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What are you reading in July?
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Jul 01, 2018 11:01AM
You guys know the drill - share you current reads, reading plans, and reading wrap-ups here!
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Current reads:
Reading plans:
Perhaps one or two more, depending on how the month goes.
I'm looking forward to my July reading as I'll get to read
and
. besides those two I'm currently working on a few roll overs
and I'm rereading/listening to
. A few others I'd like to read this month are
I'm currently reading:
I hope to read:
I am almost finished listening to
. I am also stil listening
l. I am planning to start listening to
,
, and[[bookcover:Sunshine on Scotland Street|15774055]. I also want to try to continue reading
. We will see what happens/
I have
and
in hand and am starting on Dead Drift....oh, my, y'all, the action!! Next up is a possibility of any of these:
I am currently reading
an e-book borrowed from the library. You will probably remember some of these from last month, as the l library still has yet to actually get them.
Since none of them are even in their system, apart from being on order, I expect to be reading from my Kobo for the next while.
Beth - ;)
in Calgary
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✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* Currently Reading: ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* 
✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* July TBR: ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:*
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I finished the book I was currently reading so decided to pick the one that corresponds to my age on my kindle list. 
Beth - ;)
in Calgary
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Staci wrote: "Chantel, love the "extra" art you've added! :-)"Thanks Staci! I found some cute emoticon designd on my phone!
Currently reading:
Hoping to read:
I am currently reading:
Would like to complete:
Hopefuls:
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Planning:
Hoping to get to:
and likely a Hidden Gem as well.
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So far, in July, I finished
(GM romance, not clean but PG-13) at 1 a.m. on the 1st :) and completely read
(all on the 1st) and
(GM Harlequin romance, not clean, R?) the whole thing today, the 2nd. Anyway, I also picked up a bag load of library books today, several requested ahead of time and several right off the shelves, so in no particular order, here's what I hope to read for July (not even checking if series books are in order):
and
(I was trying to find the 3rd one by itself and couldn't--annoying!)
I read all of the The Cat Who years ago. I would class them as cozy mysteries. I miss them but there are no more. Beth - ;)
in Calgary
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Beth - ;) wrote: "I read all of the The Cat Who years ago. I would class them as cozy mysteries. I miss them but there are no more. Beth - ;)
in Calgary"
I just started them in June, and right, I guess I would call them cozy mysteries.
Andrea wrote: "Rachel, just a thought: If you would rate a book R, it's probably best not to share it in the group."Oh...I will take that into consideration.
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Currently reading:
.Up next, among these:
(I have never read this!!!)
Unafraid by Francine Rivers
The Meeting Place
by Janette Oke
Linda wrote: "Unafraid by Francine Rivers
The Meeting Place
by Janette Oke"
I loved The Meeting Place!!
Finished:
Beta Read Deck the Shelves by Toni Shiloh!
Half of the KJV as I plan to read the entire Bible in KJV over July and August. I have read a number of versions and usually take a year, but last year I did it in 3 months for a reading challenge and while it's harder to remember the details, it was excellent for scope and I want to do that once a year for the time being (this time 2 months).I am hoping that No Less Days arrives in time as I had to go through the virtual catalogue to get it--no buying books just now.
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The Soldier’s Redemption by Lee Tobin McClain. A Love Inspired (Harlequin series) book. I am halfway through and loving it so far....
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I've got big plans for July's reading, but I'm not sure I will actually get it all in. :) I just finished
with my son and
for the Amish fiction square in the Genre bingo.I want to read
for another FB group challenge (a children's classic you never read as a child),
for July's historical fiction,
for July's scavenger hunt clue, finish the Kindle I'm almost done with
, and try to finish at least one of my books waiting for reviews if not both: 
&/or
.
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Oh July - new job title means less reading time. (sigh) But will read as I can.I am planning on finishing -
(a June buddy read) and
from NetGalley.I am planning on reading
a Goodreads win,
from the office exchange (I have got to get caught up!), and possibly
from NetGalley.I am also easing my way through
- vacation to Charleston was amazing, but the food was not very friendly to the hips.
I have finishes:
Currently reading:
On my list:
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Currently reading:
On hold:
Ok- for July-I started off with a GM read- sort of a rough read not gonna lie, but as historical fiction goes, it was interesting- I Was Anastasia. Also GM , but clean and a graphic novel, which I've read more this year than I ever have, but I just love this YA series, so went ahead and read it-
.Currently reading-
. Next up for review-
.And then
and hopefully finish up
because I keep putting it not he back burner because of library books I need to finish! I'm also listening to
and will hope to finish that up as well.
Andrea wrote: "Karin, I am so impressed. I don't think I'd ever be able to read the entire Bible in only two or three months. Well done and best wishes!"I have read the KJV many times which makes it easier, am at times a fairly fast reader (I know faster readers) and I do have a B.Th. so have spent time studying it which gives greater familiarity. I've also read the Bible cover to cover in a few other versions. I am a firm believer in getting the scope, BUT there are parts that are very hard to read (Numbers, first few chapters of Chronicles, etc) so I usually try find some sort of way to keep my focus and it has taken practice!
I have heard of someone who reads the entire Bible every month, which is flabbergasting and helped give me the incentive. I don't want to do this all the time as slow and steady is also excellent.
Here's how my reading is looking at mid-month...Finished:
Currently reading:
Karin wrote: "Andrea wrote: "Karin, I am so impressed. I don't think I'd ever be able to read the entire Bible in only two or three months. Well done and best wishes!"I have read the KJV many times which makes..."
Slow and steady is good too, that way you can absorbent and get revelation. :-)
So far this month I've read
and
. I'll finish
up probably today or tomorrow and I should finish
by the weekend. I'll also be starting
today.
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I've gotten some easy reads in so far this month--four novels actually :) I am hoping to get a chance to read Dani Pettrey's new release before the end of July.
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Andrea wrote: "Well done, Meredith!"Thank you! Being off work for a few months helps with time to read :)
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I am seeking your word on Jorge Luis Borges. Was he a religious writer? I am planning to get to his religious books if any. I've read The Book of Paradise and Hell, a magnificent chrestomathy he compiled together with Adolpho Bioy-Cassares (in Russian). I was overwhelmed by the mere scope of their knowledge, to say nothing of the thoughts and thinkers they selected. https://www.google.ru/imgres?imgurl=h...
So, what are your recommendations for me? Where do I begin with Borges? I thank you in anticipation.
Andrei.
Borges was a philosophical writer and wrote from an agnostic's point of view. He did deal with religion in some works, but he also wrote about the absence of religion and attempted to theorize about the origins of the universe apart from intelligent design. (The Library of Babylon, for example.)He was a universalist and didn't believe in one religion being better than another, except for his strong stance (which I appreciate) against Nazism, Communism, and anti-Semitism. He is of the modernist/realist school of philosophy, which believes there are no moral absolutes.
Bottom line, I wouldn't term him a religious writer, though some of his philosophy is good in the political field. Take his religious conclusions with a healthy bit of skepticism, knowing that he himself was a religious skeptic and also argued at times against the need for God, against traditional moral absolutes, and against intelligent design.
An interesting counterpoint, from a Christian standpoint, would be respected thinkers like Francis Schaffer...this one is an interesting read: How Should We Then Live? The Rise and Decline of Western Thought and Culture.
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