Books I’ve Read- 2014

January

1.  The Kitchen House– by Kathleen Grissom

2.  A New Song– by Jan Karon (This is the 5th book in the beloved Mitford series)

3.  The Fault in Our Stars– by John Green

February

4.  100 Ways To Simplify Your Life– by Joyce Meyer

5.  Kisses From Katie: A Story of Relentless Love and Redemption– by Katie Davis

March

6.  Crazy Love:  Overwhelmed by a Relentless God– by Francis Chan

7.  When Your Pet Dies” A Guide To Mourning, Remembering, And Healing– by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph. D.

 

8.  Love Comes Softly– by Janette Oke

 

April

9.  A Common Life: The Wedding Story (The Mitford Years- Book #6)- by Jan Karon

 

10.  The Power of Praying for Your Adult Children– by Stormie Omartian

   

 

11.  Love’s Enduring Promise (Love Comes Softly Series- Book 2)- by Janette Oke

 

12.  Staying Positive in a Negative World:  Attitudes that Enhance the Joy of Living– by Roger Campbell

 

13.  Soul Comfort for Cat Lovers: Coping wisdom for heart and soul after the loss of a beloved feline– by Liz Eastwood

 

14.  Praying God’s Word for Your Husband–  by Kathi Lipp

 

May

15.  12 Years a Slave– by Solomon Northup

 

16.  How To Win Friends and Influence People– by Dale Carnegie

This book was written in 1936.  I first read it when I was in Junior High School in the early 70s!

June

17.  Love’s Long Journey– by Janette Oke (Love Comes Softly series- book #3)

 

18  Pathway to Purpose for women– by Katie Brazelton

 

19.  Jackie after Jack:  Portrait of the Lady– by Christopher Andersen

 

20.  The Measure of a Heart– by Janette Oke (Book #6 in Women of the West Series)

 

July 

21. The Adventures of  Tom Sawyer– by Mark Twain

 

22.  Love Idol: letting go of your need for approval– and seeing yourself through God’s eyes– by Jennifer Dukes Lee

 

23.  Loving God with All Your Mind– by Elizabeth George

 

August

24.  Woman to Woman: Candid Conversations from Me to You– by Joyce Meyer

August/September

25.  A Higher Call: An Incredible True Story of Combat and Chivalry in the War-Torn Skies of World War II– by Adam Makos with Larry Alexander

 

October

26.  Look Great Feel Great: 12 Keys to Enjoying a Healthy Life Now– by Joyce Meyer

 November

27.  In This Mountain– by Jan Karon (7th book in the Mitford Series)

28.  Love’s Abiding Joy– by Janette Oke (Love Comes Softly series- book #4)

 December

29.  The Great Turkey Walk– by Kathleen Karr

Meant for children from grade level 4-7.  It’s a cute story and I enjoyed reading it as an adult!

30.  The Greatest Gift: Unwrapping the Full Love Story of Christmas– by AnnVoskamp

I read this book last Christmas and again this Christmas.  I love Ann Voskamp and love this book and decided it will be a book I will read every December.

31.  Straight Talk:  Overcoming Emotional Battles with the Power of God’s Word– by Joyce Meyer

If I had to list a favorite read for 2014, it would have to be this book!  I can’t tell you how much great information is contained within these pages or how much I got out of it.  Lots and lots of good scripture and advice to ponder in this book!  Definitely one I will return to again and again.

Gail ♥