Amy Scott's Thoughts

Bookish Thoughts for September

It’s hard to believe September is almost over! Between back to school, hunting season, launching multiple programs at church, women’s conference, staff retreat, sports, and weekly field trips, it’s been a full month! But… Hunting season means my menfolk are out in the woods for two weeks looking for elk and that gave me a few extra evenings at home to read. Also, I try to balance our weekends so there is one quieter day for rest (and of course, reading). Overall, September turned out to be quite the profitable reading month, despite my full calendar.

Non-fiction highlights this month focus on Sally Clarkson. She’s the best homeschool-mom encourager out there! Reading her books is like having a wise mentor come alongside you and cheer you on in the good work you are doing. She’s always uplifting and inspiring. The Mission of Motherhood is an older book and it was fun to compare it with Well Lived ,which is a newer book and focused on her legacy. Well Lived had lovely pictures of her time in Oxford, England. It was sweet to see photos of Sally’s friends and family alongside reflections of her lifetime of faith. I have a few more books by Sally and her husband, Clay, that I hope to read this coming month. Their books always give my spirit a boost!

My binge reading of Denise Hunter continued. I finally got two long await books from the library. They were quite enjoyable! After watching the Anne movies in August, I felt compelled to read Anne of Green Gables. Anne is always good for the soul! The boys and I finished Little House in the Big Woods as our school real-aloud. These fictional little girls are so sweet to visit (just like old friends)! The English Masterpiece was another much anticipated library hold! Katherine Reay’s newest novel thoroughly held my attention. Set in the glamorous 1970s art world in London, it was a bit of a mystery and a different vibe than her last few historical fiction books. I found the variety refreshing.

Now I’m currently making my way through Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. One of my good friends LOVES this book and she requested I read it. She would like me to see the movie version in the theaters with her in March. I shared that I was reading this book on my Instagram stories last week and I received couple a responses from other readers who also enjoyed it. I hope it can live up to the hype! I’ll let you know what I think about it next month.

Top Picks for September

The Book List for September
1 Star = I did not like it. 2 stars = It was okay. 3 stars = I liked it. 4 stars = I really liked it. 5 stars = It was amazing.

Non-Fiction

• The Mission of Motherhood: Touching Your Child’s Heart for Eternity by Sally Clarkson – 4 stars
• Well Lived: Shaping a Legacy of Gratitude and Grace by Sally Clarkson – 4 stars
• Culture Wins: The Road Map to an Irresistible Workplace by William Vanderbloemen – 3 stars

Fiction

• Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery – 5 stars
• Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder – 5 stars
• The Summer of Me and You by Denise Hunter – 4 stars
• Wildflower Falls by Denise Hunter – 4 stars
• The English Masterpiece by Katherine Reay – 4 stars
• One More Made Up Love Song by Jenny Proctor – 4 stars
• All’s Fair in Love and Blackmail by Gracie Ruth Mitchell – 4 stars
• All’s Well that Friends Well by Gracie Ruth Mitchel – 3 stars
• The Aviator’s Lady by Gabrielle Meyer – 3 stars
• True to You by Becky Wade – 3 stars
• Falling for You by Becky Wade – 3 stars
• Sweet on You by Becky Wade – 3 stars
• Then Came You by Becky Wade – 3 stars