The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

I'm a bit late writing the review for this month's read.

I love this book. I remember reading it for the first time as a young girl and getting completely lost in the magic. The idea of a secret world, unknown creatures, and being destined to greatness beyond your knowledge was very appealing to me.

I think this was one of the first series of books I ever read. I've been hooked ever since.

I hope you enjoy the fantasy of this book and continue with the books that follow.

Summer Time!

I love long, lazy summer days. My favorite way to spend a hot summer afternoon is somewhere cool with a good book. When Brian and I moved back in with my parents for a year I spent every summer afternoon swinging in the hammock with my napping baby boy and reading. Just thinking about that makes me happy and relaxed.

I realized after I finished my fifth book last week that there is just something about the summer that makes me want to read more. Maybe it's a throw back to when I was a kid and once school let out for the summer I had more free time to read what I wanted to instead of what I had to. Maybe it's going to the library every week, I get competitive with myself about getting through all the books I check out.

I've just discovered a new author (new to me) that I've been really enjoying. Her name is Cathy Marie Hake and her books are pioneer settings, the American West during the 1800's.  I love pioneer stories, Little House on the Prairie, Mrs. Mike, anything by Janette Oke. I would definitely recommend giving these a read if you enjoy pioneer stories too.

Anyone else? Where's your favorite place to read when it's hot outside? Anyone have a great summer read to recommend or plans for vacation that includes time to read and relax? Let's share and start a dialog! :)