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252 books overall; 31 books read in the last year; 0 books read in the last month. That's an average of 0 books each month.

Planned books (80):

• 52 Weeks in the California Garden by Robert Smaus
• The Turn of The Screw and Other Short Novels (Signet Classics) by Henry James
• Life Management for Busy Women: Living Out God’s Plan with Passion and Purpose by Elizabeth George
• The Power of a Positive Friend (Hugs from Heaven) by Karol Ladd
• Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis
• Sacred Parenting: How Raising Children Shapes Our Souls by Gary L. Thomas
• His Excellency: George Washington by Joseph J. Ellis
• Food Matters: A Guide to Conscious Eating with More Than 75 Recipes by Mark Bittman
• The Millionaire Maker: Act, Think, and Make Money the Way the Wealthy Do by Loral Langemeier
• Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell
• Village School (The Fairacre Series #1) by Miss Read
• Simple Compassion: Devotions to Make a Difference in Your Neighborhood and Your World by Keri Wyatt Kent
• Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Whitney, Donald
• A Modern Girl’s Guide to Bible Study by Jennifer Hatmaker
• In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto by Michael Pollan
• The Power of a Positive Mom: Revised Edition by Karol Ladd
• Watership Down by Richard Adams
• Houseworks: Cut the Clutter, Speed Your Cleaning and Calm the Chaos by Cynthia Townley Ewer
• Cranford by Elizabeth Gaskell
• Prairie Tale: A Memoir by Melissa Gilbert
• Gardening When It Counts: Growing Food in Hard Times (Mother Earth News Wiser Living Series) by Steve Solomon
• Just in Case by Kathy Harrison
• The Turn of the Screw – Literary Touchstone Classic by Henry James
• Prayer: Does It Make Any Difference? by Philip Yancey
• Detox for Women: An All New Approach for a Sleek Body and Radiant Health in 4 Weeks by Natalia Rose
• The Excellent Wife: A Biblical Perspective by Martha Peace
• Degunking Your Home by Joli Ballew
• A Distant Mirror: The Calamitous 14th Century by Barbara W. Tuchman
• The First Year of Homeschooling Your Child: Your Complete Guide to Getting Off to the Right Start by Linda Dobson
• For the Children’s Sake: Foundations of Education for Home and School (Child-Life Book) by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay
• More Than Dates by Stephen L. Mansfield
• The Homeschooling Handbook, 2nd Edition by Mary Griffith
• The Homeschooling Book of Lists (J-B Ed: Book of Lists) by Michael Leppert, Mary Leppert
• 100 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum: Choosing the Right Educational Philosophy for Your Child’s by Cathy Duffy
• Gifted Children At Home (Gifted Group) by Janice Baker, Kathleen Julicher, Maggie S. Hogan
• A Mom Just Like You by Vickie Farris, Jayme Farris Metzgar
• The Organized Homeschooler by Vicki Caruana
• Help for the Harried Homeschooler: A Practical Guide to Balancing Your Child’s Education with the R by Christine Field
• Digging In: Tending to Life in Your Own Backyard by Robert Benson
• I Kissed Dating Goodbye by Joshua Harris
• The Mother at Home by John S.C. Abbott
• Mara, Daughter of the Nile (Puffin Story Books) by Eloise Jarvis McGraw
• The High School Handbook: For Junior High, Too by Mary Schofield
• The Prisoner of Zenda by Anthony Hope
• Six Wives: The Queens of Henry VIII by David Starkey
• Homeschooling with a Meek and Quiet Spirit by Teri Maxwell
• Managers of Their Homes by Teri Maxwell
• Managers of Their School by Teri Maxwell
• A Lasting Promise: A Christian Guide to Fighting for Your Marriage by Scott M. Stanley, Daniel Trathen, Savanna McCain, Milt Bryan
• Spiritual Growth of Children (FOTF Complete Guide) by John Trent, Kurt Bruner
• Passionate Housewives Desperate for God by Jennie Chancey, Stacy McDonald
• Practical Herbalism: Ordinary Plants with Extraordinary Powers by Philip Fritchey
• The Christ Centered Marriage: Discovering and Enjoying Your Freedom in Christ Together by Neil T. Anderson, Charles Mylander
• Homeopathic Medicine At Home by Maesimund B. Panos
• 1776 by David McCullough
• Biblioholism: The Literary Addiction by Tom Raabe
• The First Year: IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)–An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed by Heather Van Vorous
• What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About(TM) IBS: Eliminate Your Symptoms and Live a Pain-free, Drug- by Richard N. Ash, Winifred Conkling
• The Second Brain: A Groundbreaking New Understanding of Nervous Disorders of the Stomach and Intesti by Michael Gershon
• Suicide By Sugar: A Startling Look at Our #1 National Addiction by Nancy Appleton, G. N. Jacobs
• Digestive Wellness: How to Strengthen the Immune System and Prevent Disease Through Healthy Digestio by Elizabeth Lipski
• Digestive Wellness for Children: How to Strengthen the Immune System by Elizabeth Lipski
• The Ultimate Pet Food Guide: Everything You Need to Know about Feeding Your Dog or Cat by Liz Palika
• Youth Strength Training:Programs for Health, Fitness and Sport (Strength by Avery Faigenbaum, Wayne Westcott
• The Sister Wife: Brides of Gabriel Book One by Diane Noble
• Snow Melts in Spring (Seasons of the Tallgrass, Book 1) by Deborah Vogts
• Doctor in Petticoats (Sophie’s Daughters) by Mary Connealy
• Elizabeth’s London: Everyday Life in Elizabethan London by Liza Picard
• The Ultimate Guide to Homeschooling by Debra Bell, Michael Farris (foreword)
• The History of the Ancient World: From the Earliest Accounts to the Fall of Rome by Susan Wise Bauer
• Deadly Emotions: Understand the Mind-Body-Spirit Connection That Can Heal or Destroy You by Don Colbert M.D.
• Back to Eden by Jethro Kloss
• Homeschooling at the Speed of Life: Balancing Home, School, and Family in the Real World with CDROM by Marilyn Rockett
• Chosen by God by R. C. Sproul
• The Reformation: A History by Diarmaid MacCulloch
• The Next Best Thing (Hqn) by Kristan Higgins
• Too Good To Be True (Hqn) by Kristan Higgins
• The Anxiety Cure by Dr. Archibald D. Hart
• Cholesterol Protection for Life, New Expanded Edition by Joel Fuhrman
• Degunking Your Home by Joli Ballew

Current books (4):

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  From Boys to Men: A Woman’s Guide to the Health of Husbands, Partners, Sons, Fathers, and Brothers by M.D., Emily Senay

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  How to Prevent and Treat Cancer with Natural Medicine by Michael Murray

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  A Hunger for God: Desiring God through Fasting and Prayer by John Piper

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  Light Up Your Child’s Mind: Finding a Unique Pathway to Happiness and Success by Joseph S. Renzulli, Sally M. Reis

Recent books (168):

• Mary, Called Magdalene by Margaret George
• Feminine Appeal by Carolyn Mahaney
• Maire (The Fires of Gleannmara) by Linda Windsor
• Jillian Dare: A Novel by Melanie Jeschke
• Treasuring God in Our Traditions by Noel Piper
• The Now Habit: A Strategic Program for Overcoming Procrastination and Enjoying Guilt-Free Play by Neil Fiore
• Your Time-Starved Marriage: How to Stay Connected at the Speed of Life by Les and Leslie Parrott
• Organizing Your Day: Time Management Techniques That Will Work for You by Sandra Felton, Marsha Sims
• The New Global Student: Skip the SAT, Save Thousands on Tuition, and Get a Truly International Educa by Maya Frost
• Dumbing Us Down: The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling by John Taylor Gatto
• CSS: The Missing Manual by David McFarland
• Common Sense Economics: What Everyone Should Know About Wealth and Prosperity by James Gwartney, Richard L. Stroup, Dwight Lee
• The Robe by Lloyd C. Douglas
• Before the Change : Taking Charge of Your Perimenopause by Ann Louise Gittleman
• Birth Day: A Pediatrician Explores the Science, the History, and the Wonder of Childbirth by Mark Sloan
• The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason
• Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School by John Medina
• Simple Prosperity: Finding Real Wealth in a Sustainable Lifestyle by David Wann
• Why Don’t Students Like School: A Cognitive Scientist Answers Questions About How the Mind Works an by Daniel T. Willingham
• What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Premenopause: Balance Your Hormones and Your Life From Thirt by John Lee, Jesse Hanley, Virginia Hopkins
• Time Management In an Instant: 60 Ways to Make the Most of Your Day (In an Instant (Career Press)) by Karen Leland, Keith Bailey
• Devil’s Brood: A Novel by Sharon Kay Penman
• No One Cares What You Had for Lunch: 100 Ideas for Your Blog by Margaret Mason
• Frankenstein (Enriched Classics) by Mary Shelley
• Blogging for Bliss: Crafting Your Own Online Journal: A Guide for Crafters, Artists by Tara Frey
• Lessons at Blackberry Inn: Adventures with the Gentle Art of Learning by Karen Andreola
• Pocketful of Pinecones: Nature Study With the Gentle Art of Learning : A Story for Mother Culture by Karen Andreola
• Coop: A Year of Poultry, Pigs, and Parenting by Michael Perry
• Eleanor of Aquitaine: A Life (Ballantine Reader’s Circle) by Alison Weir
• Digital Photography for Busy Women by Laura Oles
• Country Living Easy Transformations: Makeovers for Your Outdoor Spaces: Backyards, Decks, Patios, Po by Elizabeth S. Hamilton, From the Editors of Country Living
• Decorating Cottage Style by Neva Scott
• The New Terrarium: Creating Beautiful Displays for Plants and Nature by Tovah Martin, Kindra Clineff
• The Diary of a Country Priest: A Novel by Georges Bernanos
• Suck Your Stomach In and Put Some Color On!: What Southern Mamas Tell Their Daughters that the Rest by Shellie Rushing Tomlinson
• Made from Scratch: Discovering the Pleasures of a Handmade Life by Jenna Woginrich
• Middlemarch (Barnes by George Eliot
• The Earth Moved: On the Remarkable Achievements of Earthworms by Amy Stewart
• Shopping for Time: How to Do It All and NOT Be Overwhelmed by Carolyn Mahaney
• Adobe Photoshop Elements 7 Classroom in a Book (Book by Adobe Creative Team
• Gardening with a Wild Heart: Restoring California’s Native Landscapes at Home by Judith Larner Lowry
• Photoshop Elements 7 For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech)) by Barbara Obermeier
• The Garden Primer: Second Edition by Barbara Damrosch
• DIRT: The Quirks, Habits, and Passions of Keeping House by Unknown
• The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People with Alzheimer Disease, Other Dementias, and Me by Nancy L. Mace MA
• The Meeting Place (Song of Acadia #1) by T. Davis Bunn
• Master Your Metabolism: The 3 Diet Secrets to Naturally Balancing Your Hormones for a Hot and Health by Jillian Michaels
• Tour de Force: A Love Story by Elizabeth White
• Miserly Moms: Living Well on Less in a Tough Ecomony by Jonni McCoy
• From the Ground Up: The Story of A First Garden by Amy Stewart
• The Digital Photography Book by Scott Kelby
• Organize Your Digital Life: How to Store Your Photographs, Music, Videos, and Personal Documents in by Aimee Baldridge
• The Everything Digital Photography: How to Take Great Pictures, Send Them to Your Friends, and Post by Elizabeth T. Schoch
• Complete Digital Photography (Graphics Series) by Ben Long
• Country Wisdom by The Editors of Storey Publishing\’s Country Wisdom Boards
• Wagered Heart by Robin Lee Hatcher
• The Secret Life of Dust: From the Cosmos to the Kitchen Counter, the Big Consequences of Little Thin by Hannah Holmes
• Laura Ingalls Wilder Country: The People and places in Laura Ingalls Wilder’s life and books by William Anderson
• My Antonia (Barnes by Willa Cather
• Professionalizing Motherhood by Jill Savage
• The Backyard Homestead by Unknown
• In Praise of Stay-at-Home Moms by Laura Schlessinger
• Joy for Mourning (Exchange Series #2) (Steeple Hill Women’s Fiction #23) by Dorothy Clark
• Brisingr (Inheritance, Book 3) by Christopher Paolini
• The Pillars of the Earth (Deluxe Edition) (Oprah’s Book Club) by Ken Follett
• Pantry, The: Its History and Modern Uses by Catherine Seiberling Pond
• Everyone Is Beautiful: A Novel by Katherine Center
• The Big Book of Backyard Projects: Walls, Fences, Paths, Patios, Benches, Chairs by Lark
• Sabbath Keeping: Finding Freedom In The Rhythms Of Rest by Lynne M. Baab
• Sea Music: A Novel by Sara MacDonald
• The Apothecary’s Daughter by Julie Klassen
• The Sunne in Splendor by Sharon Kay Penman
• The Overachievers: The Secret Lives of Driven Kids by Alexandra Robbins
• Making It All Work: Winning at the Game of Work and Business of Life by David Allen
• At Home with Books: How Booklovers Live with and Care for Their Libraries by Estelle Ellis
• Never Say Diet: Make Five Decisions and Break the Fat Habit for Good by Chantel Hobbs
• Eldest (Inheritance) by Christopher Paolini
• Walking Magazine The Complete Guide To Walking: for Health, Fitness, and Weight Loss by Mark Fenton
• A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
• Food for Life: How the New Four Food Groups Can Save Your Life by Neal Barnard
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• Victorian America: Transformations in Everyday Life by Thomas J. Schlereth
• The Illustrated History of the Housewife, 1650-1950 by Una A. Robertson
• Milk: The Surprising Story of Milk Through the Ages by Anne Mendelson
• Wife Dressing: The Fine Art of Being a Well-Dressed Wife by Anne Fogarty
• Dr. Pitcairn’s New Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats by Richard H. Pitcairn
• More Hours in My Day: Proven Ways to Organize Your Home, Your Family, and Yourself by Emilie Barnes
• Eragon (Inhertitance) by Christopher Paolini
• 31 Days of Praise: Enjoying God Anew (31 Days Series) by Ruth Myers
• Becoming Laura Ingalls Wilder: The Woman Behind the Legend by John E. Miller
• American Wife: A Novel by Curtis Sittenfeld
• Off Season by Anne Rivers Siddons
• The Jesus I Never Knew by Phillip Yancey
• The Reckoning by Sharon Kay Penman
• The Quilter’s Kitchen: An Elm Creek Quilts Novel with Recipes (Elm Creek Quilts Novels) by Jennifer Chiaverini
• Enslaved by Ducks by Bob Tarte
• Midwife of the Blue Ridge by Christine Blevins
• Gift From the Heart by Irene Hannon
• Laundry: The Home Comforts Book of Caring for Clothes and Linens by Cheryl Mendelson
• The Spider Catcher by Gilbert Morris
• The Unexpected Gift by Irene Hannon
• A Place of Quiet Rest: Finding Intimacy with God Through a Daily Devotional Life by Nancy Leigh DeMoss
• A Can of Peas by Traci DePree
• A Place to Belong (The Sister Circle Series #4) by Nancy Moser
• The Most Important Place on Earth: What a Christian Home Looks Like and How to Build One by Robert Wolgemuth
• Making the Blue Plate Special by Florence Littauer, Lauren Littauer-Briggs, Marita Littauer
• The Widow of Larkspur Inn (The Gresham Chronicles, Book 1) by Lawana Blackwell
• Thanksgiving 101: Celebrate America’s Favorite Holiday with America’s Thanksgiving Expert by Rick Rodgers
• Reconstructing Natalie by Laura Jensen Walker
• Renovating Becky Miller (Becky Miller, Book 2) by Sharon Hinck
• First Things First by Stephen R. Covey, A. Roger Merrill, Rebecca R. Merrill
• Botany for Gardeners by Brian Capon
• The Reading Group: A Novel (P.S.) by Elizabeth Noble
• 90 Minutes in Heaven: A True Story of Death by Don Piper
• An Undivided Heart (The Sister Circle Series #3) by Nancy Moser
• The China Study: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted and the Startling Implicat by T. Colin Campbell
• Everything’s Coming Up Josey (Josey, Book 1) by Susan May Warren
• Children Who Do Too Little by Patricia Sprinkle
• The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory
• Hour That Changes the World, The: A Practical Plan for Personal Prayer by Dick Eastman
• Nine Coaches Waiting by Mary Stewart
• Like Water for Chocolate: A Novel in Monthly Installments with Recipes, Romances, and Home Remedies by Laura Esquivel
• Your Kids Can Master Their Money: Fun Ways to Help Them Learn How (Focus on the Family Books) by Ron Blue, Judy Blue, Jeremy L. White
• The Vegetable Gardener’s Bible: Discover Ed’s High-Yield W-O-R-D System for All North American Gar by Unknown
• Home-Making by J.R. Millar
• Bayou Brides: Capucine, Home to My Heart/Joie de Vivre/Language of Love/Dreams of Home (Heartsong No by Janet Spaeth
• ’Round the Corner (The Sister Circle Series #2) by Vonette Bright
• By Arrangement by Madeline Hunter
• Beauty for Ashes (Steeple Hill Women’s Fiction #9) by Dorothy Clark
• The Best Gift (Sisters by Irene Hannon
• Winter Turns to Spring (The Four Seasons of a Marriage Series #4) by Catherine Palmer
• Healing Stones (Sullivan Crisp Series #1) by Nancy Rue
• A Mile in My Flip-Flops: A Novel by Melody Carlson
• The Road to Love (Depression Series #1) (Steeple Hill Love Inspired Historical #7) by Linda Ford
• The Autobiography of Ben Franklin by Benjamin Franklin
• Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen
• Ready for Anything: 52 Productivity Principles for Work and Life by David Allen
• Torrent Falls (Troublesome Creek Series #3) by Jan Watson
• The Vegetable Gardener’s Bible: Discover Ed’s High-Yield W-O-R-D System for All North American Gar by Edward C. Smith
• Nourishing Traditions: The Cookbook that Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and the Diet Dict by Sally Fallon
• Bringing Your Family History to Life Through Social History by Katherine Scott Sturdevant
• Hero in Her Heart (The Flanagans, Book 1) (Love Inspired #249) by Marta Perry
• The Little Sparrows (Orphan Trains Trilogy, Book 1) by Al Lacy
• The Power of a Positive Mom: Gift Edition by Karol Ladd
• The Automatic Millionaire : A Powerful One-Step Plan to Live and Finish Rich by David Bach
• Before Green Gables by Budge Wilson
• Remember Me? by Sophie Kinsella
• Willow Springs (Troublesome Creek Series #2) by Jan Watson
• The Darkest Evening of the Year by Dean Koontz
• The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness by Dave Ramsey
• Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister: A Novel by Gregory Maguire
• The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate by Gary Chapman
• Pinocchio (Puffin Classics) by Carlo Collodi
• Chicken Soup for the Scrapbooker’s Soul: Stories to Remember . . . (Chicken Soup for the Soul) by Jack Canfield
• Troublesome Creek (Troublesome Creek Series #1) by Jan Watson
• Northanger Abbey (Barnes by Jane Austen
• Smart Couples Finish Rich: 9 Steps to Creating a Rich Future for You and Your Partner by David Bach
• Rekindled (Fountain Creek Chronicles) by Tamera Alexander
• Your Money or Your Life: Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Achieving Financial Independe by Joe Dominguez
• The Everything Blogging Book: Publish Your Ideas, Get Feedback, And Create Your Own Worldwide Networ by Aliza Risdahl
• How to Organize (Just About) Everything: More Than 500 Step-by-Step Instructions for Everything from by Peter Walsh
• The Decorated Journal: Creating Beautifully Expressive Journal Pages by Gwen Diehn
• The Decorated Page: Journals, Scrapbooks by Gwen Diehn
• The IT Girl’s Guide to Blogging with Moxie by Joelle Reeder
• The Other Daughter: A Novel by Miralee Ferrell
• Whatever Tomorrow Brings (The Californians, Book 1) by Lori Wick
• Girl with Glasses: My Optic History by Marissa Walsh
• Smart Couples Finish Rich: 9 Steps to Creating a Rich Future for You and Your Partner by David Bach