Here are the books I had every intention of reading last year...but didn't.
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Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Monday, January 9, 2017
It's Monday! What are you reading?
I'm linking up with Book Date to share this week's TBR.
Currently Reading
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What are you reading this week?
Sunday, January 8, 2017
January Cover Love
Here are some of the beautiful books coming out in the month of January.
I love both of the dresses on The Mark of the King and A Note Yet Unsung, and I love the simplicity of The Second Mrs. Hockaday and A Harvest of Thorns. Looking forward to seeing these in person and reading them, of course. Which one is your favorite?
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
Book Review ~ 31 Verses to Write on Your Heart by Liz Curtis Higgs
31 Verses to Write on Your Heart
I really enjoyed this short devotional book. It has a lot packed into it. The writing is very well done and researched. Each reading focuses on a verse to memorize. The verses are broken down and studied. The author does a great job using every day experiences to make each verse applicable. There are also tips to make scripture memory easier. This books makes a great devotional or Bible study, and it can also be used as a resource through out the year to guide scripture memory.
I received this book for free for the purpose of review.
I really enjoyed this short devotional book. It has a lot packed into it. The writing is very well done and researched. Each reading focuses on a verse to memorize. The verses are broken down and studied. The author does a great job using every day experiences to make each verse applicable. There are also tips to make scripture memory easier. This books makes a great devotional or Bible study, and it can also be used as a resource through out the year to guide scripture memory.
I received this book for free for the purpose of review.
Waiting on Wednesday ~ Murder on the Moor by Julianna Deering
What I'm waiting on:
When does it release? January 31, 2017
Why am I waiting? I have been collecting this series for a while. I really want to start reading them this year.
Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme started by Breaking the Spine.
Book Review ~ The Mark of the King by Jocelyn Green
I highly recommend this new book by Jocelyn Green. I loved the setting and the characters. You don't get a lot of historical fiction set in the deep south. This one is set during colonial times in New Orleans. Lots of swamps, mosquitoes, and gators. It's also very hot. The author does a great job of setting up the exotic atmosphere.
It is set during a fascinating time in history. France is trying to colonize their part of the new world, and they're using convicts to do it. The main character finds herself in a difficult situation. She chooses exile and marriage to a complete stranger to start a new life. I love marriage of convenience stories. This one has a lot of hope and heart break. There is also a mystery surrounding the main character's brother that adds a lot of suspense to the plot.
The faith elements are woven in very well. Redemption and forgiveness are important themes, as is prayer and sacrifice. I would recommend this books to readers who enjoy historical fiction.
Jocelyn Green is hosting a giveaway. Check it out here.
*I received a free copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for a review.
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
Top Ten Tuesday ~ 2017 Debuts
Here are the debut novels I'm excited about reading this year.
I am really excited to read Freedom's Ring since it has a dual timeline and is set in Boston. Do you have any suggestions I can add to my list?
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