Dear Readers,
Here are the winners for the 2016 awards. I have personally read all but one of the these books. They all very deservedly have won their categories and the book of the year is a must read. If they are not on your TBR pile, they should be.
Congratulations to all the winners.
Happy Reading,
Book of the Year - The 5 Times I met Myself - James Rubart
Contemporary - The Sea Keeper's Daughter - Lisa Wingate
Contemporary Romance/Suspense - The Wedding Chapel - Rachel Hauck
Contemporary Series - The Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Beth K. Vogt
First Novel - Irish Meadows - Susan Anne Mason
Historical - Secrets She Kept - Cathy Gohlke
Historical Romance - Luther and Katharina - Jody Hedlund
Suspense - Twisted Innocence - Terri Blackstock
Visionary - The 5 Times I met Myself - James Rubart
Young Adult - The Choosing - Rachelle Dekker
Thursday, June 30, 2016
Wednesday, June 29, 2016
Chris Fabry
Dear Readers,
In The Promise of Jesse Woods Chris Fabry once again takes us back to Dogwood, West Virginia. A town we have visited along with Chris 3 other times. A little town that is not perfect, but will remind you of home if you grew up in a small town anywhere in the USA.
During the summer of 1972 Matt Plumley's life changed forever. His father took a pastoral position in the little town that he grew up in. It meant leaving behind Pittsburgh and Matt's beloved Pirates. It also meant new friends, new school and figuring out the lay of the land.
The first person Matt meets is Jesse Woods and the rest they say is history. Jesse, Dickie and Matt become pretty inseparable for the summer. They ride their bikes all over the mountains, they explore, the have campouts, they are just kids. Each with a different type of "baggage" to carry, but together, life is tolerable.
12 years later, Matt returns to Dogwood after finding out why Jesse is about to break a promise she made to him years ago. The only promise Jesse ever broke.
Chris' books always make it to my TBR pile of books and are usually pretty high on the list as they are all so good. There is something about Chris' writing style that makes me comfortable. I would say that he writes with a Mayberry feel to it. A place we all want to go home to.
Another aspect of Chris' writing that is remarkable, his stories never seem to end up where you think they are going to end up. They are not major twists or turns that get them pointed in a different way, it his characters. They are very human and people we can identify with. Characters that have flaws, do things they are not proud of, and are people we ourselves are.
Do yourself a favor, if you haven't read any of Chris' books, grab one, get started and find yourself at home in Dogwood West Virginia.
Happy Reading,
Tuesday, June 28, 2016
New Release - Lead Me Home - Amy K. Sorrells
Lead me Home - Amy K. Sorrells
Amid open fields and empty pews, small towns can crush big dreams.
Abandoned by his no-good father and forced to grow up too soon, Noble Burden has set his dreams aside to run the family farm. Meanwhile, James Horton, the pastor of the local church, questions his own calling as he prepares to close the doors for good.
As a severe storm rolls through, threatening their community and very livelihood, both men fear losing what they care about most . . . and reconsider where they truly belong.
Abandoned by his no-good father and forced to grow up too soon, Noble Burden has set his dreams aside to run the family farm. Meanwhile, James Horton, the pastor of the local church, questions his own calling as he prepares to close the doors for good.
As a severe storm rolls through, threatening their community and very livelihood, both men fear losing what they care about most . . . and reconsider where they truly belong.
Monday, June 27, 2016
New Releases - June 20-25
Dear Readers,
It is hard to believe that we are in the last week of June already. We are having a "boss is out of town" week here. Lots of fun things for us here at the store and sales for the customers. Relaxing, laughter and fun.
Happy Reading,
Deep Shadows - Vannette Chapman - The Remnant Series #1 - When a massive solar flare wipes out modern technology, Max Berkman is thrust into a leadership role. He also sees it as a chance to prove his love once again to Shelby Sparks. He steps into the leadership role well, but his first priority is to help Shelby and her diabetic son.
They Danced On - Carre Armstrong Gardner - # 3 A Darling Family Novel - Jane Darling is ready to relax and enjoy the fruits of an empty nest. But now her husband has a serious illness and she will have to take on a new role, one that is more difficult than any other she has ever had to do.
The Promise of Jessie Woods - Chris Fabry - Matthew Plumley finds out the girl he loved when he was just a boy is getting married. He returns home to Dogwood West Virginia to face his past and to find out the truth behind the only promise Jessi Woods ever broke.
The Saddle Maker's Son - Kelly Irvin - #3 The Amish of Bee County - Rebekah just wants to have the chance to marry and have children. Like the other girls her age in the community. Tobias wants to put the memories of a woman he should not have fallen for behind them. Together they will discover the key to forgetting the past and finding a future.
It is hard to believe that we are in the last week of June already. We are having a "boss is out of town" week here. Lots of fun things for us here at the store and sales for the customers. Relaxing, laughter and fun.
Happy Reading,
Deep Shadows - Vannette Chapman - The Remnant Series #1 - When a massive solar flare wipes out modern technology, Max Berkman is thrust into a leadership role. He also sees it as a chance to prove his love once again to Shelby Sparks. He steps into the leadership role well, but his first priority is to help Shelby and her diabetic son.
They Danced On - Carre Armstrong Gardner - # 3 A Darling Family Novel - Jane Darling is ready to relax and enjoy the fruits of an empty nest. But now her husband has a serious illness and she will have to take on a new role, one that is more difficult than any other she has ever had to do.
The Promise of Jessie Woods - Chris Fabry - Matthew Plumley finds out the girl he loved when he was just a boy is getting married. He returns home to Dogwood West Virginia to face his past and to find out the truth behind the only promise Jessi Woods ever broke.
The Saddle Maker's Son - Kelly Irvin - #3 The Amish of Bee County - Rebekah just wants to have the chance to marry and have children. Like the other girls her age in the community. Tobias wants to put the memories of a woman he should not have fallen for behind them. Together they will discover the key to forgetting the past and finding a future.
Friday, June 24, 2016
Thursday, June 23, 2016
New Release - Every Bride has Her Day - Janice Thompson
Every Bride Has Her Day - Janice Thompson
Katie's determined to make it down the aisle this time--but it may be easier said than done
Katie Fisher is ecstatic. Pro basketball star Brady James has proposed, and she can't wait to start planning their life together. But it's hard to focus on her own happily ever after when her calendar is filling up with celebrations for friends and family. Beyond that, it seems everyone around her has an opinion--and a strong one at that--on what Katie's special day should look like. Will she ever manage to settle all of the details for her storybook wedding? Or will her overzealous friends and relations make a mess of everything?
Katie's determined to make it down the aisle this time--but it may be easier said than doneKatie Fisher is ecstatic. Pro basketball star Brady James has proposed, and she can't wait to start planning their life together. But it's hard to focus on her own happily ever after when her calendar is filling up with celebrations for friends and family. Beyond that, it seems everyone around her has an opinion--and a strong one at that--on what Katie's special day should look like. Will she ever manage to settle all of the details for her storybook wedding? Or will her overzealous friends and relations make a mess of everything?
Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Rachel McMillan
Dear Readers,
The Bachelor Girl's Guide to Murder by Rachel McMillan is the perfect book for summer reading. It is funny and yet has an intriguing mystery to it. I am not sure what I expected when this cute little book arrived on my shelves here at the store, but it turned into loads of fun.
It is 1910 in Toronto (I know not a setting you find a lot of fiction book set in) and Merinda and Jem are launching their own business. Their own detective agency. They are learning the ropes and making friends with police constable Jasper Forth and reporter Ray DeLuca (whom Jem maybe willing to give up her bachelor ways for) when they become caught up in the deaths of young women in the cities darkside.
I really did like the mystery part of this book and am looking forward to the second of the series, but I have to admit, that I really enjoyed the sense of humor in the book. Rachel must have had a wonderful time writing this. Her sense of fun and laughter shines through and it makes the book that much more pleasurable to read.
I don't want to give any plot lines away, but I have to admit laughing out loud several times and the scene where Merinda and Jem are learning to dress and walk like a man, oh my goodness, I could picture that in my head and it still makes me giggle when I try to talk to others about it.
The quotes at the beginning of the chapters are the best. If there are real or just made up doesn't matter, just make sure you read them as they add to the enjoyment of reading because it gives you the feel for the time in history the book is writing. That is all I will say on that subject as I don't want to give to many clues and want you to find them on your own.
If you have a quiet summer afternoon or evening (of course mornings are okay also) this book is a great way to pass the time.
Happy Reading,
The Bachelor Girl's Guide to Murder by Rachel McMillan is the perfect book for summer reading. It is funny and yet has an intriguing mystery to it. I am not sure what I expected when this cute little book arrived on my shelves here at the store, but it turned into loads of fun.
It is 1910 in Toronto (I know not a setting you find a lot of fiction book set in) and Merinda and Jem are launching their own business. Their own detective agency. They are learning the ropes and making friends with police constable Jasper Forth and reporter Ray DeLuca (whom Jem maybe willing to give up her bachelor ways for) when they become caught up in the deaths of young women in the cities darkside. I really did like the mystery part of this book and am looking forward to the second of the series, but I have to admit, that I really enjoyed the sense of humor in the book. Rachel must have had a wonderful time writing this. Her sense of fun and laughter shines through and it makes the book that much more pleasurable to read.
I don't want to give any plot lines away, but I have to admit laughing out loud several times and the scene where Merinda and Jem are learning to dress and walk like a man, oh my goodness, I could picture that in my head and it still makes me giggle when I try to talk to others about it.
The quotes at the beginning of the chapters are the best. If there are real or just made up doesn't matter, just make sure you read them as they add to the enjoyment of reading because it gives you the feel for the time in history the book is writing. That is all I will say on that subject as I don't want to give to many clues and want you to find them on your own.
If you have a quiet summer afternoon or evening (of course mornings are okay also) this book is a great way to pass the time.
Happy Reading,
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