What are you reading in November?

[Beth]

Happy November! You know the drill! Share your current reads, reading plans, and reading round-ups here. :)

[Sarita]

Currently reading:

Up next:


Hopefuls:

[Caitlyn]

I'm currently reading: (Not CF)

Plans...

[Missy]

I started these earlier this week: , , and .

Plans for the rest of the month: , , , and .

[Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator]

Just finished:

It only has two reviews on Barnes and Noble. Anyone want to help it get more?

[Natalie]

I just started listening to . I plan to also at least start either , , or if we can get oru copy from Inter-Library Loan on time. I also want to continue reading . We will see what happens.

[Beth]

Currently reading
Since it is #4 in a series I will read the next book before starting the book that is in transit for me at the library.


The library has these but they are not yet in transit; hopefully soon.
and

Stratagem and Wait for Me are both on order but the library does not yet have them.

Beth - ;)
in Calgary

[Staci, Book Awards Specialist]

In November I hope to read:

[Elizabeth]

I'm currently reading and
Here's what else I hope to read this month and hopefully I'll finish (GM) now that I've finished the other Sanderson series I was working on

[Beth]

The month holds a lot for me, so I'll mostly be going with what I have time to get to. My only plans are to finish/read...



I also finished last night.

If I have time, I might try to squeeze in this month's group read! :)

[Philip]

Pardon me for noticing but there are quite a few ladies in this group, more than men and a lot of Christian fiction geared towards women Romance novels). I certainly don't mind. Long ago I got interested in reading by reading contemporary romance novels. Since then I have found it is much better to accept Jesus in your heart rather than your mind, thus the change to Christian fiction.
I enjoy all sorts of Christian fiction, including speculative fiction as long as it's not far fetched. I found this "trilogy" (there is a novella that fits between books 1 and 2) that takes place in the year 2025.
If you like speculative fiction, or perhaps a male acquaintance that likes to read Christian fiction, but has trouble finding good material to read, I highly recommend this series.
The description of book one is much better on Goodreads than on Amazon. I found these books to be quite plausible.
Being old enough to remember singing O Little Town of Bethlehem, Oh Come All Ye Faithful and Hark, The Herald Angels Sing at the Christmas program in first grade at a public school, I've watched freedoms slowly erode away in our country in my lifetime. These books have ring of truth to them and and more importantly, shows Gods work in peoples lives.
If I could give this series 50 stars, I would. I seldom recommend books to read but I felt the need to share this review.
When previewing this I noticed the titles don't show up too well. Here they are:
The Moses Conspiracy
The Christmas Wish (novella)
The Scent of Fear
Out of the Mist
Author: Susan J Reinhardt
Thank you for reading

[Philip]

Chasing the Music
I'm not sure of how today's Christians view the State of Israel due to the extreme mixed reactions media portrayed when the United States recently recognized Jerusalem as the Capital of Israel, bit I would like to give this book a favorable rating.
That said, a lot of modern Israels history has occurred during my lifetime and I am aware of the victories and struggles of "Gods Chosen People" through unbiased sources since the 7 Day War through the 1990's before before accounts became skewed. I remember the historical characters mentioned in the book.
This book has a simple and beautiful premise that can add to the extreme division in an already polarized world. It had me hooked in three chapters and reeled me onto shore with the rest of the book.
The story sent me to the internet a couple times to search for things mentioned in the book but I soon found out that the author explains quite well what I wanted to know.
A word of caution: There is violence in this book, but no more than what we have in the world today. On a brighter note, their is romance.
Chasing the Music
Author: Mark Allan Leslie

[Kate, Challenge Fun Distributor]

In progress: , , .
Planning to read: , , , , , ,
Hoping to get to: ,
There will also be a Hidden Gem thrown in there somewhere. :)

[Charlene]

My Plans this month are:

Currently Reading:
(GM)

Up Next:


Maybe’s:

[Loraine]

I have already read: and

I am currently reading:


I plan to read:

[Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator]

Finished:

[Lila]

I have already finished Equipped: Ephesians 6 Devotionals to Empower and Make You Victorious in Everyday Struggles for review (free through 11-8, I think), and Mansfield Park
.

I plan on finishing The Songbird and the Secret, Divergent (for the Bingo Genre challenge) and Holy Hustle: Embracing a Work-Hard, Rest-Well Life by the end of the month. That's about all I can plan, since I'm knee-deep in NaNoWriMo.

[Jody]

hi! I am new here! how do you post the pictures of the books? I am reading Heart's Safe Passage by Laurie Alice Eakes. A new author for me.

[Chad]

Philip wrote: "Pardon me for noticing but there are quite a few ladies in this group, more than men and a lot of Christian fiction geared towards women Romance novels. I certainly don't mind."

My thoughts exactly... Not a problem of course... just an observation. This past summer I read the Mark of the Lion Trilogy and enjoyed it immensely. Pretty sure that it falls into the Christian Romance category, but it was also adventure and historical fiction.

I've been reading through this month and I'm really enjoying it. I hope to start a book or two from my TBR pile from Ted Dekker this month as well. I've read several of his books and I've found them to be fantastic Christian Fiction!

Any recommendations for books that are adventure, mystery, fantasy, and Christian would be welcomed. Thanks all!

[Chad]

Jody wrote: "hi! I am new here! how do you post the pictures of the books? I am reading Heart's Safe Passage by Laurie Alice Eakes. A new author for me."

Jody,

To add a link to an author or a book, click the "add book/author" link above the text box that you type posts in.

When you click the link you will see the following box pop up:


When you first click the "add book/author" link, of course, the search field will be blank. Type in what you are searching for and one or multiple books will show up.

Notice at the bottom the option to choose 'link' or 'cover'. If you want a text link to the book, choose link, if you want an image link to the book, choose cover.

You can do the same thing to link to an author. Just choose the author tab at the top of the box.

This is what it looks like in a post:


This is what it looks like before you post in your comment box, but with single brackets:
[[bookcover:Heart's Safe Passage|11547857]]

Hope this helps!

[Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator]

Very well explained, Chad! Thank you for chipping in. I haven't yet had time to answer Jody's question this busy morning.

Have you read Anne Elisabeth Stengl's fantasy books yet? I read Heartless a few years ago and enjoyed it.

[Chad]

Andrea wrote: "Very well explained, Chad! Thank you for chipping in. I haven't yet had time to answer Jody's question this busy morning. Have you read Anne Elisabeth Stengl's fantasy books yet? I read..."

Always happy to help!

I have not read any books by Anne Elisabeth Stengl. I will put that on my TBR list! Thanks for the recommendation!

[Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator]

You're welcome. I'm planning on rereading it next year, and I'm hoping I still enjoy it. I don't read a lot of fantasy, and I really have to be in the right mood to enjoy it. From what I remember, this one was a lot of fun.

[Jody]

Thanks Chad! I don't see that option on my phone, but I will look on my desktop in goodreads!

[Chad]

Jody wrote: "Thanks Chad! I don't see that option on my phone, but I will look on my desktop in goodreads!"

You are correct. You cannot do this from your phone.

[Joy]

Everything by Donna Van Liere that I can get from the library.

[Karin]

I can't think of the titles offhand, but for Christian I'm going to read the two Christie finalists I haven't read in the general fiction category. Plus I have some other things.

[Esther]

Bevrijdend lied

I am reading this one

[Esther]

in English it is this one. I am readinf the Durch version

[Marta]

ciao, I'm reading now this book
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
then I think I'll read in november these books:
- https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
- https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
- https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
ciao from italy, martaA

[Marta]

mmhhh... a question: why in my post cannot see the covers?
thanks , martaA

[Esther]

@chad I also like the books of Ted Dekker. So when you have tips about books that have adventure or history I would really appreciate if you share it. Is it also allowed to share books that are not really christian but still clean?

[Beth]

Esther wrote: "@chad I also like the books of Ted Dekker. So when you have tips about books that have adventure or history I would really appreciate if you share it. Is it also allowed to share books that are not..."

Hi, Esther! As a general rule, yes, it's okay to post clean, general market books. When/if I post general market, I always just make a note of that in my post.

[Elizabeth]

So far this month I've read and All great reads! Currently I'm working on and

[Esther]

I just finished
I really loved the book because it tells about faith and hope even if the situation is really bad. The only part I did not like was the "nagging" about that autism is caused by vaccination. This is not proven and it is proven that autism is something you are born with. I think it will hurt people if you are saying something else because it sounds like you could have prevented autism. But beside that I really liked that Holden is getting more open because of music and the help of Ella. And the part in the book that is telling us that somehow we are all locked in and that only God can work the miracle of getting you free. So I would really recommend this book to this group

[Esther]

hi everyone,
I am starting to read . Can someone please tell me wether this is christian or not? Here in the Netherlands some people say it is christian and some say it is not. I can not really find it except that it is a battle between good and evil and good will win in the end. So please give your opinion

[Lila]

Esther, J.R.R. Tolkien was a good friend of C.S. Lewis, and they all wrote fantasy that was supposed to be allegorical to the Christian faith. The Lord of the Rings trilogy (the Two Towers is #2) is not overtly Christian. It doesn't mention Jesus or God or religion. But there are Christ-like characters, many say the One Ring represents sin, and there are many spiritual truths and lessons to be pulled. I would recommend reading all three in order beginning with The Fellowship of the Ring, so that you get the full effect of the allegory.

[Esther]

@lila thanks I allready read part one and I really enjoyed it. So thanks for your comment. I agree that the ring can represend sin. It is a small innocent thing but when you use it becomes huge and it is almost impossible to get free from it. I read that allready in part one. So I will keep that in mind

[Lila]

@Esther, I came across this article that explains the Christian aspect of Tolkien's fantasy. It's a long article, but very interesting! https://www.weeklystandard.com/hannah...

[Bonny]

This month I've mostly been reading books relating to two themes: Jane Austen and the Salem Witch Trials.

Relating to the Salem Witch Trials I have read:
1) The Crucible ****
2) Salem Witch ***
And I'm currently reading:
3) The Salem Witch Trials: A Day-By-Day Chronicle of a Community Under Siege
4) Ye Lyttle Salem Maide: A Story of Witchcraft
(By the way, these are all either historical fiction or history books about people living during the Witch Trials in Salem, Massachusetts in 1692; they aren't about actual witchcraft practices!)

Relating to Jane Austen I have read:
1) Duels and Deception **** (a fun YA book set in the same era)
2) Pride (CAUTION: language) *** (a gritty retelling of Pride & Prejudice set in modern Brooklyn NY)
3) Mr. Darcy's Daughters (CAUTION: some inappropriate content) *** (a sequel written about the next generation of Darcys)

In between, I finally read a book many of you have already enjoyed, and absolutely loved it:
1) True to You *****
2) Then Came You ***

I also read a lovely Thanksgiving children's book on Thanksgiving:
1) N.C. Wyeth's Pilgrims ****

Now I'm transitioning to reading about Revolutionary era France:
1) The Mistaken Wife: A Novel **
And currently reading:
2) The Silver Blade

[Missy]

I don't foresee me finishing anything before the end of November. It was kind of a light month, holidays are not helping. But this is what I read this month:

, , , , and .

Looks like I had a theme of reading books with "The" for the first word of the title. Ha!

[Maria Clara]

This month I read a few great ARCs :)
I'm surprised how many books I was able to finish

[Sarita]

Bible 13 books

DNF

[Carolyn]

Clara, isn't this book a new publishing for next month? I have it on my list to purchase. It sounds interesting

[Maria Clara]

Hi Carolyn! Yes, it is. I received an advanced readers copy on NetGalley , though. I hope you get the chance to read it :)

[Staci, Book Awards Specialist]

In November, I read:



Hidden Gem:


Non-Fiction:

[Caroline]

My November log:
ebooks:
audiobooks:

[Elizabeth]

Here's my November:

[Lila]

You all did so great!

Because I was writing (and working on editing & formatting side-gigs), I felt like I didn't get as much reading done as I would have liked. But I'm pleased with how much I ended up accomplishing. I'm surprised I finished 10!

I read Ruth for the Bible reading challenge at my women's retreat. We really did read all four chapters in one weekend. It was great!

For nonfiction, I read Equipped: Ephesians 6 Devotionals to Empower and Make You Victorious in Everyday Struggles for editing and review; 12 Days of Christmas: A Christmas Devotional as a Christmas devotional for the December challenge; and Holy Hustle: Embracing a Work-Hard, Rest-Well Life in a book club, which I loved so much I decided to review it on my blog (will be available on Tuesday, Dec 4).

For fiction, I read Mansfield Park for a Jane Austen FB group (it's one of my least favorite of Austen's); I finally got to the library to read More Than Meets the Eye for the October clue in the Scavenger Hunt challenge; The Pilgrim's Progress for another online book club; The Christmas Bride for the December Christmas book challenge (I'm so thankful it was started early!); and Divergent for the Bingo Genre challenge for Dystopian. I found that I actually like the movie better than the book this time! That never happens!

For children's books, I readDream Dog with my son.

and Divergent.

[Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator]

My total: 13
Books:

The Window at the White Cat (GM)
Pillage (GM)
The 5th Wave (GM; language; don't recommend)