Each week I share books that I am reading as a part of my Read 100 Challenge and links that I love from around the blogosphere.
We have had a really fun week of vacation! While visiting my parents in Oklahoma we have seen buffalo and prairie dogs, swam in a river, and eaten very, very well. Even in the midst of this fun and busyness, I have managed to read a couple of books.
Books I’ve Read
So Good They Can’t Ignore You by Cal Newport
I started this book based on the recommendations of many bloggers and friends whose taste I admire. I was not disappointed. Newport says, point blank, that the classic advice of “follow your passion” is just plain wrong when it comes to choosing a career. He instead advocates adopting a craftsman mindset in which you become very skilled at your position. Then you can use this skill, your “career capital,” to leverage more control over your time. There’s a lot more to the book, but I don’t want to give everything away! It was definitely an interesting, thought-provoking read.
Twenties Girl by Sophie Kinsella
This is only the second work of adult fiction that I have read this year, but now I wish that I would have read more! It is such a fun read! Lara is going through a crisis–her relationship with her boyfriend ended and her career stinks. Then, while at her great-aunt’s funeral, she begins to wonder if she is losing her mind. She can actually see and talk to her great-aunt in her 1920s self. Her Aunt Sadie wants Lara to help her find her stolen necklace. Much hilarity ensues in this easy, entertaining novel!
Links I Love
Faith
Dear Middle School Me The OrthoGals have hit it out of the park with this one–a letter to their middle school selves about body image and beauty in Christ.
Family
Using Imaginary Play for Skill Assessment I Can Teach my Child has an interesting post about the use of imaginary play to observe your child’s physical and mental skills.
Frugal Living
20 Dinners That Cost $5 or Less Aren’t we all looking for ways to feed our family inexpensively? You need to check out No Getting Off This Train’s extensive list of ideas!
What are you reading this week?
I just came across a book that might interest teen boys. It is Legacy of Kings by Eleanor Herman. I haven’t read it so I can’t guarantee the quality but it combines history and fantasy which sounded interesting.
That sounds great! I’ll have to check it out soon. Thanks for the recommendations.