Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Can't Wait Wednesday-Pretty Little Pieces

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 Pretty Little Pieces by Carmen Schober. This will be a new-to-me author, but I think the book sounds great! I actually won a copy, so I will have it soon after it releases!! It comes out December 6, 2022. 

 

Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Top Ten Tuesday-Wintry Reads

Happy Tuesday, my bookish friends!! I hope you all are doing well. Today's Top Ten Tuesday topic is Cozy reads. I am not really feeling that topic (I have a hard time deciding what is a cozy read). I looked back over previous TTT topics and one was "cozy reads/wintry reads" so I decided to go with wintry reads, especially since it already feels like winter here in Ohio, LOL! 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. 

10ish Wintry Reads that I own (so why haven't I read them 😂):

Monday, November 28, 2022

Resilient

Title: Resilient: Restoring Your Weary Soul in These Turbulent Times

Author: John Eldredge

Genre: Christian Nonfiction, Self-help, Christian Living

Publisher: Nelson Books

Source: Owned

My review:

I bought Resilient: Restoring Your Weary Soul in These Turbulent Times by John Eldredge after reading his book, Get Your Life Back: Everyday Practices for a World Gone Mad.

Sunday, November 27, 2022

Where the Blue Sky Begins

Title: Where the Blue Sky Begins

Author: Katie Powner

Genre: Christian Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher: Bethany House

Source: Bethany House

My review:

Hi. It's me again, Cindy. Coming to you with a book that I have no idea how to review. 

I have found that Katie Powner's books have emotional depth, the "wow" factor, and they tend to stick with you long after you read them. I loved Where the Blue Sky Begins

Saturday, November 26, 2022

Stacking the Shelves #49, Sunday Post #46, Sunday Salon #40

Well, it's been a few weeks since I said I was Taking a small break. Things have taken quite a bit of time and we are still not done. It will be weeks before everything is settled and I am trying to be okay with that 😂 I will try to visit your blogs over the next few days, I have MISSED you all, but still feeling a little overwhelmed. Today we are painting mine and my husband's bedroom.

Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Falling for You

Title: Falling for You

Series: A Bradford Sisters Romance

Author: Becky Wade

Genre: Contemporary Romance, Christian Fiction,

Publisher: Bethany House

Source: Hoopla

My review:

With the craziness of this move, it took me a month to listen to Falling for You, so it is hard to review the book with the credit it deserves. I think for my own sake I will make this a highlights review.

Monday, November 21, 2022

Sundown

Title: Sundown

Series: Sky King Ranch #3

Author: Susan May Warren

Genre: Christian Romance, Suspense, Contemporary

Publisher: Revell

Source: Revell, Net Galley

My review:

Sundown is the third book in the Sky King Ranch series. I highly recommend reading them in order.  

Sunday, November 20, 2022

The Courtship Basket

TitleThe Courtship Basket

Series: Amish Heirloom #2

Author: Amy Clipston

Genre: Amish, Christian Fiction, Romance,

Publisher: Zondervan

Source: Own

Challenges: Literary Escapes and Mount TBR

Friday, November 11, 2022

Taking a small break

Happy Friday and happy Veteran's Day my bookish friends. I am going to be off the blog for a few days as we set up our new house. We arrived in Ohio on Wednesday, had the final walk thru Wednesday evening, closed on the house Wednesday evening, got the keys Thursday afternoon, got the truck unloaded Thursday evening, and now the real work begins!

Thursday, November 10, 2022

Where is God In This?


Where Is God In This JustRead Blog Tour

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Where Is God in This? by Landra Young Hughes and Holly Crawshaw, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

ABOUT THE BOOK 

Title: Where Is God in This?

Authors: Landra Young Hughes and Holly Crawshaw

Publisher: Baker Books

Release Date: October 18, 2022

Genre: Christian Living

MY REVIEW:

 I think we have all asked ourselves at times, Where Is God In This? No stranger to heartache, Landra Hughes has asked God this question many times.

Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Can't Wait Wednesday-The Wedding Ranch

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 The Wedding Rance by Nancy Naigle. I love books about weddings and I enjoyed the last book I read by her. It comes out December 6, 2022.

Tuesday, November 8, 2022

Top Ten Tuesday-Book Series I want start that I own

Happy Tuesday, my bookish friends!! I hope you all are doing well. Today's Top Ten Tuesday topic is Series I’d Like to Start/Catch up on/Finish. I am going to go with series I want to start.I feel like this will be a pretty easy topic. 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. 

Monday, November 7, 2022

On the Cliffs of Foxgrove Manor

Title: On the Cliffs of Foxglove Manor

Author: Jaime Jo Wright

Genre: Historical Fiction, Dual-timeline, Christian Fiction, Mystery

Publisher: Bethany House

Source: Own

Challenges:  Mount TBR, The Nerdy Bookworm 50 Books a Year

My review:

 I enjoy Jaime Jo Wright's books. So, without knowing too much about this one, I bought it and finally got around to reading it.

Saturday, November 5, 2022

Stacking the Shelves #48, Sunday Post #45, Sunday Salon #39

Hey bookish friends! What are you up to this weekend? We are at my in-laws house and will be resting this weekend. My son is sick and we don't close on our house until the end of the week.

Friday, November 4, 2022

The Lost Melody

Title: The Lost Melody

Author: Joanna Davidson Politano

Genre: Historical Fiction, Christian Fiction, Victorian, Romance

Publisher: Revell

Source: Revell

My review:

The Lost Melody is the second book I have read by Joanna Davidson Politano, and I enjoyed it more than the first one. Unfortunately, this is another book I will not be able to do justice to with my review, but I will give it my best shot.

First Line Friday #70-On The Cliffs of Foxglove Manor

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 On the Cliffs of Foxglove Manor by Jaime Jo Wright. 

Thursday, November 3, 2022

October Reading wrap-up

I can't even believe we are at the end of October (well, beginning of November, LOL!! This month has been insanely busy. We are packed up, our house closed on Tuesday, and we close on our new house next Friday! We are staying at my in-laws during this transition period.

I ended up reading 15 books in October and DNF 2. Click on the cover of the book if you want to read my review.

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Her Favorite Wyoming Sheriff Spotlight + Excerpt

 Her Favorite Wyoming Sheriff JustRead Blog + Review Tour

Welcome to the Blog + Review Blitz for Her Favorite Wyoming Sheriff by Cari Lynn Webb, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

ABOUT THE BOOK 

Her Favorite Wyoming SheriffTitle: Her Favorite Wyoming Sheriff

Series: The Blackwells of Eagle Springs

Author: Cari Lynn Webb

Publisher: Harlequin Heartwarming

Release Date: October 25, 2022

Genre: Sweet Contemporary Romance

She keeps finding trouble…

Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Can't Wait Wednesday-The Sisters of Sea View

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 The Sisters of Sea View the first book in the On Devonshire Shores series by Julie Klassen. It comes out December 1, 2022.

Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Top Ten Tuesday-Books I enjoyed that have less than 200 ratings

Happy Tuesday, my bookish friends!! I hope you all are doing well. Today's Top Ten Tuesday topic is Unlikable Characters You Can’t Help but Love. I am not doing that topic, mainly because my memory stinks and I can't remember any. So, I looked at past topics and decided to do "Books I loved that have less than 2000 ratings on Goodreads." But, when I looked at my favorites in Goodreads, I realized that could be most of my books 😢 so decided to narrow it down to those with less than 200, and books that have been out at least a year. 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 loved that have less than 200 ratings (click on the book if you want to read my review):

Transforming Your Thought Life has 139 Ratings, is rated 4.63, my rating= 5 stars.