, by Fr. Michael Schmitz
  3. It’s OK to Start with You, by Julia Marie Hogan
  4. Playing by Heart, by Carmela A. Martino (YA fiction)
  5. What I Am Living For: Lessons from the Life and Writings of Thomas Merton, edited by Jon M. Sweeney
  6. Vanity Fair, by William Thackery (fiction)
  7. In God’s Hands: Living through Illness with Faith, by Maureen A. Cummings
  8. Seven Riddles to Nowhere, by A.J. Cattapan (YA fiction)
  9. Mary, Mother of Apostles: How to Live Marian Devotion to Proclaim Christ, by Giuseppe Forlai
  10. Restoring Trust: A Couple’s Guide to Getting Past Porn, by Peter C. Kleponis
April
  1. To Light a Fire on the Earth: Proclaiming the Gospel in a Secular Age, by Robert E. Barron
  2. The Power of Silence: Against the Dictatorship of Noise, by Cardinal Robert Sarah with Nicolas Diat
  3. Brave New World, by Aldous Huxley (fiction)
  4. Bored Again Catholic: How the Mass Could Save Your Life, by Timothy P. O’Malley
  5. Rightfully Ours, by Carolyn Astfalk (YA fiction)
  6. Life and Love: Opening Your Heart to God’s Design, by Terry Polakovic
  7. The Fisherman’s Tomb: The True Story of the Vatican’s Secret Search, by John O’Neill
  8. The Mindful Catholic: Finding God One Moment at a Time, by Dr. Gregory Bottaro
  9. One Beautiful Dream: The Rollicking Tale of Family Chaos, Personal Passions, and Saying Yes to Them Both, by Jennifer Fulwiler
  10. Make Today Matter: 10 Habits for a Better Life, by Chris Lowney
May
  1. Plan of Life: Habits to Help You Grow Closer to God, by Roger J. Landry
  2. Overwhelming Pursuit: Stop Chasing Your Life and Live, by Mark Joseph
  3. Can We Be Friends?, by Rebecca Frech
  4. Tattered Web (Book 4 of the Watchful Sky series), by Roger Thomas (fiction, advance copy) *****
  5. Gaudete et Exsultate: On the Call to Holiness in Today’s World, by Pope Francis
  6. The Light: Who Do You Become When the World Falls Away?, by Jacqueline Brown (YA fiction)
  7. The Other Side of Freedom, by Cynthia T. Toney (YA fiction)
  8. Liberation (I Am Margaret #3), by Corinna Turner (YA fiction)
  9. Growing with Eli: Our Journey into Life and Light, by Chad Judice
  10. Beyond Sunday: Becoming a 24/7 Catholic, by Teresa Tomeo
June
  1. Saint Clare of Assisi: Runaway Rich Girl, by Kim Hee-ju (middle grade fiction, graphic novel)
  2. An Unexpected Role, by Leslea Wahl (YA fiction)
  3. How to Be a Hero: Train with the Saints, by Julia Harrell (middle grade)
  4. Clueless in Galilee: A Fresh Take on the Gospels, by Mac Barron
  5. The King’s Prey: Saint Dymphna of Ireland,by Susan Peek (YA fiction)
  6. Resisting Happiness, by Matthew Kelly
  7. Standing Strong, by Theresa Linden (YA fiction)
  8. Death by Minivan, by Heather Anderson Renshaw
  9. Rosaries Aren’t Just for Teething, edited by Michele E. Chronister
  10. Lovely: How I Learned to Embrace the Body God Gave Me, by Amanda Martinez Beck
July
  1. The Gift of Invitation, by Allison Gingras 
  2. Going Beyond the Wound: A Spirituality for Men, by Dennis J. Billy, C.Ss.R.
  3. Gwendy’s Button Box, by Stephen King and Richard Chizmar (fiction)
  4. A Life Such as Heaven Intended, by Amanda Lauer (fiction)
  5. The Destiny of Sunshine Ranch, by T.M. Gaouette (YA fiction)
  6. Death Comes for the Archbishop, by Willa Cather (fiction)
  7. The Vanishing Woman: A Father Gabriel Mystery, by Fiorella de Maria (fiction)
  8. Redeeming Ruth: Love, Loss, and Legacy: A Bible Study for Catholic Women, by Lindsey N. Anthony (advance copy) ***
  9. Detached: Put Your Phone in Its Place, by T.J. Burdink
August
  1. Barking to the Choir: The Power of Radical Kinship, by Gregory Boyle
  2. Make My Life Simple: Bringing Peace to Heart and Home, by Rachel Balducci
  3. The Screwtape Letters, by C.S. Lewis (fiction)
  4. Lovely: How I Learned to Embrace the Body God Gave Me, by Amanda Martinez Beck (reread)
  5. A Wrinkle in Time, by Madeleine L’Engle (YA fiction)
  6. The Handy Little Guide to Adoration, by Michelle Jones Schroeder
  7. Reading People: How Seeing the World through the Lens of Personality Changes Everything, by Anne Bogel
  8. Waiting with Purpose: Persevering When God Says “Not Yet”, by Jeannie Ewing
  9. Grieving Together: A Couple’s Guide through Miscarriage, by Laura Kelly Fanucci and Franco David Fanucci
  10. Empire of Bones (Ashtown Burials #3), by N.D. Wilson (MG fiction)
September
  1. The House of a Thousand Candles, by Meredith Nicholson (fiction)
  2. A Bloody Habit, by Eleanor Bourg Nicholson (fiction)
  3. Will Wilder: The Relic of Perilous Falls (Will Wilder #1), by Raymond Arroyo (MG fiction)
  4. I’d Rather Be Reading: The Delights and Dilemmas of the Reading Life, by Anne Bogel
  5. Christ in the Classroom: Lesson Planning for the Heart and Mind, by Jared Dees
  6. The Awakening of Miss Prim, by Natalia Sanmartín Fenollera (fiction)
  7. Will Wilder: The Lost Staff of Wonders (Will Wilder #2), by Raymond Arroyo (MG fiction)
  8. A Dog’s Purpose, by W. Bruce Cameron (fiction)
  9. Save the Date, by Morgan Matson (YA fiction)
  10. The Handy Little Guide to Confession, by Michelle Jones Schroeder
  11. Endless Water, Starless Sky, by Rosamund Hodge (YA fiction)
October
  1. For Those Who Grieve (Companion in Faith), by Jeannie Ewing 
  2. Scythe (Arc of a Scythe #1), by Neal Shusterman (YA fiction)
  3. Bridge to Terabithia, by Katherine Paterson (MG fiction)
  4. Charlotte’s Honor (Great War, Great Love, Book 2), by Ellen Gable (fiction)
  5. Persuasion, by Jane Austen (fiction)
  6. Horses Speak of God: How Horses Can Teach Us to Listen and Be Transformed, by Laurie M. Brock
  7. Calm in Chaos: Catholic Wisdom for Anxious Times, by George William Rutler
  8. The Lord’s Prayer (Companion in Faith), by T.J. Burdick
  9. Anne of Green Gables, by L.M. Montgomery (fiction, via CraftLit)
  10. Called: Becoming an Everyday Disciple in a Post-Christian World — A Five-Week Guide, by Kevin Cotter
  11. Are You Sleeping, by Kathleen Barber (fiction)
  12. Anne of Avonlea, by L.M. Montgomery (fiction)
  13. Mandy Lamb and the Full Moon, by Corinna Turner (YA fiction)
  14. The Lucifer Ego: The Sequel to Toward the Gleam, by T.M. Doran (fiction)
November
  1. The Shepherd Who Didn’t Run: Fr. Stanley Rother, Martyr from Oklahoma, by Maria Ruiz Scaperlanda
  2. Anne of the Island, by L.M. Montgomery (fiction)
  3. Anne’s House of Dreams, by L.M. Montgomery (fiction)
  4. How Catholic Art Saved the Church: The Triumph of Beauty and Truth in Counter-Reformation Art, by Elizabeth Lev
  5. To the Ends of the Earth: Character, by Mark C. McCann (advance copy) ****
  6. Anne of Ingleside, by L.M. Montgomery (fiction)
  7. Lenten Healing: 40 Days to Set You Free from Sin, by Ken Kniepmann
  8. Target Africa: Ideological Neocolonialism in the Twenty-First Century, by Obianuju Ekeocha
  9. National Velvet, by Enid Bagnold (fiction)
  10. Rainbow Valley, by L.M. Montgomery (fiction)
December
  1. The Eighth Arrow: Odysseus in the Underworld, a Novel, by Augustine Wetta, O.S.B. (fiction)
  2. Rilla of Ingleside, by L.M. Montgomery (fiction)
  3. God Isn’t Finished with Me Yet: Discovering the Spiritual Graces of Later Life, by Barbara Lee
  4. The Art of Forming Young Disciples: Why Youth Ministries Aren’t Working and What to Do About It, by Everett Fritz
  5. Ornamental Graces, by Carolyn Astfalk (fiction)
  6. Before Green Gables, by Budge Wilson (fiction)
  7. The Cricket on the Hearth, by Charles Dickens (fiction)
  8. The Chimes, by Charles Dickens (fiction)
  9. A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens (fiction)
  10. Unveiling, by Suzanne M. Wolfe (fiction)
  11. Marilla of Green Gables, by Sarah McCoy (fiction)

2017 Books Read

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January

  1. The Candymakers and the Great Chocolate Chase, by Wendy Mass (MG fiction)
  2. Image and Likeness: Literary Reflections on the Theology of the Body, edited by Erin McCole-Cupp (fiction)

February

  1. Fearless: Conquer Your Demons and Love with Abandon, by Sonja Corbitt
  2. The Magic City, by E. Nesbit (fiction, via Forgotten Classics)
  3. Seeds of the Word: Finding God in the Culture, by Robert Barron

March

  1. Super Girls and Halos: My Companions on the Quest for Truth, Justice, and HeroicVirtue, by Maria Johnson

April

  1. Our Lady of Fatima, by William Thomas Walsh
  2. The Wife of Pilate and Other Stories, by Gertrude von le Fort (Fiction)
  3. 32 Days: A Story of Faith and Courage, by Ellen Lucey Prozeller (MG fiction)
  4. Treachery and Truth: A Story of Sinners, Servants, and Saints, by Katy Huth Jones (MG fiction)
  5. Dear Pope Francis: The Pope Answers Letters from Children Around the World, by Pope Francis (children’s)
  6. The Secret Tunnel, by Loretta Oakes (YA fiction)

May

  1. The Sleeping Witness: A Father Gabriel Mystery, by Fiorella de Maria (Fiction)
  2. Black Bottle Man, by Craig Russell (YA fiction)
  3. Our Lady of Fatima: 100 Years of Stories, Prayers, and Devotions, by Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle
  4. American Kingpin: The Epic Hunt for the Criminal Mastermind Behind the Silk Road, by Nick Bilton

June

  1. Tied in Knots: Finding Peace in Today’s World, by Greg Willits
  2. The Signals Are Talking: Why Today’s Fringe Is Tomorrow’s Mainstream, by Amy Webb
  3. A Bad Catholic’s Essays on What’s Wrong with the World, by Marc Barnes

July

  1. Father Brown and the Ten Commandments: Selected Mystery Stories, by G.K. Chesterton (fiction)
  2. Auggie & Me: Three Wonder Stories, by R.J. Palacio (YA fiction)
  3. The Green, by Troon McAllister (fiction)
  4. Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, by Greg McKeown
  5. The Drowned Vault (Ashtown Burials #2), by N.D. Wilson (YA fiction)

August

  1. It’s So You: Fitting Fashion to Your Life, by Mary Sheehan Ward
  2. Under the Watchful Sky (Book 1 of the Watchful Sky series), by Roger Thomas (fiction)
  3. Rising Darkness (Book 2 of the Watchful Sky series), by Roger Thomas (8/22) *****

September

  1. Wounded Land (Book 3 of the Watchful Sky series), by Roger Thomas (9/10)
  2. Champion of the Church: The Extraordinary Life and Legacy of Archbishop Noll, by Ann Ball
  3. Conversational Intelligence: How Great Leaders Build Trust and Get Extraordinary Results, by Judith Glaser
  4. Good Enough Is Good Enough: Confessions of an Imperfect Catholic, by Colleen Duggan (advance copy)
  5. Me, Myself, and Us: The Science of Personality and the Art of Well-Being, by Brian Little

October

  1. After On: A Novel of Silicon Valley, by Rob Reid (fiction)
  2. Spokes, by Deanna K. Klingel (fiction)
  3. Marrying the Rosary to the Divine Mercy Chaplet, by Shane Kapler
  4. Surprised by Life: 10 Converts Explain How Catholic Teachings on Life Led Them to the Church, by Patrick Madrid
  5. Julia’s Gifts, by Ellen Gable (fiction)
  6. The Count of Monte Cristo, by Alexandre Dumas (fiction, via CraftLit)
  7. The Rosary Handbook: A Guide for Newcomers, Old-Timers, and Those in Between, by Mitch Finley
  8. The Stakes of Power: 1845-1877, by Roy F. Nichols
  9. Dying for Compassion (The Lady Doc Murders, Book 2), by Barbara Golder (fiction)

November

  1. Why the Rosary, Why Now? by Gretchen R. Crowe, Editor
  2. The Lord, by Romano Guardini
  3. The Catholic Hipster Handbook: Rediscovering Cool Saints, Forgotten Prayers, and Other Weird but Sacred Stuff, by Tommy Tighe
  4. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, by L. Frank Baum (fiction)
  5. Homing Instincts: Early Motherhood on a Midwestern Farm, by Sarah Menkedick
  6. Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott (fiction)
  7. Father Solanus Casey: Revised and Updated, by Catherine M. Odell
  8. ‘In the Beginning…’: A Catholic Understanding of the Story of Creation and the Fall, by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI)
  9. Brideshead Revisited, by Evelyn Waugh (fiction)

December

  1. Justin Morgan Had a Horse, by Marguerite Henry (middle grade fiction)
  2. Dunster, by John Mortimer (fiction)
  3. The Other Side of Beauty: Embracing God’s Vision for Love and True Worth, by Leah Darrow
  4. The Imitation of Christ, by Thomas à Kempis
  5. The Maze Runner, by James Dashner (YA fiction)
  6. God Listens: Personal Stories of Answered Prayers, by Lorene Hanley Duquin
  7. My Man Jeeves, by P.G. Wodehouse (fiction)
  8. The Minor Adjustment Beauty Salon (The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, #14), by Alexander McCall Smith (fiction)

2016 Books Read

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January

  1. Talking to God: Prayers for Catholic Women, by Julie Cragon
  2. Intimate Graces: How Practicing the Works of Mercy Brings Out the Best in Marriage, by Teresa Tomeo and Dominick Pastore
  3. The Church of Mercy: A Vision for the Church, by Pope Francis
  4. A Rosary Litany: Renewing a Pious Custom, by Fr. Edward Lee Looney
  5. A Mother’s Prayer, by Judy Klein
  6. Advertising Headlines That Make You Rich: Create Winning Ads, Web Pages, Sales Letters and More, by David Garfinkel
  7. A Single Bead, by Stephanie Engelman (YA fiction)

February

  1. The Second Greatest Story Ever Told, by Father Michael Gaitley, MIC
  2. Unbound: A Practical Guide to Deliverance from Evil Spirits, by Neal Lozano
  3. Walk in Her Sandals: Experiencing Christ’s Passion Through the Eyes of Women, by Kelly Wahlquist

March

  1. When You Suffer: Biblical Keys for Hope and Understanding, by Jeff Cavins
  2. Messy & Foolish: How to Make a Mess, Be a Fool, and Evangelize the World, by Matthew Warner
  3. 33 Days to Merciful Love: A Do-It-Yourself Retreat in Preparation for Divine Mercy Consecration, by Father Michael Gaitley, MIC
  4. The Rosie Effect (Don Tillman #2), by Graeme Simsion (fiction)
  5. How to Make a Good Confession: A Pocket Guide to Reconciliation with God, by John  A. Kane

April

  1. Learning to Love with the Saints, by Jean Heimann
  2. The World’s First Love: Mary, Mother of God, by Fulton J. Sheen
  3. The Land of Stories: A Grimm Warning, by Chris Colfer (YA fiction)
  4. Barely a Crime, by Robert Ovies (fiction)

May

  1. A World Such as Heaven Intended, by Amanda Lauer (fiction)
  2. The Confession of Grace, by Pamela Patnode (middle grade fiction)
  3. Summer Sanity Savers for the Work-at-Home Mom, by Prerna Malik
  4. Allegiant (Divergent #3), by Veronica Roth (YA fiction)

June

  1. Dying for Revenge (The Lady Doc Murders, Book 1), by Dr. Barbara Golder (fiction)
  2. Little Sins Mean a Lot: Kicking Our Bad Habits Before They Kick Us, by Elizabeth Scalia
  3. The Perfect Blindside, by Leslea Wahl (YA fiction)
  4. Heads Bowed: Prayers for Catholic School Days, by Lisa Mladinich
  5. Sunflowers in a Hurricane, by Anne Faye (fiction)

July

  1. The Land of Stories: Beyond the Kingdoms, by Chris Colfer (YA fiction)
  2. The Man with Two Left Feet and Other Stories (Jeeves #0.5), by P.G. Wodehouse (fiction)
  3. Taste & See: Experiencing the Goodness of God with Our Five Senses, by Ginny Kubitz Moyer
  4. 30 Days with Therese of Lisieux, by Dan Burke and Anthony Lilles
  5. The Bat, by Mary Robert Rinehart (fiction, via Forgotten Classics)
  6. Lord of the World, by Robert Hugh Benson (fiction)

August

  1. Discovery, by Karina Fabian (fiction)
  2. The Five Love Languages for Children, by Gary Chapman and D. Ross Campbell
  3. The Whisper in the Ruins (Chime Travelers #3), by Lisa M. Hendey (MG fiction)
  4. How to Raise an Adult: Break Free of the Overparenting Trap and Prepare Your Kid for Success, by Julie Lythcott-Haims
  5. Iota: A Novel, by T.M. Doran (fiction)
  6. The Locket’s Secret, by K. Kelley Heyne (YA fiction)

September

  1. The Land of Stories: An Author’s Odyssey, by Chris Colfer (YA fiction)
  2. Life of Christ, by Fulton J. Sheen
  3. Numbering My Days: How the Liturgical Calendar Rearranged My Life, by Chene Heady
  4. Beautiful Mercy: Experiencing God’s Unconditional Love So We Can Share It with Others, edited by Matthew Kelly
  5. Startling Figures, by Clare T. Walker (fiction)
  6. Around the World in Seventy-Two Days, by Nellie Bly (courtesy of Forgotten Classics)
  7. The Chestertons and the Golden Key, by Nancy Carpentier Brown (MG fiction)

October

  1. A Severe Mercy: A Story of Faith, Tragedy and Triumph, by Sheldon Vanauken
  2. Nameless (The Memoirs of Jane E, Friendless Orphan, #2), by Erin McCole Cupp (fiction)
  3. Ultimate Makeover: The Transforming Power of Motherhood, by Carrie Gress
  4. Bright Smoke, Cold Fire, by Rosamund Hodge (YA fiction)
  5. Strong Mothers, Strong Sons: Lessons Mothers Need to Raise Extraordinary Men, by Meg Meeker, M.D.

November

  1. Into the Deep: Finding Peace through Prayer, by Dan Burke
  2. Oh, Murderer Mine, by Norbert Davis (courtesy of Forgotten Classics)
  3. The Fool of New York City, by Michael O’Brien (fiction)
  4. Glow Kids: How Screen Addiction is Hijacking Our Kids — and How to Break the Trance, by Nicholas Kardaras
  5. Getting Past Perfect: How to Find Joy and Grace in the Messiness of Motherhood, by Kate Wicker

December

  1. The Keys of Death, by Clare T. Walker (fiction)
  2. The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery, by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile
  3. The Mystery at Midnight (Chime Travelers #4), by Lisa M. Hendey (MG fiction)
  4. The Strangers at the Manger (Chime Travelers #5), by Lisa M. Hendey (MG fiction)
  5. The Paradise Project, by Suzie Andres (fiction)
  6. Vanished (The Memoirs of Jane E, Friendless Orphan, #3), by Erin McCole Cupp (fiction)

2015 Books Read

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My Book Writing and Interactions

January

  1. The Princess Academy: The Forgotten Sisters, by Shannon Hale (MG fiction)
  2. The Case of the Missing Moonstone (The Wollstonecraft Detective Agency #1), by Jordan Stratford (MG fiction)

February

  1. Slubgrip Instructs: Fifty Days with the Devil, by Dwight Longenecker (fiction)
  2. I Am Margaret, by Corinna Turner (fiction)
  3. Death Dons a Mask, by Lorraine V. Murray (fiction)
  4. The Thrill of the Chaste (Catholic Edition): Finding Fulfillment While Keeping Your Clothes on, by Dawn Eden

March

  1. Special Children, Blessed Fathers, by Randy Hain
  2. Specter, by John Desjarlais (fiction)
  3. Soul Provider, by Shirley France
  4. The Catholic Drinkie’s Guide to Home-brewed Evangelism, by Sarah Vabulas
  5. Cruel Beauty, by Rosamund Hodge (YA fiction)
  6. The Working Catholic Mom, by Mary Wallace, Ph.D.

April

  1. The Four Cardinal Virtues, by Josef Pieper (for the Catholic Spiritual Direction book club)
  2. 30 Days with Teresa of Avila (Navigating the Interior Life Series), by Daniel Burke and Anthony Lilles
  3. The Woman Who Was Chesterton: The Life of Frances Chesterton, Wife of English Author G.K. Chesterton, by Nancy Carpentier Brown
  4. The Secret of the Shamrock: St. Patrick, by Lisa Hendey (MG fiction)

May

  1. The Sign of the Carved Cross: St. Kateri, by Lisa Hendey (MG fiction)
  2. Stay with Me, by Carolyn Astfalk (fiction)
  3. Crimson Bound, by Rosamund Hodge (YA fiction)
  4. Behold the Mystery: A Deeper Understanding of the Catholic Mass, by Mark Hart

June

  1. True Radiance: Finding Grace in the Second Half of Life, by Lisa Mladinich
  2. Saint Odd (Odd Thomas #7), by Dean Koontz (fiction)

July

  1. Unleashed: How to Receive Everything the Holy Spirit Wants to Give You, by Sonja Corbitt (with the Unleashed Book Club at CatholicMom.com)
  2. A Book of Uncommon Prayer: 100 Celebrations of the Miracle & Muddle of the Ordinary, by Brian Doyle
  3. Divine Mercy for Moms: Sharing the Lessons of St. Faustina, by Michele Faehnle and Emily Jaminet
  4. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, by Chris Grabenstein (MG fiction)

August

  1. Soulless Creatures, by Katharine Grubb (fiction)
  2. Finding God’s Peace in Everyday Challenges: 100 Meditations for Women, by Heidi Bratton
  3. Confessions, by St. Augustine (with the Catholic Spiritual Direction Book Club)

September

  1. Near Occasions (John Paul II High #5), by Christian M. Frank
  2. The Enchantress Returns (The Land of Stories #2), by Chris Colfer (MG fiction)

October

  1. Hebrews and the Seven Core Beliefs of Catholics, by Shane Kapler
  2. How God Hauled Me Kicking and Screaming into the Catholic Church, by Kevin Lowry
  3. 7 Secrets of Divine Mercy, by Vinny Flynn
  4. Sense and Sensibility, by Jane Austen (fiction, audio via CraftLit)

November

  1. Our Lady, Undoer of Knots: A Living Novena, by Marge Fenelon
  2. My Badass Book of Saints: Courageous Women Who Showed Me How to Live, by Maria Morera Johnson
  3. Gifts of the Visitation: Nine Spiritual Encounters with Mary and Elizabeth, by Denise Bossert
  4. Spring Meditations, by Fr. John Bartunek

December

  1. Mind Over All, by Karina Fabian (fiction)

2014 Books Read

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My Book Writing and Interactions

January

  1. Mrs. Appleyard’s Year, by Louise Andrews Kent (audio courtesy of Forgotten Classics)
  2. The Age of Innocence, by Edith Wharton (fiction, audio courtesy of Just the Books)
  3. Momnipotent: The Not-So Perfect Woman’s Guide to Catholic Motherhood, by Danielle Bean (advance copy)

February

  1. Gay and Catholic: Accepting My Sexuality, Finding Community, Living My Faith, by Eve Tushnet (advance copy)
  2. Three Gifts of Thérèse of Lisieux: A Saint for Our Times, by Patrick Ahern
  3. Journey to Heaven: A Road Map for Men, by Randy Hain (advance copy)

March

  1. The Girl of Fire and Thorns, by Rae Carson (YA fiction)
  2. Ora et Labora et Zombies, by Ryan Charles Russell (fiction, in letters!)
  3. Voyage to Alpha Centauri: A Novel, by Michael O’Brien (fiction)
  4. Interior Freedom, by Fr. Jacques Philippe (with the Catholic Spiritual Direction book club)
  5. Pope Francis: Why He Leads the Way He Leads, by Chris Lowney
  6. A Subtle Grace, by Ellen Gable (fiction)
  7. Divergent, by Veronica Roth (YA fiction)

April

  1. Navigating the Interior Life: Spiritual Direction and the Journey to God, by Daniel Burke
  2. Totally Catholic! A Catechism for Kids and Their Parents and Teachers, by Mary Kathleen Glavich, SND
  3. Holy Goals for Body and Soul: 8 Steps to Connect Sports with God and Faith, by Bishop Thomas John Paprocki and Joe Paprocki
  4. Catholic Dad: Mostly Funny Stories of Faith, Family, and Fatherhood to Encourage and Inspire, by Jake Frost

May

  1. Everywhere in Chains, by James Casper (fiction)
  2. Angels and Saints: A Biblical Guide to Friendship with God’s Holy Ones, by Scott Hahn
  3. The Ten Commandments of Kissing Gloria Jean, by Britt Leigh (YA fiction)
  4. City of Bones (The Mortal Instruments #1), by Cassandra Clare (YA fiction)
  5. Stone Fox, by John Reynolds Gardiner (middle grade fiction)
  6. 2k to 10k: Writing Faster, Writing Better, and Writing More of What You Love, by Rachel Aaron
  7. The Rose Ring, by Anne Faye (fiction)
  8. Jesus: A Pilgrimage, by James Martin, S.J.
  9. A Well-Built Faith: A Catholic’s Guide to Knowing and Sharing What We Believe, by Joe Paprocki

June

  1. When the Church Was Young: Voices of the Early Fathers, by Marcellino D’Ambrosio
  2. The Rising, by Robert Ovies (fiction)
  3. Trusting God with St. Therese, by Connie Rossini (expected publication 2014)
  4. The Accidental Marriage, by Roger Thomas (fiction, expected publication 2014)
  5. The Lion’s Heart, by Dena Hunt (fiction)

July

  1. The Sinner’s Guide, by Venerable Louis of Granada (with the Catholic Spiritual Direction Book Club)
  2. The Fault in Our Stars, by John Green (YA fiction)
  3. The Watson Chronicles: A Sherlock Holmes Novel in Stories, by Ann Margaret Lewis (fiction)
  4. Tobit’s Dog, by Michael Nicholas Richard (fiction)
  5. Seven Saints for Seven Virtues, by Jean Heimann
  6. The Rosie Project, by Graeme Simsion (fiction)

August

  1. The Leaves Are Falling, by Lucy Beckett (fiction)
  2. Spice Up Your Marriage: A 28-Day Adventure, by Hallie Lord
  3. Breaking Into Joy: Meditations for Living in the Love of Christ, by Anne Costa (advance copy, expected publication Fall 2014)
  4. The City of Ember (The First Book of Ember), by Jeannie DuPrau (YA fiction)
  5. Hush, Hush, by Becca Fitzpatrick (YA fiction)
  6. Joyful Witness: How to be an Extraordinary Catholic, by Randy Hain
  7. King of the Golden City: An Allegory for Children, Study Edition, by Mother Mary Loyola and Janet P. McKenzie, OCDS (fiction, Little Way Press, 2004, with the Catholic Spiritual Direction book club)
  8. Chastity Is for Lovers: Single, Happy, and (Still) a Virgin, by Arleen Spenceley (expected release Fall 2014)
  9. UnWholly (Unwind #2), by Neal Shusterman (YA fiction)

September 

  1. 40 Days, 40 Ways: A New Look at Lent, by Marcellino D’Ambrosio (advance copy, expected publication 2015)
  2. Insurgent (Divergent #2), by Veronica Roth (YA fiction)
  3. The Grace of Yes: Eight Virtues for Generous Living, by Lisa Hendey

October

  1. The Giver, by Lois Lowry (YA fiction)
  2. The Case of the Missing Novice (Sisters of the Last Straw, #2), by Karen Kelly Boyce (MG fiction)
  3. The Case of the Stolen Rosaries (Sisters of the Last Straw, #3), by Karen Kelly Boyce (MG fiction)
  4. UnSouled (Unwind #3), by Neal Shusterman (YA fiction)
  5. The American Catholic Almanac: A Daily Reader of Patriots, Saints, Rogues, and Ordinary People Who Changed the United States, by Brian Burch and Emily Stimpson
  6. Shepherds to the Rescue (Gospel Time Trekkers #1), by Maria Grace Dateno (MG fiction)
  7. North and South, by Elizabeth Gaskell (fiction, courtesy of CraftLit)
  8. The Way of Perfection, by St. Teresa of Avila (for the Catholic Spiritual Direction book club)

November

  1. The Princess Guide: Faith Lessons from Snow White, Cinderella, and Sleeping Beauty, by Jenessa Terraccino
  2. Loved as I Am: An Invitation to Conversion, Healing, and Freedom through Jesus, by Miriam James Heidland, S.O.L.T.
  3. Starfire (The Guardian Herd #1), by Jennifer Lynn Alvarez (MG fiction)
  4. Not a Silent Night: Mary Looks Back to Bethlehem, by Adam Hamilton
  5. UnDivided (Unwind Dystology, #4), by Neal Shusterman (YA fiction)
  6. The Wishing Spell (The Land of Stories, #1), by Chris Colfer (MG fiction)

December

  1. Catholic Philosopher Chick Comes on Strong, by Rebecca Bratten Weiss and Regina Doman (fiction)

2013 Books Read

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My Book Writing and Interactions

January

  1. The Book Thief, by Markus Zusak (fiction)
  2. Operation Screwtape: The Art of Spiritual War, by Andrew Farley (fiction) (review)
  3. A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens (fiction, audio, courtesy of Just the Books)
  4. The Sacred Search: What if It’s Not about Who You Marry but Why?, by Gary Thomas (review)
  5. Daily Reflections with Mary, by Rawley Myers
  6. Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacioius: Celebrating the Gift of Catholic Womanhood, by Pat Gohn (review)
  7. Flight of the Earls (Book 1, Heirs of Ireland), by Michael K. Reynolds (fiction) (review)
  8. Moments with God: Turn Waiting into Praying, by Jacquelyn Graham
  9. Prayers, Promises, and Devotions for the Holy Souls in Purgatory, by Susan Tassone
  10. Cultivating God’s Garden through Lent, by Margaret Rose Realy (review & another review)

February

  1. The Naked Now: Learning to See as the Mystics See, by Richard Rohr
  2. Love & Salt: A Spiritual Friendship Shared in Letters, by Amy Andrews & Jessica Mesman Griffith (review)
  3. Something More: The Professional’s Pursuit of a Meaningful Life, by Randy Hain (review)
  4. Bring Lent to Life: Activities & Reflections for Your Family, by Kathleen M. Basi
  5. Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can’t Stop Talking, by Susan Cain (review)
  6. Living the Beatitudes: A Journey to Life in Christ, by J. Brian Bransfield (review)
  7. Refuse to Do Nothing: Finding Your Power to Abolish Modern-Day Slavery, by Shayne Moore and Kimberly McOwen Yim (review)
  8. Manalive, by G.K. Chesterton (fiction)

March

  1. Mission Libertad, by Lizette M. Lantigua (fiction) (review)
  2. My Sisters the Saints: A Spiritual Memoir, by Colleen Carroll Campbell (review)
  3. C.S. Lewis–A Life: Eccentric Genius, Reluctant Prophet, by Alistair E. McGrath (review)
  4. The New Evangelization and You: Be Not Afraid, by Greg Willits (review)
  5. Frozen Footprints, by Therese Heckenkamp (fiction)
  6. 33 Days to Morning Glory: A Do-It-Yourself Retreat in Preparation for Marian Consecration, by Fr. Michael E. Gaitley, MIC
  7. Jesus of Nazareth: From the Baptism in the Jordan to to the Transfiguration, by Pope Benedict XVI
  8. Why the Mystics Matter Now, by Frederick Bauerschmidt
  9. The Secrets of Happy Families: Surprising New Ideas to Bring More Togetherness, Less Chaos, and Greater Joy, by Bruce Feiler
  10. Love Among the Chickens, by P.G. Wodehouse (available free as an ebook, fiction)
  11. Wonder, by R.J. Palacio (young adult fiction) (review)
  12. Catholics Come Home: God’s Extraordinary Plan for Your Life, by Tom Peterson (review)
  13. Francis, Pope of a New World, by Andrea Tornielli

April

  1. The Unforeseen, by Dorothy Macardle (fiction, audio, courtesy of Forgotten Classics)
  2. For Better, For Worse, For God: Exploring the Holy Mystery of Marriage, by Mary Jo Pederson
  3. A Garden of Visible Prayer: Creating a Personal Sacred Space One Step at a Time, by Margaret Rose Realy (review)
  4. Toupeé Mice, by Karl Bjorn Erickson (middle grade fiction) (review)
  5. Recipe for Joy: A Stepmom’s Story of Finding Faith, Following Love, and Feeding a Family, by Robin Davis (review)
  6. Random MOMents of Grace: Experiencing God in the Adventures of Motherhood, by Ginny Kubitz Moyer (review)
  7. This Little Light of Mine: Living the Beatitudes, by Kathleen M. Basi
  8. God’s Favorite Place on Earth, by Frank Viola (review)
  9. How To Deliver A TED Talk: Secrets Of The World’s Most Inspiring Presentations, by Jeremy Donovan
  10. Evangelical Catholicism: Deep Reform in the 21st Century, by George Weigel

May

  1. Greater Treasures: A DragonEye Novella, by Karina Fabian (fiction) (review)
  2. The Everyday Catholic’s Guide to the Liturgy of the Hours, by Daria Sockey (review)
  3. More or Less: Choosing a Lifestyle of Excessive Generosity, by Jeff Shinabarger (review)
  4. The Parish Guide to Social Media: How Social Networking Can Recharge Your Ministry, by Clarissa Aljentera
  5. Consoling the Heart of Jesus: A Do-It-Yourself Retreat, by Fr. Michael E. Gaitley, MIC
  6. 21 Ways to Worship: A Guide to Eucharistic Adoration, by Vinny Flynn (review and another review)
  7. Strange Gods: Unmasking the Idols in Everyday Life, by Elizabeth Scalia (review)
  8. Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Bronte (fiction, audio, courtesy of Just the Books)
  9. Consuming the Word: The New Testament and the Eucharist in the Early Church, by Scott Hahn (review)
  10. A Method to the Madness: A Guide to the Super Evil, by Jeffrey Hite (fiction) (review)
  11. A Titanic Hero: Thomas Byles, by Cady Crosby (middle grade fiction)
  12. Sisters of the Last Straw: The Case of the Haunted Chapel, by Karen Kelly Boyce (middle grade fiction)

June

  1. Finding Grace, by Laura Pearl (young adult fiction)
  2. Cracks in the Ice, by Deanna Klingel (young adult fiction)
  3. On Heaven and Earth: Pope Francis on Faith, Family, and the Church in the Twenty-First Century, by Jorge Bergoglio (Pope Francis) & Abraham Skorka (review)
  4. Rapunzel Let Down: A Fairy Tale Retold (Book #6), by Regina Doman (fiction) (review)
  5. Anna Mei: Blessing in Disguise, by Carol Grund (middle grade fiction)
  6. Blinded by the Darkness: Three Short Fantasy Stories, by Karl Bjorn Erickson (fiction)
  7. A Primer for Philosophy & Education, by Samuel D. Rocha (review)
  8. 7 Secrets of Confession, by Vinny Flynn (advance copy) (review)
  9. Breaking the Time Barrier: How to Unlock Your True Earning Potential, by Mike McDerment and Donald Cooper (available here)
  10. Youcat: Youth Prayer Book (review)
  11. Horse in the Wilderness, by Debbie Eckles (WestBow Press, 2013, fiction) (review)

July

  1. Do No Harm: A Novel, by Fiorella de Maria (review)
  2. Francis: Man of Prayer, by Mario Escobar (review)
  3. The Mouse in the Mountain, by Norbert Davis (fiction, audio courtesy of Forgotten Classics)
  4. Waking Up Catholic: A Guide to Catholic Beliefs for Converts, Reverts, and Anyone Becoming Catholic, by Chad Torgerson (review)
  5. Lumen Fidei, by Pope Francis
  6. The Social Media Gospel: Sharing the Good News in New Ways, by Meredith Gould (review)
  7. A Hero for the People: Stories of the Brazilian Backlands, by Arthur Powers (fiction) (review)
  8. Fleeting Glimpses of the Silly, Sentimental, and Sublime, by Michael Seagriff
  9. Resurrection Year: Turning Broken Dreams into New Beginnings, by Sheridan Voysey (review)
  10. How Far Is It to Bethlehem: The Plays and Poetry of Frances Chesterton, compiled & edited by Nancy Carpentier Brown
  11. Lord I Hurt! The Grace of Forgiveness and the Road to Healing, by Anne Costa
  12. Unwind, by Neal Shusterman (young adult fiction) (review)
  13. Tiny Blue Lines: Reclaiming Your Life, Preparing for Your Baby, and Moving Forward in Faith After an Unplanned Pregnancy, by Chaunie Brusie (advance copy, expected publication 2014)
  14. Breaking Through: Catholic Women Speak for Themselves, edited by Helen M. Alvaré (review)
  15. Tweet Inspiration: Faith in 140 Characters (or Less), by Mark Hart (review)

August

  1. Theology of the Body for Every Body, by Leah Perrault (review)
  2. Barefoot Summer: A Chapel Springs Romance, by Denise Hunter (fiction) (review)
  3. Finding God in the Bible: What Crazy Prophets, Fickle Followers, and Dangerous Outlaws Reveal about Friendship with God, by Darren Wilson (review)
  4. Forming Intentional Disciples: The Path to Knowing and Following Jesus, by Sherry Weddell (as part of the Lawn Chair Catechism study at CatholicMom.com) (review)
  5. The Spear, by Louis de Wohl (fiction) (review)
  6. Five Stones: Conquering Your Giants, by Shane Stanford & R. Brad Martin (review)
  7. Rebuilt: The Story of a Catholic Parish: Awakening the Faithful, Reaching the Lost, and Making Church Matter, by Michael White & Tom Corcoran
  8. A Land without Sin, by Paula Huston (fiction) (review)
  9. Bernadette, Faustina, and Therese: Three Saints Who Challenged My Faith, Gave Me Hope, and Taught Me How to Love, by Elizabeth Ficocelli (advance copy, expected publication 2014)

September

  1. Teach Like Him: A 2,000 Year-Old Model for Homeschool, Private & Public School Teachers, by T.J. Burdick (advance copy)
  2. Walking with Mary: A Biblical Journey from Nazareth to the Cross, by Edward Sri (review)
  3. God’s Bucket List: Heaven’s Surefire Way to Happiness in this Life and Beyond, by Teresa Tomeo
  4. Atchison Blue: A Search for Silence, a Spiritual Home, and a Living Faith, by Judith Valente (review)
  5. Rock-Bottom Blessings: Discovering God’s Abundance When All Seems Lost, by Karen Beattie (review)
  6. Saint: Why I Should Be Canonized Right Away, by Lino Rulli (review)
  7. a.k.a. Genius, by Marilee Haynes (middle grade fiction) (review)
  8. Don’t You Forget about Me, by Erin McCole-Cupp (fiction)
  9. Emily Post’s Manners in a Digital World: Living Well Online, by Daniel Post Senning

October

  1. Just Married: The Catholic Guide to Surviving and Thriving in the First Five Years of Marriage, by Dr. Greg and Lisa Popcak (review)
  2. Mind Over Psyche, by Karina Fabian (fiction) (review)
  3. The Sinner’s Guide to Natural Family Planning, by Simcha Fisher (advance copy) (review)
  4. Six Sacred Rules for Families: A Spirituality for the Home, by Tim & Sue Muldoon (review)
  5. True or False Possession? How to Distinguish the Demonic from the Demented, by Jean Lhermitte
  6. Real Men Pray the Rosary: A Practical Guide to a Powerful Prayer, by David N. Calvillo
  7. Dear God, I Don’t Get It, by Patti Maguire Armstrong (Liguori Publications, 2013, middle grade fiction) (review)

November

  1. Big Hearted: Inspiring Stories from Everyday Families, by Patti Armstrong & Theresa Thomas
  2. Under the Mantle: Marian Thoughts from a 21st Century Priest, by Donald H. Calloway, MIC
  3. These Beautiful Bones: An Everyday Theology of the Body, by Emily Stimpson
  4. When Faith Feels Fragile: Help for the Wary, Weary, and Wandering, by R. Scott Hurd
  5. Ceremony of Innocence: A Novel, by Dorothy Cummings McLean (fiction)

December

  1. Prayer and You: Wit and Wisdom from a Crabby Mystic, by Mary Lea Hill, FSP (advance copy)
  2. Totus Tuus: A Consecration to Jesus through Mary with Blessed John Paul II, by Fr. Brian McMaster
  3. Yes, God! What Ordinary Families Can Learn about Parenting from Today’s Vocation Stories, by Susie Lloyd
  4. A Rich Young Man: A Novel Based on the Life of Saint Anthony of Padua, by John Edward Beahn (fiction)
  5. Chesterton Is Everywhere, by David Fagerberg

2012 Reading List

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My Book Writing and Interactions

2012 Reading Stuff

January

  1. Darkling Fields or Arvon, by James Anderson & Marc Sebanc (fiction)
  2. Who’s There? by Seth Godin (free pdf)
  3. Surviving Depression: A Catholic Approach, by Kathryn James Hermes
  4. Simplifying the Soul: Lenten Practices to Renew Your Spirit, by Paula Huston (review)
  5. Strengthening Your Family: A Catholic Approach to Holiness at Home, by Marge Fenelon (review)
  6. Inheritance, by Christopher Paolini (fiction)
  7. Parenting on Purpose!: 7 Ways to Raise Terrific Christian Kids, by Jason Free
  8. The Catholic Briefcase: Tools for Integrating Faith and Work, by Randy Hain (review)
  9. Tears, by Gloria Winn (advance copy/manuscript)

February

  1. At the Heart of the Gospel: Reclaiming the Body for the New Evangelization, by Christopher West (review)
  2. Unbridled Grace: A True Story about the Power of Choice, by Dr. Michael J. Norman (review)
  3. Heaven is for Real: A Little Boy’s Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back, by Todd Burpo
  4. In Defense of Sanity: The Best Essays of G.K. Chesterton (review)
  5. The Dragon’s Tooth (Ashtown Burials #1), by N.D. Wilson (YA fiction) (review)
  6. Annabelle of Anchony: Burdens of the Mind, by Ruth Apollonia (fiction) (advance copy/manuscript)
March
  1. The Pope Who Quit: A True Medieval Tale of Mystery, Death, and Salvation, by Jon M. Sweeney (review)
  2. A Child Will Lead Them, by Elizabeth Schmeidler (fiction)
  3. The Hunger Games, by Suzanne Collins (YA fiction)
  4. Style, Sex, and Substance: 10 Catholic Women Consider the Things that Really Matter, Edited by Hallie Lord (review)
  5. The Catholic Girl’s Survival Guide for the Single Years: The Nuts and Bolts of Staying Sane and Happy While Waiting for Mr. Right, by Emily Stimpson (review)
  6. The Work of Mercy: Being the Hands and Heart of Christ, by Mark Shea (review)
  7. Fatherless, by Brian Gail (fiction)
  8. Faith at Work: Finding Purpose Beyond the Paycheck, by Kevin Lowry (review)
April
  1. Catching Fire, by Suzanne Collins (YA fiction)
  2. Live and Let Fly: The Case Files of DragonEye, PI, by Karina Fabian (fiction) (advance copy) (review)
  3. Catholic Philosopher Chick Makes Her Debut, by Rebecca Bratten Weiss & Regina Doman (fiction) (advance copy) (review)
  4. Missing Money (Pony Investigators #1), by Kathleen Pennell (YA fiction)
  5. The Phantom Stallion (Pony Investigators #4), by Kathleen Pennell (YA fiction)
  6. Summer of My Dissent (John Paul II High, Book 3), by Christian M. Frank (YA fiction)
  7. Mockingjay, by Suzanne Collins (YA fiction)
  8. Wish You Were Here: Travels through Loss and Hope, by Amy Welborn (review)
  9. The Catholics Next Door: Adventures in Imperfect Living, by Greg and Jennifer Willits (review)
  10. Sons of Cain, by Val Bianco (fiction) (review)
  11. Use Your Words: A Writing Guide for Mothers, by Kate Hopper (review)

May

  1. Holiness for Everyone: The Practical Spirituality of St. Josemaria Escriva, by Eric Sammons (review)
  2. Boleto, by Alyson Hagy (fiction) (review)
  3. Coraline, by Neil Gaiman (YA fiction) (review)
  4. Undercover Papist (John Paul II High, Book 4), by Christian M. Frank (YA fiction)
  5. Extreme Makeover: Women Transformed by Christ, Not Conformed to the Culture, by Teresa Tomeo (review)
  6. 33 Days to Morning Glory: A Do-It-Yourself Retreat, by Michael E. Gaitley, MIC
  7. The Priest and the Peaches, by Larry Peterson (YA fiction)
  8. Angela’s Song, by AnnMarie Creedon (fiction) (advance copy/manuscript) (review)
  9. Along the Way: Lessons for an Authentic Journey of Faith, by Randy Hain (advance copy) (review)
  10. Stout Hearts and Whizzing Biscuits (Kingdom of Patria #1), by Daniel McInerny (MG fiction) (review)
  11. The Reapers Are the Angels, by Alden Bell (fiction)

June

  1. The 10 Habits of Healthy Mothers: Reclaiming Our Passion, Purpose, and Sanity, by Meg Meeker
  2. Until Lily (Lily Trilogy #1), by Sherry Boas (fiction)
  3. After Miscarriage: A Catholic Woman’s Companion to Healing and Hope, by Karen Edmisten
  4. Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters: The 30-Day Challenge, by Meg Meeker
  5. Mr. Blue, by Myles Connolly (fiction)
  6. Stoop of Mastodon Meadow (Kingdom of Patria, #2), by Daniel McInerny (MG fiction) (review)
  7. Valley of Bones, by Michael Gruber (fiction)
  8. Walking with God: A Journey through the Bible, by Tim Gray and Jeff Cavins (review)

July

  1. The Temperament God Gave Your Kids: Motivate, Discipline, and Love Your Children, by Art & Laraine Bennett (mini-review)
  2. Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury (fiction) (mini-review)
  3. The Reed of God, by Caryll Houselander (mini-review)
  4. The Pope and the CEO: John Paul II’s Leadership Lessons to a Young Swiss Guard, by Andreas Widmer (my mini-review)
  5. Christopher: A Novel, by David Athey (fiction) (mini-review)
  6. Bridge of Birds: A Novel of an Ancient China That Never Was, by Barry Hughart (fiction, audio, courtesy of Forgotten Classics)
  7. Misty of Chincoteague, by Marguerite Henry (YA fiction) (mini-review)
  8. Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World, by Michael Hyatt
  9. The Shadow of the Bear (A Fairy Tale Retold #1), by Regina Doman (YA fiction)
  10. Buddy: How a Rooster Made Me a Family Man, by Brian McGrory
  11. Follow You, Follow Me: Why Social Networking Is Essential to Ministry, by John Voelz
  12. The Secret Cardinal, by Tom Grace (fiction)
  13. Till We Have Faces: A Myth Retold, by C.S. Lewis (fiction)

August

  1. The Tripods Attack! (Young Chesterton #1), by John McNichol (YA fiction)
  2. The Beckoning Fair One, by Oliver Onions (fiction, audio, courtesy of Forgotten Classics)
  3. It Was Only on Stun!, by Declan Finn (fiction)
  4. Falling for Your Madness, by Katharine Grubb (fiction, advance copy) (review)
  5. One Body, Many Blogs, by T.J. Burdick (advance copy)
  6. Imitating Mary, by Marge Fenelon (advance copy) (review)
  7. Wherever Lily Goes (Lily Trilogy #2), by Sherry Boas (fiction)

September

  1. Holocaust House, by Norbert Davis (fiction, audio, courtesy of Forgotten Classics)
  2. Ashamed No More: A Pastor’s Journey through Sex Addiction, by T.C. Ryan (review)
  3. The Joy of x: A Guided Tour of Math, from One to Infinity, by Steven H. Strogatz
  4. My iPad for Kids, by Sam Costello
  5. The Maid: A Novel of Joan of Arc, by Kimberly Cutter (fiction)
  6. To Heaven and Back: A Doctor’s Extraordinary Account of Her Death, Heaven, Angels, and Life Again, by Mary C. Neal, MD (review)
  7. Glorious Ruin: How Suffering Sets You Free, by Tullian Tchividjian (review)
  8. The Good Pope and His Great Council: A Biography of Saint John XXIII and Vatican II, by Greg Tobin (review)

October

  1. Princess Academy (Princess Academy #1), by Shannon Hale (YA fiction)
  2. Life Entwined with Lily’s (Lily Trilogy #3), by Sherry Boas (fiction)
  3. The Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic: How Engaging 1% of Catholics Could Change the World, by Matthew Kelly
  4. Gulliver’s Travels, by Jonathan Swift (fiction, audio, courtesy of Just the Books)
  5. Rediscover Catholicism: A Spiritual Guide to Living with Passion & Purpose, by Matthew Kelly

November

  1. The Covenant (Abram’s Daughters, #1), by Beverly Lewis (fiction)
  2. Seven Glorious Days: A Scientist Retells the Genesis Creation Story, by Karl W. Giberson
  3. There You’ll Find Me, by Jenny B. Jones (YA fiction)
  4. The Imitation of Mary, by Thomas a Kempis
  5. Palace of Stone (Princess Academy #2), by Shannon Hale (YA fiction)
  6. A Mary Christmas, by Kathleen Carroll (review)
  7. Rooted in Love: Our Calling as Catholic Women, by Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle (review)
  8. The Christian World of the Hobbit, by Devin Brown
  9. Holding Jesus: Reflections on Mary, the Mother of God, by Alfred McBride (review)

December

  1. Catholic Spirituality: A Treasury of Prayers and Practices, edited by Colleen Griffith and Thomas Groome (review)
  2. Terrapin, by T.M. Doran (fiction) (review)
  3. The Seven Deadly Sins: A Visitor’s Guide, by Lawrence Cunningham (review)
  4. Jesus of Nazareth: The Infancy Narratives, by Pope Benedict XVI
  5. Cravings: A Catholic Wrestles with Food, Self-Image, and God, by Mary deTurris Poust (review)
  6. A Season of Mystery: 10 Spiritual Practices for Embracing a Happier Second Half of Life, by Paula Huston (review)

Books Read in 2011

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My Book Writing and Interactions

Adult/General Fiction
2. Theophilos, by Michael O’Brien
6. Viper, by John Desjarlais
8. Murder in the Vatican: The Church Mysteries of Sherlock Holmes, by Ann Margaret Lewis
9. Glass Halo, by Colleen Smith
11. Death of a Liturgist, by Lorraine Murray
14. Until I Return: Dawn of the Shining Darkness, by Kenneth Nowell
15. Rachel’s Contrition, by Michelle Buckman
23. Save the Date, by Jenny B. Jones
25. Dancing with Gravity, by Anene Tressler
32. Stealing Jenny, by Ellen Gable
34. A Piece of the Sky, by Michelle Buckman
46. The Soul Reader, by Gerard Webster
48. Poor Banished Children, by Fiorella de Maria
55. The Father’s Tale, by Michael O’Brien
57. Aram, by Anne Frailey (advance copy)
60. Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott

Science Fiction/Fantasy/Speculative Fiction
4. Neeta Lyffe: Zombie Exterminator, by Karina Fabian
31. Toward the Gleam, by T.M. Doran
39. The Green Girl, by Jack Williamson (courtesy of Forgotten Classics)
40. Discovery, by Karina Fabian (advance copy)
41. Aquasynthesis, by Grace Bridges & Walt Staples
42. Frightliner, by Karina Fabian & Colleen Drippe’
58. Mind Over Mind, by Karina Fabian

General Nonfiction
22. Marriage: Small Steps, Big Rewards, by Dr. Ray Guarendi
43. Discipline That Lasts a Lifetime: The Best Gift You Can Give Your Kids, by Dr. Ray Guarendi
44. Strategies for the Tech-Savvy Classroom, by Diane Witt
62. Getting #Married: Using Social Media to Celebrate the Sacred, by Meredith Gould

Young Adult/Middle Grade
**Books I have read aloud with my grade schooler are at the very bottom.
18. I Will Remember You: My Catholic Guide Through Grief, by Kimberly Schuler
21. Anna Mei, Escape Artist, by Carol Grund
30. Theater Shoes, by Noel Streatfeild
59. Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment, by James Patterson

Catholic/Christian Nonfiction
1. A Catholic Woman’s Book of Prayers, by Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle
3. Walking Together: Discovering the Catholic Tradition of Spiritual Friendship, by Mary DeTurris Poust
5. Orthodoxy, by G.K. Chesterton
7. Unplanned, by Abby Johnson
10. Who Is Jesus Christ? Unlocking the Gospel of Matthew, by Eric Sammons
12. A Grief Observed, by C.S. Lewis
13. Happy Catholic: Glimpses of God in Everyday Life, by Julie Davis
16. Holding on to Hope: The Journey Beyond Darkness, by Kathryn Hermes, FSP
17. The Face of God: The Rediscovery of the True Face of Jesus, by Paul Badde
19. A Biblical Walk through the Mass: Understanding What We Say and Do in the Liturgy, by Edward Sri
20. Disorientation: How to Go to College without Losing Your Mind, edited by John Zmirik
22. Prayer in the Digital Age, by Matt Swaim
24. Living the Rosary: Finding Your Life in the Mysteries, by John Phalen
26. Dion: The Wanderer Talks Truth, by Dion Dimucci
27. Meet the Saints, by St. Anthony Messenger Press
28. Expecting a Miracle: A Companion Through Pregnancy, by Jaymie Stuart Wolfe
29. The Church and New Media: Blogging Converts, Online Activists, and Bishops Who Tweet, by Brandon Vogt
33. Introduction to the Devout Life, by St. Frances de Sales
35. Weightless: Making Peace with Your Body, by Kate Wicker
36. Wholly Mary: Mother of God, by Chris Padgett
37. Embracing Motherhood, by Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle (advance copy)
38. A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms: 52 Companions for Your Heart, Mind, Body, and Soul, by Lisa Hendey
45. Sinner, by Lino Rulli
47. Seven from Heaven: How the Sacraments Can Heal, Nurture, and Protect Your Family Today, by Elizabeth Ficocelli
49. Breathing Under Water: Spirituality and the Twelve Steps, by Richard Rohr
50. Catholicism: A Journey to the Heart of the Faith, by Robert Barron
51. Rediscover Advent, by Matthew Kelly
52. Between Heaven and Mirth: Why Joy, Humor, and Laughter Are at the Heart of the Spiritual Life, by James Martin, SJ
54. Ten Universal Principles: A Brief Philosophy of the Life Issues, by Robert J. Spitzer
56. Fatima for Today: The Urgent Marian Message of Hope, by Fr. Andrew Apostoli
61. Women, Sex, and the Church: A Case for Catholic Teaching, Edited by Erika Bachiochi

Read Alouds (not in the numbering)
(not counting the host of Junie B. Jones books)
Rachel Yoder: Out of Control, by Wanda Brunstetter
Gooney Bird Greene, by Lois Lowry
Happy Birthday, Felicity! A Springtime Story, 1774, by Valerie Tripp


Books Read in 2010

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My Book Writing and Interactions

Adult/General Fiction
2. Through the Open Window, by Anne Faye (My Review)
7. Sweet Dreams, by Katherine Valentine
8. The Things That Keep Us Here, by Carla Buckley (My Review)
11. The Gargoyle Code, by Dwight Longenecker (My Review)
13. Lost Mission: A Novel, by Athol Dickson (My Review)
15. In-Sight, by Gerard Webster (My Review)
17. The Uninvited, by Dorothy Macardle (courtesy of Forgotten Classics)
31. The Death Panels, by Michelle Buckman (My Review)
32. Rachel’s Contrition, by Michelle Buckman (My Review)
40. The Loser Letters, by Mary Eberstadt
52. The Riddle of the Sands, by Erskine Childers (courtesy of Forgotten Classics)
55. The Stoneholding (Legacy of the Stone Harp, Book 1), by James G. Anderson & Mark Sebanc (My Review)
63. The Boys Upstairs, by Jane Lebak

Young Adult Fiction
22. Maggie Come Lately, by Michelle Buckman (My Review)
23. Trespasses Against Us (John Paul 2 High), by Christian M. Frank (My Review)
24. Awakening (Crossroads in Time Books), by Claudia Cangilla McAdam (My Review at CatholicMom.com)
30. Alex O’Donnell and the 40 CyberThieves, by Regina Doman (My Review at CatholicMom.com)
34. My Beautiful Disaster, by Michelle Buckman (My Review)
47. Redwall, by Brian Jacques
62. Found (The Missing, Book 1), by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Middle Grade Fiction
1. Tristan’s Travels, by Karl Bjorn Erickson
18. Olivia and the Little Way, by Nancy Carabio Belanger (My Review)
26. Anna Mei: Cartoon Girl, by Carol A. Grund (My Review)
27. The Father Brown Reader: Stories from Chesterton, by Nancy Carpentier Brown (My Review)
36. The Mysterious Benedict Society, by Trenton Lee Stewart
42. Alice Through the Looking-Glass, by Lewis Carroll
50. The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1), by Rick Riordan
57. Crispin: Cross of Lead, by Avi
59. The Sea of Monsters (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 2), by Rick Riordan
65. Olivia’s Gift, by Nancy Carabio Belanger

General Non-Fiction
14. Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters: 10 Secrets Every Father Should Know, by Meg Meeker (My Review)
19. How Do You Tuck in a Superhero? And Other Delightful Mysteries of Raising Boys, by Rachel Balducci (My Review)
21. Adult Children of Alcoholics, by Janet G. Woititz
33. A Century Turns: New Hopes, New Fears, by William J. Bennett (My Review)
34. Life is a Series of Presentations, by Tony Jeary
44: A Broom of One’s Own: Words on Writing, Housecleaning and Life, by Nancy Peacock

Catholic/Christian Non-Fiction
3. Bless Me, Father, for I Have Kids, by Susie Lloyd (My Review)
4. Mary and the Christian Life, by Amy Welborn (My Review at CatholicMom.com)
5. My Ideal: Jesus Son of Mary, by Fr. Emil Neubert, SM (My Review at CatholicMom.com)
6. Mary, Mother of the Son, Volume 1: Modern Myths and Ancient Truths, by Mark Shea (My Review of the trilogy at CatholicMom.com)
9. The Handbook for Catholic Moms, by Lisa Hendey (My Review)
10. Mary, Mother of the Son, Volume 2: First Guardian of the Faith, by Mark Shea (My Review of the trilogy at CatholicMom.com)
12. Rocking the Cradle Catholic, by Mary Moore (My Review at CatholicMom.com)
16. Discovering the Feminine Genius: Every Woman’s Journey, by Katrina J. Zeno (My Review)
20: Mary Mother of the Son, Volume III: Miracles, Devotion, and Motherhood, by Mark Shea (My Review of the trilogy at CatholicMom.com)
25. The Catholic Companion to Mary, by Mary Kathleen Glavich
28. Haystack Full of Needles, by Alice Gunther (My Review)
29. In His Image: Nurturing Creativity in the Heart of Your Home, by Mary C. Gildersleeve (My Review)
35. Crossing the Goal: Playbook on the Virtues, by Danny Abramowicz, Peter Herbeck, Brian Patrick, & Curtis Martin (My Review)
37. The Journey Home: My Father’s Story of Cancer, Faith and Life-Changing Miracles, by Joseph Hanneman
38. Please Don’t Drink the Holy Water, by Susie Lloyd
39. Lessons from the Master: Living Like Jesus, by Alexander J. Basile
41. The Catholic Home: Celebrations and Traditions for Holidays, Feasts, and Every Day, by Meredith Gould
43. Our Jewish Roots: A Catholic Woman’s Guide to Fulfillment Today by Connecting with Her Past, by Cheryl Dickow (My Review)
45. Going Public: Your Child Can Thrive in Public School, by David & Kelly Pritchard
46. The Human Person According to John Paul II, by J. Brian Bransfield (My Review)
48. The Mystery of Joseph, by Fr. Marie-Dominique Philippe (My Review)
49. Why God Matters: How to Recognize Him in Everyday Life, by Karina Lumbert Fabian and Deacon Steven Lumbert (My Review)
51. Let Nothing Trouble You, by Heidi Hess Saxton
53. Mysteries of the Virgin Mary: Living Our Lady’s Graces, by Fr. Peter John Cameron, O.P. (My Review)
54. Through the Year with Mary: 365 Reflections, by Karen Edmisten (My Review)
56. JESUS, Career Counselor: How to Find (and Keep) Your Perfect Work, by Laurie Beth Jones
58. Full of Grace: Encountering Mary in Faith, Art, and Life, by Judith Dupre
60. The Eucharist and the Rosary: Mystery, Meditation, Power, Prayer, by Matt Swaim
61. Our Lady of Kibeho: Our Lady Speaks to the World from the Heart of Africa, by Immaculee Ilibagiza
64. Maria of Guadalupe: Shaper of History, Shaper of Hearts, by Paul Badde (My Review)

Church Documents:

  • Pope Benedict XVI’s Lenten Message

Books Read in 2009

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My Book Writing and Interactions

Fiction
2. The Secret Adversary, by Agatha Christie (audio via Forgotten Classics)
8. Arrow’s Flight (The Heralds of Valdemar, Book 2), by Mercedes Lackey
10. Emily’s Hope, by Ellen Gable (My Review)
11. Magic, Mensa & Mayhem, by Karina Fabian (My Review)
14. Infinite Space, Infinite God II, edited by Karina & Rob Fabian (Review Copy)
15. Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt, by Anne Rice (My Review)
19. Magi, by Daniel Gilbert (My Review)
21. Sea Changes, by Gail Graham (My Review)
26. Father Elijah: An Apocalypse, by Michael D. O’Brien (My Review)
32. The Actor and the Housewife, by Shannon Hale (My Review)
35. Our Lady of the Lost and Found, by Diane Schoemperlen (My Review)
36. Vigil: A Novel, by Cecilia Samaratin (My Review/Discussion)
38. In Name Only, by Ellen Gable (My Review)
39. The Death of a Pope, by Piers Paul Read (My Review)
46. Bleeder: A Mystery, by John Desjarlais (My Review)
47. Uncle Tom’s Cabin, by Harriet Beecher Stowe (audio via Forgotten Classics)
49. Rain Dance, by Joy DeKok (My Review)
58. The Cricket on the Hearth, by Charles Dickens

Young Adult
23. Damosel, by Stephanie Spinner (Quick Review)
27. Shadow in the Dark (Chronicles of Xan, Book 1), by Antony Barone (Quick Review)
29. The Haunted Cathedral (Chronicles of Xan, Book 2), by Antony Barone (Quick Review)
42. The Shadow of the Bear: A Fairy Tale Retold, by Regina Doman (My Review of the Series)
44. The Midnight Dancers: A Fairy Tale Retold, by Regina Doman (My Review of the Series)
51. Waking Rose: A Fairy Tale Retold, by Regina Doman (My Review of the Series)
54. Black as Night: A Fairy Tale Retold, by Regina Doman (My Review of the Series)
55. For the Love of St. Nick, by Garasamo Maccagnone (My Review)

Non-Fiction – General
3. You’re a Better Parent than You Think!: A Guide to Common-Sense Parenting, by Raymond Guarendi (My Review)
16. A Whole New Mind, by Daniel H. Pink (My Review)
20. The Polysyllabic Spree, by Nick Hornby (My Review)
24. Saving Dinner Basics: How to Cook Even If You Don’t Know How, by Leanne Ely (Quick Review)
43. The Side-Yard Superhero, by Rick D. Niece (My Review)
56. Be the Pack Leader, by Cesar Milan and Melissa Jo Peltier (My Review)
60. The Power of Respect, by Deborah Norville (My Review)

Non-Fiction – Catholic/Christian
1. Real Women, Real Saints, by Gina Loehr (My Review)
4. Rosary Meditations for Real Life, by James Hahn (Quick Review)
5. True Devotion to the Blessed Virgin, by St. Louis de Montfort (Quick Review) (Full Review)
6. Black Belt Leader, Peaceful Leader: An Introduction to Catholic Servant Leadership, by Timothy Warneka (My Review)
7. Divine Mercy in My Soul: the Diary of St. Faustina Kowalska
9. A Handbook of Spiritual Perfection, by Philip Dion (My Review)
12. The Love Dare, by Stephen Kendrick & Alex Kendrick (My Review)
13. Finding Faith in a Skeptical World, by Chet Galaska (My Review)
17. The Rosary: Keeping Company with Jesus and Mary, by Karen Edmisten (My Review)
18. The Apostles, by Benedict XVI (My Review)
22. Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust, by Immaculee Ilibagiza (My Review)
25. The Philosophy of Jesus, by Peter Kreeft (My Review)
28. Mother Teresa: In the Shadow of Our Lady, by Joseph Langford, MC (My Review)
30. Heaven Has Blue Carpet: A Sheep Story by a Suburban Housewife, by Sharon Niedzinski (Quick Review)
31. Diagnosis Critical: The Urgent Threats Confronting Catholic Healthcare, by Leonard J. Nelson, III (My Review)
33. Mother Teresa and Me: Ten Years of Friendship, by Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle (Review Copy)
34. Mother Teresa’s Secret Fire, by Joseph Langford (My Review)
37. Love Equals Sacrifice, by Michael Stidham (My Review)
40. Our Lady of Guadalupe: Mother of the Civilization of Love, by Carl Anderson & Eduardo Chavez (My Review)
41. Every Woman’s Journey, by Katrina Zeno (My Review)
45. The Glories of Mary, by St. Alphonsus Liguori (My Review)
48. The Rosary Workout, by Peggy Bowes (My Review)
50. Let the Oppressed Go Free: Breaking the Bond’s of Addiction, by Cardinal Justin Rigali (My Review)
52. Souls at Rest: An Exploration of the Idea of Sabbath, by Charlotte Ostermann (My Review)
53. Choosing Beauty: A 30-Day Spiritual Makeover for Women, by Gina Loehr (My Review)
57. Saint Joseph: His Life and His Role in the Church Today, by Louise Bourassa Perrotta
59. Go to Joseph, by Fr. Richard Gilsdorf (My Review)

Church Documents:

Other Goodies:


Books Read in 2008

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My Book Writing and Interactions

Fiction
2. My Sister’s Keeper, by Jodi Picoult (My Review)
4. The Pact, by Jodi Picoult (My Review)
7. Brother Odd, by Dean Koontz (My Review)
8. The Man Who Was Thursday, by G.K. Chesterton (courtesy of LibriVox) (My Review)
9. China Court; The Hours of a Country House, by Rumer Godden (courtesy of Forgotten Classics) (My Review)
14. The Quilt, by T. Davis Bunn (My Review)
15. In This House of Brede, by Rumer Godden (My Review)
27. Watership Down, by Richard Adams (My Review)
30. Odd Hours, by Dean Koontz (My Review)
31. The Wonder Stick, by Stanton A. Coblentz (courtesy of Forgotten Classics) (My Review)
32. Auralia’s Colors, by Jeffrey Overstreet (My Review)

Young Adult
13. The Daring Book for Girls, by Andrea J. Buchanan and Miriam Peskowitz (My Review)
16. Alice in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll (courtesy of Storynory)
18. The Field Guide (Spiderwick Chronicles, Book 1), by Holly Black (My Review)
28. Catholic, Reluctantly (John Paul 2 High, Book 1), by Christian M. Frank (My Review)
37. Twilight, by Stephanie Meyer (My Review)
40. The Tales of Beedle the Bard, by J.K. Rowling (My Review)
41. Brisingr, by Christopher Paolini (My Review)
42. May Bird and the Ever After (Book One), by Jodi Lynn Anderson (My Review)

Nonfiction – General
1. Ava’s Man, by Rick Bragg (My Review)
17. If You Want to Write: A Book about Independence, Art and Spirit, by Brenda Ueland (My Review)
20. Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, by David Sedaris
24. Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within, by Natalie Goldberg (My Review)
29. Making a Literary Life: Advice for Writers and Other Dreamers, by Carolyn See (My Review)
33. How to Pick a Peach: The Search for Flavor from Farm to Table, by Russ Parsons (My Review)
34. Home Education, by Charlotte M. Mason
35. Mouth Wide Open, by John Thorne (My Review)
38. Apple Pie: An American Story, by John T. Edge (My Review)
43. Sink Reflections, by Marla Cilley – The FlyLady (My Review)

Nonfiction – Catholic/Christian
3. Adventures in Orthodoxy, by Dwight Longenecker (My Review)
5. Mother Teresa: Come Be My Light, by Mother Teresa and Brian Kolodiejchuk (My Review)
6. Raising Up Mommy: Virtues for Difficult Mothering Moments, by Heidi Hess Saxton (My Review)
11. Catholic Saints Prayer Book: Moments of Inspiration from Your Favorite Saints, by Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle (My Review)
12. Behold Your Mother: Mary Stories and Reflections from a Catholic Convert, by Heidi Hess Saxton (My Review)
15. Embrace Grace, by Liz Curtis Higgs (My Review)
21. Rediscovering Catholicism: Journeying Toward Our Spiritual North Star, by Matthew Kelly (My Review)
22. Heaven’s Song, by Christopher West (My Review)
25. The Domestic Church: Room by Room, by Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle (My Review)
26. Grace Cafe: Serving Up Recipes for Faithful Mothering, by Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle (My Review)
36. Mary and Me: Catholic Women Reflect on the Mother of God, by Ginny Kubitz Moyer (My Review)
39. Called Out of Darkness: A Spiritual Confession, by Anne Rice (My Review)

Collections
10. Pushcart Prize XXXII: Best of the Small Presses, 2008 Edition (My Review)
19. My Mother, My Strength, edited by Maria Johnson (My Review)
23. Firestorm of Dragons, edited by Michele Acker & Kirk Dougal (My Review)

Church Documents
Mulieris Dignitatem (On the Dignity and Vocation of Women), by John Paul II
Evangelium Vitae (The Gospel of Life), by John Paul II
Spe Salvi (Saved by Hope), by Benedict XVI (My Thoughts)


Books Read in 2007

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My Book Writing and Interactions

Fiction

8. The Best American Short Stories 2006

9. I’ll Come Following You, by Vicki Sairs (not published yet)

15. Odd Thomas, by Dean Koontz (Read my review)

16. My Visit to Hell, by Paul Thigpen

17. The Witch of Portobello, by Paulo Coehlo

19. Forever Odd, by Dean Koontz

20. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, by J.K. Rowling

26. The Complete Stories, by Flannery O’Connor (Read my mini-review)

31. Inferno, by Dante Alighieri (translated by Elio Zappulla) (Read my mini-review)

Science Fiction/Fantasy

1. Perelandra, by C.S. Lewis

2. That Hideous Strength, by C.S. Lewis

21. Infinite Space, Infinite God, by Karina & Robert Fabian (Ed.) (Read my review)

30. The Children of Hurin, by J.R.R. Tolkien (Read my mini-review)

32. Arrows of the Queen, by Mercedes Lackey (Read my mini-review)

35. The Fellowship of the Ring, by J.R.R. Tolkien (Read my mini-review)

36. The Two Towers, by J.R.R. Tolkien (Read my mini-review)

38. The Return of the King, by J.R.R. Tolkien (Read my mini-review)

Youth/Young Adult

4. Betsy-Tacy, by Maud Hart Lovelace (Read my review)

10. Eragon, by Christopher Paolini (Read my review)

11. Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm, by Kate Douglas Wiggin

18. Eldest, by Christopher Paolini

34. Magyk (Septimus Heap, Book 1), by Angie Sage (Read my mini-review)

37. The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, by Ann Brashares (Read my mini-review)

39. The Second Summer of the Sisterhood, by Ann Brashares (Read my mini-review)

Nonfiction – General

23. Educating the Wholehearted Child, by Clay & Sally Clarkson (Read my mini-review)

27. A Mathematician Reads the Newspaper, by John Allen Paulos (Read my mini-review)

28. A Charlotte Mason Companion, by Karen Andreola

40. A Thomas Jefferson Education: Teaching a Generation of Leaders for the Twenty-first Century, by Oliver Van DeMille (Read my mini-review)

Nonfiction – Catholic/Christian

3. Pope Fiction: Answers to 30 Myths and Misconceptions about the Papacy, by Patrick Madrid

5. The Passion and Resurrection Narratives of Jesus / A Commentary, by Stephen J. Binz

6. Theology of the Body, by John Paul II

7. Does the Bible Really Say That? by Patrick Madrid

12. Real Education: Education in the Heart of the Home, by Elizabeth Foss

13. Mom to Mom, Day to Day: Advice & Support for Catholic Living, by Danielle Bean (Read my review)

14. My Cup of Tea, by Danielle Bean (Read my review)

22. Full of Grace: Women and the Abundant Life, by Johnnette Benkovic

24. Prayerfully Expecting: A Mine-Month Novena for Mothers to Be, by Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle (Read my review)

25. The Heart of Motherhood, by Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle (Read my mini-review)

29. Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World, by Joanna Weaver (Read my mini-review)

33. The Power of a Praying Wife, by Stormie Omartian (Read my mini-review)


Books Read in 2006

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My Book Writing and Interactions

57. The Great Divorce, by C.S. Lewis
56. The End: Book the Thirteenth, by Lemony Snicket
55. Story of a Soul: the Autobiography of Saint Therese of Lisieux
54. The Wal-Mart Effect, by Charles Fishman
53. Charlotte’s Web, by E.B. White (Read my review of the book) (Read my review of the movie)
52. The Pearl, by John Steinbeck
51. Me Talk Pretty One Day, by David Sedaris
50. The Art of Theological Reflection, by Patricia O’Connell Killen & John de Beer (Excerpts)
49. God’s Plan for Marriage and Family: A Study Guide of Familiaris Consortio (Published by FAMILIA) (Excerpts)
48. On Writing Well, by William Zinsser (Excerpts)
47. Peace Like a River, by Leif Enger (Excerpt)
46. The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien
45. Go in Peace, by John Paul II (Excerpts)
44. The Marketing of Evil, by David Kupelian (Read my review)
43. Animal Farm, by George Orwell
42. Out of the Silent Planet, by C.S. Lewis (Read my review)
41. Nora, Nora: A Novel, by Anne River Siddons (Read my review)
40. Real Life, Real Love: 7 Paths to a Strong, Lasting Relationship, by Fr. Albert Cutie (Excerpt #1, Excerpt #2)
39. The Screwtape Letters, by C.S. Lewis (reread) (Read my review)
38. Mr. Blue, by Myles Connolly (Read my review)
37. Through the Looking-Glass, by Lewis Carroll
36. Trixie Belden #1, The Secret of the Mansion, by Julie Campbell
35. The Grapes of Wrath, by John Steinbeck (Read my review)
34. Can’t Buy My Love: How Advertising Changes the Way We Think and Feel, by Jean Kilbourne (Read my review)
33. The Joy of Worshiping Together, by Fr. Rod Damico (Read my review)
32. The Bonesetter’s Daughter, by Amy Tan
31. Secrets of the Baby Whisperer for Toddlers, by Tracy Hogg
30. The Lamb’s Supper, by Scott Hahn (A great excerpt I had to share)
29. Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll
28. The Rosary, by Garry Wills (Read my review)
27. The Screwtape Letters, by C.S. Lewis
26. The Penultimate Peril, by Lemony Snicket
25. The Grim Grotto, by Lemony Snicket
24. Canticle of Leibowitz, by Walter Miller
23. On Writing, by Stephen King
22. Hail Holy Queen, by Scott Hahn
21. The Year of Magical Thinking, by Joan Didion
20. The Slippery Slope, by Lemony Snicket
19. Baby Minds: Brain-Building Games Your Baby Will Love, by Linda Acredolo and Susan Goodwyn
18. The Carniverous Carnival, by Lemony Snicket
17. Freakonomics: A Rouge Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything, by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner
16. Bleak House, by Charles Dickens
15. The Hostile Hospital, by Lemony Snicket
14. The Vile Village, by Lemony Snicket
13. The Ersatz Elevator, by Lemony Snicket
12. Inkheart, by Cornelia Funke
11. Mother Angelica: The Remarkable Story of a Nun, Her Nerve, and her Network of Miracles, by Raymond Arroyo
10. The Austere Academy, by Lemony Snicket
9. The Miserable Mill, by Lemony Snicket
8. The Wide Window, by Lemony Snicket
7. The Reptile Room, by Lemony Snicket
6. The Bad Beginning, by Lemony Snicket
5. The Great Gatsby, by Scott Fitzgerald
4. Wuthering Heights, by Emily Bronte
3. Pride & Prejudice, by Jane Austen
2. Memoirs of a Geisha, by Arthur Golden
1. 1984, by George Orwell