Book Lust

Most of my friends wouldn't describe me as an avid reader and in all fairness they are mostly right. Before I had my kids I was always reading a book. Mostly novels for simple guilty pleasure. Since having kids I have found it extremely difficult to start and finish a book. I have started many, and finished a few. My tastes in books has changed a lot. I am not drawn to novels at all unless they come by high recommendation by someone I really trust. I see books now more as food for the soul than for simple entertainment. I have had more desire to get back into reading and have been keeping a list of books I'd like to read in the near future. Here is my list. Keep in mind I am not promoting these books and don't know how good they are but I'd like to find out for myself :)

The Divine Commodity: Discovering a Faith Beyond Consumer Christianity by Skye Jethani

The Ministry of Motherhood: Following Christ's Example in Reaching the Hearts of Our Children by Sally Clarkson

The Creative Family: How to Encourage Imagination and Nurture Family Connections by Amanda Blake Soule

Independence Days: A Guide to Sustainable Food Storage & Preservation by Sharon Astyk

The Mission of Motherhood: Touching Your Child's Heart for Eternity by Sally Clarkson

My Heart-Christ's Home: A Story for Young & Old by Robert Boyd Munger

The Excellent Wife: A Biblical Perspective by Martha Peace

That's My Son: How Moms Can Influence Boys to Become Men of Character by Rick Johnson

The Pressure's Off: There's a New Way to Live by Lawrence J. Crabb

Womanly Dominion: More Than A Gentle and Quiet Spirit by Mark Chanski

Heaven at Home: Establishing and Enjoying a Peaceful Home by Ginger Plowman

Shepherding a Child's Heart by Tedd Tripp

One Million Arrows: Raising Your Children to Change the World by Julie Ferwerda

Mission Minded Family, The: Releasing Your Family to God's Destiny by Ann Dunagan and Greg and Sono Harris

Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream by David Platt

Sacred Pathways: Discover Your Soul's Path to God by Gary Thomas

Sacred Influence: How God Uses Wives to Shape the Souls of Their Husbands by Gary Thomas

Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas

Radical Homemakers: Reclaiming Domesticity from a Consumer Culture by Shannon Hayes

The Urban Homestead (Expanded & Revised Edition): Your Guide to Self-Sufficient Living in the Heart of the City (Process Self-reliance Series) by Kelly Coyne and Erik Knutzen

Steady Days: A Journey Toward Intentional, Professional Motherhood by Jamie C. Martin

By His Wounds You Are Healed: how the message of Ephesians transforms a woman's identity by Wendy Horger Alsup

Practical Theology for Women: How Knowing God Makes a Difference in Our Daily Lives (Re: Lit Books) by Wendy Horger Alsup

At the moment I am reading a book called When Kids Hurt by Chap Clark and Steve Rabey. It is good so far and actually very convicting as a parent. I'll hold my complete opinion until I finish it but at this point I would recommend this book to anyone who has kids or works with kids. I also just started going to a bible study with some women from our new church and we will be studying the book of John. Still need to read my chapter for the day!
If you have read any of these books I'd love to hear your thoughts (that is if you weren't the person to recommend it to me!).