Reading and Book Goals for 2013

• Put a dent in my To Be Read pile
• With my school load this semester I am only sitting my goodreads reading goal at 70
• Limit book buying to one or two hardback books a month. Unless it's a book for school and my public library does not have it
• Actually keep up and maybe get ahead in the books that I have to read for school 
• Buy no more than 4 love inspired books a month 
• then only to complete series I already have 
• favorite author 
• book I really like 
• wait for the library to get many of the books that I want to read unless it is a favorite author or series that i want to finish
• this is to help me save money. 
• Try to do more book reviews. 
• read at least 5 classics this year
• complete all the challenges I signed up for 2013
• update the reading challenge page on my blog monthly 
• update the list of books read for 2013 monthly 

Fave Love Inspired Covers of 2012

Reading this week

Finished

Snowflake Sweetheart by Carrie Turansky

A Wreath of Snow by Liz Curtis Higgs

To Whisper Her Name by Tamera Alexander

A Gift of Family by Mia Ross

The Girl in the Glass by Susan Meissner

Currently reading

Abducted by Janice Cantore

Finally and Forever by Robin Jones Gunn

Non-fiction reading

Getting ready to read

Lady Outlaw by Stacy Henrie

The Preacher’s Bride by Laurie Kingery

Trinity: Military War dog by Ronie Kendig

For school 

Nothing for January

 

On My Kindle

Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen

Jenna’s Cowboy by Sharon Gillenwater

Reviewing

Netgalley

Asthon Park by Murray Pura

Blogging for books

For Author

Devotional reading

Luke

Reviews Posted this week

 Review of Once Upon a Christmas

Review of A Long way from you

Why I couldn't read This Scarlet Cord

What Countries Have I visited reading challenge

When I saw this challenge on Christian Novels I knew that I had to sign up. For more information and to sign up go here I've have decided to go for Vacationer- Visit 10 Countries 

The 2012 Christian Suspense Reading Challenge wrap up post

I did not meet may goal of Captain of reading 20 to 50 Christian Suspense books.

1.Too Close to Home by Lynette Eason  Jan 12, 2012
2.Don't Look Back by Lynette Eason Jan 21, 2012
3. The Captain's Mission by Debby Giusti Feb 9, 2012
4.A Killer among us by Lynette Eason Feb 11, 201
5. Deadly Pursuit by Irene Hannon
6.Protecting the Princess by Rachelle McCalla
7.The Lawman's Legacy by  Shirlee McCoy
8.The Rookie's Assignment by Valerie Hansen 
9.The Detective's Secret Daughter by Rachelle McCalla
10.The Widow’s Protector by Stephanie Newton 
11.The Black Sheep's Redemption by Lynette Eason  
12.In Harm’s Way by Irene Hannon 
13.The Deputy's Duty by Terri Reed

14.Lethal Legacy by Irene Hannon 

15. Night Shade by Ronnie Kendig 

16. When the Smoke Clears by Lynette Eason 

17. The Colonel's daughter by Debby Giusti 

18.Accused by Janice Cantore \

19. Prince Incognito by Rachelle McCalla

Review of Once Upon a Christmas

Title: Once Upon a Christmas

Author: Tracy Pamela

Series: Love Inspired

 

Genre: Christian Romance

Rating: 4 ½ stars

    

     Once Upon a Christmas is a cute Christmas story that focuses on forgiveness and the real meaning of Christmas. The Reason for the Season, God’s Grace. 

Favorite Covers of 2012

           

Nicholas Sparks Reading Challenge

 The Book Vixen is hosting a Nicholas Sparks reading challenge. I am signing up for the challenge. I am choosing  Engaged – Read 9–12 Nicholas Sparks novels   For more info and to sign up go here.

Why I couldn't review This Scarlet Cord

     I was not able to get into this book when I chose to review it from Book Sneeze, so I don't think that I can give it an honest review. To me the author got a little away from the Biblical story. When I read Biblical fiction I look for authors who stick as close to the Biblical story  as possible.  To me This Scarlet Cord drifted to much for the Biblical story for what I was comfortable with.  Even though I did not really like the book it was really will written. 

Review of A Long way From you

Title: A Long Way from You

Author: Gwendolyn Gage

Series: no though it is a sort of sequel to Where I belong

 

Genre: Teen

Rating: 4 ½

     Kitsy  goes to New York in order to spend the summer at art camp so to speak.  It actually got better, I think I like this one better than the first book. I think that I liked Kitsy  better than Corrine. 

Merry CHRISTmas

Merry CHRISTmas to all my blog readers and your families. May your day be blessed, while you celebrate with friends and family please don't forget the Reason for the Season. That Jesus came to earth as a tiny baby to one day save the world. Also take the time to say a pray for Our Military and Our military families, because those families have loved ones away from home and quite possibly in harms way, protecting our freedom.









    







 all pictures came from my pinterest winter board and my Pinterest Christmas board

Review of The Girl In the Glass

Title: The Girl in the Glass

Author: Susan Meissner

Series: no

 

Chapters: 33

Pages: 334

Genre: Christian Romance, Christian Fiction

Rating: 4 ½

     The Girl in the Glass is the first book that I read by Susan Meissner but it will not be the last.  From the first page I was lost in the story. When Meg went to Italy I felt like I was there.

     Meg has always wanted to go to Italy since she was a little and when she gets the chance she jumps at it. Like Meg I have also wanted to go to Italy since I was young. So I was able to relate to the book on a personal level.

     After reading The Girl in the Glass Susan Meissner is now one of my go to authors.  

 "I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review." All thoughts are my own.

Author's Website 

More Info 

Read Chapter One

Author Bio  

Review of Bagpipes, Brides and Homicides

Title: Bagpipes, Brides and Homicides

Author: Kaitlyn Dunnett

Series: A Liss MacCrimmon mystery

 

Genre: Mystery

Rating: 4 ½ stars

Enjoyable read 

Teen Iron Chef

Title: Pizza, Love, and Other Stuff that Made me famous

Author: Kathryn Williams

Series: no

 

Chapters: 16

Pages: 231

Genre: Teen Chick lit

Rating: 4 ½

Pizza, Love, and Other Stuff that Made me famous is a cute main stream teen fiction that is cute. It’s basically teen iron chef. Sophie Niclardies is half Greek and half Italian and loves to cook.

She friend Alex gets her to try out for this cooking show that she ends up on. It was cute read that I feel pretty safe recommending it to most readers. 

Reading this week

Finished

When the Smoke Clears by Lynette Eason

Pizza, Love and other stuff that made me famous by Kathryn Williams

Charlie and the Christmas Kitty by Ree Drummond

Circle of Family by Mia Ross

The Pioneer woman cooks food from my frontier by Ree Drummond

The Lucky Ones by Anna Godbersen

Still Lolo by Lauren Scruggs and the Scruggs Family

Currently reading

To Whisper Her Name by Tamera Alexander

Abducted by Janice Cantore

A Wreath of Snow by Liz Curtis Higgs

Finally and Forever by Robin Jones Gunn

A Gift of Family by Mia Ross

Snowflake Sweetheart by Carrie Turansky

Non-fiction reading

Getting ready to read

Season of Joy by Virginia Carmichael

A Snow globe Christmas by Linda Goodnight

Mail Order Holiday Brides by Jillian Hart

Lady Outlaw by Stacy Henrie

The Preacher’s Bride by Laurie Kingery

Trinity: Military War dog by Ronie Kendig

For school 

Nothing for January

 

On My Kindle

Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen

Jenna’s Cowboy by Sharon Gillenwater

Reviewing

Netgalley

Asthon Park by Murray Pura

Blogging for books

The Girl in the Glass by Susan Meissner

For Author

Devotional reading

Luke

Reviews Posted this week

Review of a Cowboy's touch

Review of An Accidental Bride

Review of a Gift of Family

Review of 52 Reasons to hate my father

Review of 52 Reasons to hate My Father

Title: 52 Reasons to Hate my Father

Author: Jessica Brody

Genre: Teen chick lit

Rating: 4 stars

     52 Reasons to hate my Father is a cute main stream teen fiction novel. It’s pretty clean I don’t remember any bad language, but there was a few places that under age drinking happening. 

2013 Fairy Tales Retold readiing Challenge

   Runs from Janurary 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013.  Hosted by Debz Bookshelf for more info or to sign up go here.

I am choosing

 Lady in Waiting: 4-6 books

2013 50 States Challenge

January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013 
The Goal is to read a book for each state during 2013
If you use a reread the review must be written in 2013.

For more info and to sign go here. 

2013 Historical Fiction Reading Challenge

    The Historical Fiction Reading Challenge runs from January 1, 2013 to December 31 2013. For more information and to sign up here,

I am choosing Ancient History -25+ books

2013 Romantic Suspense Challenge

Challenge runs from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2013
Read 13 Romantic Suspense in 2013
For more information and to sign up The Book Vixen