Calling any and all book lovers!
This invitation is for you if you love books!
I am happy to share this invitation with you today because I have participated in this blog party before and it was such fun!
Showing posts with label Five Fall Favorites. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Five Fall Favorites. Show all posts
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Calling All Book Lovers!
I am happy to share this invitation with you today because I have participated in this blog party before and it was such fun!
Saturday, October 7, 2017
Five Animal Books | Five Fall Favorites Day 6
But for now, come for a little boat ride where we can talk books!
Today I'm discussing some books that feature animals. Some are about animals, others just have a strong feature of animals in them.
The Riverboat Adventures by Lois Walfrid Johnson
Now called "The Freedom Seeker Series"
I slipped in another Johnson series for the week. ;) Clever, huh? The reason I chose this one is because of Samson. Gotta love Samson. He is a big Newfoundland aboard the steamboat, and trust me, he plays a very vital and important role in the series!
Add to your Goodreads list here
Wild Animals of the Five Rivers Country by George Franklin
Sometimes old, random books are the best. This has been a family favorite, as Mr. Franklin explores various animals in the wild and tells their story. I loved this one as a kid!
Not on Goodreads, but see it on Amazon here
Summer of the Monkeys by Wilson Rawls
I haven't read this one, but I have fond memories of Mom reading it out loud to our family (I know for a fact that she smoothed over some areas for the family reading that she didn't particularly want all ages to hear)
Add to your Goodreads list here | Read my review here
Thunder Dog by Michael Hingson
Read. This. Book.
One of my friends found it at random and lent it to me. It is well worth the read!! Just... read it. ;)
Rise of Aredor by Claire Banschbach
Both books one and two creatively feature animals. I think I liked it so much because I had considered writing a book where the MC had a hawk that was important to him. ;) It was a neat addition to the story.
And that, my friends, sums up our week of books! Hasn't it been fun? What are the top five books you've added to your TBR list? Have you already bought some of the books you want to read? (or are you like me and just wait until you can save for them, find the eBook free, or ask for it for Christmas?)
Thanks for joining us and making this such a fun party!!
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Friday, October 6, 2017
Five Indie Author Books | Five Fall Favorites Day 5
I'm excited about today, because I get to explore books written by Indie Authors. This group has a special place in my heart because all of them I have talked to personally, some of them I'm good friends with, and most of them have reached out and helped me somehow. Yeah, a pretty special group!
Before you meet my friends, though, remember to stop by Rebekah's blog to see other Indie authors (trust me: Indie authors need all of the support you can give them!), also don't forget about the giveaway at the end! :)
Instead of going book by book and explaining things (because I have pretty detailed reviews on all of these), suffice it to say that all of these books are squeaky clean, Christian, and something I'm not ashamed to hand to my younger siblings. Those three things are important to me as a reader. Many authors try to make things interesting by throwing in questionable content. These authors haven't, and I really appreciate them.
I have already mentioned several Indie authors this week (A.M. Heath and Alicia Ruggieri to mention two) that I also know personally and appreciate. These are just five more. ;)
Family Reunion by Kelsey Bryant
The Treasure Hunt by Kate Willis
The Sparrow Found a House by Jason McIntire
Lily of the Valley by Faith Blum
The Old River Road by Ivy Rose
Let's show some Indie Author love. What are some of your favorites?
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Thursday, October 5, 2017
Five Missionary Books | Five Fall Favorites Day 4
Today, we're heading to the barn to discuss some favorites. Maybe view it like a fall fellowship where we gather with laughing, music, and books of course!
Also be sure to stop by Rebekah's blog to read everyone else's posts and catch up on some wonderful missionary books today! And guess what, guess what?! We've had 75 entrants into the giveaway which means there is now going to be a second place winner!!!! Spread the news because the party is just getting better!!! :)
Relax, and let's talk about some wonderful books that are very worthwhile reading! This has proven a glaring defect in my recent reading diet. While I have balanced non-fiction and devotional books with fiction, it has been years since I've sat down and read a passel of missionary books or Christian biographies, so I don't remember which ones I actually liked or not. I'm going to throw in a few devotional books as well.
Evidence Not Seen by Darlene Diebler Rose
This remains one of my favorite women missionary stories ever. It's not just a missionary story, but a missionary/POW story.
Bruchko by Bruce Olsen
This one was fascinating, however, I didn't find that he was 100% Biblical in everything he did (you'll have to read my review for that though). His faith... that was amazing!
God's Smuggler by Brother Andrew
This is one of those books that I feel every believer should read. I waited way too long before I read it. And it is an amazing, wonderful read!
Tortured for Christ by Richard Wurmbrand
I initially thought that this book might dwell too much on the tortures for me (I don't think we should avoid knowing about Christians being tortured, it's just that sometimes the writers glory in the torture, and not so much in God). This book, though, was amazing and I left it praising God for the wonderful examples of others before me.
Add to your Goodreads list here
Chappie by Alton E. Carpenter
Best for last. This isn't exactly a missionary story. Uncle Alton was a chaplain in WWII, so in a sense, he kind of was a missionary. At any rate, yes, he's one of my former relatives, but I don't think my view of his book is in any way biased, as anyone we've given it to to read has loved it as well. It is an amazing journal of a man who decided to follow God's call to leave the church he was pastoring to minister to the soldiers as they were on the field. Uncle Alton was right there with them, in the heat of many major battles. Yet so often, he would just stop and reflect on the beauty of God in nature. Yeah... it is amazing.
What missionary books do you like?
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Wednesday, October 4, 2017
Five Book Series | Five Fall Favorites Day 3
Day three--halfway through already!!
Hop on your bike and stop by Rebekah's blog then continue traveling through all of the other lovely book bloggers. Better have a heavy-duty bicycle, cause I'm fairly certain your TBR list is going to be towering! Especially because today is series day... that means if everyone else is like me, I'm not recommending five books but five series which, in my case, is seventeen books!! :o
Viking Quest Series by Lois Walfrid Johnson
I'll start with a series for the kids. Out of all of Johnsons' series (which, I do recommend them all, but that would be stretching the rules of "five favorites" just a little, but just so you have it, look up her Riverboat/Freedom Seekers series and Northwoods Series), this is the most kid-friendly. The other two series have a little more boy/girl stuff in them, but this one saved it until the last book, and even then, felt wholly acceptable.
These also happen to be the latest Johnson series that I've read so it's freshest on my mind AND I have reviews of them on Goodreads.
Add to your Goodreads list here | Read my review of the entire series here | Individual reviews for book 1, book 2, book 3, book 4, book 5
Culper Ring Series by Roseanna White
The Culper Ring highly fascinated me. I do just like Roseanna White, I'll admit. Some of these I liked more than others (book one is probably my favorite... I mean... Winter!!!). You can read my individual reviews on Goodreads.
Time of Grace by Alicia Ruggieri
Have you ever read a series where all you could think was, "This was just the most sweet series ever?" That's this series. Heart-aches and pain throb through the pages, but never without the hope of God's grace.
Ancient Words by A.M. Heath
This series. If you like the War Between the States era, put these on your list. And even if you don't, still put them on your list. ;) Clean and historically accurate, these definitely belong on my top-five favorites list.
Serena Jones by Sandra Orchard
I'm still trying to figure out why I like this series so much. ;) There are a few elements that I usually don't like (love triangles and not the most well-written for two), but they are just the kick-back-and-relax-and-read books. With a good bit of humor to boot.
Now for the fun part:
What are some of your favorite book series?
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Tuesday, October 3, 2017
Five Clean, Christian Romance Books | Five Fall Favorites Day 2
Welcome back to day two of Five Fall Favorites! Remember to hop by Rebekah's blog for links to the other fun rooms in this party--and remember to keep your eye out for the book room, cause there's something good there for you. ;)
Today I'm the backpack room!
I'm definitely a book packer and always bring at least two books with me anywhere I go--plus... my Kindle. You know, just in case an emergency strikes and I need more than one book to read. ;)
Five clean, Christian romance books... I'm definitely a huge component of CLEAN romance. There have been several books that I've shut because the romance wasn't clean enough for me. So I'm really looking forward to seeing what the other bloggers have for this topic.
Love Comes Softly by Janette Oke
One almost can't think Christian romance without thinking Janette Oke. And I've never had to put one of her books down because it's taken me "into a bedroom scene." She is clean. Very clean. And usually very Christian. I haven't read this one since I started writing reviews, so I don't have one (need to read it again, I suppose ;) ), but you can still read it for yourself. ;)
Add to your Goodreads list here
A Home for my Heart by Anne Mateer
This one was one of those adorably sweet books. From what I remember, there were absolutely no uncomfortable romance scenes whatsoever. Actually, it didn't strike me as primarily a romance... guess you'll have to read it and figure out your thoughts. ;)
This book! <3 I liked it very much! Of course, I've gotten to where I tend to like all of the Kim Vogel Sawyer books that I've read... ;) But this one especially. If you've not read Kim Vogel Sawyer, it's a good one to start with!
Of course, a Roseanna White has to go on this list! Some of hers, I feel, are a little cleaner than others because in books (like The Reluctant Duchess) deal with situations that are for more mature readers. But this one. I really liked this one! :)
It's been over a year since I read this, and I haven't read other of Sundin's books (my sister says that some of them have more detail than others), but overall, I remember really liking this one and finding it clean (a few references were made to past events, which you'll see in my review)
Your turn!
What are some of your favorite clean Christian romance books?
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