What are you reading this week?

[Miranda]

Hey peeps! I'm reading 'The Case of the Crafty Christmas Crooks' for a blog tour. My post is due in a few days ...

[Heather]

Who got books or a book gift card for Christmas? What titles did you receive / buy / plan to buy?

[Beth]

Heather wrote: "Who got books or a book gift card for Christmas? What titles did you receive / buy / plan to buy?"

I got an Amazon gift card, and bought some on sale Kindle books:


And one I want to buy is

[Camy]

Hey guys! I've been snowed under by deadlines, not real snow. ;) Thanks to Heather for keeping up the chatter here! Right now I'm reading Rise of the Machines--Human Authors in a Digital World while I ride my exercise bike and I like it a lot!

AND I got a BN.com gift card for Xmas!!!!!

[Julie]

I'm currently reading The Dancing Master by Julie Klassen. Kind of a slow start so I hope it picks up pace soon. I'm also reading The Daniel Plan 40 Days to a Healthier Life.

[Heather]

I'm working on my own manuscript. But I'm reading the two new free RC Sproul books in the Crucial Questions series.

[Camy]

Julie wrote: "I'm currently reading The Dancing Master by Julie Klassen. Kind of a slow start so I hope it picks up pace soon. I'm also reading The Daniel Plan 40 Days to a Healthier Life."

I saw that on Amazon! I totally wanted to get it but I held off since I still have so many other books to read.

[Camy]

Heather wrote: "I'm working on my own manuscript. But I'm reading the two new free RC Sproul books in the Crucial Questions series."

Did you see that Beth Moore's books were free? I think that Believing God and To Live is Christ are still free on Nookbook. I have never read her. have you?

[Beth]

Camy wrote: "Heather wrote: "I'm working on my own manuscript. But I'm reading the two new free RC Sproul books in the Crucial Questions series."

Did you see that Beth Moore's books were free? I think that Bel..."

I grabbed 10+ of her books for free this weekend! I was shocked that so many were free!

[Barbara]

Camy wrote: "Heather wrote: "I'm working on my own manuscript. But I'm reading the two new free RC Sproul books in the Crucial Questions series."

Did you see that Beth Moore's books were free? I think that Bel..."

I have taken many of her Bible studies through my church, and they are excellent.

[Camy]

Beth wrote: "I grabbed 10+ of her books for free this weekend! I was shocked that so many were free! "

I know, wasn't it awesome????

[Camy]

Barbara wrote: "I have taken many of her Bible studies through my church, and they are excellent. "

My friend Dineen Miller loves her Bible studies through her church, but I've never read any of her books yet. Now that I have several of them I'll give them a try!

[Heather]

I got 9 free Beth Moore books for free on Nook. I think Amazon has 14 free. I've done studies at church. She puts a lot of time into research. They're worth a read.

[Beth]

I've not read anything by her or done any Bible studies. Now I have so many I don't know where to start. Any suggestions of which I should start with??

[Beth]

Camy wrote: "Beth wrote: "I grabbed 10+ of her books for free this weekend! I was shocked that so many were free! "

I know, wasn't it awesome????"

Speaking of awesome...I came across this, to my delight:

[Camy]

Heather wrote: "I got 9 free Beth Moore books for free on Nook. I think Amazon has 14 free. I've done studies at church. She puts a lot of time into research. They're worth a read."

I got several free on CBD.com too!

[Camy]

Beth wrote: "I've not read anything by her or done any Bible studies. Now I have so many I don't know where to start. Any suggestions of which I should start with??"

I dunno ... I think I'll ask my friend Dineen. :)

[Camy]

Beth wrote: "Camy wrote: "Beth wrote: "I grabbed 10+ of her books for free this weekend! I was shocked that so many were free! "

I know, wasn't it awesome????"

Speaking of awesome...I came across this, to my ..."

Yay! I'm glad it's up! But the blurb is wrong. I asked them to change it but I don't know when they'll do that.

[Beth]

Camy wrote: "Beth wrote: "Camy wrote: "Beth wrote: "I grabbed 10+ of her books for free this weekend! I was shocked that so many were free! "

I know, wasn't it awesome????"

Speaking of awesome...I came across..."

Aw bummer! Hope they fix it soon!

[Beth]

Camy wrote: "Beth wrote: "I've not read anything by her or done any Bible studies. Now I have so many I don't know where to start. Any suggestions of which I should start with??"

I dunno ... I think I'll ask m..."

If she recommends one of the freebies, let me know which :)

[Camy]

Will do!

[Kim]

I have gotten a really good start on my CFD group non-fiction reading challenge for this year and starting reading a secular clean romance fiction today from my TBR list:

I finished:

They Fought Like Demons: Women Soldiers in the Civil War

Basic Crocheting: All the Skills and Tools You Need to Get Started

I am working on:

American Grace: How Religion Divides and Unites Us

The Anne Boleyn Collection: The Real Truth about the Tudors

The Four Doors

Her Best Match

[Camy]

Good for you! I don't read that many non-fiction books although I do enjoy them, especially history.

[Kim]

Camy wrote: "Good for you! I don't read that many non-fiction books although I do enjoy them, especially history."

I don't either, but since I haven't been in college since literally the 20th century and told what non-fiction to read anymore, it is a lot more enjoyable. I enjoy reading history as well like you, because some of the true stuff that has happened in real life in our past is more incredulous and unbelievable than a fiction novel. I enjoy psychology and sociology non-fiction topic books made for a general audience, cause it is reading about ourselves. Some biological science books too. Religious nonfiction as well. Wow! Now that I type this out I realize what a total nerd I secretly am and just haven't admitted it to myself *LOL*! Need to now scrub my overworked brain with the clean secular romance novel I am currently reading Her Best Match. Then I am doing some Regency era romance.

[Camy]

LOL I just picked up some nonfiction books today, Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time and Lord, Teach Me to Pray in 28 Days. I'm hoping to improve my prayer life this year!

[Ausjenny]

is this where I say I am still reading Manage your Pain?

[Camy]

You poor thing! I've been praying for you!

[Ausjenny]

Thanks I can deal with the head pain mostly the gall bladder is frustrating. it aches like you have the stitch and tells me when its unhappy like now.

I am hoping i see the specialist Friday week but am thinking it will be Feb. but I am eating better although something I ate today is not good and I think its the chicken. Its chicken breast but packaged. its not a bad reaction but enough to let me know be careful.

[Camy]

Be careful what you eat! My friend had gall bladder problems and really had to watch her diet.

[Ausjenny]

Oh I am, I am going to try tuna as they say its ok. but only a tiny bit to test. I have a few foods I know are safe and now I can eat a little salad which is ok.

[Kim]

Camy I am trying to improve my prayer life too. "Did you think to pray?" is my resolution to improve my life and others in 2014.

Ausjenny I feel bad for you too. The "Antiflammation Diet" is great for people who suffer from pain or even people who have autoimmune diseases. Tuna is one of the foods in that health plan. You can do a search on the diet on the internet and their are a ton of books out on it.

[Camy]

That's a good idea, Kim! I heard that type of diet really makes a huge difference.

Right now I'm reading Lord, Teach Me to Pray in 28 Days and it's wonderful. I read it years ago but forgot a lot of what she teaches, and this time around, God has really been speaking to me through the scriptures the author gives me to look up.

[Beth]

I'm reading

[Beth]

More prayer is something I want to work on this year too, and more Bible reading.

[Camy]

Beth wrote: "I'm reading "

I love those vintage settings! WW1 and WW2 are so fascinating to me when I read historical fiction. Much more interesting than Vikings and Knights. :)

[Ausjenny]

Just wanted to let you know I am having my gall bladder out Thursday. I am still in shock got the call today and its on Thursday.

[Beth]

Camy wrote: "Beth wrote: "I'm reading "

I love those vintage settings! WW1 and WW2 are so fascinating to me when I read historic..."

I love this setting too, although sometimes they can be sad...it's hard to imagine war on that scale!

[Beth]

Ausjenny wrote: "Just wanted to let you know I am having my gall bladder out Thursday. I am still in shock got the call today and its on Thursday."

Oh no! Will pray for smooth surgery and quick recovery!

[Ausjenny]

Thanks Beth I am really happy I thought I would be having it out in Feb or March to have it out tomorrow is a real blessing

[Camy]

Awesome! I'll be praying for you!

[Camy]

Beth wrote: "Camy wrote: "Beth wrote: "I'm reading "

I love those vintage settings! WW1 and WW2 are so fascinating to me when I ..."

Yes, I always cry! But it's usually a good cry, because the romances always have a happy ending. The Historical Fiction novels, not so much, so I sometimes avoid them.

[Miranda]

Gosh, it's so good to be back here! Missed you guys so much! I'm reading 'Be Confident In Your Calling' and 'Fun Loving You' .

[Ausjenny]

Im home minus a gall bladder and so many stones one bigger than a robins egg. still very sore and tired but I will be ok.

[Barbara]

Ausjenny wrote: "Im home minus a gall bladder and so many stones one bigger than a robins egg. still very sore and tired but I will be ok."

I'm so glad to hear that! I'm praying for you.

[Ausjenny]

thanks

[Camy]

Miranda wrote: "Gosh, it's so good to be back here! Missed you guys so much! I'm reading 'Be Confident In Your Calling' and 'Fun Loving You'[bookcover:Fun Loving Yo..."

Glad you're back! Fun Loving You looks really good! I'll have to check it out!

[Camy]

Ausjenny wrote: "Im home minus a gall bladder and so many stones one bigger than a robins egg. still very sore and tired but I will be ok."

Holy moly! I'm glad they're out! I'll be praying for you!

[Chrissey]

Oh wow - hope you are feeling better soon!!!! Rest up- you'll just have to prop your feet up and read!

[Kim]

Miranda so glad to hear from you again! I know you have been busy.

Jenny so glad you are out of surgery and the pain from the gallbladder and stones will be gone once you fully recover. Like someone else said cuddle up with some books and rest.

[Ausjenny]

Thanks Kim. I am getting better each day. still have to take it easy as it still hurts to do certain things but I dont feel sick anymore and I can eat without worrying the food will make me sick. I want to keep some of the weight off and am eating healthier. to tired to read much.