--- title: Book Talk, Pass the Coffee Edition description: Find out what Sarah Reinhard has been reading and what she has to share in her weekly book talk. --- [![catholic-mom-logo-v2](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/images/catholic-mom-logo-v2.svg "catholic-mom-logo-v2")](https://www.catholicmom.com/) [![facebook](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-facebook.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/CatholicMomCommunity) [![twitter](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-twitter.svg)](http://twitter.com/CatholicMomCom) [![instagram](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-instagram.svg)](http://instagram.com/catholicmomcommunity) [![youtube](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuUqHCVPDzyMgSMaMZxxug?view_as=subscriber) [![search-icon](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/search-icon.svg)](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2013/11/12/book-talk-pass-the-coffee-edition#) # Book Talk, Pass the Coffee Edition Nov 12, 2013 12:00:35 PM  |  by [Sarah Reinhard](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/sarah-reinhard) [![CatholicMom-booknotes-logo](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/CatholicMom-booknotes-logo-550x169-291.jpg?width=550&height=169&name=CatholicMom-booknotes-logo-550x169-291.jpg)](http://catholicmom.com/?attachment_id=40160) I guess the title says it all...I have about ten minutes to get this written, so here goes... ### **Recent Reads** ***[Big Hearted: Inspiring Stories from Everyday Families](http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1594171904/catholicmom)***, by Patti Armstrong & Theresa Thomas (Scepter, 2013) *My rating: 5 out of 5 stars * I have a lot of excuses for why this book waited for me on my to-read shelf, but I'll be honest: one of them was that I wasn't sure I'd like it. I did like it, though, quite a bit. (When will I LEARN?) It's a collection sure to warm your heart and inspire you. Comes with a Kleenex warning for anyone with a soft spot. ***[Under the Mantle: Marian Thoughts from a 21st Century Priest](http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1596142731/catholicmom)***, by Donald H. Calloway, MIC (Marian Press, 2013) *My rating: 5 out of 5 stars * I didn't whip through this one as I planned to in early August when I started it, but I did enjoy it and walk away...maybe a little budged by it. I had a few editorial disappointments (oh ye of grammar geek ilk, know that I love you much), but they were overcome by the honesty, candor, and interestingness of Fr. Calloway. He has a way of painting a picture and saying things that is just...well, I like it. He speaks to me. About Mary. We're good. I recommend it. ### **Current Reads** ***[These Beautiful Bones: An Everyday Theology of the Body](http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1937155153/catholicmom)***, by Emily Stimpson (Emmaus Road Publishing 2013) I'm a Theology of the Body fangirl and a bit of an Emily Stimpson fangirl too. Combine the two and, from halfway through, you have a SCORE! Stimpson's done what she does so well: take a complex topic that most of us are intimidated by and make it approachable and—dare I say it?—attractive. (I was going to say pretty, but...well, calling TOB "pretty" is even beyond *my* realm.) ***[Totus Tuus: A Consecration to Jesus through Mary with Blessed John Paul II](http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/161278643X/catholicmom)***, by Fr. Brian McMaster (Our Sunday Visitor, 2013) Little did I know when I started this total consecration last week just how much I would neeeeeeeeed it. Funny how that works. It's a "short-form" type of total consecration, reminiscent of Fr. Gaitley's 33 Days to Morning Glory, but with a completely JP2 focus. It can be a short commitment for reading (so far), and yet there's a lot to chew on throughout the day. I'm liking it so far. ### **What have YOU been reading lately?** *Are you on [Goodreads](http://www.goodreads.com/snoringscholar)? I'll see you there! Curious about what my ratings mean? Here's [an explanation of what the stars mean to me](http://wp.me/pByuB-3q2). Be sure to check out [our Book Notes archive](http://catholicmom.com/category/book-notes/). ***Copyright 2013, Sarah Reinhard*** ### Share this article [![Share on Facebook](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/facebook-24x24.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2013%2F11%2F12%2Fbook-talk-pass-the-coffee-edition%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on Twitter](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/twitter-24x24.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2013%2F11%2F12%2Fbook-talk-pass-the-coffee-edition%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2013%2F11%2F12%2Fbook-talk-pass-the-coffee-edition%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=Book%20Talk%2C%20Pass%20the%20Coffee%20Edition) [![Share on Email](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/email-24x24.png)](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2013%2F11%2F12%2Fbook-talk-pass-the-coffee-edition%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2013%2F11%2F12%2Fbook-talk-pass-the-coffee-edition%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) ** #### About the Author ![Sarah Reinhard](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/Contriubutors/SARAH%20REINHARD.jpeg) ### [Sarah Reinhard](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/sarah-reinhard) When she’s not chasing kids, chugging coffee, or juggling work, Sarah Reinhard’s usually trying to stay up read just one … more … chapter. She writes and works in the midst of rural farm life with little ones underfoot. She is part of the team for the award-winning *Catholic Mom’s Prayer Companion*, as well as the author of [a number of books](http://sarahreinhard.com/my-books/). ## Related Blog Articles [ Book Talk, Time Change Edition Read ](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2013/11/05/book-talk-time-change-edition) [ Book Talk, Curl Up Edition Read ](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2013/10/29/book-talk-curl-up-edition) [ Book Talk with Crazy Weather on Top Read ](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2013/11/19/book-talk-with-crazy-weather-on-top) ## Comments ## Donate now [![Support Catholic Mom](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/275132/10016573-1c5c-4aa5-baba-c2ac91fe7545.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/275132/10016573-1c5c-4aa5-baba-c2ac91fe7545) [![CatholicMom_hcfm_logo1_pos_871c_2728c (002)](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CatholicMom_hcfm_logo1_pos_871c_2728c%20(002).png?width=1806&height=731&name=CatholicMom_hcfm_logo1_pos_871c_2728c%20(002).png "CatholicMom_hcfm_logo1_pos_871c_2728c (002)")](https://www.catholicmom.com/) ##### Subscribe to Catholic Momcast on iTunes or Spotify [![itunes-logo-black](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/logos/itunes-logo-black.svg)](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catholic-momcast/id1362352357)[![spotify-logo-black](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/logos/spotify-logo-black.svg)](https://open.spotify.com/show/15CoipHL7z61IDcYErV0b8?si=hqaQJSxDQgq7S1hxCwsoxQ) ##### CatholicMom on Social Networks [![facebook](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-facebook.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/CatholicMomCommunity) [![twitter](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-twitter.svg)](http://twitter.com/CatholicMomCom) [![instagram](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-instagram.svg)](http://instagram.com/catholicmomcommunity) [![youtube](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuUqHCVPDzyMgSMaMZxxug?view_as=subscriber) ##### About Catholic Mom [Who We Are](https://www.catholicmom.com/about-us) [Contact Us](https://www.catholicmom.com/contact) [Support CatholicMom.com](https://www.catholicmom.com/support-us)   ##### Associated Links [Holy Cross Family Ministries](https://www.hcfm.org/) [Family Rosary](https://www.familyrosary.org/) [Family Theater Productions](https://www.familytheater.org/) [Congregation of the Holy Cross](https://www.holycrossusa.org/) [Father Patrick Peyton, C.S.C.](https://www.fatherpeyton.org/) [The Peyton Institute for Domestic Church Life](https://www.peytonfamilyinstitute.org/) ### **Stay connected!** Don’t miss a thing! 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