CGC: My List

For my Christian Genre Challenge, I plan to read the following (in brackets, following each title, is the Genre the book falls into):

1. "REVEALED" by Tamera Alexander (Historical)


2. "SEX GOD" by Rob Bell (Nonfiction)


3. "TYING THE KNOT" by Susan May Warren (Romance)


4. "THE BEST GIFT" by Irene Hannon (Inspirational)

** This list is subject to change until July 31st (the last day before the challenge begins!) **

UPDATE: Christian Genre Challenge

Okay -- since there've been several people who've shown an interest in my CHRISTIAN GENRE CHALLENGE, I am now making it official!

For this challenge, you will choose 3-5 books, one per Genre (see below), and you will read those between August 1st - December 31st, 2007.

For example:

1. CHRISTIAN ROMANCE: "Happily Ever After" by Susan May Warren


2. CHRISTIAN LIVING: "How to Be Good Without Really Trying" by Mike Flynn


3. CHRISTIAN CHICK-LIT: "With This Ring, I'm Confused" by Kristin Billerbeck


4. CHRISTIAN FANTASY/SCI-FI: "Arena" by Karen Hancock


5. CHRISTIAN CLASSIC: "Orthodoxy" by G.K. Chesterton (author correct?)

There are a ton of Genres you could choose from... Here's a quick list (there may be others I'm not thinking of...):

• Christian Living


• Romance


• Fantasy


• Science Fiction


• Chick Lit


• Mystery/Suspense


• Classic


• Historical


• Humor


• Inspirational

Keep in mind that you are NOT LIMITED to just the Genres I've listed here! This is, by all means, NOT an extensive list! There are quite probably some that I've forgotten!

Leave your name & a permanent link in the Mr. Linky below to sign yourself up for this challenge! Thanks! ;o)

Be Daring!

Yesterday evening, while browsing at the library, I found a neat little book that I'd never heard of before:


The Daring Female's Guide to Ecstatic Living: 30 Dares for a More Gutsy and Fulfilling Life by Natasha Kogan



Basically, it talks of being more "gutsy and daring" in order to live a more fulfilling life.

The book's motto is: "To get the most out of your life,
you have to dare yourself to do it."

Just reading the first chapter I felt inspired! I am a big "chicken" -- I love my routines & sameness -- but I also love a good challenge... and I think Ms. Kogan may just be on to something here!

The back of the book also listed a website where you can find out more:

www.DaringFemale.com

There is a blog listed there, as well as tips on how to start your own "Daring Circle" (a group of Daring Females who uphold each other to their personal dares). There are lots of opportunities listed there for you to win a free copy of the book, too, so be sure to check it out!

As for me, I'm busy making up my own list of "dares". ;o)

New Blogger Book Challenge!

I got this interesting idea for a new Blogger Book Challenge, the other night. I'm still working out the details, but basically, this is what it'll be about....

You will choose 3-5 books, one per Genre (see below), and you will read those between (possibly -- this is the part I'm still working on) August - December 2007.

For example:

1. CHRISTIAN ROMANCE: "Happily Ever After" by Susan May Warren


2. CHRISTIAN LIVING: "How to Be Good Without Really Trying" by Mike Flynn


3. CHRISTIAN CHICK-LIT: "With This Ring, I'm Confused" by Kristin Billerbeck


4. CHRISTIAN FANTASY/SCI-FI: "Arena" by Karen Hancock


5. CHRISTIAN CLASSIC: "Orthodoxy" by G.K. Chesterton (author correct?)

There are a ton of Genres you could choose from... Here's a quick list (there may be others I'm not thinking of...):

• Christian Living


• Romance


• Fantasy


• Science Fiction


• Chick Lit


• Mystery/Suspense


• Classic


• Historical


• Humor


• Inspirational

I have heard of soooo many Blogger Book Challenges "out there", and yet, there don't seem any that are specifically for "Christians". ;o) So, here we are... a challenge all our own! ;o)

Leave me a comment to let me know if you're interested, and I'll put up a Mr.Linky once I decide on the dates for this challenge *officially*. ;o)

Thanks!

Meme: Mizbooks needs...

Deena posted this funny Meme over on her blog a few days ago, and -being bored right now- I decided to play along... ;-P

It's called "[Insert Your Name] Needs." You Google the phrase "[Name] Needs" and then pick out your favorites to post.

(as Googled...)

Mizbooks (apparently) needs...


...to make a connection to real life

...to Know about Catching a Man

...fixing

...help from addictions

...the untamed faith

...[to be!] light and fluffy

...someone to talk to

...to start reading everyone else's lists

...just a few of them covered in chocolate

...another challenge

...some remodeling

...a better editor

...a small city built with books (this is my absolute FAVE!)

...to earn a little

...that Chinese Food Fix

...to read this book

...to pray about this and see where God leads me

...a healthy body

...to start training for the Bloglympics in June 2008

...more sleep!!!

...to be able to share this journey with people

...to recharge my batteries

...a bookmarking feature

...to get the list down, and also to stop spending

...a vacation

...to be brought back [from where, I wonder???] :-P

...to sort through these different characters

...to provide a different ending

...to retire, or get a life

...to be done then! :-P

WWW... (04/16)

What are you currently reading?

I'm currently into three different books: BELIEVING GOD by Beth Moore, IN SEARCH OF EDEN by Linda Nichols, and HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT by Mark Buchanan. The middle one is fiction, and the other two are non-fiction.

What did you just finish reading?

I recently finished my first book by Tess Gerritsen, "THE SURGEON". It was really good! Much as it was kinda gruesome in parts, I had a really hard time putting the book down. As such, it got a B+ from me... probably should've gotten an A-, but I don't like when a book is peppered with vulgarities, which this one was.
:-?

What will you be reading next?

Probably one of the new books I've got coming in the mail... either "THIN AGAIN" by Arthur & Judy Halliday, or "IDOLS OF THE HEART" by Elyse Fitzpatrick.

I love new books! :-D

Deena's 100 Books List Contest!

Deena at the A Peek At My Bookshelf blog has posted a new contest where you can win a FREE BOOK! All you have to do is....

Once you've read my list, copy it, and then highlight the books you've read, underline the books you've heard of but haven't read, and then leave me a link to your post to enter my contest

So, here are my "answers"...

*** NOTE: I've BOLDED those I've read *HALF/PART* of so far. ;-P ***

Those books in orange are the ones I've read in full.

Deena's book list...

1. The Bible, by God

2. The Secret Life of Becky Miller, by Sharon Hinck

3. The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien

4. The Chronicles of Narnia, by C.S. Lewis

5. Redeeming Love, by Francine Rivers

6. My Sister's Keeper, by Jodi Picoult

7. Murder of a Sweet Old Lady, by Denise Swanson

8. The Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder, by Joanne Fluke

10. Loves Music, Loves To Dance by Mary Higgins Clark

11. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, by J. K. Rowling

12. The Negotiator, by Dee Henderson

13. The Guy I'm Not Dating, by Trish Perry

14. Lost in NashVegas, by Rachel Hauck

15. Heaven, by Randy Alcorn

16. Believing God, by Beth Moore **currently reading!**

17. Battlefield of the Mind, by Joyce Meyer

18. Simply Jesus, by Joseph Stowell

19. Just As I Am, by Billy Graham

20. Just As I Am, by David Ring

21. Let's Roll, by Lisa Beamer

22. The Cat Who Could Read Backwards, by Lilian Jackson Braun

23. The Pursuit of Holiness, by Jerry Bridges

24. Jack Bauer's Having A Real Bad Day, by Tim Wesemann

25. My Utmost for His Highest, by Oswald Chambers

26. Anne of Green Gables, by Lucy Montgomery

27. Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott

28. Charlotte's Web, by E. B. White

29. Sophie's Heart, by Lori Wick

30. Hitched, by Carol Higgins Clark

31. Great Expectations, by Charles Dickens

32. The Screwtape Letters, by C. S. Lewis

33. The Fellowship of the Ring, by J. R. R. Tolkein

34. Eragon, by Christopher Paolini

35. Stealing Adda, by Tamara Leigh

36. Get Out of That Pit, by Beth Moore

37. Relentless, by Robin Parrish

38. The Heart Reader, by Terri Blackstock

39. Wuthering Heights, by Emily Bronte

40. Tuesdays With Morrie, by Mitch Albom

41. At Home In Mitford, by Jan Karon

42. Renovating Becky Miller, by Sharon Hinck

43. Desiring God, by John Piper

44. The Last Sin Eater, by Francine Rivers

45. Love Comes Softly, by Janette Oke

46. This Present Darkness, by Frank Peretti

47. Black, by Tedd Dekker

48. Comes A Horseman, by Robert Liparulo

49. The Yada Yada Prayer Group, by Neta Jackson

50. Breaking Free, by Beth Moore **currently reading!**

51. The Friendships of Women, by Dee Brestin

52. Having A Mary Heart In a Martha World, by Joanna Weaver

53. Legacy of a Packrat, by Ruth Bell Graham (**this one's going on my TBR list!**)

54. Safely Home, by Randy Alcorn

55. Trixie Belden and the Black Jacket Mystery, by Kathryn Kenny

56. Artemis Fowl, by Eoin Colfer

57. The Dead Don't Dance, by Charles Martin

58. Sisterchicks on the Loose, by Robin Jones Gunn

59. Savannah from Savannah, by Denise Hildreth

60. Dearest Dorothy, Slow Down!, by Charlene Baumbich

61. Like a Watered Garden, by Patti Hill

62. The Return of the King, by J. R. R. Tolkein

63. The Secret Garden, by Frances Hodgson Burnett

64. Sense & Sensibility, by Jane Austen

65. Left Behind, by Jerry Jenkins and Tim LaHaye

66. Dark Blue: Color Me Lonely, by Melody Carlson

67. God As He Wants You To See Him, by Chip Ingram

68. Captivating, by Stasi Eldridge

69. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, by J. K. Rowling

70. Deadline, by Randy Alcorn

71. More Than A Carpenter, by Josh McDowell

72. Traveling Light, by Max Lucado

73. Just Enough Light for the Step I'm On, by Stormie O'Martian

74. The Purpose Driven Life, by Rick Warren

75. Prayer, by Philip Yancey

76. Why The Sky Is Blue, by Susan Meissner

77. The Grace Awakening, by Chuck Swindoll

78. Where Does A Mother Go To Resign, by Barbara Johnson

79. Fresh Brewed Life, by Nicole Johnson

80. If You Give A Pig A Pancake, by Laura Numeroff

81. Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs, by Judi Barrett

82. Jude the Obscure, by Thomas Hardy

83. What To Expect When You're Expecting, by Heidi Murkoff

84. Flies on the Butter, by Denise Hildreth

85. After Anne, by Roxanne Henke

86. The Oath, by Frank Peretti

87. Hangman's Curse, by Frank Peretti

88. Blink, by Tedd Dekker

89. Danger In the Shadows, by Dee Henderson

90. Evidence that Demands a Verdict, by Josh McDowell

91. I Kissed Dating Goodbye, by Joshua Harris

92. The Two Towers, by J. R. R. Tolkien

93. The English Breakfast Murder, by Laura Childs

94. The Cat Who Talked Turkey, by Lilian Jackson Braun

95. The Applause of Heaven, by Max Lucado

96. Though None Go With Me, by Jerry Jenkins

97. Divine, by Karen Kingsbury

98. The Christmas Shoes, by Donna VanLiere

99. Hazardous Duty, by Christy Barritt

100. Pilgrim's Progress, by John Bunyan

I own so many of these books, too! I'm soooo bad when it comes to books... I buy them constantly, but always seem to let *other* books come first! :-?