This weekend, the inquiring minds at Book Blogger Feature & Follow Friday want to know:
When you step out of your USUAL genre, what do you like to read?
Best books in that genre?
I thought this would be a fabulous opportunity to begin compiling a selection of good books for my 2013 Reading List, so here goes!
I love reading all types of books, but I currently review a lot of Christian Non-Fiction for my blog. When I step outside of that genre, I particularly enjoy reading books about:
- Art Journaling and Creativity
- Autobiographies and Memoirs
- Pets
Here are a few books in these genres that are on my wish list:
Cat Daddy:
What the World’s Most Incorrigible Cat
Taught Me About Life, Love And Coming Clean
This book tells the poignant story of cat behaviourist and Animal Planet star Jackson Galaxy and his 13-year relationship with Benny the Cat, and provides advice for living with and caring for the felines in your life!
Faith Books & Spiritual Journaling:
Expressions Of Faith Through Art
Sharon Soneff and a team of artists explore how we can deepen and transform our faith through the creation of beautifully illustrated prayer books, altered hymnals, and handcrafted books and journals.
Journal Fodder 365:
Daily Doses of Art for the Art Addict
This book promises a year-long adventure in drawing and writing, in painting and collage, and in the flotsam and jetsam of your daily experiences. Are you ready to take flight?
I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced
This is the true story of a Yemeni girl who was forced to marry a man three times her age – a practice that is common in the Middle East! Nujood ultimately fled the abusive situation she was living in to the courthouse of the capital and defied her country’s customs by fighting for her “rights”. Hers is a story that must be heard!
What are some books that you would like to read? Please share your thoughts and links in the comments!
That journal fodder book looks very interesting! I’d love to flip through it.
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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Isn’t it gorgeous? There are some beautiful projects in that book!
I see you have a kitty too. I just got mine about 2 months ago or maybe 3? Lily is the perfect kitty for my daycare and so great with the kids. It seems like I’ve had her forever.
I thought that I had already followed you. I’ve been visiting your site for a while now. =D
I’m visiting from Hop Along Friday and stopped to say hi. =D HI! I’d love a follow back if your interested. I have a children’s book/educational blog and a blog for peeps over 16+ and talk about books (of course), life, cooking, etc.
Tina ‘the book lady’
http://givingnsharing.blogspot.com
http://familyliteracy2.blogspot.com
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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Delighted to hear from you Tina! I’ve been following Family Literacy forever too but stopped by and left you a note! 🙂
Those look interesting! New follower via linky 🙂 Witchy Reviews FF
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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Thanks for the follow – I have reciprocated! 🙂
I love to read too Katie, but hmn… a wish list…I think top on my list would be the last on yours. Curiosity has already got me wondering. What! How! why!
Thanks for sharing these books, have a super blessed weekend!
Love
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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There are always SO many wonderful books to read, those lists can grow quite long!
Yes, the book by Nujood sounds like a must read for sure.
Have a wonderful weekend Ugochi and thanks for stopping by! 🙂
Newest follower here! I found you through the Friday blog hop! Cute blog, I can’t wait to read more!
-meandmr.com
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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Welcome Melanie – so delighted you found us! Look forward to getting to know you!
Twitter: breathoffaith
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Wow. We have very similar tastes! Especially the journal books! I love memoirs. I love animals and I love journals! Hmmm…but I really want to read some classics as a goal.
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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I’ve been wanting to read some classics too! Maybe we should join a challenge for 2013? What is on your list? New-to-you and/or old favorites?
I was shocked by the preliminary story of the young girl forced to marry. That is very sad.
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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I was too but it is apparently more the rule than the exception in a number of countries. That is why a growing number of organizations are trying to raise awareness on this important global issue. For more information, see my post International Day of the Girl at http://www.create-with-joy.com/2012/10/international-day-of-the-girl.html – it’s too important a post to miss!