This Theme Thursday is about Books. I have always loved to read, but recently, I haven’t been making enough time for it. I’ve been reading too many blogs, or listening to podcasts and audiobooks.  My book stack is growing because I start several books at a time.
These are the books I’m currently reading. I shot this photo in my lightbox, rather than in the books’ natural setting, because I wanted to post a single photo. However, my books are strewn about…on my desk, by my bed, on my sewing table, in my car, in the kitchen and living room, and even in the bathroom.
Here’s what’s in the stack:
- Buddhism for Mothers – No, I’m not a mother yet, but this book was mentioned on a lot of blogs I read, so I thought I’d check it out to see what they’re all talking about. So far, it’s pretty interesting.
- The Young Couple’s Guide to Growing Rich Together – Thomas and I are going through this book together. It follows a new couple as they work with a financial planner and complete various assignments.
- In Stitches – I got this book for Christmas, and gave a copy to my friend Jane for her birthday. Last night, we picked out what project we’d like to work on together. We’ll be making placemats and napkins.
- Understanding Waldorf Education – I kept seeing blogs mentioning Waldorf and Montessori education, and I didn’t know much about them, so I got a book. I haven’t started the Montessori one yet, but this one has been interesting.
- Georgia Bird Watching – This is our only Georgia-specific bird book, and we used it a ton this past weekend.
- The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Book for Digital Photographers – Thomas got this book for Christmas, but we’ve both been using it as we’re learning this new photo editing program.
- Beyond Portraiture – This is a good book on taking portrait photos. My favorite part so far is about how to ask strangers for permission to take their photos.
Got any books to recommend? You can see other Book-themed Thursday posts at Land of KA.
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Ah hah! A lightbox! That is your secret! I was going to say that for a shot which was more about the books you were reading than about photography….you sure took a great photo! :-)
I wish I could get Himself to go to a financial planner with me……….
Great collection there. That lightroom book interests me. I am thinking of getting that software, what do you think of it?
Did I get you that birding book? I seem to recall either buying or thinking about buying a Georgia birding book for you? :-)
Looks like a great pile you’ve got there! I definitely want to check out the Waldorf book as that type of education interests me. If you have a school in your area they are usually welcome to tours, so you could check that out.
I just came up with a reading list for myself yesterday and placed quite a few holds at the library and on paperbackswap.com. I’m excited to get back into reading
Thanks for the input on some books. I always love to get recommendations.
I just added to my ever-growing list of books…thanks!
And great shot, too! :-)
Thanks for giving us some information on these book titles, I always like finding new reads!
Love your lightbox shots of your books. You’ve done a great job with it!
Thanks for sharing your current reads, too. It’s interesting to see what others are reading. I would definitely suggest going to a financial planner. They really help you establish your retirement goals and help you move forward in that.
Looks like some great books! If you’re looking for different educational approaches, I would recommend John Holt’s How children learn, John Taylor Gatto’s Dumbing Us Down, Grace Llewellyn’s The Teenage Liberation Handbook (unschooling), A Thomas Jefferson Education by Olivier DeMille (mentoring/classical), Unprocessed Child by Valerie Fitzenreiter (unschooling). We’re kind of eclectic, unschoolers. These are some great books (imo) to get info from.
interesting books, great shot
I went to a Waldorf school! Ask me if you come across anything that sounds weird and I can tell you if it’s true :)
Great shot – and looks like a great stack of things to read!
I just love all the shots that you do in your lightbox – so cool!
Nice pile, I’m interested in that last book, myself!
That’s an interesting collection of books you’ve got!
(Oh, and I’m about an hour south of you!)
Thanks for sharing your list of reads. :) More to add to my own list. Very nice shot.