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Five Animal Books | Five Fall Favorites Day 6

Published on by Amanda Tero7 Comments

It’s the last day of a wonderful, fun-fill, fallish week! Trust me, today, of all days, you want to stop by Rebekah’s blog. There’s a bunch of free stuff going on as well as a giveaway…  yeah… you don’t want to miss out on the fun!

But for now, come for a little boat ride where we can talk books!
Today I’m discussing some books that feature animals. Some are about animals, others just have a strong feature of animals in them.
The Riverboat Adventures by Lois Walfrid Johnson
Now called “The Freedom Seeker Series”
I slipped in another Johnson series for the week. 😉 Clever, huh? The reason I chose this one is because of Samson. Gotta love Samson. He is a big Newfoundland aboard the steamboat, and trust me, he plays a very vital and important role in the series!
Add to your Goodreads list here

Wild Animals of the Five Rivers Country by George Franklin

Sometimes old, random books are the best. This has been a family favorite, as Mr. Franklin explores various animals in the wild and tells their story. I loved this one as a kid!
Not on Goodreads, but see it on Amazon here

Summer of the Monkeys by Wilson Rawls

I haven’t read this one, but I have fond memories of Mom reading it out loud to our family (I know for a fact that she smoothed over some areas for the family reading that she didn’t particularly want all ages to hear)
Add to your Goodreads list here | Read my review here

Thunder Dog by Michael Hingson

Read. This. Book.
One of my friends found it at random and lent it to me. It is well worth the read!! Just… read it. 😉
Add to your Goodreads list here | Read my review here

Rise of Aredor by Claire Banschbach

Both books one and two creatively feature animals. I think I liked it so much because I had considered writing a book where the MC had a hawk that was important to him. 😉 It was a neat addition to the story.
Add to your Goodreads list here | Read my review here

And that, my friends, sums up our week of books! Hasn’t it been fun? What are the top five books you’ve added to your TBR list? Have you already bought some of the books you want to read? (or are you like me and just wait until you can save for them, find the eBook free, or ask for it for Christmas?)

Thanks for joining us and making this such a fun party!!

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And if you don’t win, you can still get some wonderful things. 😉 I’m having some book sales today and today only!!!

Befriending the Beast | The Secret Slipper | Journey to Love
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Five Indie Author Books | Five Fall Favorites Day 5

Published on by Amanda Tero23 Comments

It’s a little early for a bonfire, but it’s Friday night, which is the perfect night to have a bonfire. Especially if you have a cool October (ours is very… temperamental).

I’m excited about today, because I get to explore books written by Indie Authors. This group has a special place in my heart because all of them I have talked to personally, some of them I’m good friends with, and most of them have reached out and helped me somehow. Yeah, a pretty special group!
Before you meet my friends, though, remember to stop by Rebekah’s blog to see other Indie authors (trust me: Indie authors need all of the support you can give them!), also don’t forget about the giveaway at the end! 🙂
Instead of going book by book and explaining things (because I have pretty detailed reviews on all of these), suffice it to say that all of these books are squeaky clean, Christian, and something I’m not ashamed to hand to my younger siblings. Those three things are important to me as a reader. Many authors try to make things interesting by throwing in questionable content. These authors haven’t, and I really appreciate them.
I have already mentioned several Indie authors this week (A.M. Heath and Alicia Ruggieri to mention two) that I also know personally and appreciate. These are just five more. 😉
Family Reunion by Kelsey Bryant
Add to your Goodreads list here | Read my review here

The Treasure Hunt by Kate Willis

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The Sparrow Found a House by Jason McIntire

Add to your Goodreads list here | Read my review here

Lily of the Valley by Faith Blum

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The Old River Road by Ivy Rose

Add to your Goodreads list here | Read my review here

Let’s show some Indie Author love. What are some of your favorites?



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Five Missionary Books | Five Fall Favorites Day 4

Published on by Amanda Tero15 Comments

Today, we’re heading to the barn to discuss some favorites. Maybe view it like a fall fellowship where we gather with laughing, music, and books of course!
Also be sure to stop by Rebekah’s blog to read everyone else’s posts and catch up on some wonderful missionary books today! And guess what, guess what?! We’ve had 75 entrants into the giveaway which means there is now going to be a second place winner!!!! Spread the news because the party is just getting better!!! 🙂

Relax, and let’s talk about some wonderful books that are very worthwhile reading! This has proven a glaring defect in my recent reading diet. While I have balanced non-fiction and devotional books with fiction, it has been years since I’ve sat down and read a passel of missionary books or Christian biographies, so I don’t remember which ones I actually liked or not. I’m going to throw in a few devotional books as well.

Evidence Not Seen by Darlene Diebler Rose
This remains one of my favorite women missionary stories ever. It’s not just a missionary story, but a missionary/POW story.
Add to your Goodreads list here | Read my review here

Bruchko by Bruce Olsen

This one was fascinating, however, I didn’t find that he was 100% Biblical in everything he did (you’ll have to read my review for that though). His faith… that was amazing!
Add to your Goodreads list here | Read my review here

God’s Smuggler by Brother Andrew

This is one of those books that I feel every believer should read. I waited way too long before I read it. And it is an amazing, wonderful read!
Add to your Goodreads list here | Read my review here

Tortured for Christ by Richard Wurmbrand

I initially thought that this book might dwell too much on the tortures for me (I don’t think we should avoid knowing about Christians being tortured, it’s just that sometimes the writers glory in the torture, and not so much in God). This book, though, was amazing and I left it praising God for the wonderful examples of others before me.
Add to your Goodreads list here
Chappie by Alton E. Carpenter
Best for last. This isn’t exactly a missionary story. Uncle Alton was a chaplain in WWII, so in a sense, he kind of was a missionary. At any rate, yes, he’s one of my former relatives, but I don’t think my view of his book is in any way biased, as anyone we’ve given it to to read has loved it as well. It is an amazing journal of a man who decided to follow God’s call to leave the church he was pastoring to minister to the soldiers as they were on the field. Uncle Alton was right there with them, in the heat of many major battles. Yet so often, he would just stop and reflect on the beauty of God in nature. Yeah… it is amazing.
Add to your Goodreads list here | Read my review here

What missionary books do you like?



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Five Book Series | Five Fall Favorites Day 3

Published on by Amanda Tero23 Comments

Day three–halfway through already!!

Hop on your bike and stop by Rebekah’s blog then continue traveling through all of the other lovely book bloggers. Better have a heavy-duty bicycle, cause I’m fairly certain your TBR list is going to be towering! Especially because today is series day… that means if everyone else is like me, I’m not recommending five books but five series which, in my case, is seventeen books!! 😮 

Don’t forget… there’s a giveaway at the end of the post!

Viking Quest Series by Lois Walfrid Johnson

I’ll start with a series for the kids. Out of all of Johnsons’ series (which, I do recommend them all, but that would be stretching the rules of “five favorites” just a little, but just so you have it, look up her Riverboat/Freedom Seekers series and Northwoods Series), this is the most kid-friendly. The other two series have a little more boy/girl stuff in them, but this one saved it until the last book, and even then, felt wholly acceptable.

These also happen to be the latest Johnson series that I’ve read so it’s freshest on my mind AND I have reviews of them on Goodreads.
Add to your Goodreads list here | Read my review of the entire series here | Individual reviews for book 1, book 2, book 3, book 4, book 5
Culper Ring Series by Roseanna White
  
The Culper Ring highly fascinated me. I do just like Roseanna White, I’ll admit. Some of these I liked more than others (book one is probably my favorite… I mean… Winter!!!). You can read my individual reviews on Goodreads.
Add to your Goodreads list for book 1, book 2, book 3 | Read my reviews for book 1, book 2, book 3

Time of Grace by Alicia Ruggieri
Have you ever read a series where all you could think was, “This was just the most sweet series ever?” That’s this series. Heart-aches and pain throb through the pages, but never without the hope of God’s grace.
 
Add to your Goodreads list here | Read my review here
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Ancient Words by A.M. Heath
  
This series. If you like the War Between the States era, put these on your list. And even if you don’t, still put them on your list. 😉 Clean and historically accurate, these definitely belong on my top-five favorites list.
Add to your Goodreads list for book 1, book 2, book 3 | Read my reviews for book 1, book 2, book 3

Serena Jones by Sandra Orchard

  

I’m still trying to figure out why I like this series so much. 😉 There are a few elements that I usually don’t like (love triangles and not the most well-written for two), but they are just the kick-back-and-relax-and-read books. With a good bit of humor to boot.
Add to your Goodreads list for book 1, book 2, book 3 | Read my reviews for book 1, book 2, book 3 

Now for the fun part:
What are some of your favorite book series?

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Five Clean, Christian Romance Books | Five Fall Favorites Day 2

Published on by Amanda Tero17 Comments

Welcome back to day two of Five Fall Favorites! Remember to hop by Rebekah’s blog for links to the other fun rooms in this party–and remember to keep your eye out for the book room, cause there’s something good there for you. 😉

Today I’m the backpack room!

I’m definitely a book packer and always bring at least two books with me anywhere I go–plus… my Kindle. You know, just in case an emergency strikes and I need more than one book to read. 😉

Five clean, Christian romance books… I’m definitely a huge component of CLEAN romance. There have been several books that I’ve shut because the romance wasn’t clean enough for me. So I’m really looking forward to seeing what the other bloggers have for this topic.

Love Comes Softly by Janette Oke

One almost can’t think Christian romance without thinking Janette Oke. And I’ve never had to put one of her books down because it’s taken me “into a bedroom scene.” She is clean. Very clean. And usually very Christian. I haven’t read this one since I started writing reviews, so I don’t have one (need to read it again, I suppose 😉 ), but you can still read it for yourself. 😉

Add to your Goodreads list here

A Home for my Heart by Anne Mateer

This one was one of those adorably sweet books. From what I remember, there were absolutely no uncomfortable romance scenes whatsoever. Actually, it didn’t strike me as primarily a romance… guess you’ll have to read it and figure out your thoughts. 😉
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This book! ❤ I liked it very much! Of course, I've gotten to where I tend to like all of the Kim Vogel Sawyer books that I've read… 😉 But this one especially. If you've not read Kim Vogel Sawyer, it's a good one to start with!
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Of course, a Roseanna White has to go on this list! Some of hers, I feel, are a little cleaner than others because in books (like The Reluctant Duchess) deal with situations that are for more mature readers. But this one. I really liked this one! 🙂
Add to your Goodreads list here | Read my review here
It’s been over a year since I read this, and I haven’t read other of Sundin’s books (my sister says that some of them have more detail than others), but overall, I remember really liking this one and finding it clean (a few references were made to past events, which you’ll see in my review)
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Your turn!
What are some of your favorite clean Christian romance books?

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Five Historical/Bible Fiction Books | Five Fall Favorites Day 1

Published on by Amanda Tero19 Comments

Last year, I was a part of reader-blogger group who did this super duper fun “Five Fall Favorites” party. I’m happy to do it again! 

Before I get into my post, a huge, special thanks to Rebekah at Read Another Page for her hours of hard work putting this together! Visit her blog for her feature of today’s post and a nice, handy-dandy link to everyone’s blogs who are participating in Five Fall Favorites.


Today, I’d like to welcome you to my blog… for FFF today, I’m the book room which means…

A FREE BOOK!
Oh yeah, did I mention that this week also has a lot of fun stuff like free eBooks and giveaways? You are now informed. 😉
Today, one of my eBook short stories is free on Amazon. Since today’s theme is Historical or Bible Fiction, I thought it fitting to offer “Debt of Mercy” for Free.
Beyond that, at the end of the post is a giveaway… so you can either be like me and scroll all the way down and enter, or you can be polite and read through the entire post first. 😉
Now, my favorite part… talking about five of my favorite books in this theme (loosely using the word “favorite” here cause it’s almost impossible to choose actual favorites 😉 ). So get your Goodreads open and ready to explode your TBR pile!

A second year has been tough, cause I’m trying to think up books I did not feature last year, but still books that I like. I tend to keep my favorites for a long time and I just don’t usually get 30 new favorites in a year. 😉 But I think I managed to change about 50%.

Christ Arose by Faith Blum

Faith did an excellent job of writing the resurrection from the tomb’s perspective without adding too much creative license.
Add to your Goodreads list here | See my review here
The Bronze Bow by Elizabeth George Speare
My childhood favorite! It has been years since I’ve read this, but I have fond memories of reading and re-reading it!
Add to your Goodreads list here

The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare

I waited way too long to read this wonderful historical fiction book. Easy to read, captivating, and yes… I just loved it.
Add to your Goodreads list here | See my review here

The Last Sin Eater by Francine Rivers

I need to reread this so I can write a review on Goodreads. Many people stay away from this book because it sounds weird. For me, it was more of a beautiful concept of taking an old custom and comparing it to the truth of Scripture. It’s not for everyone, but everyone in my family who has read it has really enjoyed it.
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Grace Triumphant by Alicia Willis

An excellent historical fiction book about the slave trade. Definitely action-packed, thought-provoking, and Christian.
Add to your Goodreads list here | See my review here

What are five of your favorites?
Whether Biblical fiction or historical fiction… what books do you like?

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Coming Soon: Five Fall Favorites!!

Published on by Amanda Tero3 Comments

Calling all book lovers! In just a few days, we’ll be exploring a ton of favorite books throughout several different blogs! 🙂 I spent yesterday putting together my posts and finding my favorite books (or… some of my, “I really like these and think others will too” as it’s hard to have actual favorites) and I’m looking forward to a fun week!
So, mark your calendars and get ready to join us for a bunch of fun, freebies, and giveaways!

Five Fall Favorites – Day Five

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This is the last day I’m participating in the Five Fall Favorites and I’ve had a blast! Don’t forget, there’s a giveaway at another blog’s book room PLUS the grand-prize giveaway on Rebekah’s blog, so check out the other blogs! And, one more thing… Rebekah put together a FFF Survey — how did YOU like this party? Fill out the form and get a free eBook short story! (and thank you — because your feedback will help make future parties even better!)



Today’s five favorites are a little challenging. I need to think back over a decade. 😉 But we’ll see how I can do…

5 Favorite Middle-Grade Books

I’m guessing at what goes in this category, to be honest. 😉 Some of these I remember loving, but it’s been a while since I’ve read them so I don’t have a review.\

1) Orphan Train Rider by Andrea Warren

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2) Adventures and Adversities by Sarah Holman

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3) The Bronze Bow by Elizabeth George Speare

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4) The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin

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5) Alone Yet Not Alone by Tracy Michelle Leininger

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Children/Picture
I shouldn’t have to think this hard. I really, really shouldn’t. After all, I have seven younger siblings and I know I’ve read them all books since I myself read them. But I still had to rack my brain!

1) Counting Blessings by Eileen Spinelli

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2) Little Jewel books by Rod and Staff (various books by various authors)

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3) I Spy by Walter Wick and Jean Marzollo
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4) If You Give a Moose a Muffin (and others in this series) by Laura Joffe Numeroff

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5) A Little Girl after God’s Own Heart by Elizabeth George

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5 Other Blogs
Want to read more favorites? Click on the images to hop over to these blogs and see what they have to share. Don’t forget: one of these blogs is having a giveaway today!

Be sure to stop by Rebekah’s blog for the big giveaway!! It ends tonight!! (note: giveaway includes an “idea jar” as well as paperback copies of the featured books).

Five Fall Favorites – Day Four

Published on by Amanda Tero10 Comments

Perhaps it’s a little early in the morning for bonfires… but still. The weather is changing (slower in these Southern states, but it’s changing), and reading by the fire is nothing but cozy!



5 Favorite Western Books
I actually haven’t read many western books that give me the western feel I’m looking for. I love the era, the genre, but when I think about “western books,” it’s hard for me to suddenly list five. But here are some that I enjoy nevertheless.

1) Everyday Life in the Wild West by Candy Moulton

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2) Shane by Jack Schaefer

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3) The Boy Who Became Buffalo Bill by Andrea Warren

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4) Hymns of the West series by Faith Blum
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5) A Treasure Concealed by Tracie Peterson

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5 Favorite Inspirational Books
Maybe I did a little cheating in listing “five” below (er, maybe I’ve been cheating all week…). 😉 You be the judge, but I enjoy this genre…

1) Lady in Waiting by Jackie Kendall and Debbie Jones

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2) The Pursuit of God by A.W. Tozer

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3) Elizabeth George’s Bible Studies (Philippians, 1 Peter, others)

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4) Louder than Words by Andy Stanley

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5) A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 and The Good Shepherd and His Sheep by W. Phillip Keller

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5 Other Blogs
Want to read more favorites? Click on the images to hop over to these blogs and see what they have to share. Don’t forget: one of these blogs is having a giveaway today!

Be sure to stop by Rebekah’s blog for the big giveaway!! It ends tomorrow (note: giveaway includes an “idea jar” as well as paperback copies of the featured books).