I'm linking up with Book Date to share this week's TBR.
Currently Reading
Up Next
What are you reading this week? Let me know in the comments.
Monday, September 14, 2020
Sunday, September 13, 2020
First Line Friday ~ The Edge of Belonging by Amanda Cox
I'm linking up with Hoarding Books to share the first line of my current read.
"People considered him homeless because he didn't have an address of his own, but Harvey James would've been homeless even if he owned the turreted mansion off State Route 460."
What are you reading this weekend? Let me know in the comments.
Monday, August 31, 2020
August Wrap Up
Here are some quick reviews of the books I read this month.
The Jane Austen Society
This story was an absolute delight! I love historical fiction, Jane Austen, and World War Two settings, so this checked all my boxes. If you enjoy unlikely friendship stories, you'll enjoy this sweet novel with damaged characters in a charming setting. Highly recommended.
I received a free copy of this book from Netgalley and the publisher for the purpose of review.
This story was an absolute delight! I love historical fiction, Jane Austen, and World War Two settings, so this checked all my boxes. If you enjoy unlikely friendship stories, you'll enjoy this sweet novel with damaged characters in a charming setting. Highly recommended.
I received a free copy of this book from Netgalley and the publisher for the purpose of review.
Dust
This was a lot fun. I enjoy the Peter Pan story, although I'm pretty limited to the Disney version. This is a little bit darker. It's very YA. Lots of angst, but very readable.
This was a lot fun. I enjoy the Peter Pan story, although I'm pretty limited to the Disney version. This is a little bit darker. It's very YA. Lots of angst, but very readable.
The Words Between Us
This was a really enjoyable book about books. It's a bit more literary in style, and character driven. It's published by a Christian publisher, and it's clean. However, there's very little faith content, so if you're looking for true Christian fiction, I don't think this qualifies. It is a really interesting story, though that I would definitelyrecommend.
This was a really enjoyable book about books. It's a bit more literary in style, and character driven. It's published by a Christian publisher, and it's clean. However, there's very little faith content, so if you're looking for true Christian fiction, I don't think this qualifies. It is a really interesting story, though that I would definitelyrecommend.
Emma
This was delightful. I highly recommend especially if you struggle with Austen. It's like listening to radio theater. Very well done with and excellent cast.
This was delightful. I highly recommend especially if you struggle with Austen. It's like listening to radio theater. Very well done with and excellent cast.
Masquerade at Middlecrest Abbey
I thoroughly enjoyed this marriage of convenience story set in Regency England. There is lots of spy drama and intrigue, and the story moves along at a good pace. I also liked the fact that the main character was an unwed mother. That's something we don't see much in historical fiction, and I thought it added a lot to the story. I would highly recommend this book to readers who enjoy historical romance with a little mystery thrown in.
I received this book for free from Netgalley and the publisher for review, but I also purchased a copy for myself.
The Heiress of Winterwood
I have enjoyed all of Sarah J. Ladd's books so far, but I haven't read her original series, Whispers on the Moors. I finally picked up her debut, and loved it. I'm a sucker for marriage of convenience, and people thrown together in unlikely circumstances, so this was right up my alley. The heroine could be a little frustrating at times, but she meant well. I'm excited to read the next book in this series.
Mercy Road
I really enjoyed the historical aspect of this book. The romance and story line fell a little flat for me. I have enjoyed this author in the past, so I was a little disappointed. It was just ok.
The Viscount and the Vicar's Daughter
This was a fun historical romance that I read on vacation. It was clean with great banter. Mimi Matthews has been a hit with me twice now, so I'll definitely be going back for more.
Have you read any of these? Let me know in the comments.
I thoroughly enjoyed this marriage of convenience story set in Regency England. There is lots of spy drama and intrigue, and the story moves along at a good pace. I also liked the fact that the main character was an unwed mother. That's something we don't see much in historical fiction, and I thought it added a lot to the story. I would highly recommend this book to readers who enjoy historical romance with a little mystery thrown in.
I received this book for free from Netgalley and the publisher for review, but I also purchased a copy for myself.
The Heiress of Winterwood
I have enjoyed all of Sarah J. Ladd's books so far, but I haven't read her original series, Whispers on the Moors. I finally picked up her debut, and loved it. I'm a sucker for marriage of convenience, and people thrown together in unlikely circumstances, so this was right up my alley. The heroine could be a little frustrating at times, but she meant well. I'm excited to read the next book in this series.
Mercy Road
I really enjoyed the historical aspect of this book. The romance and story line fell a little flat for me. I have enjoyed this author in the past, so I was a little disappointed. It was just ok.
The Viscount and the Vicar's Daughter
This was a fun historical romance that I read on vacation. It was clean with great banter. Mimi Matthews has been a hit with me twice now, so I'll definitely be going back for more.
Have you read any of these? Let me know in the comments.
Monday, August 24, 2020
Bout of Books Wrap Up
I'm linking up with Book Date and Bout of Books to share what I've been reading.
Just finished
Up next
I'm on vacation this week, so I'll be doing lots of reading poolside. What are you reading this week? Let me know in the comments.
Monday, August 17, 2020
What I'm reading for Bout of Books
I'm linking up with Book Date to share what I'll be reading for the Bout of Books Read-a-thon.
I don't have a definite TBR for Bout of Books this time, but here are some of the books I'm planning on giving a try.
Heiress of Winterwood
Glory Road
Among the Poppies
I don't have a definite TBR for Bout of Books this time, but here are some of the books I'm planning on giving a try.
Heiress of Winterwood
Glory Road
Among the Poppies
The Truth About Fame
A Single Light
None of this is set in stone. All of these are fairly short. I'm hoping to read three books this week. That's my usual goal. Wish me luck!
Monday, August 3, 2020
What I'm Reading This Week
I'm linking up with Book Date to share this week's TBR.
Just finished:
Currently reading:
I'm going to be participating in Bout of Books 29 starting August 17. Hopefully I'll get lots of reading done. What are your reading this week? Let me know in the comments.
Sunday, August 2, 2020
July Wrap Up
My reading has slowed down somewhat this summer. I'm not sure why, but I'm pretty far off of my goal for eighty books in 2020. I'm going to try to read a lot in August. Maybe I'll hit my stride. I read four books in July and overall, enjoyed them. Here are my thoughts.
The Last Train to Key West
I loved the setting and the background story in this novel. For some reason this author's books always fall a little flat for me. I'll continue to read them because I feel they get continually better, but I wish I could get as lost in them as other people seem to.
I loved the setting and the background story in this novel. For some reason this author's books always fall a little flat for me. I'll continue to read them because I feel they get continually better, but I wish I could get as lost in them as other people seem to.
Jaime Jo Wright is my go to author for split time thriller/mysteries. Her books are so unique. Circuses are a little creepy anyway, but throw in a serial killer and a ghost, and it will keep you up at night. Her characters have great chemistry and tension, and her male leads are the right mix of brooding and swoony. The mystery kept me guessing the whole time. I had my suspicions, but wasn't able to figure things out at all. So well done! I recommend this book to readers who enjoy edge of your set mysteries and split time novels.
I received a copy of this book for the purpose of review from the publisher and Netgalley.
These Nameless Things
These Nameless Things
This is a complex and atmospheric novel perfect for fans of the TV show Lost and The Shack. It has themes of grief and redemption that really make you think about eternity. Much of it is based on Inferno, which I've never read, so a lot of the symbolism went over my head. That didn't keep mt from enjoying the story and wanting to find out what was going to happen. Some parts of the story didn't have answers, so if you like everything to be neatly wrapped up, you may be disappointed. I would recommend this book to readers who enjoy speculative novels.
I received a copy of this book from Netgalley and the publisher for the purpose of review.
I received a copy of this book from Netgalley and the publisher for the purpose of review.
This was a delightful contemporary romance. I enjoy books set in churches, so this one had me right from the start. There were plenty of moral dilemmas to work around and lessons to be learned that kept things interesting. The chemistry between the main characters was lots of fun. Such great banter! You can't have a good romance without a little angst. Highly recommended!
I received a copy of this book for free from Netgalley and the publisher for the purpose of review.
How has your reading been going this summer? Let me know in the comments.
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