What is the longest book you've ever read? How long did it take you to read it?
Kari: The longest book I've ever read is probably the Bible. As a teen-ager I once read the whole Bible in a week. (It was a dare and I doubt I learned anything from the experience except speed reading skills.) I have read the Bible straight through one other time. That time it took a few months. Boo and I read or listen to the lectionary readings daily. I think we'll hear or read most of the Bible over a three year cycle.
The second longest book I've ever read is War and Peace. It took three years and I read it to help me sleep. Do I remember anything about that book? Nope, not a thing. I still get sleepy when I think about it though. I probably should reread it as it's a classic.
Boo: The longest book I've ever read is the Bible or a dictionary. I didn't finish the dictionary though. I got to the Z's and couldn't read it anymore. He had a stroke that rendered him legally blind.
The Lectionary is a great way to read through most of the Bible. I should be more deliberate in following the daily readings. I've always wanted to read War and Peace, but it has always seemed so daunting. My MM:
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