September's Book

I don't know about you guys, but I am really looking forward to the fall. It could just be the ridiculous heat wave we've been having for the past two weeks, but I am ready for the crisp, cool air of autumn. I love it when it's cold enough that layers are a good idea if you are leaving the house, and I love it even more when it's a better idea to curl up by the fire with a good book. My children have been in school for two weeks now and we are in the "20 minutes a day" reading cycle. It's really got me thinking that we should be doing that, even as adults. Who can't find 20 minutes a day to read for pleasure and keep your brain active!

The start of a new school year has also got me thinking about some old favorites that I read when I was in school. And I thought it might be fun to revisit a classic. So with out further ado... this month's book is: 

Just kidding! Can you imagine? An interesting book, but probably not a good idea to read it when you already feel like you are living it every time you walk down to the play room to keep your children from killing each other over a lego or stuffed animal....

My real choice is:

I have a real love of pioneer and frontier stories. I like that it was a time when hard work and determination were valued and the adventure of building a life and a home where nothing but wilderness had been. I love Laura Ingalls Wilder, Janette Oke, and a new favorite I discovered this summer, Cathy Marie Hake. 

I can't remember if I read Mrs. Mike for the first time in Jr. High or High school, but I haven't read it since I've been married. I think it will be interesting to read it with a new perspective. If nothing else it should make us all very grateful for our modern conveniences. 

I also think it would be interesting to see what books you remember from your school days? Favorites? Stories you absolutely hated? Any that you gave up on and just did the Ciffs Notes to pass the test?