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Summer Reading and Savor by Shauna Niequist

June 28, 2015 by HappyGoStuckey 2 Comments

My favorite wall in our house is the one that is covered by books. We are all big readers around here. I always keep quite a to-read pile and then a secondary of to-read-after-I-read-the-others shelf. Some books I finish rapidly, others I put down and pick back up several time over the course of a month or two. (Curious what my summer reading list is?)

I am currently finishing Lizzy and Jane by Katherine Reay and I LOVE that it has carried me a month into summer and now smells like sunscreen and boasts a few water spotted pages.

I am not too strict about going in my planned reading order, and there are a small handful of authors that have earned themselves a sturdy place at the top. If anyone ever hands me one of their books, I add them to the top of the pile right away.

Shauna Niequist is certainly one such author. Her writing style is exquisite yet personable– and I definitely want to write a bit like her when I grow up. (I’m not an adult yet, I still like chips on my sandwiches.) 

The only problem I ever have with any of her books is that they end too soon. No matter the length of the book, I gorge on the first half and then pace myself with small microscopic bits until I come to the sad conclusion that I’ve read it all. She has an especially beautiful way of writing. Shauna paints word-pictures so vibrant you feel as though you’ve just taken your first bite of something delicious at her kitchen table. I love that. One of my favorite things to write about is food and people, therefore her books inspire me on a very personal level.IMG_3584

When my friends at the BookLook Blogger program sent me a copy of Shauna’s newest book, Savor: Living Abundantly Where You Are, As You Are I *might* have squealed like a fangirl. The book itself makes a gorgeous presentation with a linen-cover and lettering by Lindsey Letters.  In fact, because the format is that of 365 daily readings– it would make an excellent (Psst. Christmas is 180 days away) gift. Each reading begins with a verse of Scripture followed by a short essay. An included list of Shauna’s recipe staples cause you to bring this book from your nightstand to your kitchen — and that’s certainly a good thing.

I, personally, love that Savor is long enough to enjoy in small bites throughout the year. The message of this lovely book, to remember to live abundantly, where you are, as you are.. is absolutely something we can all be reminded of on a daily basis.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. If you have been here before you know I take that seriously. This is definitely one of those times when I can say, “I wholeheartedly, honestly LOVED it!”

Pick one up for yourself here–Savor: Living Abundantly Where You Are, As You Are

Better than the Dream
What I Learned in June

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  1. Lee says

    July 3, 2015 at 9:54 am

    This devotional is just plain awesome! Last month, I had to pick out a new one, and that always feels stressful…will I pick out the right one, the one that will speak most clearly to my heart and my need???Then I saw this one on the shelf. Not only is the cover design pure loveliness, but the title spoke of a desire that immediately resonated with my heart…living abundantly right where I am (which currently is a place of emotional struggle and want).

    I am so glad this is the book I picked out. I have enjoyed the candid, genuine, encouraging style of her writing (which I wasn’t familiar with before), and each night, her words are a soft call to thank God for my blessings.

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  2. Lee says

    July 3, 2015 at 9:54 am

    This devotional is just plain awesome! Last month, I had to pick out a new one, and that always feels stressful…will I pick out the right one, the one that will speak most clearly to my heart and my need???Then I saw this one on the shelf. Not only is the cover design pure loveliness, but the title spoke of a desire that immediately resonated with my heart…living abundantly right where I am (which currently is a place of emotional struggle and want).

    I am so glad this is the book I picked out. I have enjoyed the candid, genuine, encouraging style of her writing (which I wasn’t familiar with before), and each night, her words are a soft call to thank God for my blessings.

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