It's Monday! What are You Reading?

Today I'm linking up with Book Date to share my TBR for the week.

Currently Reading:

Up Next:

(One of the above)

Waiting on Wednesday ~ An Uncommon Courtship by Kristi Ann Hunter

What I am waiting on:

An Uncommon Courtship

When does it release? January 3, 2017

Why am I waiting? I have been enjoying books in this time period lately. I haven't read this author yet, but I have heard really good things.

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme started by Jill at Breaking the Spine.

Top Ten Tuesday ~ Possible Bio~Pics

This week's top ten is a movie freebie. Here are some fictional biographies that would make great movies. Some of these historical figures already have movies about their lives, but I would love to see a movie based on these novels in particular.

I have really been enjoying this genre, so I would love recommendations. Check out more top ten lists at The Broke and the Bookish.

Book Review ~ Newton and Polly by Jody Hedlund

Newton and Polly

I have been reading a lot of fictional biographies lately. I love historical fiction, and being able to learn about a real historical figure makes the book all the more fascinating. This is the second book I have read by Jody Hedlund. The first was Luther and Katherina which I reviewed here. They were both excellent, but I think I enjoyed Newton and Polly a little more. There was a lot of action that kept me engaged in the story. I also enjoyed seeing John Newton's journey from scoundrel to a man under conviction for all the wrongs he had done. His salvation story is truly amazing.

There is a lot missing from this story. It focuses on the early part of Newton's life and his romance with Polly Cattlet. His involvement in the slave trade is covered in a short portion of the book, but much of it takes place later in his life after his salvation experience. There is an informative author's note at the end of the book that delves further into this fascinating story. I would highly recommend this book to lovers of historical fiction. I hope Jody Hedlund does more books like this in the future.

I received this book for free for the purpose of review.

It's Monday! What are You Reading?

I'm linking up with Book Date to share this week's TBR.

Just Finished:

Full review here.

Currently Reading:


Up Next:

(maybe)

What are you reading this week?

Cover Love ~ November

There are some beautiful books coming out this month. Here are some of my favorites.

I always love Katherine Reay's covers. They're so cute and whimsical. One Enchanted Eve is pretty too. I have a weakness for blue. I love the dress on Beneath a Golden Veil. The color is gorgeous. Which ones are your favorites?

An Exerpt from Shadow of the Storm

Shadow of the Storm

17 Tammuz 4th Month Out from Egypt 

Wild drumbeats rumbled through the ground like distant thunder, pulsing in defiant rhythms and vibrating the hollows of my chest. My fingertips echoed the beat against my knee until a glare from my mother across the tent stilled their dance. “Shira, finish your work.” Her bone needle resumed its skillful motion as she bent her head to peer at her embroidery. The dim oil lamp highlighted the silvery strands that seemed to thread her dark hair more each day—a trend that had begun a few years ago, when my father died against an Egyptian whipping post.