What are you reading this week?

[Beth]

I just finished the 3-part Crossroads Crisis Centre series by Vicki Hinze, and since I am now out of library books have started a LIS book on my e-reader, Lost Legacy, by Dana Mentink. I have also just finished the 5th book in The Christians:The First Two Thousand Years series - The Sword of Islam. Very informative book.

Beth - ;)
in Calgary

[Heather]

Beth wrote: "Heather wrote: "Camy wrote: "Heather wrote: "I haven't been checking in this year because I'm finishing up my bachelors degree. I've missed keeping up with what y'all are reading! I'm mostly readin..."

Beth, you can absolutely handle the tech / software side of distance ed. if you're on Goodreads. :) It's more about time management and discipline. East Carolina University just became ALA accredited. That's the program I'm applying too.

[Camy]

Beth wrote: "Yes, I think it's the 1780's - really well-done. "

I love that time period. I really will check that out. Thanks!

[Camy]

Heather wrote: "I'm 32 credit hours away from earning my Bachelor of Science in Applied Sociology. Then I plan to go to grad school for my Masters of Library Science. "

You so rock! I'll be praying for you!

[Camy]

Katherine wrote: "I've read The Pursuit of Tamsen Littlejohn and Burning Sky. I loved both of them, but I did like Burning Sky a little better, not sure why??? "

Hmmm now you make me want to read both to see which I'll like!

[Camy]

Beth wrote: "Heather, I want to do library science too! I still need to work though, so I've been looking at an online program from a university accredited by the American Library Association (my undergrad. was in English). I got worried though when I saw some of the computer savvy that is needed. I'm decent with the computer, but not an IT person for sure. I think I can learn, but it seems a little daunting. I just want to be a librarian ;D "

I always thought that if I didn't write, I'd be a librarian. I not only love to read but I like the organization and computer stuff that goes along with it.

[Camy]

Shirley wrote: "I just finished Mesu Andrews' new book The Pharaoh's Daughter. Great read! Posting a review on Goodreads later.
Now I'm reading Would Be Wilderness Wife by Regina Scott andTrails and Targets by Kel..."

I totally want to read the Pharaoh's Daughter! Just haven't gotten around to it!

[Camy]

Nancy wrote: "Betty Neels (cont): have a British/Dutch medical setting."

Yes, that's what I love about them! I love the ones where the heroine is a nurse in a hospital.

[Camy]

Sandra wrote: "Definitely wonderful. If you like Laura Frantz, Lori Benton is very similar.

As I said, I'm getting ready to start Beth White's new release, The Creole Princess. I loved her first book, The Pelican Bride. Strange that I like all these books. The 1700s have never really been (and still aren't) my favorite time period. "

That sounds neat to me--I've alway loved the 1700s and early 1800s. And I know Beth White is a good author, too!

[Camy]

Beth - ;) wrote: "I just finished the 3-part Crossroads Crisis Centre series by Vicki Hinze, and since I am now out of library books have started a LIS book on my e-reader, Lost Legacy, by Dana Mentink. I have als..."

I love Vicki Hinze--she's one of my favorite romantic suspense authors!

[Beth]

Vicki Hinze is a new author to me, although I see some books by her on the list of LIS books on my e-reader. Just have to got to them yet. :)

I thoroughly enjoyed the ones I just read and am looking forward to the continuation of the characters in them.

Beth -;)
in Calgary

[Heather]

I binge watched all 3 seasons of Longmire over spring break and now we're watching Justified. Both are based on books (of course) so I'm making my way through both book series.

[Katherine]

Camy wrote: "Katherine wrote: "I've read The Pursuit of Tamsen Littlejohn and Burning Sky. I loved both of them, but I did like Burning Sky a little better, not sure why??? "

Hmmm now you make me want to read ..."

Oh fun!!!:)

[Katherine]

Camy wrote: "Katherine wrote: "I finished reading, Left-Hand Kelly, by Elisabeth Grace Foley. It's a short story and it was good."

That's interesting! I've never heard of that author before."

She's a good author. It was the first book I'd read by her.

[Camy]

Beth - ;) wrote: "Vicki Hinze is a new author to me, although I see some books by her on the list of LIS books on my e-reader. Just have to got to them yet. :)

I thoroughly enjoyed the ones I just read and am look..."

I first read Vicki when she was writing for the secular market, so when she crossed over to LIS I was doubly thrilled about that!

[Camy]

Heather wrote: "I binge watched all 3 seasons of Longmire over spring break and now we're watching Justified. Both are based on books (of course) so I'm making my way through both book series."

I totally need to watch Longmire! I've heard so much about it but never found the time to watch.

[Camy]

Katherine wrote: "Camy wrote: "Katherine wrote: "I finished reading, Left-Hand Kelly, by Elisabeth Grace Foley. It's a short story and it was good."

That's interesting! I've never heard of that author before."

She..."

How did you hear about her book? I'm always curious how readers find new-to-them authors.

[Heather]

Camy wrote: "Heather wrote: "I binge watched all 3 seasons of Longmire over spring break and now we're watching Justified. Both are based on books (of course) so I'm making my way through both book series."

I ..."

Watching Longmire is worth losing sleep if it comes to it!

[Katherine]

Camy wrote: "Katherine wrote: "Camy wrote: "Katherine wrote: "I finished reading, Left-Hand Kelly, by Elisabeth Grace Foley. It's a short story and it was good."

That's interesting! I've never heard of that au..."

I don't really remember. I connected with the author somehow on goodreads. I don't know if she found me or if I found her or if someone recommended her book.

[Camy]

Heather wrote: "Camy wrote: "Heather wrote: "I binge watched all 3 seasons of Longmire over spring break and now we're watching Justified. Both are based on books (of course) so I'm making my way through both book..."

That's why I haven't started yet, I know I'll want to do a marathon!

[Camy]

Katherine wrote: "I don't really remember. I connected with the author somehow on goodreads. I don't know if she found me or if I found her or if someone recommended her book. "

That's neat! I actually haven't met many authors here on GR, I see them mostly on FB.

[Heather]

My small group studied this book a while back and I've started rereading it. For someone who love's to talk as much as I do, it's essential reading. War of Words: Getting to the Heart of Your Communication Struggles

[Jennifer]

I'm reading A Grave Matter right now and so far so good it's been clean language and there has been no indecent scenes except kissing. I've not heard of this author but so far it's really good. Follows along the lines of Sherlock Holmes mystery.

[Jennifer]

Jennifer wrote: "I'm reading A Grave Matter right now and so far so good it's been clean language and there has been no indecent scenes except kissing. I've not heard of this author but so far it's really good. Fol..."
The author is Anna Lee Huber

[Camy]

Heather wrote: "My small group studied this book a while back and I've started rereading it. For someone who love's to talk as much as I do, it's essential reading. [book:War of Words: Getting to the Heart of Your..."

Hey that sounds really cool!

[Camy]

Jennifer wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "I'm reading A Grave Matter right now and so far so good it's been clean language and there has been no indecent scenes except kissing. I've not heard of this author but so far it's..."

That looks really good! I love mysteries set in the early 1800s, and I love historicals set in Scotland.

[Katherine]

Good morning. I'm reading the new Penderwick book for kids. It's called, The Penderwicks in Spring, by Jeanne Birdsall. I love the Penderwicks. They are a fun family!

[Jennifer]

Camy wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "I'm reading A Grave Matter right now and so far so good it's been clean language and there has been no indecent scenes except kissing. I've not heard of this autho..."

The book was good but there was on word that I didn't care for but otherwise I'd definitely read a book by this author again.

[Camy]

Katherine wrote: "Good morning. I'm reading the new Penderwick book for kids. It's called, The Penderwicks in Spring, by Jeanne Birdsall. I love the Penderwicks. They are a fun family!"

I've never heard of them! I'll have to check them out!

[Camy]

Jennifer wrote: "Camy wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "I'm reading A Grave Matter right now and so far so good it's been clean language and there has been no indecent scenes except kissing. I've not heard ..."

That's neat! I'll have to get a copy of book 1.

[Katherine]

Camy wrote: "Katherine wrote: "Good morning. I'm reading the new Penderwick book for kids. It's called, The Penderwicks in Spring, by Jeanne Birdsall. I love the Penderwicks. They are a fun family!"

I've never..."

I would read the in order.

[Heather]

I'm reading Jesus > Religion: Why He Is So Much Better Than Trying Harder, Doing More, and Being Good Enough
"The Bible isn't a rule book. It's a love letter. I'm not an employee. I'm a child. It's not about my performance. It's about Jesus' performance for me. Grace isn't there for some future me but for the real me. The me who struggled. The me who was messy. ..... He loves me in my mess; he was not waiting until I cleaned myself up.”

[Camy]

Oooh, nice! Thanks Heather! It reminds me that lately I've been really looking in my Bible for the truth of what it says and separating out the things I've always just believed simply because I learned it in church. The belief that I have to be perfect to be acceptable is one of those things, which goes against the entire concept of grace.

[Katherine]

I have an injury, so whilst my foot is propped up I've been reading reading reading. Right now, I'm reading Madam Will You Talk, by Mary Stewart.

[Jennifer]

I've just finished Betting on Hope by Debra Clopton( very good)! Right now I'm starting Targeted by Becky Avella!

[Camy]

Katherine wrote: "I have an injury, so whilst my foot is propped up I've been reading reading reading. Right now, I'm reading Madam Will You Talk, by Mary Stewart."

LOVE Mary Stewart!!!! My favorite is Airs Above the Ground

[Camy]

Jennifer wrote: "I've just finished Betting on Hope by Debra Clopton( very good)! Right now I'm starting Targeted by Becky Avella!"

Deb Clopton always tells a fun, romantic story! I haven't read all her books, but I have enjoyed the ones I have read from her.

[Jennifer]

Hi Camy, Right now I'm reading Tundra Threat by Sarah Varland and so far do good!

[Jennifer]

So good!

[Katherine]

Camy wrote: "Katherine wrote: "I have an injury, so whilst my foot is propped up I've been reading reading reading. Right now, I'm reading Madam Will You Talk, by Mary Stewart."

LOVE Mary Stewart!!!! My favori..."

Airs Above the Ground is my favorite too!!!

[Heather]

I'm in the middle of finals so that's seriously cramping my reading style. But I led myself into temptation (Barnes and Noble) and left with Taken (and a piece of cheesecake). I've hidden it my room so it will stop mocking me.

[Katherine]

Heather wrote: "I'm in the middle of finals so that's seriously cramping my reading style. But I led myself into temptation (Barnes and Noble) and left with Taken (and a piece of cheesecake). I've ..."

ENJOY!

[Katherine]

I'm reading, The Goose Girl, by Shannon Hale.

[Nancy]

Reading Remains of Innocence by J. A. Jance. This is not specifically Christian fiction but so far, so good..am halfway through.. #16 in Sheriff Joanna Brady (of Cochise County, AZ) series.

[Heather]

My mom loves J.A. Jance books!

[Kim]

Katherine wrote: "I'm reading, The Goose Girl, by Shannon Hale."

The The Goose Girl is one the many books I have piled up on my Kindle that I haven't read yet. Shannon Hale I heard is a great author. Need to read one of her works soon. Enjoy Katherine!

[Heather]

It's Independent Bookstore Day so I popped into my local used bookstore. I picked up two books by Elisabeth Elliot and one each by RC Sproull and Timothy Keller. I saw lots of fiction that I wanted but I also want to enter a 5K race next week so I'm trying to save money for that.

[Miranda]

Just started ‘One Prince Two Kingdoms' by Jana Grissom. This is her debut book and I'm on the tour. Review date: May 12th.

[Katherine]

I'm reading The Ivy Tree by Mary Stewart.

[Camy]

Hey guys! Sorry I've been awol, I've been working on my next book(s) and staying offline, since it was getting to be a distraction. :)

What are you reading? I just started an old out of print Regency romance, The Reckless Gambler.