Top Ten Tuesday-Bookish Books

Happy Tuesday, my bookish friends!! I hope you all are doing well. Today's Top Ten Tuesday is Books I’m Worried I Might Not Love as Much the Second Time Around. As someone who rarely rereads, I am going to skip this topic. I thought about doing books with "March" in the title, I have exactly zero on my Goodreads account. I also thought about books with "spring" in the title, yeah, it wasn't working either. Instead, I am going to do ten books with "book" in the title. 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 8 Bookish Books (clicking on the book cover will take you to my review)

 

January 2024 Reading Wrap-Up

January alternated between flying by and being slow (mostly when I was at my part time job, LOL). I had some reading duds, but overall I think I had a decent reading month. I read 16 books and DNFed one. Click on the cover of the book if you are interested in the review.

5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Wildflower Falls

Title: Wildflower Falls

Series: Riverbend #4

Author: Denise Hunter

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Genre: Contemporary Fiction, Christian Fiction

Source: Library

My Review:

While Wildflower Falls by Denise Hunter could be read as a stand-alone novel, I highly recommend reading the Riverbend series in order. There are cameos from characters in previous books which will help the reader  make all the connections.

Top Ten Tuesday-Most anticipated 1st quarter new releases of 2024

Happy Tuesday my bookish friends!! Today's Top Ten Tuesday topic is Most Anticipated Releases for the first half of 2024. I am going to narrow it down to first quarter releases. 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. 

Most Anticapted New Releases for the first quarter of 2024:

 

Analyzing my 2023 reading goals and Reading Challenges

At the beginning of the year I listed my 2023 Bookish goals. I am very much a type A personality. When I set a goal I have every intention of getting it, and I feel this internal pressure to finish what I started. As the year progressed, I was really feeling pressure to hit my book challenges, but had lost sight of my reading goals. So, let's see how I did!

Top Ten Tuesday-Favorite Books of 2023

Happy Tuesday my bookish friends!! Today's Top Ten Tuesday topic is Favorite Books of 2023. I am not going to try to narrow my favorites down to ten. With over 40 books added this year to my favorites shelf on Goodreads, I will do my best to narrow it down to a reasonable number. 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. 

Top 15 Favorite Books of 2023-Click on cover if you want to read my review

 

Stacking the Shelves #101, Sunday Post #98, Sunday Salon #92

Hey bookish friends! How are you all doing? I had another busy week, but it was slower toward the end of the week. Still no word on when we will get the car back. Today I am resting, tomorrow I am going to Church, and Monday I will be celebrating Christmas with my family (with reading on the agenda every day, of course!). What are your plans for the weekend? Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!!!

Surrender Bay

Title: Surrender Bay

Series: Nantucket Love Story #1

Author: Denise Hunter

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Genre: Christian Fiction, Contemporary Romance

Source: Own

My Review: 

Surrender Bay is the first book in the series, but each book easily stands alone. They are connected by location, not people. 

November Reading Wrap Up 2023

November passed in a blur of work, travel, car troubles, and my son's ongoing recovery. I had some reading duds, but overall I think I had a decent reading month. I read 13 books (low for me) and DNFed 1. Click on the cover of the book if you are interested in the review.

5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

None-this has never happened before 😮😮

Driftwood Lane-short review

Title: Driftwood Lane Audiobook Review

Series: Nantucket Love Story #4

Author: Denise Hunter

Narrator: Kathryn Lynhurst

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Genre: Christian Fiction, Contemporary Romance

Source: Hoopla

My Review:

Driftwood Lane is the fourth book in the series, but each book easily stands alone. They are connected by location, not people.

Top Ten Tuesday-Water abounds on my physical shelves

Happy Tuesday, my bookish friends!! I hope you all are doing well. Today's Top Ten Tuesday topic is Water (This can be covers with water on them, books with bodies of water in them, titles with bodies of water in them, etc.). I am going with ten books from my physical TBR with water on them.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 own with water on the cover that I still need to read:

 

Summer Reading Challenges Wrap-up

Normally I am late with these posts, but this time I am early, LOL. But, to be real, I know I am not going to read anymore big books before September 4th, and I won't get to anymore on my summer TBR. When I planned for these challenges I had NO idea I would lose my job and then spend 2ish months setting up my a small business. This REALLY cut down on my reading time. 

So, what did I read. For the 20 Books of Summer Challenge, here were my possibilities (the ones I read are linked to my reviews):

Seaside Letters

Title: Seaside Letters Audiobook Review

Series: Nantucket Love Stories #3

Author: Denise Hunter

Narrator:  Kathryn Lynhurst

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Genre: Christian Fiction, Romance, Contemporary Fiction

Source: Library Hoopla

My Review:

Seaside Letters is the third book in the Nantucket Love Stories series. It can easily be read as a standalone novel.  Kathryn Lynhurst is a wonderful narrator. Her tone and pacing are just two reasons I continue to listen to books she narrates.

Top Ten Tuesday-Top Summer Reads

 Happy Tuesday, my bookish friends!! I hope you all are doing well. Today's Top Ten Tuesday topic is Characters from Different Books Who Should Team Up (or date, be friends with, etc.) (Submitted by Cathy @ WhatCathyReadNext). While it is a great topic, it is not one that would be easy for me to do.  I am going to go with my top books I have read this summer. 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. 

Top Ten 8 Books of Summer 2023:

 

July Reading Wrap Up 2023

July was another busy month with my reading being low again...I am already hoping August has more time for reading!!

I finished 13 books again in July. Two of them were re-reads. Click on the cover of the book if you want to read my review.

5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

The Convenient Groom

Title: The Convenient Groom Audiobook Review

Series: Nantucket Love Story #2    

Author: Denise Hunter

Narrator: Kathryn Lynhurst

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Genre: Christian Fiction, Contemporary Romance

Source: Hoopla

Top Ten Tuesday-Goodreads Giveaways

Happy Tuesday, my bookish friends!! I hope you all are doing well. Today's Top Ten Tuesday topic is Books on My Summer 2023 to-Read List. I basically did that when I did my 20 Books Of Summer Post. So, today, I decided to do something I have never done before. I am featuring that last ten book giveaways I have entered on Goodreads. I have NEVER won a giveaway on there, but it doesn't stop me from entering. Especially since some of you have won, so I know it's possible 😀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 Last 10 Book Giveaways I Entered On Goodreads:

ACFW Storyfest Tour + Giveaway!!

 

Welcome to the Takeover Blitz for ACFW Storyfest, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

I am super excited about Storyfest and I thinking about going! Are you planning to go???

You are Invited

ACFW Storyfest
August 24-26, 2023
Hyatt Regency at the Arch, St. Louis

When hundreds of authors gather for their annual ACFW conference in August, readers are invited to participate in their own event on the same premises. Storyfest will present a full program of meet & greet or meals with authors, casual conversation, games, panels, swag bags of story-related treasures, and the opportunity to hear from the heart of readers’ favorite authors.

April Reading Wrap Up 2023

April was a good reading month! I had some days off this month and more time in the car, so I was able to get in a few more audiobooks than normal. I also finished up a few series and tried several new authors.

I finished 22 books this month. I did not have any books under three stars or any DNFs!!! Click on the book cover if you want to read my review.

5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Married 'Til Monday

Title: Married 'til Monday (audiobook)

Series: Chapel Springs #4

Author: Denise Hunter

Genre: Romance, Christian fiction, Contemporary Fiction,

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Source: Hoopla

My review:

Married 'til Monday is the final book in the Chapel Springs series. I was more than ready to get to Ryan's story since it is alluded to in the first three books.  While this book could be read as a standalone novel, I recommend reading the series in order.