Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted at Wishful Endings,
to spotlight and discuss the books we're excited about that we have yet
to read. Typically they are books that have not been released yet. This week I am sharing A Gem of Truth. It is the second book in the Secrets of the Canyon series. It comes out September 13, 2022. I enjoyed the first book, A Deep Divide and look forward to reading more about the Harvey Girls and being back at the Grand Canyon!
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Can't Wait Wednesday-A Gem of Truth
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
Top Ten Tuesday- Just Say No to challenges
Happy Tuesday, my bookish friends!! I hope you all are doing well. Today's Top Ten Tuesday topic is School Freebie. Since this is my first year in 12 years not homeschooling I don't really want to think about school stuff 😉 so I am going to go a different route. Instead I am going to list 10 reasons why I will most likely not be doing reading challenges next year, with few exceptions.Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl and you can head over there to see what our other bookish friends are up to today.
10 Reasons for me NOT to do reading challenges next year:
Monday, August 29, 2022
Cross the Line
Series: Holly #4
Author: C. C. Warrens
Genre: Suspense, Christian Fiction
Publisher: Independently Published
Source: Author Provided
Release Date: 10-31-22
My review:
I loved being back with Holly again!
Sunday, August 28, 2022
Ain't Burned All the Bright
Author: Jason Reynolds
Illustrator: Jason Griffin
Genre: Young Adult, Poetry, Art, Realistic Fiction, Social Justice
Publisher: Atheneum
Source: Free Little Library
My review:
I had no plans to read this book.
Saturday, August 27, 2022
Stacking the Shelves #38, Sunday Post #35, Sunday Salon #29
Friday, August 26, 2022
First Line Friday #61-Cross the Line
Happy Friday, my bookish friends!
Any
plans for the weekend? I am in Ohio moving my daughter back to college 😢 and will be spending all day tomorrow driving back home.
Welcome
back to
First Line Friday hosted by Carrie
at Reading is My SuperPower!! I am also linking up with Gilion on Rose City Reader
for Book Beginnings. This is where you share the beginning of the book that you are reading. To join in the fun grab the book you are reading and
leave a comment with the first line (or your link). This week I am reading Cross the Line by C.C. Warrens. It's the fourth book in the Holly series. I LOVED the first three books, they are FABULOUS, more suspense/thriller, little to no romance, and I am enjoying this one!!!
Thursday, August 25, 2022
Whispers From the Shadows
Series: The Culper Ring #2
Author: Roseanna M. White
Narrator: Sarah Zimmerman
Genre: Historical Fiction, Christian Fiction, Romance
Publisher: Harvest House
Source: Scribd
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Can't Wait Wednesday-To Win a Prince
Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted at Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we're excited about that we have yet to read. Typically they are books that have not been released yet. This week I am sharing To Win a Prince by Toni Shiloh. It comes out September 13, 2022. I loved the first book, In Search of a Prince more than I thought I would, so I can't wait to see what happens in this one 😀.
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Top Ten Tuesday- Book tubers
Sunday, August 21, 2022
Ring of Secrets
Series: The Culper Ring #1
Author:Roseanna M. White
Genre: Historical Fiction, Mystery, Christian Fiction, Romance
Publisher: Harvest House
Source: Scribd
Challenges: Literary Escapes, Virtual TBR
My review:
I knew once I read my first Roseanna M. White book, I would enjoy her writing.
Saturday, August 20, 2022
Stacking the Shelves #37, Sunday Post #34, Sunday Salon #28
Friday, August 19, 2022
First Line Friday #60-Whispers from the Shadows
Happy Friday, my bookish friends!
Any
plans for the weekend? I am still recovering from my superficial keratectomy, had a follow-up yesterday, my eye looks good, but the blurry vision could persist for another few weeks. I will visit blogs as I can.
Welcome
back to
First Line Friday hosted by Carrie
at Reading is My SuperPower!! I am also linking up with Gilion on Rose City Reader
for Book Beginnings. This is where you share the beginning of the book that you are reading. To join in the fun grab the book you are reading and
leave a comment with the first line (or your link). This week I am reading Whispers from the Shadows by Roseanna M. White. It's the second book in The Culper Ring series series. I am listening to it on audio since my vision is still good for reading.
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Behind the scenes
Series: Apart From the Crowd #1
Author: Jen Turano
Narrator: Lauren Ezzo
Genre: Historical Fiction, Humor, Christian fiction, romance
Publisher: Two Words Publishing
Source: Hoopla
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Can't Wait Wednesday-Authentically, Izzy
Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted at Wishful Endings,
to spotlight and discuss the books we're excited about that we have yet
to read. Typically they are books that have not been released yet. This week I am sharing Authentically, Izzy by Pepper Basham. It comes out November 12, 2022. I have LOVED everything I have read by Pepper and can't wait for this one. How cute is this cover???
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Top Ten Tuesday-Books I love that were written years ago
Happy Tuesday, my bookish friends!! I hope you all are doing well. Today's Top Ten Tuesday topic is books that I love that was written over 10 years ago. I am off to my Goodreads list to see what I can come up with. I feel like I have done a list like this before but can't find it, so hopefully, I am not repeating books! Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl and you can head over there to see what our other bookish friends are up to today.
Books I loved that were written over ten years ago:
Monday, August 15, 2022
Yours Truly, Thomas
Author: Rachel Fordham
Genre: Historical Fiction, Christian Fiction, Romance
Publisher: Revell
Source: Library
My review:
I enjoy reading Rachel Fordham's work. I have wanted to read this one for quite a while, so I am happy to finally be able to get to it! I finished this almost a week ago, so now it is hard to get my thoughts in order...so I am actually just going to give you scattered thoughts 😂
Sunday, August 14, 2022
Barefoot Summer
Series: Chapel Springs #1
Author: Denise Hunter
Narrator: Julie Lyles Carr
Genre: Christian Fiction, Contemporary Romance,
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Source: Hoopla
Challenges: Virtual TBR, Literary Escapes
Saturday, August 13, 2022
Stacking the Shelves #36, Sunday Post #33, Sunday Salon #27
Friday, August 12, 2022
First Line Friday #59-Forgotten Memories
Happy Friday, my bookish friends!
Any
plans for the weekend? I had a superficial keratectomy yesterday evening, so I am recovering, not sure what I will be able to do. Please be patient with me if it takes a while to visit your blog, not sure how my eye sight will be.
Welcome
back to
First Line Friday hosted by Carrie
at Reading is My SuperPower!! I am also linking up with Gilion on Rose City Reader
for Book Beginnings. This is where you share the beginning of the book that you are reading. To join in the fun grab the book you are reading and
leave a comment with the first line (or your link). This week I am reading Forgotten Memories by Penny Zeller. It's the first book in her Wyoming Sunrise series and it is set to release on August 30th.
Thursday, August 11, 2022
Shoal Waters Blog Blitz + Giveaway
Welcome to the Blog + Review Blitz for Shoal Waters by Normandie Fischer, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
ABOUT THE BOOK
Series: Carolina Coast Stories #6
Author: Normandie Fischer
Publisher: Sleepy Creek Press
Release Date: June 14, 2022
Genre: Inspirational/Clean Women's Fiction
Dementia, mad gunmen, and a yearning for something more make life difficult for the Beaufort folk in this series finale.
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Beach Haven
Series: Carolina Coast #1
Author: T. I. Lowe
Narrator: Natasha Soudek
Genre: Christian fiction, Contemporary romance
Publisher: Tyndale Fiction
Source: Hoopla/Library
Challenge: Virtual TBR
My review:
Beach Haven is my first book by T. I. Lowe. I started listening to the audio, but after the eighth chapter I switched to reading the book.
I had a hard time getting into this book. I felt like it dragged. I don't know if it's because I started on audio or what, but there was a disconnect for me.
Spunky, well-written characters, a solid story line, and a beautiful setting are what kept me reading. I just don't know what else to say 🤷
I will read other books by this author as I have heard fantastic things about her books.
★★★/5
Challenge:
Synopsis:
Free-spirited Opal
Gilbert seems to have everything she needs to keep living a happy life
in Sunset Cove as she refurbishes vintage furniture to sell at her funky
ocean-side boutique, Bless This Mess. Until Lincoln Cole, a new-to-town
ex-Marine nursing deep wounds and harboring hurts he can't seem to
shake, wanders into her shop. Opal knows a person in need when she sees
one and offers Lincoln a job in her workshop. But the brooding former
soldier has no interest in Opal's offer. Thanks but no thanks.
But
then a hurricane strikes, damaging Bless This Mess. Feeling guilty for
how he treated Opal, Lincoln decides to help her repair the store. And
soon it becomes clear Opal wants to restore not only her business, but
also help Lincoln find restoration. As much as Lincoln tries to keep her
at arm's length, Opal's well-meaning meddling begins to heal his wounds
. . . and capture his heart almost before he realizes it.
Can't Wait Wednesday-Love and the Dream Come True
Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted at Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we're excited about that we have yet to read. Typically they are books that have not been released yet. This week I am sharing Love and the Dream Come True by Tammy L. Gray. It is the third book in the State of Grace series and it released August 2, 2022 (which I missed until I looked it up 😂).
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Top Ten Tuesday-Funny Book Titles
Happy Tuesday, my bookish friends!! I hope you all are doing well. Today's Top Ten Tuesday topic is Hilarious Book Titles. I am off to my Goodreads list to see what I can come up with. I think this is topic is going to be subjective and I am not finding much (anything) that is truly hilarious. Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl and you can head over there to see what our other bookish friends are up to today.
Book titles I think are funny:
Monday, August 8, 2022
The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip
Author: Sara Brunsvold
Genre: Christian fiction, Contemporary
Publisher: Revell
Source: Publisher provided
My review:
The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip is Sara Brunsvold's debut novel. However, everything about this novel screams seasoned writer. I can't wait to see what Brunsvold writes next.
Sunday, August 7, 2022
Undistracted
Author: Bob Goff
Genre: Christian Nonfiction, Self-help, Christian Living
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Source: Own
My review:
I would say we all have our fair share of distractions. So, when I saw Undistracted: Capture Your Purpose and Rediscover Your Joy, I knew I had to read it.
Saturday, August 6, 2022
Stacking the Shelves #35, Sunday Post #32, Sunday Salon #26
Friday, August 5, 2022
First Line Friday #58- The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip
Happy Friday, my bookish friends!
Any
plans for the weekend? I plan to catch up on a few things.
Welcome back to First Line Friday hosted by Carrie at Reading is My SuperPower!! I am also linking up with Gilion on Rose City Reader for Book Beginnings. This is where you share the beginning of the book that you are reading. To join in the fun grab the book you are reading and leave a comment with the first line (or your link). This week I am (finally!) reading The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip by Sara Brunsvold.
Thursday, August 4, 2022
Mr. HOA
Title: Mr. HOA
Series: Fake It #1
Author: Carina Taylor
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Publisher: Independently Published
Source: Own
Challenges: Mount TBR, 20 Books of Summer, The Nerdy Bookworm, 2022 Literary Escapes Challenge
My review:
Mr. H.O.A. is the first book I have read by Carina Taylor.
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Can't Wait Wednesday-Cross the Line
Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted at Wishful Endings,
to spotlight and discuss the books we're excited about that we have yet
to read. Typically they are books that have not been released yet. This week I am sharing Cross the Line by C. C. Warrens. It is the fourth book in the Holly series and is set to release October 31, 2022. I absolutely loved, loved, loved the first three books in the Holly series and had NO idea a fourth one was releasing. This is absolutely a must-read series and one I would LOVE to own the paperbacks for (the first 3 are free on Kindle Unlimited, so if you have that, GO read them!!).
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Top Ten Tuesday-Literary Escapes Challenge (States)
Happy Tuesday, my bookish friends!! I hope you all are doing well. Today's Top Ten Tuesday topic is Books Set In a Place I’d Love to Visit (real places or fictional). This is not how I think of books and I don't really have a list of places I'd love to visit, so I am tweaking today's topic. I am participating in The 2022 Literary Escapes Challenge Challenge hosted by Lori over at Escape with Dollycas Into A Good Book. So, for today's topic, I will be sharing 10 books and the state they are set in that I am still planning to read for this challenge. Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl and you can head over there to see what our other bookish friends are up to today.
10 Books I need to read for the Literary Escapes Challenge:
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Monday, August 1, 2022
July reading wrap-up
Happy August, my bookish friends!!! Where has the summer gone?! How was your reading this month? Mine was pretty good.
I read 19 books this month and dnf 1. Click on the cover of the book if you want to read my review of the book.
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