Since we are already halfway through June and halfway through 2019, I decided that today would be a great day to do The Mid-Year Book Freak-Out Tag!
(Sorry about my loud siblings in the background... ;))
What's the best book you've read so far in 2019?
Saturday, June 15, 2019
Monday, June 10, 2019
A Bookish Tag
My friend, Brooklyne, over at Showers of Blessings just did this fun book tagged and she said she tagged the first five people who commented on her blog. I was the second comment and decided I just had to do this one!
1. What genre do you read the most?
I used to read a ton of Amish fiction, but now I've read all of Beverly Lewis's books so I don't read it as much anymore, except of course, when she writes new books.
I read quite a few contemporary books.
2. Do you prefer books that are in a series?
I really do like series because you have lots more time to get to know the characters!
3. On average, how many books do you read a month?
Lately it's been around 3 or 4.
4. What is the last book you rated 5 stars?
Becoming Us by Robin Jones Gunn was the last 5 star read for me. It is so good!
5. First person or third person? Past or present narrative?
I like both first and third person, but I prefer past tense.
6. What book do you relate to the main character the most?
Maybe Christy Miller... She's pretty relatable to me and we have some similarities (some kind of shocking!)
7. What is the most over-used plot twist that drives you crazy?
I'm not quite sure....
8. Name three books that you absolutely love the cover design.
Forever With You by Robin Jones Gunn
Child of Mine by David and Beverly Lewis
The Ebb Tide by Beverly Lewis
9. What book series would you recommend to your best friend?
Definitely the A Life of Faith Millie Keith series!! They are amazing and I've recommended them to pretty much everyone I know!!
10. A book that you liked a side character better then the main character.
I cannot think of any book where I liked the side character best.
1. What genre do you read the most?
I used to read a ton of Amish fiction, but now I've read all of Beverly Lewis's books so I don't read it as much anymore, except of course, when she writes new books.
I read quite a few contemporary books.
2. Do you prefer books that are in a series?
I really do like series because you have lots more time to get to know the characters!
3. On average, how many books do you read a month?
Lately it's been around 3 or 4.
4. What is the last book you rated 5 stars?
Becoming Us by Robin Jones Gunn was the last 5 star read for me. It is so good!
5. First person or third person? Past or present narrative?
I like both first and third person, but I prefer past tense.
6. What book do you relate to the main character the most?
Maybe Christy Miller... She's pretty relatable to me and we have some similarities (some kind of shocking!)
7. What is the most over-used plot twist that drives you crazy?
I'm not quite sure....
8. Name three books that you absolutely love the cover design.
Forever With You by Robin Jones Gunn
Child of Mine by David and Beverly Lewis
The Ebb Tide by Beverly Lewis
9. What book series would you recommend to your best friend?
Definitely the A Life of Faith Millie Keith series!! They are amazing and I've recommended them to pretty much everyone I know!!
10. A book that you liked a side character better then the main character.
I cannot think of any book where I liked the side character best.
Monday, June 3, 2019
My May Highlights
Another month has come and gone. 2019 seems to be literally flying by! May was a good month. Busy, but good.
~When Calls the Heart is so good! Season 6 just finished. (The season finale was on Sunday!) It's been fantastic, but I wasn't ready for it to end yet. Season 7 comes out next year though! :D
~Speaking of When Calls the Heart, my favorite post that I did this month was my When Calls the Heart Story Time With GIF's!
~I went to lots of graduation parties. I went to a graduation ceremony then four graduation parties.
~Unfortunately I didn't post any bookish videos this month. I had planned to then something didn't work out and I never got to do it. There will be videos in June though!
~I read some really good books this month! (Yay! :D) I read The Tinderbox by Beverly Lewis and Becoming Us by Robin Jones Gunn.
~Mr. Brownsfield by Jonathan Hangstefer came out in paperback and kindle on May 22!
~I watched some fun Hallmark movies like: The Lost Valentine, Sailing into Love, Pearl in Paradise, Hailey Dean Mystery: Death on Duty and A Prescription for Murder.
~We had some really stormy weather the last couple weeks! It's been very rainy. One day the streets of downtown were flooding!
I'm looking forward to June, it will bring some exciting things! =)
I'm looking forward to June, it will bring some exciting things! =)
Saturday, June 1, 2019
Freedom and Beloved Cover Reveal
Today I am here with a cover reveal for two new books that release this September. Freedom by Faith Potts and Beloved by Kaitlyn Krispense. I had the privilege of beta reading Freedom, and it was so good! I haven't read Beloved yet, but it sounds really good and I can't wait to read it this fall! Now, I present the covers! Plus a little about the books and the authors. ;)
Freedom by Faith Potts
Synopsis:
Having just returned to American soil from the desert sands of the Middle East, James Greene is done with his life. 'Double amputee' doesn't seem like a strong enough phrase to label the physical and emotional pain he bears. Add the lack of love and communication with his family members, the demons that haunt him day and night, and he can find nothing worth living for. Ending it all is the only way out.
Alexandria Lorance is a not-so-ordinary physical therapist, content with aiding in her patients' recoveries. Her work gives her fulfillment, but alone in the silence, she still endures the hidden scars of a past, unhealthy relationship. Reminding herself that true healing is found in Christ alone, she seeks to show kindness and love to everyone she meets.
When these two broken ones' paths intersect, the spark of friendship is ignited, bringing hope and joy to both. Can they step out of the darkness of suffering and into the freedom of grace?
A Marine, broken by war. A therapist, scarred by words. A chance meeting in a parking lot bonded them together. But can love grow in these two hurting hearts? Or are they truly too broken to ever find lasting happiness?
Add on Goodreads
About the Author:
Saved by God's grace, Faith Potts is a teenage writer and homeschool graduate, living with her family and beloved yellow labs in the North Carolina mountains. When she’s not weaving stories, consuming large amounts of coffee, reading stacks of books, or studying American Sign Language, she can be found laughing harder than is healthy, daydreaming, and—of course—blowing dandelions.
Links:
Website
Blog
Facebook
Instagram
Goodreads
Beloved by Kaitlyn Krispense
Synopsis:
Life hurts.
Cara Richards just doesn’t care anymore. Alone and unloved, she decides that there’s only one response to the nightmare that has become her life.
When an unwelcome intervention disrupts Cara’s plans, her life is changed in a way that she never imagined. Regardless of how tough she believes herself to be, she’s unprepared for another foster family. She’s even less prepared for five foster brothers, one of whom is convinced that God is the answer to all of her problems. Though she prides herself on a resilient heart, her life continues to spiral into a world full of questions.
Is death really the answer? Does God actually care? Can everyone truly be loved, no matter what?
Add on Goodreads
About the Author:
Kaitlyn is a farmer's daughter that loves the Lord, her family, and her books. Psalm 46:10 gives her inspiration, her brothers make her laugh, and there's nothing quite like the excitement of opening an unread book for the first time. Writing takes up much of her free time, whether actual writing takes place or writer's block, in which case she's probably browsing Pinterest.
Links:
Blog
Goodreads
Are you excited to read these books this fall?
Freedom by Faith Potts
Synopsis:
Having just returned to American soil from the desert sands of the Middle East, James Greene is done with his life. 'Double amputee' doesn't seem like a strong enough phrase to label the physical and emotional pain he bears. Add the lack of love and communication with his family members, the demons that haunt him day and night, and he can find nothing worth living for. Ending it all is the only way out.
Alexandria Lorance is a not-so-ordinary physical therapist, content with aiding in her patients' recoveries. Her work gives her fulfillment, but alone in the silence, she still endures the hidden scars of a past, unhealthy relationship. Reminding herself that true healing is found in Christ alone, she seeks to show kindness and love to everyone she meets.
When these two broken ones' paths intersect, the spark of friendship is ignited, bringing hope and joy to both. Can they step out of the darkness of suffering and into the freedom of grace?
A Marine, broken by war. A therapist, scarred by words. A chance meeting in a parking lot bonded them together. But can love grow in these two hurting hearts? Or are they truly too broken to ever find lasting happiness?
Add on Goodreads
About the Author:
Saved by God's grace, Faith Potts is a teenage writer and homeschool graduate, living with her family and beloved yellow labs in the North Carolina mountains. When she’s not weaving stories, consuming large amounts of coffee, reading stacks of books, or studying American Sign Language, she can be found laughing harder than is healthy, daydreaming, and—of course—blowing dandelions.
Links:
Website
Blog
Goodreads
Beloved by Kaitlyn Krispense
Synopsis:
Life hurts.
Cara Richards just doesn’t care anymore. Alone and unloved, she decides that there’s only one response to the nightmare that has become her life.
When an unwelcome intervention disrupts Cara’s plans, her life is changed in a way that she never imagined. Regardless of how tough she believes herself to be, she’s unprepared for another foster family. She’s even less prepared for five foster brothers, one of whom is convinced that God is the answer to all of her problems. Though she prides herself on a resilient heart, her life continues to spiral into a world full of questions.
Is death really the answer? Does God actually care? Can everyone truly be loved, no matter what?
Add on Goodreads
About the Author:
Kaitlyn is a farmer's daughter that loves the Lord, her family, and her books. Psalm 46:10 gives her inspiration, her brothers make her laugh, and there's nothing quite like the excitement of opening an unread book for the first time. Writing takes up much of her free time, whether actual writing takes place or writer's block, in which case she's probably browsing Pinterest.
Links:
Blog
Goodreads
Are you excited to read these books this fall?
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