July reading

July's list will be pretty boring--I always re-visit Harry Potter this time of year. However, here are the month's books:

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone--By J.K. Rowling

H.P. & the Chamber of Secrets

H.P. & the Prisoner of Azkaban

H.P. & the Goblet of Fire
(Each of these are highly recommended, although 3&4 are particular favorites)

A Lineage of Grace--by Francine Rivers 
Christian Fiction. Told in five novellas, Rivers relays the stories of the five women mentioned in the lineage of Christ. While I didn't think the writing itself was Rivers' best (to use teacher language, it was telling, not showing), the stories are well-imagined, highlighted several interesting parallels and placed these women within the context of their cultures and customs in a way that could be enlightening for modern readers. Each story is accompanied by a short Bible study and group questions.

. Readicide--by Kelly Gallagher
My focus review for the month

See you next month!