Cindy's Book Corner: December 2022

Saturday, December 31, 2022

Stacking the Shelves #54, Sunday Post #51, Sunday Salon #45

Hey bookish friends! How are things going for you? Happy New Year!! Anyone else struggling to comprehend that today is the last day of the year?! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

First Line Friday #74- With You I Am

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 With You I Am by Cleopatra Margot.

Promise to Keep

Title: Promise to Keep (audio)

Series:The Promise of Sunrise #3

Author: Elizabeth Byler Younts

Narrator: Rebecca Gallagher

Genre: Amish, Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction,

Publisher: Dreamscape Media

Source: Library

Title: Where Two Hearts Meet

Author: Carrie Turansky

Genre: Christian Fiction, Contemporary, Romance,

Publisher: Flowing Stream Books

Source: Own

Challenge: Literary Escapes

My review:

Where Two Hearts Meet is my first introduction to Carrie Turansky. I have had this book on my kindle forever and decided to finally read it.

Coming Home

Title: Coming Home

Series:Woodland Park Firefighters #1

Author: Shelley Shepard Gray

Genre: Contemporary Romance, Fiction,

Publisher: Berkley Romance

Source: Author Provided

My review:

Coming Home is a second-chance romance by Shelley Shepard Gray. It is the first in her newest series, Woodland Park Firefighters.

Top Ten Tuesday-10 books I meant to read in 2022

Happy Tuesday, my bookish friends!! I hope you all are doing well. Today's Top Ten Tuesday is most recent book additions. I do stacking the shelves every weekend, so I will do a different topic today. Today I will feature 10 books I meant to read in 2022 but didn't! 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.

My son got me this for Christmas, what books did you get for Christmas??:

A Holly Jilly Christmas

Title: A Holly Jilly Christmas

Author: Emma St. Clair

Genre: RomCom, Contemporary Romance

Publisher: Emma St. Clair

Source: Author provided and I bought a copy

My review:

It's no secret I love Emma St. Clair's books. A Holly Jilly Christmas is another winner!!

4 Mini Reviews!!

I am taking a page out of Lark's book and I am going to do a few mini-reviews (she actually does Haiku reviews but I am NOT that creative). Mostly because I finished quite a few books this week and I don't have the brain capacity to do "real" reviews, and I don't want to get behind on my reviews because then I lose the motivation to do them.

Stacking the Shelves #53, Sunday Post #50, Sunday Salon #44

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVE my bookish friends!!!! How are things going for you? We are in the middle of winter storm Elliot. The snow is pretty but the temps are crazy! Stay warm and toasty! We are supposed to go to a Christmas Eve service today, not sure if it will be canceled or not, other than that, I have no plans to go out!

First Line Friday #73-Coming Home

Merry Christmas Eve, Eve! We woke up to a winter wonderland this morning, in Ohio. Baby it's cold outside!!! Currently -1, feels like -26!!! How's the weather where you are?! 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 Coming Home by Shelley Shepard Gray.

Sweet on You

Title: Sweet on You

Series: A Bradford Sisters Romance #3

Author: Becky Wade

Genre: Contemporary fiction, Romance, Christian Fiction,

Publisher: Bethany House

Source: Hoopla/Library

Can't Wait Wednesday-Her Heart's Desire

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 Her Heart's Desire by Shelley Shepherd Gray. It releases January 1, 2023.

Top Ten Tuesday-Books I wish Santa would bring me

Happy Tuesday, my bookish friends!! I hope you all are doing well. Today's Top Ten Tuesday is books I hope Santa brings me this year. I know one book he is bringing me because I was with my son when he bought it 😂 and since I have not bought myself any books for Christmas I doubt I will get anymore, which is fine, I have plenty. 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.

The Cubicle Next Door

Title: The Cubicle Next Door

Author: Siri L. Mitchell

Genre: Contemporary Fiction, Christian Fiction

Publisher: Harvest House

Source: Own

Challenges: Mount TBR & 50 Books Challenge

My review:

The Cubicle Next Door by Siri Mitchell is the first book I have read by her, but it won't be my last.

The One Year Women in Christian History Devotional

Title: The One Year Women in Christian History Devotional

Author: Randy Petersen & Robin Shreeves

Genre: Christian Nonfiction, Devotional, Education

Publisher: Tyndale

Source: Own

My review:

I have enjoyed doing The One Year Women in Christian History Devotional over the past year.

Stacking the Shelves #52, Sunday Post #49, Sunday Salon #43

Hey bookish friends! How are things going for you? I am still trying to get my house organized, but we keep getting distracted by other things (like our refrigerator going out, or trying to convert drivers licenses). Thankfully, I am still managing to get some reading in. My highlight of this week was getting my library card 😂 I showed AMAZING restraint (mostly because I know I don't have a lot of time to read right now, LOL).

First Line Friday #72- The Cubicle Next Door

America's Favorite Christmastown

Title: America's Favorite Christmastown

Author: Dawn Klinge

Genre: Christmas, Contemporary Romance

Publisher: Independently Published

Source: JustRead Publicity

My review:

America's Favorite Christmastown by Dawn Klinge is a sweet, quick read.

Can't Wait Wednesday-The Mysterious Amish Nanny

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 Mysterious Amish Nanny by Patrice Lewis. I love reading Amish fiction and this title really caught my eye! It comes out December 27, 2022.

The Best We've Been

Title: The Best We've Been

Series: Thatcher Sisters #3

Author: Beth K. Vogt

Genre: Christian Fiction, Contemporary Romance,

Publisher: Tyndale Fiction

Source: Own

Challenges: Mount TBR, 2022 Alphabet Soup Author Edition & Literary Escapes

Spell the Month in Books-December 2022

I have seen this meme around a few times but never on the day it posts. Today I happened upon it and decided to participate. It is hosted by Jana @ Reviews From the Stacks. Here is how she describes the meme:

Spell the Month in Books is a linkup hosted here on Reviews From the Stacks on the second Saturday of each month.

Hey bookish friends! How are things going for you? I am back in NC for a long weekend, we drove in yesterday. My son has an orthodontist appointment on Monday. Since he is so close to getting his braces off we don't won't to switch Orthodontists. We will head back to Ohio on Tuesday.

Lilly's Promise

Title: Lilly's Promise

Author: Terrie Todd

Genre: Historical fiction, Dual-time, Christian Fiction,

Publisher: Word Alive Press

Source: Author Provided

My review:

It's been a while since I read a novel by Terrie Todd. I had forgotten how she has a gift of grabbing your attention from the opening scene. Lilly's Promise begins at a funeral that sets the course of the novel.

Can't Wait Wednesday-All the Lost Places

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 All the Lost Places by Amanda Dykes. I have a review copy coming and have been anxiously awaiting its arrival! It comes out December 13, 2022.

Top Ten Tuesday- Bookish and Crafty Gift Ideas

Happy Tuesday, my bookish friends!! I hope you all are doing well. Today's Top Ten Tuesday topic is a freebie. With Christmas just around the corner, I decided to do a mix of bookish and crafty gift ideas. 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.

Ten bookish and crafty gift ideas:

1. Bookish shirts

One of my favorite series is the Holly series by C.C. Warrens. I recently found out C.C. Warrens has an Etsy shop. One way to support the book lovers in your life AND authors is to shop from their favorite authors shop (assuming they have one!). Two items I wouldn't mind owning myself and would be great for book lovers are these:

Love's New Beginnings

Title: Love's New Beginnings

Series: Wyoming Sunrise #0

Author: Penny Zeller

Genre: Historical Fiction, Christian Fiction,

Publisher: Maplebrook Publishing

Source: Penny Zeller

November Reading Wrap-up

I am afraid to do this post, LOL. I have no idea how many books I actually read in November and I don't really want to see how far from my reading challenge goals I am. I have already started thinking about my goals for next year, but maybe I need to focus on completing this year first!

I finished 8 books in November and DNF 1. Click on the cover of the book if you want to read my review.

Title: Authentically, Izzy

Series: #1

Author: Pepper Basham

Genre:Contemporary Romance, Christian Fiction

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Source: Net Galley & Own

My review:

Brilliant.

Stacking the Shelves #50, Sunday Post #47, Sunday Salon #41

Hey bookish friends! How are things going for you? I am doing pretty good. Our carpet was replaced yesterday (5 days early 😀😀😀) so today we are FINALLY unpacking everything we have not been able to unpack (like my 📚📚📚📚)!!! I might go out and do some Christmas shopping as well, but it will mostly be unpacking and organizing!

First Line Friday #71-Love's New Beginnings

Welcome back to First Line Friday hosted by Carrie at Reading is My SuperPower!! It has been several weeks since I have been able to participate, so I am excited to jump back in this week. 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 Love's New Beginnings by Penny Zellar. It is the prequel to Forgotten Memories. It is set to release December 13, 2022.