What's on Your Nightstand?

I'm new to the "What's on Your Nightstand?" carnival, but I thought I would give it a shot because I do, in fact, have plenty of books on my nightstand.

Crazy Love by Francis Chan. I'm reading this book for a book discussion. I've read about three chapters so far. I was intrigued by this book mainly because of its recent populartiy; it seems that every youth group near me is starting some book study about it. So far, I am pleasantly surprised. Chan focuses on God's love for us and how we should return that love. It's crazy, yes, but oh so worth it. When I'm done I will hopefully be able to write a more in depth review.

America and Vietnam by Albert Marrin. I am a big fan of Albert Marrin and his concise but imformative way of piecing together history. This is indeed a history book, though much more interesting than a textbook. It's meaty and at times hard to get through because of it's content. But, I think everyone can use a bit of history, so I'll keep ploughing through.

Notes on Nursing by Florence Nightingale. This book is history and manual combined. I have only read some of it, and it is incredibly interesting. With information about nursing in the 1800s to applicable scenarios for today, this book has it all. As a side note, I was actually quite shocked that Florence Nighitngale had such a sarcastic sense of humor. I have laughed out loud several times while reading this book. (Also, this cover is not the same as the book I am reading. I couldn't find a picture of the Barnes & Noble edition.)

The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper. Of course, I have to have a classic in my reading collection. I've had The Last of the Mohicans on my shelf for a while, waiting to be read. I've read a few chapters already and, oh, I just love classic literature! This is definitely one of my favorites; I can already tell. The story is fascinating and I'm excited to read how it all comes together. (Once again, this is not the cover of the book I am reading. I'm reading the Barnes & Noble edition.)

Let's see, the only other book that I have real hopes of reading this month is the one pictured on the sidebar. I haven't received it in the mail yet from BookSneeze but I am aching to get a hold of it.

And who knows, I may add a couple of others in. I have such a bad habit of reading books at the same time and forgetting books I haven't finished. I suppose it is because I get easily bored with books I don't like; however, I have resolved to complete even the books that make me bored. Isn't it a pity when you look back and think of the books that you haven't yet completed. Even boring books sometimes have good endings. I guess I should read a few of them.

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