Books, Books, Books!

One of my primary purposes for blogging is supposed to be reading and reviewing books, but I confess... I haven't done such a great job.

Here's a little taste of what's on my bedstand these days:

The Mammoth Book of Great Detective Stories, edited by Herbert van Thal. A gift from our friend John Maltais... 26 detective stories "gathered from every corner of the genre, from classic writers to contemporary masters," including some of my personal favorites: Dorothy Sayers, Agatha Christie, Wilkie Collins, and P.D. James.

**Perhaps the coolest thing about reading this book is the edition... its an "uncorrected proof," printed and bound in Middleboro at The Country Press.

**John... next time we see you, we want to know the story. What was The Country Press?


Discovering Jesus in the Old Testament by Nancy Guthrie. A daily devotional that walks through the Old Testament to show how specific OT passages point to Christ and how countless OT stories are completed in Christ.


A Mother's Heart by Jean Fleming. Five-stars. Highly recommend. This book was a major catalyst in my recent decision to stay home after Baby Powell arrives in January.

It casts a godly vision for what a mother is and what her role can be, and calls moms (and moms-to-be) to understand their relationship with their children as a ministry that builds the kingdom of God. It is an inspiring, empowering, realistic and Christ-centered look at motherhood. I want to purchase copies for all my friends.


What to Expect When You're Expecting by Heidi Murkoff. A classic for expectant mothers. This pregnancy handbook explains baby's growth week-by-week and explains all the curious changes in mom's body too.

According to this book, Baby Powell (29 weeks this week) is probably around 17 inches long and almost 3 lbs. He/she is close to birth length, but has a lot of weight to put on.  


Any Guesses? 

On a totally unrelated note... I was talking to my sister Meredith on the phone on Saturday, watching the snow fall, when I saw this WEIRD thing on the sidewalk outside our apartment. Jeremy went out to investigate... what do you think it is?

Without poking or probing too much, Jeremy thinks its a massive bee hive dislodged from a tree by the heavy ice and snow. It sure is bizarre looking.