This summer reading season provided me an interesting crop of books. As of the writing of this post, I have read 38 books of my 50 book goal for the year. Among this group are some of my favorites.

Because I was trying to get bingo in the Books on the Nightstand summer bingo card, I have a little of everything on the list.

I read a total of 20 books between Memorial Day and Labor Day. While I can't quite choose a favorite, there are some that will stick with me.

Forty Acres by Dewayne Alexander Smith because it is speculative fiction about black people controlling slavery. Having supreme control of things turns even the most well meaning person into something vile, but I appreciate the author's ability to think the madness through. The publisher calls this a thriller, but I think it is great speculative fiction.

Autopsy of a Deceased Church by Thom S. Rainer because I'm Christian and I believe in growing in a church and growing as a church, just as Christ commanded. Too many churches are dying and we must alter that.

The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty only because the ending drives me crazy. It's one of those resolved without a resolution things.

So, how did I do at Bingo? I failed.

Oh well, until next year!