Yay!

I'm so excited! My local library has agreed to purchase BOTH of the books I recently requested...

"Organic God" by Margaret Feinberg

and

"The Backward Life" by Jarrod Jones

Whoohoo! :-D Can't wait to read 'em both!

Another TBR book

The Backward Life: In Pursuit of an Uncommon Life" by Jarrod Jones

I found this book over at FaithfulReader.com today, and it sounds really good. I'm hoping my library will order it, too! :o)

(They ordered "The Organic God" by Margaret Feinberg for me! Yay!)

To Be Read: "THE ORGANIC GOD"

Found this book on FaithfulReader.com today...

"The Organic God" by Margaret Feinberg

"In THE ORGANIC GOD Feinberg uses personal anecdotes and introspection as entrée points to examine nine different aspects of God's character. God is big-hearted, breathtakingly beautiful, amazingly wise, surprisingly talkative, wildly infallible, outrageously generous, unbelievably stubborn, abundantly kind and deeply mysterious. Feinberg wants readers to consider the place this God should have in all areas of their lives --- to fight compartmentalization and to embrace a holistic understanding of faith." (Lisa Ann Cockrel, reviewer)

Tagged!

Deena tagged me with a meme, but because it's not "book-related", I've put it over on my other blog. Feel free to go on over and read it... it's 8 Random Things About Me. ;o)

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)