tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2376359997621341202012-01-25T15:07:09.191-08:00A good book should leave you... slightly exhausted at the end. You live several lives while reading it. ~ William StyronReneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15249778241531235974noreply@blogger.comBlogger1731100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237635999762134120.post-11581288588706648532012-01-19T08:48:00.000-08:002012-01-19T08:56:09.869-08:00

I've been wanting to share with everyone a show that I watched over the holiday break  ~ London Hospital.  It's a wonderful BBC program that I found on Am*azon instant watch. It is  available in DVD but not in the US format yet or on Y*ou Tu*be under London Hospital or  Casualty 1900's.  The setting is the Royal London Hospital located in the east end during the early 1900's.  The BBC describes

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Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!

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    ISBN-10: 0758238959 ISBN-13: 978-0758238955 A few years ago, I was given the opportunity to read/review Entertaining Angels by Judy Duarte. I fell in love with the book and Ms. Duarte's writing style. I've been enjoying her books ever since. I went on to read two more of her books ~ Mulberry Park and The House on Sugar Plum Lane, both of which I enjoyed immensely. I was excited when I

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ISBN-10: 0800719263 ISBN-13: 978-0800719265 I absolutely love the Christmas season but there are times when I want to just step off the holiday merry go round and take a breather.  My chance came over the weekend while we had a wonderful few days of rain, which we so needed.  I curled up in my favorite chair with  a good cup of cocoa and this wonderful Christmas book.  The Christmas Shoppe

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Book 1 of the Cantral Series  ISBN-10: 0899578969 ISBN-13: 978-0899578965 Ages: 13 and Up  About the Author Amanda L. Davis is an award-­winning writer who spends her spare time spinning yarn, sewing, quilting, and embroidering. She honed her writing craft while attending writers conferences with her father, award-­winning fantasy novelist Bryan Davis, and through years of participating

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Author:  Elena Pasquali Illustrator: Sophie Windham ISBN-13: 978-0-7459-6289-4 From the Publisher: Three forest trees dream of what they will one day become. One dreams of becoming a royal throne; one of being a ship that can withstand any storm; and one longs to stay in the forest and grow as tall as tall can be. When they are felled, it seems their dreams are over. But as each tree is

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ISBN-10: 1462037968 ISBN-13: 978-1462037964 About The Promise of Deer Run: How The Deer Run Saga Was Birthed By Elaine Marie Cooper When I was young and first heard that one of my grandfathers had been a Redcoat during the Revolutionary War, I was somewhat embarrassed. Growing up in Massachusetts had made me proud of our country’s heritage. But instead of finding zealous patriots in

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ISBN-10: 1576737357 ISBN-13: 978-1576737354   Reading level: Ages 12 and up     From the publisher:   In the fictional Diary of a Teenage Girl, sixteen-year-old Caitlin O'Conner reveals the inner workings of a girl caught between childhood and womanhood ... an empty life without Christ and a meaningful one with Him. Through Caitlin's candid journal entries we see her grapple with such

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If you've followed my blog for any length of time (and many thanks to all of you who do follow), you'll know I absolutely LOVE Christmas and one of my favorite parts of the holiday season is the Christmas movies and books!   I earnestly wait all year long to see my favorite Christmas movies on TV  and through the year I hunt for books to add to my holiday reading.  I put the books on a special 

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ISBN-10: 0825425905 ISBN-13: 978-0825425905   Book Summary from the publisher:   This homecoming wasn’t what she expected . . . Jobless, homeless, and broke, Camden Bristow decides to visit the grandmother she hasn’t seen in years. But when Camden arrives in Etherton, Ohio, she discovers that her grandmother has passed away, leaving her the 150-year-old mansion on Crescent Hill. The site

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Teens and Their Supernatural Pursuits By Melody Carlson Have you even wondered why some teens are drawn toward things like Ouija boards or psychics? Or why séances are still popular at sleepovers? Does it just have to do with Halloween and that spine-chilling need for a good scare? Or could it be something more? And, as a Christian, should you be concerned? Those questions, as well as some

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Author: Lori C. Froeb Illustrated by Luana Rinaldo ISBN: 978-0-8254-5552-0 This is a wonderful book for pre-school and elementary age children. The Story of Noah's Ark: Storybook and Wall Clings shares the Biblical tale of Noah's Ark through story, pictures and hands on fun!    From the publisher:   The story of Noah and his ark is one of the most frequently read stories in the Bible. With

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ISBN-10: 0825426685 ISBN-13: 978-0825426681 From the Garden to the City by John Dyer  explores the issue of technology and how it affects us in our daily lives. It examines technology through Biblical scripture dealing with the issues of how it impacts our lives,  our faith and God's plan for each of us. I chose to read this book because it presented such a unique perspective - technology

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Lilies in Moonlight by Allison Pittman is about the path of one woman trying to live as the world encourages and finding that she really prefers to live her life as God encourages her to. She learns to follow her heart and life changing lessons while finding the love she has been unknowingly longing for. I started reading this book thinking it was going to be a light, fluffy romance but the 

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ISBN-10: 1414349912 ISBN-13: 978-1414349916 So Long Insecurity  Leader's Guide by Beth Moore is  a supporting guide to leading the group experience for the book So Long Insecurity by Beth Moore. The two work hand in hand to promote a wonderful group experience for woman of all ages.   The Leader's Guide is a 10 week study guide with each chapter containing a general overview of the

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ISBN-10: 0825435765 ISBN-13: 978-0825435768 Categories: Historical fiction, slavery, Underground Railroad Ages: 8 and up   Across the Wide River by Stephanie Reed is the story is based on the true lives of the Rankin family, their efforts to help slaves gain freedom and their journey in helping to establish the pre-civil war Underground Railroad. It is a novel that shows how everyday, down to

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I was deeply saddened to read today that Debbie's youngest son passed away this past week. My heart and prayers go out to Debbie and her family. Please keep her and her family in your thoughts and prayers.  Thank you.

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ISBN-10: 1595548114 ISBN-13: 978-1595548115 I usually enjoy reading by the pool in summer but with the 110 degree weather we're having day after day here in the south, who can stand it? These days we enjoy the pool in the early morning and we're back inside with the blessed coolness of the air conditioning as soon as it starts to soar to higher temps.  The nice, cool air conditioning keeps

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ISBN-10: 1426712669 ISBN-13: 978-1426712661 Book 1 of The Inn at the Shining Water Series Category: Christian Fiction Second chances are rare but Anna Larson is just about to experience one.  Born and raised on the banks of Oregan's Suislaw River, she finds herself returning home after twenty years away to settle her deceased mother's estate.   The beloved home welcomes and comforts her.

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ISBN-10: 1433503972 ISBN-13: 978-1433503979 I was a bit dubious about Hope for Your Heart by June Hunt when I received it. I've read so many self help books that just didn't live up to their promises that I approached this one cautiously. Hope can mean so many things to so many people; can one truly define it, quantify it and provide a  course of action that can truly work?    I am happy to

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While I enjoy the worship songs of today, the hymns of my childhood hold a special and dear place in my heart. Here's one of my very favorite hymns with a bit of an update ~

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ISBN:  978-0-8254-2789-3 Categories: Historical, Christian Fiction Here's a bit about this book from the publisher: When his mother dies, sixteen-year-old Colin is consumed with hate for his harsh, demanding father. Looking for a true relationship with Christ and purification for his hateful heart, he journeys to the historic monastery at Glastonbury, within whose walls lies the Holy Grail. In

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Hosted by Breaking the Spine I have always loved Christmas and especially reading Christmas novels.  There is nothing better for me during the holiday season than to curl up with Christmas cookies, a good novel and a cup of steaming hot cocoa! Here are the books I'm planning on cuddling up and enjoying this year.  Click on the pictures to find out more about each book. Release Date:

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 Hosted by Breaking the Spine. Release date: 9/27/2011 From the publisher:  From The New York Times bestselling author of The Last Wife of Henry VIII comes a powerful and moving novel about Jane Seymour, third wife of Henry VIII, who married him only days after the execution of Anne Boleyn and ultimately lost her own life in giving him the son he badly needed to guarantee the Tudor

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Hosted for the month of July by Gwendolyn @ A Sea of Books . I received some really great books to review this week and I can't wait to read them!                       Click each book to find out more about each of them.       Happy Reading!

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Thanks to Gwendolyn @ A Sea of Books (http://aseaofbooks.blogspot.com/) for hosting Mailbox Monday this month. I had some really great books come in this week. I can't wait to read them! The Constantine Codex by Paul L. Maier ISBN: 978-1414337739 Thunder of Heaven by Tim LaHaye and Craig Parshall ISBN: 978-0310326373 River's Song by Melody Carlson ISBN: 978-

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Sunshine, gloriously long summer days and afternoons spent relaxing by the pool while the kids play and have fun. Oh, the joys of summer!What could make this perfect summer day even better? A good book by an author loved by millions, Debbie Macomber's newest novel ...ISBN-10: 0778329836ISBN-13: 978-0778329831 A Turn in the Road by Debbie Macomber is a wonderful Summer read. Frankly, it's a great

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Click here to read the review.

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ISBN-10: 1416599932ISBN-13: 978-1416599937 I enjoy reading books that are a part of a series. It allows me the chance to get to know the characters, their homes and towns in depth as well as follow their relationship to life and each other as they grow and evolve over the course of several books. It's like visiting a favorite place and people time and again. The Hanover Fall novels fall right

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ISBN-10: 082543310X ISBN-13: 978-0825433108 Category: Young AdultHow Huge the Night by Heather and Lydia Munn is a story based on true events that occurred prior to and during WWII. Though this book is marketed for young adults, it is a phenomenal story that reaches out to all ages. The authors did a superb job of blending historical events into a tale that will grab your heart and not let go.

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ISBN-10: 1414327862ISBN-13: 978-1414327860 Desert Gift by Sally John is the second book in the Side Road Series. It is an intriguing story that opens with Jillian Galloway, noted marriage and relationship counselor, author and radio show host being told by her husband that he wishes to have a divorce. Jillian is absolutely blindsided and shocked when she hears this and to make matters worse, she

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~  2011 ~ Love and War: Devotionals for Couples by John and Stasi Elderidge  * The Golden Spark  by John Royce * The Spiritual Fitness Check Up for the 50 Something Woman  by Sharon V. King * Finding the Light of Jesus by Cindy Tuttle * A Plan and Simple Christmas by Amy Clipton * A Bright New Morning by Phil Mitchell * The Search by Suzanne Woods Fisher * Anne of Green Gables by L. M.

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To celebrate her debut novel, Catherine and her publisher, Thomas Nelson, have teamed up to give away a Spring For Susannah Prize Package worth over $150!One grand prize winner will receive:* A brand new Latest Generation KINDLE with Wi-Fi and Pearl Screen* Spring for Susannah by Catherine Richmond (for KINDLE)To enter just click one of the icons below and then tell your friends! But hurry,

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Spring for Susannah by Catherine Richmond is her first debut novel and it is a winner! This story is full of faith, romance and the old west.Ms. Richmond's characters are realistic, charming and the plot was engaging. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this beautiful historical romance!Many thanks to Litfuse for the opportunity to review this book.ISBN-10: 1595549242ISBN-13: 978-1595549242 From the

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ISBN-10: 1600069495ISBN-13: 978-1600069499 Reading Level: Young AdultCategory: Christian FictionFrom the publisher:Everybody does it—sneaks out of the house now and then. It's harmless enough, right? Not this time. Cleo Neilson faces the chilling consequences of her actions. Now she has a secret and can’t tell anyone, and it’s breaking her heart. As Cleo fights through her grief and guilt, she

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Author: Laura V. Hilton Publisher: Whitaker HouseISBN-10: 1603742557ISBN-13: 978-1603742559Patchwork Dreams by Laura V. Hilton is another great book to add to your to be read and/or summer reading pile. As I thoroughly enjoyed reading Ms. Hilton's book, I recommend putting it on the top of your pile! It is a wonderful story. I enjoyed the plot, was emotionally moved and the book engaged me fully

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Stop on over at Bluestocking to see what we're all reading!I love to stock up at the beginning of each summer with a nice set of romance books that I can read at the pool or at the beach. I call them my Sizzlin' Summer Reads (LOL). Colorado Lace by Rachel DrutenMaid to Match by DeeAnne GistLife from Scratch by Melissa FordBlack Heels to Tractor Wheels by Ree DrumondA Turn in the Road by Debbie

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I've been watching a new to me TV series from BBC called Survivors. It's one of the BEST tv series I've watched in a long, long time! It is based off the book Survivors by Terry Nation and a prior Survivors BBC Series from the 1970's.Here's a bit about the show from the BBC webpage ~Set in the present day, Survivors focuses on the world in the aftermath of a virulent disease that scoured the

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ISBN-10: 1439182035ISBN-13: 978-1439182031 The Fine Art of Insincerity by Angla Hunt is a deeply moving book about relationships, life and sisterhood. The story begins as three sisters gather together to close their late Grandmother's house in St. Simons Island. The tale is told through the viewpoints of three southern sisters -Ginger, Penny and Rosemary. Each have baggage from the past and they

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After tripping over several piles of books yet again, I realized I had to take some serious action and organize.I already had two smaller (three shelf) bookcases and I dusted those off and moved them into the master bedroom closet. I am blessed with a rather large closet and can hang clothes on one side and shelves on the other.Next, I shopped on line and found this at Wa*mart. Luckily it was an

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Many thanks to KCWC for the opportunity to review this book. My boys and I really enjoyed this book. The story just grabbed us and we were transported to another place and time as we read this swashbuckling tale of adventure and suspense. We couldn't put it down!The Curse of Captain LaFootebyEddie JonesA Young Adult/Tween novelPort Yonder PressISBN-10: 1935600044ISBN-13: 978-1935600046Categories:

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Stop on over at Mari Reads to see what we're all reading!Shattered: A Daughter's Regret by Melody CarlsonHow Huge the Night: A Novel by Heather Munn and Lydia MunnHope For Your Heart: Finding Strength in Life's Storms by Jane HuntPlain Wisdom by Cindy Woodsmall and Miriram FlaudLillies in the Moonlight by Allison PittmanLiving with Confidence in a Chaotic World by Dr. David JeremiahHappy Reading!

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Thriving at College byAlex ChediakISBN-13: 9781414339634ISBN: 1414339631 My Review:Thriving At College is a comprehensive, down to earth resource guide for anyone considering college. It's full of practical advise, guidance and it encourages the reader to take full stock of where they are, what their goals are and the steps needed to take to reach those goals.The book covers the 10 most common

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ISBN: 9781400074297Categories: Fiction - Historical 7,000 miles on foot, two women alone with little to no protection, earning food and money along the way to support themselves. Agreeing to this trip sounds too improbable to even contemplate but Helga Estby and her daughter Clara didn't have much choice. Out of desperation and a need to do all they could to help save their family farm, Mrs.

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About a year ago I read and reviewed Here Burns My Candle by Liz Curtis Higgs. I absolutely fell in love with the Ms. Curtis Higgs' book based on the Biblical story of Ruth and Naomi. I was tickled pink to hear there was a sequel to the first book coming out in Spring of 2011, Mine is the Night . I did a happy dance (really) when I got the email advising me I had won a copy of this book through

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The Ambition a novelby Lee StrobelISBN-10: 0310292670 ISBN-13: 978-0310292678 Categories: Fiction, Suspense(Release date: May 17, 2011)Without further ado, let me share with you my impression of The Ambition by Lee Strobel ~ WOW ... Riveting ... Superb! I guess from the above statements you've pretty much gotten the picture but just in case you haven't (LOL) let me write this. The Ambition is Mr

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Stop on over and visit Breaking the Spine to see what books we're all eagerly waiting for! Release Date: April 26, 2007 ISBN-10: 0778329836 A Turn in the Road by Debbie Macomber is the latest release in her Blossom Street series. I know I've gone on and on before about the wonderful books Ms. Macomber writes and how much I enjoy them. It's no suprise that that I want to shout out ... I can'

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The Fire In Ember by DiAnn MillsISBN: 0310293308 Genre: Christian romance, Historical fiction, FaithThe Fire In Ember is a historical romance that transports the reader to the old west where life was filled with hard work, hot days and if one was lucky, the loving care of family to come home to at the end of the day. Bert wasn't one of those lucky ones and when John Timmons found her, she was

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I rarely talk about movies here on this blog but I was so taken by this trailer I wanted to share it with you. I can't wait to see this!

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Many thanks to Kim M. at Nancy Berland for the opportunity to review this book and many thanks to Debbie Macomber for writing such an inspirational book!ISBN-13: 9781439108963ISBN: 143910896X Categories: Non-fiction, FaithGod's Guest List by Debbie Macomber is a must read! Here's a bit from the publisher:Who is on God’s “guest list” for your life . . . and why? The answers may surprise you!

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Whisper on the WindbyMaureen LangISBN-13: 9781414324364ISBN: 1414324367 A bit about the book from the publisher:In Brussels at the height of WWI, a small, underground newspaper is the only thing offering the occupied city hope—and real news of the war. The paper may be a small whisper amid the shouts of the German army, but Edward Kirkland will do anything to keep it in print. Meanwhile, Isa

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KCWC BLOG TOURKathi Lipp'sThe Me ProjectGiveaway Winner is...Stephanie (steph4575) comment was at Carri Yu's Growing a Baby Reviews

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ISBN-13: 9780307444721ISBN: 0307444724 Categories: Snowglobe Connections Novel series, Christian Fiction, RomanceLast year I had the pleasure of reviewing Stray Affections by Charlene Ann Baumbich and I really enjoyed it. When I heard a second book had been published, I jumped for joy!Divine Appointments by Ms. Baumbich is the second in the Snowglobe Connections Novel series. It is a heartwarming

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ISBN: 0310289858ISBN-13: 9780310289852 Categories: Christian, Romance, FictionA Man's Heart by Lori Copeland is the first book of Lori Copeland's that I had a chance to review. I found it to be a refreshing break from some of the more intense themes and subjects that I've been reviewing lately. Everyone needs a good romance to read and relax into when life gets hectic and somewhat crazy! The

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And the winner is...Random Integer GeneratorHere are your random numbers:3Congratulations to Christina! Christina, you've won the chance to be entered into KCWC's Grand Prize Drawing! They'll send an eblast out announcing the Grand Prize Winner on March 7, 2011!Many thanks to KCWC for the opportunity to review this book! ISBN-13: 9780736929660ISBN: 0736929665Book Summary:Has that rush to make (

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Many thanks to Waterbrook Multnomah Publishing House for providing me with the opportunity to review this book. ISBN: ISBN: 9780307458834Categories: Historical Fiction, RomanceLady in Waiting: A Novel is written by Susan Meissner. It's a spellbinding story about two women named Jane; one from the past and one living in the present. A ring is the connecting bond between them and that is just the

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Many thanks to Litfuse Publicity Group and Kregel Publications for the opportunity to review this book.The Rhythm of Secretsby Patti LacyISBN-10: 082542674XISBN-13: 978-0825426742 Categories: Christian fiction, romance, suspenseAbout The Rhythm of Secrets: Though it took me awhile to warm up to this story, I am so glad I continued reading it! It turned out to be one of the best and heart

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Hosted by Carrie at Reading to Know Somehow, someway I missed reading any of L. M. Montgomery's books throughout my childhood. It's a mystery to me on how that happened because I devoured just about any book I could get my hands on while I was growing up. Still do, in fact! :) I am so glad that I chose Anne of Green Gables to read for this challenge. I fell in love with Anne Shirley after the

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Stop on over and visit Breaking the Spine to see what books we're all eagerly waiting for!I am on the edge of my seat, waiting with baited breath for the next book in a series that I started 28 years ago ~ book 6 in the Earth Children Series by Jean M. Auel!Publication datedate: March 29, 2011Publisher: Crown Publishing GroupFormat: HardcoverSeries: Earth's Children Series , #6ISBN-13:

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Publisher: Baker Publishing GroupSeries: Lancaster County Secrets Series , #3ISBN-13: 9780800733872ISBN: 0800733878 Click here to purchase the book!About the book: When Worlds collide, can the truth set two young women free?Fifteen years ago, Lainey O'Toole made a split-second decision. She couldn'thave known that her choice would impact so many.Now in her mid-twenties, she is poised to go to

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I've been enthralled for years with the Anne of Green Gables movie series and I have been wanting to read the books for awhile. It's the perfect time to join in this challenge.I plan on reading Ann of Green Gables for the first time (please no gasps - lol). I've watched the series but never seemed to get to reading the book and it's about high time, right?I also saw that on Netfl*x they have

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Publisher: CrossLink PublishingISBN-13: 9780982621523 ISBN: 0982621523 From the publisher:Finding the Light of Jesus provides reflections and revelations which allow us to step back from our problems, reflect on what is most important in the present moment, and rely on spiritual healing - the Light - to experience inner peace and calm in the midst of trouble.Finding the Light of Jesus by Cindy

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From KCWC 1/17/2011: BLOG TOUR WINNER!!!Terrie SnodgrassThanks for your comment on:www.johnniedonley.comI'm closer to 50 than I'd like to be though I have a few more years before hitting that big milestone.This book is a great resource of information and it offers some sound advice that I plan to start doing now rather than waiting till I'm 50! :)Many thanks to KCWC for the opportunity to review

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Fairytale romances are what many of us dream of. It's what we are taught from a very young age to expect, dream and hope for. Why then are so many of us are finding out that the "happily ever after" just isn't as easy as we thought it would be? Where did our happily ever after go? So many of us are hoping to someday have the marriage of our dreams but we just don't know how to get there. We were

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The Memoirs of Mary Queen of Scots by Carolly Erickson The One Day Way by Chantel Hobbs * Third Times a Charm: a novel by Virginia Smith * Angels by Dr. David Jeremiah * Stray Affections by Charlene Ann Baumbich Never Say Never by Lisa Wingate * Love and War by John and Stasi Eldredge * Beautiful Mess: The Story of Diamond Rio by Diamond Rio with Tom Roland * Secrets ~ A Novel by Robin Jones Gunn

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This product review has been a long time in getting posted mostly because I wanted to bake more than one dish in it and see how it lasted over time. It's rare that I do a product review other than books on this blog but I couldn't pass up the opportunity to review this when CSN contacted me. Thanks so much to CSN for allowing me the opportunity to review this product!Rachael Ray Bubble and Brown

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And The Winner is.... Random Integer GeneratorHere are your random numbers:3Timestamp: 2010-12-15 06:04:02 UTCCongratulations to ... Aik! ISBN-13: 9780778328520ISBN: 077832852XReading a really good book is such a joy that the pages (and time) seems to just fly by!I find that as eager as I am to find out how the story ends, I also try and stretch those last few chapters to savour the story and

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His Mighty Warrior: A Treasure Map from Your King bySheri Rose Shepherd Format: Hard Cover ISBN: 9781601420343Categories: Juvenile Nonfiction, Readers : Ages 6-12, Religion, Christianityand His Little Princess : Treasured Letters from Your KingbySheri Rose ShepherdFormat: HardcoverISBN: 9781590526019Categories: Juvenile Nonfiction – Religion – Christianity, Readers: Ages 6-12Click here to read

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Stop on over at my other blog to read the review on this wonderful book!

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This Thanksgiving weekend Debbie Macomber's second book made into a movie, Call Me Mrs. Miracle is airing on the Hallmark Channel: November 27 (Saturday) 8/7 Central.I reviewed Debbie's new holiday book Call Me Mrs. Miracle a few weeks ago and just loved it. I can't wait to watch the movie this weekend!Did you miss last year's Debbie Macomber's first Hallmark movie ~ Mrs. Miracle? Well, you can

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Uncertain Heart by Andrea BoeshaarSeasons of Redemption ~ Book TwoISBN: 1616380233ISBN-13: 9781616380236Genre: Christian fiction, historical romanceUncertain Heart is the second book in the Seasons of Redemption series that started with Andrea Boeshaar's first book, Unwilling Warrior. The saga of the MaCabe family continues in this entertaining romance novel.The setting is 1866. Sarah MaCabe is

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The holidays can be pretty chaotic and we all deserve our "calgon take us away" sanity saving moments. Mine just happens to be reading Christmas romances and hot chocolate. Romance and chocolate ... the two go so well together!I usually pick up 2 or 3 of the upcoming season holiday romance novels when they come out and I make sure I have a fresh batch of my yummy hot cocoa mix waiting in my

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Fall Into Reading Question #6This week Katrina is asking us to answer this question:Where do you love to read? Note: I don’t mean where do you actually domost of your reading, because that might be the carpool line, the workcafeteria, or even the bathroom (if you have to escape from a few small childrenin order to read a chapter of your book). I mean, what are a few of the placeswhere you LOVE to

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Here's the results ...Random Integer GeneratorHere are your random numbers:2Timestamp: 2010-11-04 18:24:23 UTCCongratulations to .... Cindy W!

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ISBN-13: 9781414320526ISBN: 1414320523Series: Call to DutyCategories: Christian Fiction, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, MysteryOne thing I really enjoy about reviewing books for publishers is that I have the opportunity to expand and read outside the normal genres that I'm usually drawn to. A few months ago, I reviewed two of DiAnn Mills books and quickly added her to my favorite authors list. DiAnn

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Is the stress of life getting you down?Are you looking for a few moments to just relax and forget it all? Picture this....The weather is slightly cooler these days andthe crisp smell of fall is in the air.You sit out on your back porch sipping your favorite hot beverage and just take in the beauty of your back yard in all of it's fall glory. (Okay...ignore that the grass is too high and the

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Many thanks to LeAnn of Hamby Media for sending me this book to review. by Alton Ragan and Robert D. McLaughlinISBN 978-0-615-21151-0I knew when I agreed to review this book that I would find it interesting but I didn't know that this book would turn out to be one of the best reading I've done this year. Honestly, this book is phenomenal! The Dead Rise First Rapture Countdown could be

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Within My Heart by Tamera Alexander is a wonderful historical Christian romance full of faith, love and life in the 1800's wild west.The story is engaging and the characters well rounded and realistic. The story follows the standard format that most love stories do but it is tastefully written and full of strong Christian faith.Don't be fooled though, this is not just your average historical

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Okay - no laughing now please. I know ... I always join memes and then life takes over and while I finish the books, I end up not finishing the meme. Well, the good news is that I'm ever striving to work on my few (LOL) challenged areas so I thought I'd give it another go round!Many thanks to Katrina at Catepillar Days for hosting this. Stop on by her blog to see all the books everyone is reading

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The first thing that captivated me about Faithful: A Novel by Kim Cash Tate was the beautiful, beautiful book cover! I think I just sat and gazed at the cover for a full two minutes before opening the book to read it.ISBN: 978-1-59554-854-2Category: Christian Fiction/RomanIsn't it gorgeous? Well, let me assure you that the story is just as beautiful and inspiring as it's cover. It's not often

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From KCWC's Blog ~Shining the Light on...Patsy (plhouston)Blog tour winner forDIVAS of the Divinewith Donna McCrary & Sherri HolbertPatsy left a comment atJenny Blake's BlogCome Meet Aus Jenny!

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Random Integer GeneratorHere are your random numbers:1Timestamp: 2010-09-17 13:07:48 UTCCongratulations to Annette ~ You'll be entered into the KCWC Big Give Away!

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Publisher: Tyndale House PublishersISBN-10: 1414335962ISBN-13: 978-1414335964My Review: This book was riveting! It was well written, engaging and the story fascinated me from start to finish. The characters were brought to life and oh, what a story Ms. Pittman wrote! Even more interesting was the author's dialogue via a question/answer section on the back regarding how she developed this story,

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Divas of the Divine ~ How to Live as a Designer Original in a Knock-Off WorldbyDonna McCrary and Sherri HobertISBN 10: 1-56322-108-XISBN 13: 978-156322-108-8DIVAS' Top 10 Necessities for a Fulfilled Life 1. A Great Bra! (Prayer Foundation) – Even though many women don’t enjoy wearing this undergarment, it is the most critical aspect of any DIVA’S outfit! Why? It is the foundation—just like a

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The Edge of the Divine ~ Where Possibility Meets God's FaithfulnessbySandi PattyISBN-13: 9781400202805ISBN: 1400202809 I've enjoyed Sandi Patty's music since I was a teenager. I've always loved listening to her sing ~ she has such a wonderful voice so when I was offered a chance by Thomas Nelson Publishing to review The Edge of the Divine, I was pretty excited!In Sandy's open, up front and

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And the winner is....Random Integer GeneratorHere are your random numbers:3 Timestamp: 2010-07-31 12:46:15 UTC Congratulations to Cindy W!

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Random Integer GeneratorHere are your random numbers: 4Timestamp: 2010-07-20 17:18:16 UTCCongratulations to Cindy W. !

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I was absolutely thrilled when CSN contacted me to do a product review! They have over 200 online stores that cover almost everything a person could want or need. Have you seen their dining room tables? They are gorgeous!I can't quite decide what I want to review so I guess I'm off to go shopping at CSN. :) Stop back soon for a product review!

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ISBN-13: 9781601422804ISBN: 1601422806 Click here to download and read chapter 1Give Away Info:For a chance to win a copy of this book, just leave a comment on this post. Please remember to leave me a way to contact you (by blog or email) if you should win. Each contestant can enter only once and this give away is open to the US and abroad.The contest will run from 7/19/2010 through 7/30/10 at 12

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DG: The Dopple Ganger Chronicles #2The Secret of Indigo MoonbyG. P. TaylorClick here to read the book review!

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David and Goliath: A NovelbyBryan HathawayISBN-13: 9781606150153ISBN: 1606150154Synopsis from the publisher:David Liberty is a broken, lonely, and embittered old man. With his mind still intact but trapped in a failing body, doomed to spend his last days in a nursing home, David welcomes his impending death—his escape from life. All that changes when he is visited by an angel, Joelle, who

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Every once in awhile, I come across a book that is haunting, poignant, beautiful. One that moves my very heart and soul.A book that makes the me feel so glad that I read it, even while I'm mopping the tears that are streaming down my face.A book that I know I will cherish time and time again. One that I couldn't wait to tell all my friends about. In a nut shell, this book is fantastic! Shades of

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ISBN-13: 9781400315987ISBN: 1400315980I normally only do reviews for books on this blog but when Thomas Nelson sent my family and I this dvd to review, I wanted to post it both here and on my family blog.My kids grew up watching Hermie and Friends on dvd; they're a bit older now but it sure did bring back memories while we were watching this! As always, the dvd was great and the message about

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And the winner is... Random Integer GeneratorHere are your random numbers:1Timestamp: 2010-07-08 17:51:13 UTCCongratulations to Alice!

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Unwilling Warriorby Andrea BoeshaarISBN-13: 9781599799858ISBN: 1599799855This historical romance is set during the Civil War period of 1861. Valerie Fontaine, the heroine is 19 years old and struggling with the unexpected loss of her dear mother. She rashly decides to leave her finishing school in Virginia and comes home unexpectedly to New Orleans to be with her father over the Christmas

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ISBN-13: 9780316125581ISBN: 031612558XI just have to start out by saying that I read this book online (for free) HERE! Many thanks to Stephenie Meyer for giving us such a wonderful gift!Here's a short synopsis of the book from the publisher:Fans of The Twilight Saga will be enthralled by this riveting story of Bree Tanner, a character first introduced in Eclipse, and the darker side of the

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Give Away InformationTo enter, leave a comment at this book's review post (click on the link to go to that post) between 6/23 and 7/7/10Please remember to leave me a way to contact you (by blog or email) if you should win.Each contestant can enter only once and this give away is open to the US and abroad.The contest will run from 6/23/10 through 7/7/10 at 12 MN. The winner will be chosen by

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