Being Bookish

Introducing "Being Bookish," an on-line book club designed for Catholics, especially Catholic parents, who just want to read more than board books, and explore and celebrate their Faith.

Who has the the time to read for pleasure when you have children that seem to have endless amounts of energy, homes that are swirlling vortexes of chores, and family demands that take priority over work, school, and erands? The truth is that there may not be time unless we make time. Being Bookish allows people to come together and appreciate Catholic authors and books that explore Catholic themes without being overwhelming. A book every other month that promises to keep you engaged and thinking rather than pouring through pages and pages of words that no one uses anymore. Small discussion groups will allow readers to discuss any thoughts they may have about the selections. Readers can pop in and out of discussions any time within the two months given for each selection. So come join us!

The selections for this year are:

1) Big Russ & Me by Tim Russert
Big Russ and & Me celebrates the father/son relationship and shows how the Catholic Faith has shaped Tim Russert and his life. A quick read and worth it for anyone to spend some time exploring. Discussions start the end of February.

2) Mother Teresa's Lessons of Love and Secrets of Sanctity by Susan Conroy
Susan Conroy dedicated ten years of her youth to be in the service of Mother Teresa in India. Here she learned invaluable lessons and because of this continues to discern the role God has for her.

3) Introduction to the Theology of the Body by Christopher West
Since John Paul II's Theology of the Body was first published, scholars and lay Catholics have been trying to fully understand all of its meaning. Charasmatic Catholic author Christopher West, simplifies the theology and encourages discussion.

4) For One More Day by Mitch Albom
Author of Tuesday's with Morrie and The Five People You Meet in Heaven, Mitch Albom explores the life of a fictional charcter who deals with the impact of some very powerful life choices. (Doesn't come out till April: discussions this summer.)

5) My Cup of Tea by Danielle Bean
Catholic author Danielle Bean is the senior editor of Faith and Family Magazine and admired by many mothers for her dedication to her vocation. In My Cup of Tea, Danielle shares some insights of being a parent in the Catholic Faith.

6) Why Do Catholics Do That? by Kevin Orlin Johnson
An invaluable reference and guide for Catholics and those that want to know more about Catholism, Johnson's book explores aspects of Catholism that even practicing Catholics might not even know.

Stay tunned in for more information about the opening of discussion groups.
We cannot wait to get started!