Looking for some reading suggestions this May? You’ve come to the right place…

Last month, I enjoyed some fiction picks from my dusty to-be-read pile (or list, really), and it was a nice change of pace. I had a great birthday, survived a nasty stomach bug, and capped the month off with a visit from my older sister and her kids.

Oh, and spring sprung.

The weather is beautiful and I’ve got a yearning for some books that aren’t on my Kindle. I want to turn pages and choose a bookmark. I want to annoyingly lose my book all over the house because it’s not at my fingertips on an app on my phone.

And I want to sit out in the sunshine with a hardcover in my lap and some hot coffee at my elbow.

This month, I couldn’t really figure out what subjects I felt like delving into, so I decided to just take a piece of everything, buffet-style. Ready to dig in?

So, after much consideration, here are my May Reading List picks:

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Do More, Spend Less by Brad Wilson

I almost skipped this book after reading a review on Amazon that was extremely informative and made some great points. But I like to make my own decisions on things, so I’m adding this book to the list to see if I might garner some useful advice for more frugal living. The author is known for his site, bradsdeals.com, and I hope that his book offers some good info that I can use.

 

 

Sparkly Green Earrings by Melanie Shankle

I love Melanie Shankle for her funny, honest take on, well, everything. I heard her on an Inspired to Action podcast (ITA #79) a few years ago, and went in search of her blog. Boy, was I not disappointed! This is a memoir about her journey through motherhood, and after a week and a half of sick kids, I could do with looking at the lighter side of this job. And, hey, it’s almost Mother’s Day!

 

 

Essentialism by Greg McKeown

This book is less about productivity than it is about weeding out the extras in life. Once we do, we can focus on what’s essential. As someone who can feel extremely busy doing lots of urgent and unimportant tasks, I think this will be a good read. Spring cleaning for the mind. Plus, after celebrating a birthday, I’m more aware than ever that time is ticking by. I’d rather spend it on the people and things that really matter.

 

 

Before Amen by Max Lucado

Prayer is such a fundamental part of my life, but sometimes I have trouble. I wonder if my prayers are eloquent enough, are they too wordy, are they too demanding or not demanding enough. This book explores the power and purpose of prayer. It also breaks it down for those of us who need some reassurance that, yes, we are doing fine.

 

 

In other May reading…

I’m really loving going through the monthly chapters of The Lifegiving Home Experience. This month is about growth and celebration. I think it sounds just right as the green shoots of eventual flowers peak out of the dirt and we get ready to celebrate the baby’s second (!) birthday.

I’ve had a few days where I fell behind on my daily Bible readings, but I’m back on track again. I’ve found that taking 15 quiet minutes in the morning is perfect for reflecting on what I’m reading. I’m even enjoying the book of Numbers more than last time. 🙂

Well, that’s it for this month. If you have any suggestions for my June reads, leave me a comment below, on Instagram (@thejourneyathome), or on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/RebeccaAtTheJourneyAtHome/). I’d love to know your thoughts on any of these books, if you’ve had the chance to read them. If not, join me this month!

Happy reading!

 

Missed last month’s list? Then check it out here!

 

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