What are you reading this week?

[Julie]

Katherine wrote: "I'm reading Sea Jade by Phyllis A. Whitney. Has anyone read any of her books? It's very good!"

I read Phyllis A. Whitney when I was a teeenager and loved them! I need to read them again :)

[Katherine]

Julie wrote: "Katherine wrote: "I'm reading Sea Jade by Phyllis A. Whitney. Has anyone read any of her books? It's very good!"

I read Phyllis A. Whitney when I was a teeenager and loved them! I need to read the..."

Sea Jade is the first one I've read. I will be reading her again in the near future. :) Thanks.

[Julie]

Katherine wrote: "Julie wrote: "Katherine wrote: "I'm reading Sea Jade by Phyllis A. Whitney. Has anyone read any of her books? It's very good!"

I read Phyllis A. Whitney when I was a teeenager and loved them! I ne..."

You should also try Mary Stewart. She was a writer around the same time as Phyllis A. Whitney. She wrote gothic romances as well. Sooo good!

[Katherine]

Julie wrote: "Katherine wrote: "Julie wrote: "Katherine wrote: "I'm reading Sea Jade by Phyllis A. Whitney. Has anyone read any of her books? It's very good!"

I read Phyllis A. Whitney when I was a teeenager an..."

I have read Mary Stewart's books. I agree:) They are very good. In fact, I just finished reading, This Rough Magic. It was wonderful. I enjoyed that story for several days after I finished reading it. :)

[Julie]

Katherine wrote: "Julie wrote: "Katherine wrote: "Julie wrote: "Katherine wrote: "I'm reading Sea Jade by Phyllis A. Whitney. Has anyone read any of her books? It's very good!"

I read Phyllis A. Whitney when I was ..."

My all time favorite of hers is Madame Will You Talk. It is the only one I kept through the years. Wish I had the others as well, but I guess you can't carry around every book you ever read...boo!

[Katherine]

Julie wrote: "Katherine wrote: "Julie wrote: "Katherine wrote: "Julie wrote: "Katherine wrote: "I'm reading Sea Jade by Phyllis A. Whitney. Has anyone read any of her books? It's very good!"

I read Phyllis A. W..."

I have read Madam Will You Talk. It is very good.

[Jeane]

Jan Karon's Home to Holly Springs. It's an interesting read and I'm enjoying it. I've read all of Ms. Karon's books and look forward to her next. The Kindle is nice, but I still enjoy sitting down with a hard cover book and a cup of tea. That's my idea of pleasure.
Jeane Daly

[Katherine]

Jeane wrote: "Jan Karon's Home to Holly Springs. It's an interesting read and I'm enjoying it. I've read all of Ms. Karon's books and look forward to her next. The Kindle is nice, but I still enjoy sitting down ..."

I love the Mitford Books. Cynthia is my favorite character1 :)

[Jeane]

I just finished Maeve Binchy's biography. What an interesting person. I love her books and by reading the biography the books have a newer meaning.
Jeane

[Jeane]

Katherine. I enjoy Cynthia as well. I believe Jan Karon has a new book coming out this month. The anticipated wedding is taking place.
Jeane

[Camy]

Hey guys! Sorry I've been awol, I've been busy working on my next book. It's going to be a departure from my normal romantic suspense novels and instead be a near-future dystopian. I really felt God telling me to write it so I'm obeying and trusting Him with where it's going and how it'll be received once it's published (I'll probably self-publish it). After I'm done with it, it'll probably continue writing more Regency romances.

Lately I've been reading a lot of manga! I don't read Japanese so I've been reading the ones translated into English, but I'm relearning my Japanese to hopefully be able to read the Japanese language manga one day. Manga can be so imaginative and funny! As well as romantic (which is what I like best.) My favorite series right now is My Little Monster, Vol. 1 which started off a little weird, but it's become absolutely funny and romantic. I absolutely love it.

[Katherine]

Jeane wrote: "Katherine. I enjoy Cynthia as well. I believe Jan Karon has a new book coming out this month. The anticipated wedding is taking place.
Jeane"

Yes. I heard. I am looking forward to reading it. :)

[Carissa (Regency Woman)]

Camy, I used to read manga too, but it's been a few years since I last read one. That was a fun and interesting period of my life.

As for your departure into dystopian lit, good for you! I read Rachelle Dekker's first book not that long ago, dystopian, and it's refreshing to see Christian authors breaking into that genre. Even if it's self-published, I'm sure I'll read it since I LOVE that genre.

As for what I'm reading this week, I've started Like a Love Song by Camille Eide. Loved her first book, but I think I love the sequel even more. Great writer! I'm at the beginning of The Iliad by Homer and need to start Inkdeath for a read-along type thing I've doing on my blog, Bookshelves and Daydreams. Oh, and I do have Journeys of the Heart to start reading. :)

Glad to find this group!

[Camy]

Aw thanks Carissa! I hope people enjoy it. It won't be a Christian book, per se, but I am hoping it helps non-Christians understand who Christ is and open them up to Him.

I've heard only good things about Camille Eide but I'm afraid I haven't read any of her books! I just haven't had time since I've been reading other books (like manga or Regencies) that are more related to what I'm writing at the moment.

I read Inkheart several years ago and really enjoyed it, but I haven't had time to read books 2 and 3. :( They look really good, though!

[Heather]

I just finished Jesus Swagger: Break Free from Poser Christianity . I would encourage everyone to read it. The title is silly but the theology and applogetics are solid. I highlighted a third of the book.

[Camy]

That's sounds neat! Thanks!

[Carissa (Regency Woman)]

Camy, if you ever get a spare month or 2, definitely read the sequels to Inkheart. They are soooooo worth it, especially Inkdeath! Oh, how much I love those books!

I'm about to start by Jody Hedlund. Very excited about this one because it's her first historical, not historic romance. We'll see what I think! :)

[Camy]

Thanks Carissa! That's an enthusiastic recommendation! I'll definitely look into getting a copy of them.

[Jennifer]

I'm reading Deadlock by Diann Mills and I'm really into the story!

[Julie]

I'm reading The Golden Braid by Melanie Dickerson. And Home, Hearth, and the Holidays by Melody Carlson.

[Camy]

Jennifer wrote: "I'm reading Deadlock by Diann Mills and I'm really into the story!"

Diann's always a good read! She's such a nice person, too.

[Camy]

Julie wrote: "I'm reading The Golden Braid by Melanie Dickerson. And Home, Hearth, and the Holidays by Melody Carlson."

Oooh that's Melanie's latest one! How do you like it?

[Katherine]

I'm reading The Christmas Joy Ride, by Melody Carlson.

[Julie]

Camy wrote: "Julie wrote: "I'm reading The Golden Braid by Melanie Dickerson. And Home, Hearth, and the Holidays by Melody Carlson."

Oooh that's Melanie's latest one! How do you like it?"

I'm having mixed opinions about it. Just got to the part where it is meshing with The Princess Spy and I am finding that very interesting and exciting.

[Katherine]

I finished The Christmas Joy Ride. I thought it was a fun Christmas adventure. Feel good book. I enjoyed it.

[Heather]

I just finished Sealed with a Kiss . Camy has a short story in that collection. :) I am currently reading It's Not What You Think: Why Christianity is About So Much More Than Going to Heaven When You Die . If you are interested in the book of Genesis, this is a good companion. Though it's not a commentary.

[Camy]

Julie wrote: "Camy wrote: "Julie wrote: "I'm reading The Golden Braid by Melanie Dickerson. And Home, Hearth, and the Holidays by Melody Carlson."

Oooh that's Melanie's latest one! How do you like it?"

I'm hav..."

LOL When you mentioned The Princess Spy I got all excited. :)

[Camy]

Katherine wrote: "I finished The Christmas Joy Ride. I thought it was a fun Christmas adventure. Feel good book. I enjoyed it."

That sounds like a great Christmas book!

[Camy]

Heather wrote: "I just finished Sealed with a Kiss . Camy has a short story in that collection. :) I am currently reading [book:It's Not What You Think: Why C..."

Thanks for reading Sealed With a Kiss! :)

I've heard of that book but never known anyone who's actually read it. It sounds interesting.

[Jennifer]

I'm currently reading Miracle Drug by Richard Mabry. So far so scary.

[Katherine]

I'm reading The Story Girl, by L. M. Montgomery

[Julie]

I'm reading Winter by Marissa Meyer and Murder Simply Stitched by Isabella Alan(AKA Amanda Flower). Enjoying both.

[Carissa (Regency Woman)]

Ola, everyone! So I'm actually hosting a Christmas Fiction Extravaganza over on my blog Bookshelves & Daydreams and would love it if any of you would like to participate. If you're got a blog and want to write a review and add it to the list, share the button, that would be awesome! I have 4 reviews up so far, and am planning on 1 a day (hopefully) up until Christmas! :)

P.s. Camy, I fully intend to read your Christmas book and add it to my list. Can hardly wait!

[Heather]

Camy wrote: "Heather wrote: "I just finished Sealed with a Kiss . Camy has a short story in that collection. :) I am currently reading [book:It's Not What ..."

It's not what you think was so real! I love when emotion and love for Jesus comes through the page~

[Heather]

I'm reading Jesus Feminist: An Invitation to Revisit the Bible’s View of Women. I know the title might sound polarizing but the book starts solidly with the Gospel. The author has the majors down. She really wants to have a conversation with the reader. It's very good so far.

[Heather]

Is everyone still alive and reading?

[Katherine]

Heather wrote: "Is everyone still alive and reading?"

Hi Heather! Happy Easter. I'm alive and reading. :) I'm reading, Legend of the Book Keeper! :) by Daniel Blackaby. I think I spelled his last name correctly. :)

[Kim]

Heather wrote: "Is everyone still alive and reading?"

Yup! Still alive! Reading:


The Bluestocking and the Dastardly, Intolerable Scoundrel


Marry Your Billionaire

[Katherine]

I'm now reading, Cold Sassy Tree, by Olive Ann Burns.

[Camy]

Is anyone there? Sorry I've been awol for so long! I was struggling through some writer's block and took myself off of most social media for a while. But I'm back at work now and in a better headspace. :)

What are people reading these days? I just picked up

Never Let Go
but I haven't started it yet.

[Beth]

Aw, hi, Camy! I’ve enjoyed your recent updates! This was a fun GR notification to receive. :)

I’m on my phone so I can’t be fancy with the book covers, but I’m reading Glory Road by Lauren K. Denton.

[Barbara]

Hi, Camy! I am reading “Secrets of My Heart” by Tracie Peterson.

[Camy]

Beth wrote: "Aw, hi, Camy! I’ve enjoyed your recent updates! This was a fun GR notification to receive. :)

I’m on my phone so I can’t be fancy with the book covers, but I’m reading Glory Road by Lauren K. Denton."

Hiya Beth! That book looks really good!

[Camy]

Barbara wrote: "Hi, Camy! I am reading “Secrets of My Heart” by Tracie Peterson."

Oooh that's really new, isn't it? It reminded me of the character I'm writing right now because she finds out some dark secrets her husband left.

[Barbara]

That sounds really interesting, Camy!

[Camy]

Barbara wrote: "That sounds really interesting, Camy!"

Thanks! It's the Lady Wynwood's Spies Regency romantic suspense series I'm working on.

[Jennifer]

I just finished Within Golden Bands book 2 A Home for my Heart by Norma Gail. Very good.

[Chrissey]

Recipe for Persuasion by Sonali Dev and I’m so wrapped up in it ! It gets ahold of you and doesn’t want to let you go - til you’re finished. I’m squeezing in the time to read it every chance I get.

[Camy]

Jennifer wrote: "I just finished Within Golden Bands book 2 A Home for my Heart by Norma Gail. Very good."

This one?

It looks good!

[Camy]

Chrissey wrote: "Recipe for Persuasion by Sonali Dev and I’m so wrapped up in it ! It gets ahold of you and doesn’t want to let you go - til you’re finished. I’m squeezing in the time to read it every chance I get."

OMG that looks so cute!!! I put that on my Amazon wishlist.