“The person, be it gentleman or lady, who has not pleasure in a good novel, must be intolerably stupid.” ― Jane Austen, Northanger Abbey. I refuse to be "intolerably Stupid". I read and review.
This book follows the story of Rebecca. With her whole family having passed away, her and her aunt are forced to move into the home of her guardian. He is the same man that is said to have killed her brother. After many twists and turns, will she be able to find out how her … Continue reading Midnight on the River Grey
“It may be unfair, but what happens in a few days, sometimes even a single day, can change the course of a whole lifetime...” ― Khaled Hosseini, "The Kite Runner" This book has been on my want to read list for a while. I am glad I waited until this point in my life to read it. … Continue reading The Kite Runner
"If Adonai has given us this blessing, surely He has a purpose in it."- Diana Wallis Taylor, "Hadassah" For those of you who read my blog regularly know that this next sentence is rare. I absolutely loved this book. I don't think I have anything truly negative to say about it. I have a few … Continue reading Hadassah: Queen Esther of Persia
"Anna was used to tragedies like this, and she was a newspaperwoman. Still, she was human too. Pasting on a smile wasn't easy, but it seemed necessary."- Melody Carlson, "Harbor Secrets" This book follows Anna as she has to make her way back into her childhood home, life, and friendships. After her father has a … Continue reading Harbor Secret
"It is the season of miracles. The come, you know, at the most unlikely times."- Cathy Gohlke, "The Medallion" This story follows two different women and their families during World War 2. I love WW2 literature and was very excited to pick this book up. Readers get a fly on the wall perspective while these … Continue reading The Medallion
"If you do love him, you need to give him one thing before he leaves.... Your faithfulness. Your unswerving, unchanging faithfulness."- Elizabeth Wehman, "Just a Train Ride" This was the first book I signed up for when I joined Celebrate Lit's blogger program. I have anxiously been awaiting this book. It did not disappoint. This … Continue reading Just A Train Ride
"Oh, Heavenly Father, I need your will in my life."-Caryl Mcadoo "Remi" This was a very cute story and well written for it's genre. The story follows Remi, and her supporting characters, as she makes the trip from New York to California. These characters are engaging and intriguing. This story is not one I would … Continue reading Remi
"It is about the courage and free will to make that journey to recovery from whatever mistakes have left you unfulfilled"- David Sokol, "Noah Returns" David Sokol reached out to me recently and presented to me this graphic novel he had written. It is his story entwined with the story of Noah. I would say … Continue reading Noah Returns
" In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy. "- John Steinbeck, "The Grapes of Wrath" I am aware that this is an award-wining, classic. I am aware that this is required reading for many high schools. However, this book was the driest thing I have ever read. It … Continue reading The Grapes of Wrath
"A fledgling spark of faith spread in Thomas' chest like the warmth of sitting near a fire on a cold day while peace settled over him as a blanket."- Kathleen Rouser, "Secrets and Wishes" This story follows the lives of Maggie and Thomas. Maggie, a widow, is raising her son in a cottage on the … Continue reading Secrets and Wishes
