With the Christmas season upon us I thought I would share a few Christmas book recommendations with you.
The Christmas Card by Amanda Tru
I read this book this year on Kindle Unlimited. It was a sweet story of how doing things for Jesus transforms us.
The Christmas Tree Treasure Hunt by Joan Campbell
This is one of my favorites! A young woman goes on a journey, paid for by her grandmother. It is lots of fun.
At the Christmas Lodge by Rebekah A. Morris
This sweet story with lots of nostalgic Christmas feels.
Some Christmas Camouflage by Elisabeth Grace Foley
This is a short story is so sweet and I loved that it was about a married couple.
Comfort and Joy by Lynette Sowell
This one was about an older couple finding love at Christmas.
Solve by Christmas by Amber Schamel
This one has a havier topic, but very powerful.
This is a fun epistolary Christmas novella!
Sylvie of Amber Apartments by J. Grace Pennington
This is a fun story with notes of Anne of Green Gables.
This was a fun story with A Christmas Carol feels.
Snow-Globe World by Chelsea Burden
This is an imaginative story about the Christmas world in a snowglobe.
The Swaddling Clothes by Amber Schamel
This imagines a possible story behind the swaddling clothes of Jesus.
The Incense Road by Tracy L. Higley
This was a well-researched novella series about the story of the wisemen.
I'm so excited to be taking part in my favorite book sale of the year!
I thought I would post a buying guide and share some of the books I think you won't want to miss during this sale.
Christmas Books:
Make sure to get yourself Rebekah Jones's very fun Christmas mysteries 24 Days Before Christmas, Christmas Carol Society, and Gingerbread Treasures (I read and love all of these)
Rebekkah Morris has all sorts of sweet Christmas stories up. Make sure to grab them all
Grab the A Homewood Christmas Anthology (I hear this is one you don't want to miss)
If you want you can get my Christmas stories Distorted Glass (free), For My Good (free), and Molly and Anna (0.99)
Among the others, I would highly recommend you get copies of is Noelle's Gift, Sincerely, Jem, Some Christmas Camouflage: A Short Story, Sylvie Of Amber Apartments, and Finding Christmas Joy
Contemporary Stories:
Of mine, you just might want to grab Across the Land I Love (free), Fanny's Hope Chest (0.99), If He Lives (free), Quest For The Beast (free)
If you haven't read Kelsey Bryant, this is your chance to snap up Family Reunion, England Adventure, and The Promise Of Acorns
Don't miss Amanda Tero's books Coffee Cake Days, Letters From A Scatter-Brained Sister, Maggie's Hope Chest, and The Wedding Score.
And of course, you will want Kate Willis's Enjoy the Poodle Skirt and The Treasure Hunt
Anything by J. Grace Pennington is good, including Grand Intentions and October
Also you might enjoy the Faith, Love, and Hope Collection, Journeys of Four,
Fantasy Adventures:
Make sure to get my favorite all time fantasy series Ilyon Chronicals. Get book 0.5, book 1, book 2, book 3, book 4, book 5, book 5.5
Get the my Tales of Taelis series book 0.5, book 1, book 1.5, book 2, book 2.5, book 3, book 3.5, book 4, book 4.5, book 5.
Make sure to grab Kate Willis sweet stories The Twin Arrows and The Night Archers
Other books you should grab are Jeweler's Apprentice, Dare, The Road To Bremen, and The Lady Of Lanaria.
Historical Fiction:
I love Elizabeth Grace Foley's work grab A Sidekick's Tale, Bridge To Trouble, Corral Nocturne, Left-Hand Kelly, Lost Lake House, Outlaw Fever, The Mountain Of The Wolf, Wanderlust Creek,
Amanda Tero has some awesome books including Quest For Leviathan, Tales Of Faith book 1, book 2, book 3
Some of mine are: Waltz into the Waves, A Different Kind of Courage, Father, Forgive Them, and Joseph Of Arimathea
Some of the other books you might want to grab are Never, The Dressmaker's Secret, and Grace Triumphant.
Mysteries
The Accidental Cases Of Emily Abbott book 1, book 2, book 3, book 4, book 5, book 6, book 6.5, book 7, and book 8
Other mysteries The Windles And The Lost Boy and Land Of Hills And Valleys
Science Fiction
Non-Fiction
If Stars Can Break The Darkness Down, There Was Always Laughter In Our House, and Writing By Faith: Following God's Calling To Be A Christian Author
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Today, the last day of the party, I get to share with you five books from this year that I've loved. This was a hard list to make because it has been a really awesome reading year. I had a hard time narrowing it down. But here are the five I picked.
Andrew Murray's book Absolute Surrender has long been one of the top non-fiction books I recommend to others. I finally got to reading another one of his books and one that had been on my to-read list for a while: Humility. This is a tiny book, but it's packed with so much truth that is both convicting and healing. I love how Murray could cover a subject so well with so few words.
I can honestly say that I adore this book and highly recommend it for any married couple or even for someone looking toward marriage. This isn't a how-to manual. This book just talks about cherishing the spouse you have.
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This book was Politano's first novel and it was the first one I read. Wow! It reminded me of Dickens in parts, with mystery and odd characters and debtors' prison. It reminded me a little of Jane Austen in the manners and the strong female lead that was still so in keeping with the time. Mostly, it made me realize that Politano was an author I would adore and was on my favorites list.
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One of my favorite types of fiction is historical. It's so fun to get to dive into history and see what the people around events might have been thinking and feeling. Perhaps this love for historical fiction comes from my early love of biographies and trying to understand how people who lived during events felt, instead of just seeing how history views the event itself.
I'm really looking forward to sharing some of my favorite books from this genre.
There are times you go through as a reader when you wonder why you even bother reading anymore. All the books seem to have the same story and message. And then, a book comes along that reminds you why you read. A Home for My Heart did that for me. It avoided so many of the cliche stories and characters I had read when reading about orphans and those that cared for them at this time. Yet, this story still showed some of the historical challenges.
Note: the author recently changed covers and went to using her given name.
Amy Lynn Green is among my favorite authors, and that's with just two books out! (Anyone else have her next book on pre-order?) However, The Lines Between Us captures something unique and wonderful. Not only does it share some very interesting historical facts, but also captures the struggles and attitudes toward those who were conscientious objectors. It didn't wrap everything up with a bow but left some questions unanswered while still being a completely satisfying read.
(The kindle edition is on sale for 0.99!)
It's pretty obvious by now that Joanna Davidson Politano is a new favorite author (another whose next book I've pre-ordered). This is among my favorites. It is historical fiction, set in England. I love how Politano gives strong female characters that also seem to fit into their historical context. I get a little weary of the very modern attitudes I find in so many women in historical fiction. This book was beautifully written, and historically rich, and the faith message just left me wanting to hug the book. Too bad I was listening to the audiobook.
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Ah, romance. I always enjoy a well-done romance, but at times it's hard to find romances that I really, really like. However, I have found several I like. Today, I will share five romances that stand out to me.
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This last book is perhaps the oddest for me. This book starts out with the two main characters not liking each other at all, a ploy I usually hate. Yet, in this biblical fiction book, it works out to show how God's grace and mercy can be extended to heal wounds and change lives. I love how the romance turned out in this book, especially how I felt it reflected the heart of God.
I don't have a proper review written, but I would say this one has some darker elements that make it best for ages 15 or over.
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I love mysteries, but I'll be honest and say I haven't read an awful lot of them. Most of them seem to be about murder and dark. But I've found a few that I've really enjoyed over the years. Today, I get to share a few of my favorites.
One of my earliest introductions to mysteries in fiction was the O'Malley series. This is a very intense series, both the mystery aspect and the emotional one. Each book not only has a mystery/suspense element to it, but also presents each of the O'Malley siblings and their personal journey to saving faith in Jesus. Dee Henderson did a great job not only writing brilliant stories, but showed that different people struggle with matters of faith differently.
How would I describe The Accidental Cases of Emily Abbott Series? I would say that if we had a fun, clean mystery show that was written for people in their teens, this might be the result. It isn't a hard-hitting mystery/crime novel type. These novellas are just a fun way to relax and enjoy some fun mystery that is clean. If you have ever watched the 80's show, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, I would say it is a similar feeling, except cleaner.
Expect fun, laughter, with a big dose of spy stuff.
My Mom has collected quite a few of the cozy mysteries by Guideposts, but Family Patterns by Kristin Eckhardt has been among the best I've read. The story revolves around Sarah Hart restoring a quilt and trying to figure out a family mystery that has been around for many years. It might not sound super exciting, but I was on the edge of my seat for the whole book, just because the writing was so compelling.
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Welcome to day two of Five Fall Favorites! Today, we dive into the fantasy realm. Which is perfect, as often they are perfect for chilly evenings, hot drinks, and fires. I've never been very into fantasy, but there are a few special books and series that have buried themselves deep into my heart.
My youngest sister called me last year from a used bookstore and told me she had found a boxed set of The Chronicles of Narnia books like the ones I had grown up with. She wanted to know if I wanted them. Of course, I had to say yes. They may not be the best covers but they have memories. The Horse and His Boy is my favorite among the series. It is such a powerful tale of all things working out for our good, even when we cannot imagine how. The only drawback, in my personal opinion, is that magic is used by the good guys in a couple of the books.
Rachel Starr Thomson has been among my favorite authors for years, but The Prophet Trilogy is my favorite series of hers. In fact, my husband and I are reading through it together right now. We're reading the second book now. This series is non-magical and feels like it's based on stories you find in the Old Testament. It has a powerful story, realistic characters, and masterful writing,
If you enjoy allegories, you will enjoy this series. Chuck Black wrote the Kingdom series as an allegorical retelling of the Bible from beginning to end. I really enjoyed these stories. They were an interesting idea and lots of fun. As with all allegories, it isn't perfect, but it is a fun perspective.
The Five Fall Favorites giveaway includes…
Decorative fall items (pumpkins, gnomes, and blanket scarf)
A fall mug (there will be tea!)
Annie’s Life in Lists by Kristin Mahoney
Hedgehog journal
Kiera by Kate Willis (hardcover)
Brothers and Betrayal by Sarah Holman (paperback)
Should We Tell Her? by Lillian Keith (paperback)
The Road to Bremen by Kelsey Bryant (paperback)
Anthology including a story by Abigail Harris (paperback)
Most books are contributions by participating authors. Ships to contiguous US only. Winner will have 48 hours to respond after being contacted.
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