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Books that stayed with me đź“š
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items I love to read a wide-range of genres and styles - so, truthfully, not everything I read leaves a lasting impact on me…these are the exceptions! ✨
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Man… One of my all-time favorites. Simply beautiful prose and one of the most gripping stories. Love!!
To Kill a Mockingbird - Harper Lee
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The first Jane Austen I read! This is a really great entry book for those wanting to read more classics!
Pride And Prejudice
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I bought this one off Amazon several year ago on a whim b/c I loved the cover art… it’s been probably 8 years ago now and I still think about this one often! Nina Riggs chronicles and documents her journey with cancer in-real time…right up until the...
The Bright Hour: A Memoir of Living and Dying
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The first Maya Angelou book I read, and the one that started my eternal obsession with her words… I truly believe everyone should read this at least once in their lifetime!
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings: Angelou, Maya
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This one is a little out-there I won’t lie… but I highly recommend it for all musicians… it will help you expand the way you think about and approach music in a major way!
The Music Lesson: A Spiritual Search - Wooten
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I read this in 2020 b/c it was required reading for a class I took in college, but it ended up being a life-changing book for me. I absolutely adore her practical approach to creativity!
The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for Life
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The first George Orwell I read and boy…what an introduction! Definitely an intense read, but so worth the ride… it WILL change you and give you an immense appreciation for freedom, independence, and privacy.
1984 - George Orwell
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Another George Orwell… I did not expect to enjoy this one as much as I did! I’d recommend this to anyone wanting to get into Orwell!
Animal Farm: 75th Anniversary Edition
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My first Agatha Christie read… this is a classic for a reason and well-worth the hype! I love mysteries and this one is THRILLING!
Murder on the Orient Express: Hercule Poirot
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Genuinely one of my FAVORITE reads in recent years… this is so fun and SUCH a rewarding ending!
And Then There Were None: Christie, Agatha
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The title is definitely a little off-putting :)… but this was such a good read! As someone who grew up watching her on Nickelodeon, it was both fascinating and heart wrenching to learn the turmoil she was going through during those years.
I'm Glad My Mom Died: McCurdy, Jennette: Books
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Perhaps somewhat of an odd inclusion… but this book stuck with me in a way I wasn’t expecting. It was required reading for a religion class in college. A beautiful and informative introduction to Judaism! :)
This Is My God - Herman Wouk
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I read this in high school and still think about it somewhat often! Beautiful dialogue and one of my favorite plays!
Our Town: A Play in Three Acts (Perennial)
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This is the #1 book I recommend for music ministers, worship leaders, or anyone else in creative ministries! ❤️
The Heart of the Artist: Noland, Rory, Bill Hybels