This Week's Read

This Week's Read Should Be on Your Summer List: My Man Jeeves

Hi again! I'm back with another good read to put on your list in case you need to add to your already toppling-over stack next to your bed. My pile is currently seven books high, and that of course doesn't include what's in my Kindle and Audible queues. So many books . . .

If you're looking for summer books that are enjoyable but not extremely dumbed-down and you've never picked up a book by P.G. Wodehouse, then OH! I have the book for you! 

P.G. Wodehouse

P.G. Wodehouse

Wodehouse wrote the classic 1920's comic novels about a young dandy and his butler, Jeeves. The language is intelligent and compelling (Wodehouse was quite a wordsmith), the plots slightly ridiculous and quintessentially British upper crust, and the comedy so often funny, I actually laugh out loud when I read them. 

And if you love words, language, and turns of phrase, you will really love the genius of P.G. Wodehouse. Start with My Man Jeeves. This Kindle version is just .99 (and that's my affiliate link).

This Week's Read: Wise Up: 10 Minute Family Devotions in Proverbs

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Ah, the family devotional. It sounds so great, so we buy the book, set it next to our plate at dinner, and then . . . reality hits. The toddler is hijacking the deep discussion, the teens are daydreaming, and mom is falling asleep because it's been a long, long day.

And you thought it only looked like that in your home. Uh, no. Family devotions can be really difficult to pull off with any regularity and enthusiasm, and you aren't the only one struggling.

Is there another way? How about an author who has a lot of kids of all ages, loves God's Word and encouraging families to soak it in together, but also writes in a way that keeps everyone engaged? He exists!

We recently interviewed author Marty Machowski on the Homeschooling in Real Life podcast, and it's good. But what we're loving so much in our home right now is his family devotional, Wise Up: 10 Minute Family Devotions in Proverbs.

Ten minutes. Yep. And the text is engaging and the questions are good! Even our teens will listen and engage, while the 10-year-old thinks as he answers, and Mighty Joe tries. I love the recalibration at the end of the day, too. It's a winner for all.