For me, this is always a fun post to write. I take some time to look at the stack of what I have read. I remember bits of the story or truths that gripped me as I read. So here are some of the What I read – November 2020 edition.

I didn’t read as many books this month as in October. That is fine. I think I read too many in October.

According to my record on Good Reads, I read 15 books. Here is just a sampling of what I read.

What I Read

A Refuge for my Heart by Eleonore van Haaften – I found this in a charity shop and thought it sounded good. I recognized a few of the names of reviewers. I almost didn’t read it because the font seemed small and not much white space on the pages. The author is Dutch and the book was translated into English. It was probably at the end of the first chapter that I was loving the book and had to finish it. The book begins with Ruth then on to Joseph and finally David. The second part of the book is a bit practical and how we can find refuge for our hearts. I am glad despite how I felt about the font and white space that I read the book.

The measure of Success by Carolyn McCulley with Nora Shank – A friend loaned this book to me after we talked about a Christian response to feminism. This book focuses on women, work and the home. I found the part about the cycles of life and work interesting and helpful. I am not sure it answers all my questions but it gave me some things to ponder. I still feel there needs to be a Christian response to feminism.

all manner of things by Susie Finkbeiner – I read lots of World War II novels (see below) this is something different – the Vietnam War and that time. I found the book interesting as it brings that time period to life in a family that is broken and how do they as a family go through the tragedy. This is a Christian fiction book.

The Tuscan Secret by Angela Petch – This is a World War II book set in Italy. I have read so many World War II books that are set in France or England that reading this was interesting. I will say that there was one scene that was a bit graphic. This book showed the struggles and war that those who fought faced after the war. We understand a bit more now about PTSD and how to help someone. Overall, I did enjoy the book.

The Sixth Lamentation by William Brodrick – This was also about World War II. It was a mix of the French resistance and the involvement of the Roman Catholic church. It was written as a current-day but piecing together a story hidden from the past. It was a bit of a let me figure out who did it and what they did.

That is just a few books that I read.

Reading Statistics

I controlled my book buying this month. I didn’t buy any books. Wow! That might be a record. That helps to not give me unread books on my shelves.

In 2020, I read 78% of the books I purchased this year. The percentage increased from October.

How about the books that were acquired in 2019? I am currently at 50% have been read. I have 7 books I have not read. Let’s see how many I can read yet this year.

I didn’t read any of the books from 2018 in October. I still have 3 that I need to read.

So what have you read in November? Do you have any good book recommendations?