Good morning, book lovers!I hope everyone had a terrific summer and are easing into back-to-school mode with a smile! I also hope that you're anxious to start reading again.  I know I am! I realized that somehow with all the housekeeping I've been doing here on my blog, that the second part of The Purple Mantle discussion got lost.  So, I'll be reposting that again soon.  In the meantime, let's get ready to start discussing Precious Vessels of the Holy Spirit.We'll meet here on Monday, September 10, to discuss the first four elders--up to page 123.  Comments can be left any time after the post is live, so the discussions are ongoing and fit into everyone's schedules.  Even if you don't have the entire assignment read, feel free to discuss what you've read up until that point.

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For those of you who want to pre-order your books again, the next three books we'll be reading are:

• October:  Crazy John
• November:  The Forgotten Medicine
• December:  The Mother of Christ: The Mother of God

The selections for November and December are relatively short.  I slowed down a bit with the assignments because many of you said you were having difficulty finishing in time.  So, with the holidays and preparations that take place during those two months, I thought shorter books might work out better.Again, as always, OrthodoxChristianChildren.com are offering a 20% discount on book club orders.  Be sure to follow the instructions posted here when ordering.Leave any thoughts, comments or future book recommendations below!  See you September 10! **Editor's Note:  I will not be able to have the discussion up on September 10, as stated above.  Keep an eye out for an email from me announcing the new date!  And please subscribe to email delivery, it will ensure you receive all book club news!