Kate Willis's Blog, page 114
September 29, 2016
Quick Announcement
We interrupt this recommendation bonanza to bring you an announcement about prizes.
See that amazing Grand Prize? Since we’ve had 81 entries in the giveaway at Read Another Page, we’re adding a second place prize of 3 ebooks and a $5 Amazon giftcard! And if we can make it to 100 entries, we’ll be adding a third place prize as well; so spread the word!
Top 5 Favorite Inspirational Books
All parts of life inspire me somehow (even the gnarled roots of a tree remind me of dragons or something); but I had to search hard to find non-fiction books that have inspired me. I’m don’t read much in thisgenre; but there are some books that stand out as very, very inspiring.
Top 5 Favorite Western Adventures
Westerns are so much fun. I love watching them, reading them, and writing them. Unfortunately, they are usually too violent for my taste, so the westerns I can recommend are all from the same series.
September 28, 2016
Top 5 Fantasy Finds
I read “fantasy” as one of my absolute favorite genres probably because it is so close to medieval; but it’s often hard to find anything in it because itusuallyincludes quite a bit of magic. (Read my thoughts on the issue here.) It’s very special for me to be able to recommend five non-magical (or at least very light) books from this genre.
Song of the Sword by Hope Ann
This was a nice new surprise this year. Not magical in the least, well-written, and supercalifragilisticexpialidocious-ly i...
Top 5 Favorite Biographies
Biographies!!! Any book is good in my book, but biographies have that extra-special twist to them that they are based on real life. It’s always neat to know that an inspiring person actually lived, and we can follow in their footsteps.
A Man Called Peter by Catherine Marshall
Peter Marshall, father, husband, pastor, and chaplain to the U.S. senate led an extraordinary, inspiring life. This biography (and the movie!) told from the perspective of his wife is so amazing and inspiring. He is suc...
September 27, 2016
Top 5 Favorite Historical Fiction Books
Historical fiction is one of my absolute favorite genres, especially for read-alouds. Iconnect with the people in history, not the random dates or dry measurements; so it’s always been my favorite way of learning about a specific time period.
Calico Bush by Rachel Field
This is such a well-written story set during the little-known time period of the French and Indian war. I love the main character, the feeling of the setting, and the fact that there is no modern attitude thrown in.
Top 5 Favorite Romance Reads
Ah, romance. It makes me sigh in pleasure and sigh in frustration. I like a little romance here and there (it’s a blessed and necessary part of life); but a lot of books tend to overdo it and just leave me feeling dirty if I even give them a try. My favorite kind of romance is friendship-based and sweet to the core.
Aggie’s Inheritance series by Chautona Havig
I have such a hard time finding romance novels that are wholesome and sweet (without being too sweet, if ya’ know what I mean); so f...
September 26, 2016
Top 5 Favorite Christian Fiction Books
I love books from all genres, but when they are specifically Christian and pull me even closer to my Savior–that’s what I call a really good book.
Top 5 Favorite Mysteries
Welcome to day one of the party! Before we get started, you might want to read this introductory post by our main hostess Rebekah Morris just so you know how this thing works.
September 23, 2016
Party Next Week!
It’s almost time! Starting Monday, my blog and I will be part of the Five Fall Favorites blog party hosted by Read Another Page. I highly suggest following her blog so you don’t miss a thing. There will be book recommendations, daily giveaways, and an amazing grand prize giveaway that lasts all week! It’s gonna be so much fun!!!
Pass this invitation on to your friends! And see you next week.
