Dear Readers,
Goodness we are half was through November and the holidays are lurking in the back ground. I am not ready for them yet and still there are so many titles that I would love to share as gifts with people. There are a few more titles to make that list even longer.
Happy Reading
Stones for Bread - Christa Parrish - Liesl's world is all about bread.
Her heritage, her job, her life. That is until those who surround her
start interfering. The troubled teen her head baker brings in, the
waitress who summits her recipe to a cooking show, and the flour guys
who thinks he can win her affection.
Amanda Weds a Good Man - Naomi King = #1 One Big Happy Family - Amanda is ready to marry Wyman after being a widow for 4 years. The problem comes when they try to blend their two families together in a house that is just to small.
Autumn Grace - Marianne Ellis - #2 Amish Seasons - Ruth loves her church and community, but struggles with the rules When give a chance to teach in a community nearby, she jumps at the chance, but who would have guessed she would find love there.
Rest Not in Peace - Mel Starr - #6 Chronicles of Hugh De Singleton Surgeon - Master Hugh is once again mixed up in the middle of murder, but this time his is one of the suspects.
Monday, November 11, 2013
Friday, November 8, 2013
New Release - Aloha Rose - Lisa Carter
Dear Readers,
The Quilt has been a major presence in America's history. It was something that immigrants carried over with them, sometimes being the only thing they escaped their homeland with. It has helped slaves escape their owners, it has told stories in its stitching and it is a treasure possession in many families.
Because of this Abingdon Press decided to do a series based on the quilt in America and the many different stories that are attached to it. Quilts of Love series has meet with great success. There are many readers that are always waiting for the next one to come out. So far I believe there are 12 of them in print with many more to come. They are each written by a different author and they cover America almost from when we were first discovered to modern times. Each of them tell a beautiful story of us as a country.
Aloha Rose by Lisa Carter is the November release and takes on a journey with Laney as she tries to figure out who her birth family is. The only clue she has is the quilt she was wrapped in when found as an infant. It is a Hawai'ian quilt - red rose snowflake on a white back ground. It leads her to start her search on the main island when she runs into Kai. He has figured her for a gold digger and fights her every move. He is determined to not let her succeed.
I am amazed at how many different stories that can be written with a quilt as the center and no two are alike. They also release a new Christmas story for a special holiday read. As popular as quilting itself is right now I believe this series will continue to do well for quite awhile.
Happy Reading
The Quilt has been a major presence in America's history. It was something that immigrants carried over with them, sometimes being the only thing they escaped their homeland with. It has helped slaves escape their owners, it has told stories in its stitching and it is a treasure possession in many families. Because of this Abingdon Press decided to do a series based on the quilt in America and the many different stories that are attached to it. Quilts of Love series has meet with great success. There are many readers that are always waiting for the next one to come out. So far I believe there are 12 of them in print with many more to come. They are each written by a different author and they cover America almost from when we were first discovered to modern times. Each of them tell a beautiful story of us as a country.
Aloha Rose by Lisa Carter is the November release and takes on a journey with Laney as she tries to figure out who her birth family is. The only clue she has is the quilt she was wrapped in when found as an infant. It is a Hawai'ian quilt - red rose snowflake on a white back ground. It leads her to start her search on the main island when she runs into Kai. He has figured her for a gold digger and fights her every move. He is determined to not let her succeed.
I am amazed at how many different stories that can be written with a quilt as the center and no two are alike. They also release a new Christmas story for a special holiday read. As popular as quilting itself is right now I believe this series will continue to do well for quite awhile.
Happy Reading
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Katherine Reay
Dear Readers,
Dear Mr. Knightley by Katherine Reay is a book that I didn't know what I was getting into when I first started. When I realized the book was written completely in letter form, I thought it was going to be tough slugging through it. I have read other books in this form or diary form and I don't usually enjoy them because they don't always flow well. This one is well worth the read, I enjoyed it and really related to the character even though her life and age are completely different from mine (while I was on vacation I read it in one day).
Dear Mr. Knightley by Katherine Reay is a book that I didn't know what I was getting into when I first started. When I realized the book was written completely in letter form, I thought it was going to be tough slugging through it. I have read other books in this form or diary form and I don't usually enjoy them because they don't always flow well. This one is well worth the read, I enjoyed it and really related to the character even though her life and age are completely different from mine (while I was on vacation I read it in one day).
Samantha (Sam) is an orphan who has been in and out of the system for years. She has learned to deflect everyone from her life and from knowing her better. She makes her friends in the books she reads. Austin, Dickens, the Bronte sisters to name a few. She thinks it is working for her until she is forced once again back to the home because she loses her job because she does not relate well to others. So true and it is a harsh realty for her to learn.
Sam accepts a scholarship from a foundation that is willing to pay her tuition to a grad school, even if the degree isn't quite what she thought she would be doing, journalism. But while learning how to write she has to learn more about herself and to trust people with her story.
Sam is a real 3D character. She has flaws, she has beautiful gifts to give others and she longs to be loved by a true family. A forever love. What she learns along the way is something we can all relate to. She hides behind masks and refuses to let anyone in. She figures if she hurts someone first then she is safe, but of course that means she never is open enough to trust anyone either.
I really could go on and on about this book, but I might give some of the storyline away and it is something you need to discover for yourself. I will say though that with her first novel, Kathleen does a great job of making you want to meet her characters and love them just for who they are. I am excited to see what she does with her next book.
Happy Reading.
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
New Release - Samson - Shawn Hoffman
Dear Readers,
Books come across my desk almost everyday that I think to myself, 'I want to read that.' Some of them do get read and others fall through the cracks. I hate admit that I don't get them all read, but I sure do try hard. Of course that is half the fun, trying to read them all.
Samson by Shawn Hoffman is one that as soon as I heard about it, it went on my 'to be read' list. The storyline caught my attention right away. It is the story of Samson Abrams who along with his family are sent to Auschwitz. While he is there he is recognized as a former boxing champ and is then forced to box for the entertainment of the officers. If he wins, his family gets extra rations, if he looses they go to the gas chambers.
Based on true stories that have come out of Auschwitz, it is a story that makes you wonder about human nature and how we can be so cruel to each other. Reading books about WWII is hard enough because you know what happens, but reading about the families as they arrived at Hell on Earth makes my heart hurt. They had no idea what they were facing and yet hoped against hope that they would be treated humanly.
I will say here that I am reading it, I just got it started the other day at work, and there will be a review soon, but so far I am having a hard time reading it because of how awful things are. I have to come up for breath once and a while to remember that things are o.k. here. Not an easy read, but one that reminds you how evil people can be.
Happy Reading.
Books come across my desk almost everyday that I think to myself, 'I want to read that.' Some of them do get read and others fall through the cracks. I hate admit that I don't get them all read, but I sure do try hard. Of course that is half the fun, trying to read them all.
Samson by Shawn Hoffman is one that as soon as I heard about it, it went on my 'to be read' list. The storyline caught my attention right away. It is the story of Samson Abrams who along with his family are sent to Auschwitz. While he is there he is recognized as a former boxing champ and is then forced to box for the entertainment of the officers. If he wins, his family gets extra rations, if he looses they go to the gas chambers. Based on true stories that have come out of Auschwitz, it is a story that makes you wonder about human nature and how we can be so cruel to each other. Reading books about WWII is hard enough because you know what happens, but reading about the families as they arrived at Hell on Earth makes my heart hurt. They had no idea what they were facing and yet hoped against hope that they would be treated humanly.
I will say here that I am reading it, I just got it started the other day at work, and there will be a review soon, but so far I am having a hard time reading it because of how awful things are. I have to come up for breath once and a while to remember that things are o.k. here. Not an easy read, but one that reminds you how evil people can be.
Happy Reading.
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
New Release -15 Minutes - Karen Kingsbury
Dear Readers,
Many many years ago, ok not that many, I read my first Karen Kingsbury book. I loved that she took on a relevant issue and showed that we could survive what the world hands us, whether we think we can or not.
15 Minutes is her newest and she once again takes on an issue that well to put it bluntly will never deal with in this scale, but yet we all will have to deal with sooner or later.
Zack is an overnight success. He tried out for and won a place on the reality show, 15 minutes. He becomes a darling on the show because of he good looks and Elvis like sound. He vowed to not let the fame compromise his beliefs or his relationship with Reese, whom he plans on marring. But little bit by little bit his choices are leading him down a bad path.
Reese, Zack's high school sweetheart, wonders if she can trust Zack and their relationship. She sees him slipping away and when a job offer comes in she thinks of taking it, even though it would take her half way around the world.
Everyday choices that will effect the rest of your life. Now most of us will never be on the national stage, but everyday we are asked to stand by our beliefs or to change them just a bit to fit in with what others ask us to do. It is easy to look at a star and think they should behave better, when we are really not acting any better ourselves.
Happy Reading
Many many years ago, ok not that many, I read my first Karen Kingsbury book. I loved that she took on a relevant issue and showed that we could survive what the world hands us, whether we think we can or not.
15 Minutes is her newest and she once again takes on an issue that well to put it bluntly will never deal with in this scale, but yet we all will have to deal with sooner or later.
Zack is an overnight success. He tried out for and won a place on the reality show, 15 minutes. He becomes a darling on the show because of he good looks and Elvis like sound. He vowed to not let the fame compromise his beliefs or his relationship with Reese, whom he plans on marring. But little bit by little bit his choices are leading him down a bad path.
Reese, Zack's high school sweetheart, wonders if she can trust Zack and their relationship. She sees him slipping away and when a job offer comes in she thinks of taking it, even though it would take her half way around the world.Everyday choices that will effect the rest of your life. Now most of us will never be on the national stage, but everyday we are asked to stand by our beliefs or to change them just a bit to fit in with what others ask us to do. It is easy to look at a star and think they should behave better, when we are really not acting any better ourselves.
Happy Reading
Monday, November 4, 2013
New Releases - Oct. 28 - Nov. 2
Dear Readers,
It is November already, which means the holiday season is just around the corner. We have a radio station which is already playing 24 hours of Christmas music. I am not ready for any of that. In fact the view from my desk includes a lovely view of Christmas boxed cards. *Sigh*
As snow starts to fly, it is just wonderful to sit down and relax with a great book.
Happy Reading
Sweet Olive - Judy Christie - Camille has one finally job to finish for the oil company that her family owns. She is ready to move on to her real passion of running an art gallery, but first she has to return to the town that was the scene of the worst week of her life.
The Bargain - Stephanie Reed - #1 Plain City Peace - The 70's in an Amish community was very different from the rest of America. But the Englisher world crashes into Betsie's life in more ways than one. She just wants to return to Plain City and marry Charlie Yoder.
Samson - Shawn Hoffman - Based on actual events that happened during WWII at the Auschwitz death camp. When Samson Abrams reaches Auschwitz he is recognized as a former boxer. He is then forced to box for the officers entertainment. Win and you get more rations, lose and you go to the gas chambers.
Fifteen Minutes - Karen Kingsbury - Zack is on the edge of having it all. But will it cost him everything to have it. His sweetheart back home is not sure about their relationship anymore and then an offer comes from half way around the world. Chandra has experience with what Zack is dealing with and wants to help him find his way.
Dear Mr. Knightley - Katherine Reay - Sam hides in her books, she only friends lie between the pages of the classics like Austen, Dickens and Shakespeare. The problem is she lives in the real world. When a mentor offers a free passage to college she finds out what it means to really be loved and how to be a friend.
It is November already, which means the holiday season is just around the corner. We have a radio station which is already playing 24 hours of Christmas music. I am not ready for any of that. In fact the view from my desk includes a lovely view of Christmas boxed cards. *Sigh*
As snow starts to fly, it is just wonderful to sit down and relax with a great book.
Happy Reading
Sweet Olive - Judy Christie - Camille has one finally job to finish for the oil company that her family owns. She is ready to move on to her real passion of running an art gallery, but first she has to return to the town that was the scene of the worst week of her life.
The Bargain - Stephanie Reed - #1 Plain City Peace - The 70's in an Amish community was very different from the rest of America. But the Englisher world crashes into Betsie's life in more ways than one. She just wants to return to Plain City and marry Charlie Yoder.
Samson - Shawn Hoffman - Based on actual events that happened during WWII at the Auschwitz death camp. When Samson Abrams reaches Auschwitz he is recognized as a former boxer. He is then forced to box for the officers entertainment. Win and you get more rations, lose and you go to the gas chambers.
Fifteen Minutes - Karen Kingsbury - Zack is on the edge of having it all. But will it cost him everything to have it. His sweetheart back home is not sure about their relationship anymore and then an offer comes from half way around the world. Chandra has experience with what Zack is dealing with and wants to help him find his way.
Dear Mr. Knightley - Katherine Reay - Sam hides in her books, she only friends lie between the pages of the classics like Austen, Dickens and Shakespeare. The problem is she lives in the real world. When a mentor offers a free passage to college she finds out what it means to really be loved and how to be a friend.
Friday, November 1, 2013
New Release - Heart Failure - Richard L. Mabry M.D.
Dear Readers,
When it comes to medical suspense Richard Mabry is one of the best. His medical background as a Physician helps him write accurate and true cases into his stories. He is busy helping other writers now while president of the American Christian Fiction Writers. It all comes through in the books he writes for us to enjoy and to keep us on the edge of out seats.
You can look in any of his books and read the quick one sentence reviews by readers and they all give the same idea. Richard knows what his is writing about and he writes it to keep us flipping pages as quickly as we can. Heart Failure is Richard latest release to keep you up at night.
Carrie was heartbroken by her husband's death, but her medical practice is finally taking off and she is soon going to marry Adam, a paralegal who seems almost to good to be true. When a drive by shooting leaves Adam no choice but to confess that he is on the run from the witness protection program.
It forces Carrie to decide whether to follow her heart and stay with Adam or leave him to keep herself safe.
Fast paced, full of action and story lines that make you wonder if we are ever safe any where, that is the type of book that Richard writes for his fans.
Happy Reading
When it comes to medical suspense Richard Mabry is one of the best. His medical background as a Physician helps him write accurate and true cases into his stories. He is busy helping other writers now while president of the American Christian Fiction Writers. It all comes through in the books he writes for us to enjoy and to keep us on the edge of out seats.
You can look in any of his books and read the quick one sentence reviews by readers and they all give the same idea. Richard knows what his is writing about and he writes it to keep us flipping pages as quickly as we can. Heart Failure is Richard latest release to keep you up at night.
Carrie was heartbroken by her husband's death, but her medical practice is finally taking off and she is soon going to marry Adam, a paralegal who seems almost to good to be true. When a drive by shooting leaves Adam no choice but to confess that he is on the run from the witness protection program.
It forces Carrie to decide whether to follow her heart and stay with Adam or leave him to keep herself safe.
Fast paced, full of action and story lines that make you wonder if we are ever safe any where, that is the type of book that Richard writes for his fans.
Happy Reading
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