Reading List for Spring & Summer

A book is a gift you can open again and again. -Garrison Keillor

Reading is one of my favorite things to do when I have five minutes to myself. It offers new perspectives, entertains me, stretches me, and makes me happy. While spring and summer around here can be a bit full, I still try and find time to read. Here is my Reading List for Spring & Summer.

Reading List for Spring & Summer

The Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson

I started this one and it’s hard to put down. This book has been a tough one to read because of all the heartbreak and cruelty. The Yellow Wife tells the story of an enslaved woman in 1850s Virginia. Like I said, lots of heartbreak and cruelty. This has been on my TBR list for awhile and I know it won’t take long to finish.

Will by Will Smith

I am currently listening to this on Audible and, if you want to read this one, the audio book is the way to go. Will Smith reads it and it makes me happy hearing the Fresh Prince in my earbuds. It reminds me of Jessica Simpson’s memoir, Open Book. Reader beware that there is quite a bit of language. If that’s not your thing, steer clear. I listen to this often on my daily walks. And for the record, I started listening to it before the Oscars. 😉

The Enchanted Hour by Meghan Cox Gurdon

This has been on my TBR list for awhile. I am planning on this book being my professional development for the summer. Reading aloud to my kids is one of my favorite things, but sometimes I need some renewed inspiration. While we don’t homeschool all year round, we still try and read a lot through the summer months. My hope is this book will get me excited to keep our read aloud time thriving this summer.

The Perfectly Imperfect Home by Deborah Needle and Virginia Johnson

We are been working on a few home projects and I have been wanting to flip through this book for awhile. Now is the perfect time. Interior decorating is not my gifting so I’m hoping this book will be one of my guides as I make our home feel more like us.

M is for Mama by Abbie Halberstadt

There are a million memes on motherhood. The good, the bad, and the ugly. But the truth is: it’s extremely important work, raising the future human race. If you’re a mom, there’s a good chance you have felt overwhelmed, unimportant, and unqualified for the task at hand. You’re not alone, I’m right there with you. But, I want more. I want more for my kids, my family, my friends, myself. I want us to thrive and live in the purpose God has laid out for us. Many women of faith have loved this book and I am excited to read the wisdom this mom of ten has to offer about motherhood. I have a feeling this is going to be a good one.

It always helps to have a list of books to read when I’m ready for a new one. I’m excited about every single book on this list and can’t wait to dive into each one of them. What do you want to read this spring and summer?