Histories and Mysteries

I mentioned that I was going to post a writing link-up this week. The blogger has not posted the questions as of yet, so for today's article, I am going to post all the books I've read since October. It's a little more than usual, but I had the opportunity to read both nonfiction and fiction, and I am excited to share my opinions on these books with you guys. Sorry, the pictures are out of order! And of course, have a Merry Christmas! I'm not going to forget about that. Books Read The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan   Publisher's Summary   Ephesians: Our Immeasurable Blessings in Christ by John MacArthur   Though attempting to live a transformed life by the power of the Holy Spirit, the church in Ephesus was immersed in an evil culture and surrounded by sin and pagan ways. Discouraged believers needed a reminder of God’s grace and love, of the blessings they had in Jesus Christ, and of their commitment to holiness. Written by

Unlike the Christmas/Geography articles I have been writing during each December, this is the final part to this series. I don't have a lot of individual Christmas stories, but I could spend years writing about Christmas carols and songs. Also, unlike last year, I will be writing another link-up next week instead of a Christmas-specific article, although I bet the questions are holiday-related. As I mentioned above, today's article is about the next set of my favorite Christmas literature. I have one story and two poems to discuss, so let's get to it. Comment below your favorite Christmas story, poem, or scene (from a book or movie). I'd love to hear about more heartwarming stories and poems centered around this joyous holiday. The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry The Gift of the Magi is a short story that is also well-known. Actually, on a field trip to Knott's Berry Farm in December, I was able to see a stage production of this story. It was very book accurat

I have started reading a certain amount of chapters each day, and so I have been reading quite a lot. Today we have another pack of book reviews, and these are the last ones for the year since I have some really, really thick books coming ahead. Also, I have been reading a lot of books about becoming a politician since I am writing about being one for a Vocation Project, I'm doing for my English class. Books Read         The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling The Trumpet of the Swan by E.B. White   The Summary   Thomas Edison: Inspiration and Hard Work by Janet and Geoff Benge   With only three months of formal education, Thomas Edison grew up to be one of the most successful inventors of all time. Applying scientific principles to practical use, he made scores of inventions and held over thirteen hundred patents, from improvements on the telegraph and phonograph to the development of the incandescent lamp and a whole system for distributing elect

This is the second part to my 2018 Summer Reads articles. Read the first one at this link . I also have read quite a few books about the Bible. For those books I will not write what I liked/disliked. And other books I won't give a review for; I'll just say whether I recommended it or not. Books Read        The Summary   A Memoir: Barbara Bush   The classic #1 New York Times bestselling memoir, celebrating the life and legacy of First Lady Barbara Bush—now updated with new forewords from her five children, including reflections from George W. and Jeb, as featured on A&E’s Biography . Barbara Bush endures as one of America’s most popular First Ladies. She has won worldwide acclaim for her wit, compassion, and candor as both a presidential wife and mother. In this fascinating memoir, Mrs. Bush offers a heartfelt portrait of her life in and out of the White House, from her small-town schoolgirl days in Rye, New York, to her fateful union wit

I have read a lot of books since the 2018 Winter Book Reviews post, so as last year, I will take two articles review the books I have read since then. You are reading the first article and the second article will be published in August. Books Read       Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie    The Summary   Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy   The must-have Pevear and Volokhonsky translation of one of the greatest Russian novels ever written Described by William Faulkner as the best novel ever written and by Fyodor Dostoevsky as “flawless,” Anna Karenina tells of the doomed love affair between the sensuous and rebellious Anna and the dashing officer, Count Vronsky. Tragedy unfolds as Anna rejects her passionless marriage and thereby exposes herself to the hypocrisies of society. Set against a vast and richly textured canvas of nineteenth-century Russia, the novel's seven major characters create a dynamic imbalance, playing out the contrasts of city and country life a