{Stack of Old Books by Austin Kirk / Attribution CC BY 2.0}
Although fall can be a busy time of year, we still love to sneak in reading when we can. We all know the reasons to read are many: learning (of course!), personal growth, reflection, developing a deeper understanding of human nature, or just to relax, to name a few. Charles William Eliot wisely said:
“Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.”
It’s always interesting to hear what others are reading, so we asked a few SLOCA parents what books they are currently in the middle of (or hoping to get to), and here are their responses:
Melissa Godsey
Track B Mom of Elliott (Kindergarten)
- Gut, The Inside Story of Our Body's Most Underrated Organ by Giulia Enders
- Living Things, Collected Poems by Anne Porter
- Help, Thanks, Wow by Anne Lamott
- Stuffocation, Living More With Less by James Wallman
Kary Antoniadis
Track B Mom of Antonia (Intermediate 3rd grade)
I have an arsenal of booklets and several books that make the rotations on my nightstand and are read for inspiration, reference or daily meditations, as well as my daughter’s little notes, pictures and stories written for my viewing pleasure. Include hair clips, rubber bands, and anything else that may be left there between trips down the hallway!
- Mindset by Carol S. Dweck Ph. D.
- Our Thoughts Determine Our Lives by Elder Thaddeus of Vitnovica
- Asthma-Free Naturally by Patrick McKeown
- A Landscape with Dragons-The Battle For Your Child’s Mind by Michael O’Brien
- Four Witnesses, The Early Church in Her Own Words by Rod Bennett
Brenda Lunceford, Track B
Track B Mom of Raegan (UMS 8th grade), Camden (LMS 6th grade) and Severin (Intermediate 4th grade)
- Mindset by Carol S. Dweck
- Don't Make Me Count to Three by Ginger Plowman
- Holy Bible
- What Love Is by Kelly Minter
- Bringing Up Boys by James Dobson
- Confronting the Classics, Traditions, Adventures and Innovations by Mary Beard
- How To Read A Book by Mortimer Adler & Charles van Doren
- Ten Ways to Destroy the Imagination of Your Child by Anthony Esolen
- The Read-Aloud Handbook by Jim Trelease
- Lord Byron, The Major Works
- Holes by Louis Sachar
- Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
- Wonder by R.J. Palacio
- Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
Do you have a stack of books on your literal or figurative nightstand? Whether audible, ebooks, or printed books, we love to share what we are reading with other parents. If you are interested in participating in this series at some point in the school year, please email Down Home and let us know. We would love to contact you and find out what’s on your nightstand!
