I’m excited to be reading something new in June. A few of the long classics I had to put on hold for a bit, but I do plan to get back to them later this year.
Word of the Month
Resilience
Bible Verses of the Month
The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand.” – (Psalm 37:23-24)
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★ – I’m reading it.
✓ – I finished reading it. Yay!
⇗ – Still reading at the end of the month.
⇓ – I did not like it or finish it. (DNF = Did Not Finish)
∅ – Stalled – I started but didn’t finish. (Soft-DNF)
Finished Reading in June
✓ Classic Fiction: The Three Musketeers, by Alexandre Dumas
This qualifies as part of my classical education project. I’m nearly done reading this awful book. I’m not a fan because the 4 main characters are pathetic sociopaths, but I’m determined to finish it anyway because it is a classic. Side note: When I was a child my favorite candy bar was Three Musketeers. Now that I’ve read most of this book, I wish it had been something else. Oh well. I had an appointment to meet this book and now that I know more about it, I can give it a hearty one-star review when I get finished. I’ve heard that Dumas’ other famous novel is better. (The Count of Monte Cristo)
Update: Finished on June 26. My review. Gave it two stars, not just one. I was feeling generous.
✓ Memoir: Miracle Country, by Kendra Atleework
I finished reading this memoir on June 10. I loved it because it taught me a lot about what it was like to live in the area around Bishop, California. I’ve been there several times. I always stop at Erick Schat’s Bakkery. What a great place to buy bread! I wish I lived next door to that bakery, but no, I live in a tiny mountain town many miles to the north with no bakery at all.
Reading Intentions
Here are a few books I’m currently reading and making progress on.
★ Classic Fiction: The Woman in White, by Wilkie Collins
I’m listening to this on audiobook at night before sleeping. It is, thus far, keeping my attention well.
★ History: The Wright Brothers, by David McCullough
I didn’t read this enough in May. I hope to finish it during June. It is very interesting but as with all David McCullough history books, it is heavy with facts and information, and a bit of a challenge to sift through.
★ Art: Perspective Made Easy, by Ernest R. Norling
This is my second try at getting through this book that really, to be honest, goes over my head at times. But I’m going to keep on reading because I hope something will “click” and I’ll learn to draw buildings with better perspective.
Not like this:
★ Art: Sketchbook Joy, by Katie Moody
Cute cover!
★ Art: Art Studio Secrets: More Than 300 Tools and Techniques to Inspire Creativity, by Marjorie Sarnat
This book lists a lot of art techniques the author has tried out. Something for everyone! Almost all words; few illustrations.
Did Not Finish – aka: DNF
No DNF’s yet in June.
As of January I no longer have a diary section at the end of my monthly book posts. I discontinued it because I rarely use it. However, if I have anything more to say about anything, I’ll write it down here. It just won’t be in a diary-type format.
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