Summer Reads

Ok, thus far I've been a slow reader. That is compared to my normal reading pace. I've decided to try to slow down and really pay attention to the details. Usually I get really wrapped up in a story, will read all night just to finish it, and then realize that I didn't catch all of the details. This time I'm taking my time. It's been a while since I have posted on here and thought that you might like to see what I've been reading. Here it goes:

1. All 3, Hunger Games books. **May the odds ever be in your favor.**

2. I've read two new books by a new and upcoming author; Dawn Husted. She also just happens to be my sister. So while I may be biased I can honestly tell you that her books are really enjoyable and have some great twists & turns in them.  "Nicova" is a story written for a younger audience and can be found on Amazon. "Windor Book 1" is written for the older audience and can also be found on Amazon. Here is a link to her website. http://dawnhusted.weebly.com/

3. I am currently reading "TSI: The Gabon Virus" by Paul McCusker & Walt Larimore. I'm loving this one. It's action packed, has a CSI feel to it, and it's a mystery all in one. I'm having a hard time putting it down. Here's a link to it: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6151871-the-gabon-virus

4. Another book that I'm reading right now along with the before mentioned is, "The Lucky One" by Nicolas Sparks. It's awesome! 

Check them out if you are looking for a new read this summer:)

JANUARY/FEBRUARY's PICK

Our latest book pick for the months of January & February is, "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins.

Check out this website for a brief synopsis and review of this exciting book. See you in March!
 http://www.suzannecollinsbooks.com/the_hunger_games_69765.htm



"It's a post apocalyptic world and everyone has to play to the State's demands; even to the death. It's gripping, and the characters really pull you in. Once you begin this story you won't be able to put it down. It's like nothing I have read before"
Stacy C.

Let's Meet

We will be meeting January 23rd at 10am @ Chick Fil-A on 4th Street. Bring the kids and they can chat and play while we chat & chat. I hope to see you there!

We're Officially Back!

Why I didn't get the website up and running sooner??? I don't know. Hey, Hey, Hey we're back now though! Email, call, chat, & text letting all of your girlfriends know that we are back together. We started at the beginning of the year by reading, "The Help." Now we are working our way through, "Erasing Hell" by Francis Chan. If you are new to the club scroll through our list of previous reads that we have enjoyed! Leave comments if you wish or simply enjoy or FaceBook page!

www.francischan.org


http://www.amazon.com/Erasing-Hell-about-eternity-things/dp/0781407257/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1319936816&sr=8-1

Going on Hiatus

For a while now we have had a wonderful time reading and chatting with one another. Now that the school year is beginning I'm finding myself very busy. Between my children's daily needs, schooling, events of life, and being a wife my time seems stretched tight. I'm needing to put aside the book club for a season. Thank you for participating and I hope that someday we'll be able to pick it back up. God Bless~Stacy

July's Pick

         This month's book will be The Last Song written by Nicholas Sparks. I began reading this book not too long ago. I have to admit that I didn't have very high expectations for it in the beginning. However, I was happily surprised at the depth found within it's pages. You might think that Sparks is only known for writing sappy love stories. If this isn't your type of read please give this book a chance. It will surprise you that it isn't what you might expect it too be. It's very well written and more over, it's story is powerful. I had no idea that upon reading it's final pages such a wonderful message would unfold.  

         Personally I love to surround myself with good literature. When a piece is timeless I love it even more. The Last Song is timeless. It speaks to you about the truthfulness of real love, God's power, and ultimately redemption. This is a book that I will proudly sit upon my book shelf. Hopefully one day in the future my daughters will want to read it. 

          I think it's message will resonate with you too. Give it a chance, pick up a copy, and allow yourself to be taken on a journey that will be more than just entertainment to you.

Movie Night Change of Plans

Movie Night is fast approaching. I hope you can join us!

Time: 7:25

Where: Movies 9

When: June 22

What: The Last Song

Come on and enjoy the evening with friends. We hope to see you there!

Living Alternatives Outreach

Our God is so GOOD!!! Our little book club has a moment to have a HUGE impact for the kingdom of Christ. Ladies, I just spoke with the director from Living Alternatives "Crisis Pregnancy Center". They would love to have our copies of Shades of Blue and any other helpful reading material that we would like to donate (What to Expect When You are Expecting, etc.). They also need new born clothing and diapers. When these precious ladies find out they're expecting; the center sends with them diapers and clothes for their new baby, along with vital counseling and support. Having a child can be a daunting idea under ideal circumstances, imagine if you are alone and scared and contemplating other alternatives. Let's help these girls' to know that they are loved by Christ, let's be the hands and feet of Him.

2 Corinthians 5:14
For Christ's love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died.

Bring any and all donations to church Sunday. I'll be in the Children's foyer at the end of the 9:30 service on June 6. If you won't be there, message me and we'll meet up somehow. Feel His calling and move. Let's not be found idly waiting, but actively serving.

Meeting Reminder

Tonight we're meeting at 7. Come to our usual hang out place, The Bridge Coffee House. If you haven't finished reading don't fret, come anyways!!! ~Stacy

June's Pick: Beach Reading

   It's officially summer time in our home and if you're anything like me your craving a break. This month's pick is the perfect book to just sit back and enjoy whether you're by the beach, the pool, or just curled up on the couch. Sometimes I just need a book that doesn't require anything more of me than to enjoy it's story. This month's choice is "Letters to Juliet" by Leis Friedman & Ceil Friedman. It's a romance piece that has a 4 star rating on Amazon. 

         Oh and another thing you should know let's go to the movies!!! Yes, you heard me.  Let's ditch the coffee house, gather up all of our buddies, sit down with pop-corn & a coke; and enjoy "Letter's to Juliet" on the big screen. Tentatively set your calendars for movie night, June 22. See you then ladies!

TERROR BY NIGHT

May's pick is Terror By Night. It's the compelling true story written by Terry Caffey. I don't want to give too much away. However, I can tell you that it happened here in Texas in a  little town not too far away called Canton. Pick it up soon and start reading. Our next meeting is scheduled for May 20th at 7pm. I hope to see you there!

TONIGHT'S MEETING REMINDER

Hey Ladies!

It's time again for our monthly meeting.  

When: Tonight ( April 22nd)

Time:7pm

Place: The Bridge Coffee Shop

Come and join us for a time of fellowship & friendship. If you haven't read the book, don't worry. We would ♥love♥ for you to come anyway. I hope to see you there!

Choose May's Pick

We need your vote!!! Choose your favorite for May's reading pick. The book with the most vote wins. Here are the 4 titles with a short synopsis of each.

Terror by Night by Terry Caffey tells the compelling story of how Terry Caffey found peace after his wife and sons were brutally murdered and his teenage daughter implicated in the crime. Sharing never-before-told details about the night of the crime and subsequent murder trial, it explains how Terry was able to forgive the men who murdered his family, and how he even interceded with the prosecutors on their behalf. A powerful example of how the power of forgiveness can bring healing after tragedy and great loss, it shows how God can bring good out of even the darkest tragedies.

Crazy Love by Francis Chan    From the book: "Sometimes I feel like when I make decisions that are remotely biblical, people who call themselves Christians are the first to criticize and say I'm crazy, that I'm taking the Bible too literally, or that I'm not thinking about my family's well-being. . . When people gladly sacrifice their time or comfort or home, it is obvious that they trust in the promises of God. Why is it that the story of someone who has actually done what Jesus commands resonates deeply with us, but we then assume we could never do anything so radical or intense? Or why do we call it radical when, to Jesus, it is simply the way it is? The way it should be?" (Has been touted as a life changing book.)

Beth Moore's book - So Long Insecurity Prolific Bible teacher and women's ministry leader Moore (Get Out of That Pit) moves away from her characteristic dead-on expositions of scriptural principles in her newest; the topic is insecurity, and the content, she admits, is close to an autobiography. Moore, always transparent with her own personal struggles, is refreshingly so throughout this text. Readers will be chortling in laughter one moment and sucking air the next as Moore exposes the many faces of female insecurity. The author names and claims each one, then defuses every bit of power these nonsensical inner voices possess by countering their lies with God's truth. Women, no matter what their age, battle against advertising's siren call for unattainable physical perfection; the habit of making a man's love the ultimate validation; and the worldly definition of success as money, power, and status. Moore uses personal essays, women's true confessions, expressive prayers, and lots of commonsense suggestions to jar women out of their insecure rut. Readers will delve into this work and find themselves comfortably uncomfortable, and this is a very good thing. (Feb.) --Publishers Weekly, December 14, 2009

 Reedeming Love by Francine Rivers:  Rivers has rewritten a secular historical romance of the same name (Bantam, 1991) for the Christian market, and it is a splendid piece of work exploring both physical love and a love of God. Angel, a young, hardened prostitute sold into "the life" as a child, has no interest in God or religion. Then she meets Michael Hosea, a devout Christian who tells her it is his mission to save her. After being badly beaten, Angel decides to take Michael up on his offer of marriage. Eventually, she learns not only to love Michael but to love God as well. There is not one false note in this wonderful novel. The publisher's foreword rates the book "PG" for its adult themes and subplots of rape and incest. However, these are handled with great sensitivity and are very much a part of the story's development. Very highly recommended for most libraries.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

What has been your favorite part?

What has been your favorite part of the book so far?

Have You Started Reading???

What do you think so far? I'm just curious because I haven't received my copy yet. Hopefully it will be here tomorrow.

April Meeting

Our next meeting is scheduled for April 22nd @ The Bridge. Hope to see you there!

Have you read Karen Kingsbury's books before?

Have you read Karen Kingsbury's book before? Which book has been your favorite?

April's Book Choice

Hey Everybody! I have to start by telling you that this small idea I had to start a book club; has grown into a wonderful group filled with amazing women. It has been such a blessing to see you enjoying it as much as I have. It will be a lot of fun as the months roll by and we get to read & experience all of these wonderful books. Every woman's heart is filled with a passion for many things and this gives a glimpse into what you're passionate about, find fun, inspired by, or want to learn more about. I asked Heather Shirley to pick April's read. She picked, "Shades of Blue" by Karen Kingsbury.  I'm looking forward to grabbing a copy and hope to begin my reading journey soon. If you would like money saving tips on buying books check out earlier blogs that I posted. One idea is to find a buddy in the group and take turns purchasing and sharing books. Have a wonderful day and I hope to see you tonight!!!

Karen Kingsbury - Shades of Blue

MEETING REMINDER

Date:  MARCH 25 @ 7pm.

At : THE BRIDGE



Driving Directions: The Bridge is located on the corner of  Crossroads Community Church. ( Between Alpine Rd and HWY 80)

• If you are coming from town drive down the Loop towards I-20. After you cross under Alpine Rd the church will be at your right, about a mile. Turn into the parking   lot and the coffee shop is located in the front left corner of the building.

• If you are coming from Hallsville come down HWY 80 towards the Loop and veer right onto the Loop. The church will be on located on your left before you come to Alpine Rd.

Whatcha' Reading?

Curious minds want to know what you are reading right now? If your not reading the monthly read, what are you reading? Spring Break is here and for many that means a little R&R. At the moment I am reading, "Whisper of Winter," by Tracie Peterson. Funny thing is that it was on sale, hugely discounted, so I bought it. Now as I'm looking at the cover I can see that it is Book 3 in a series. I'm horrible at really reading the cover of books. Oh well, I'm on pg.2 and I like it. I guess you could say I'm starting at the end and will have to read my way to the beginning. Ha Ha!!! Maybe your reading a few magazines. I did see some interesting stuff at the check out isle the last time I was in the grocery store.

    For all of our club members (open to anyone) log in with either your gmail account, twitter account, or blogger account; then you can leave comments & posts. These are all free accounts so if you don't have one, create one and join in on the fun. We can utilize this site to really generate some great discussions. I want to hear from you and so does everyone else. Plus, it's not any fun just talking to myself, I need you! Have a blessed day~ Stacy