Why I have this book: I got it for free from Amazon a while ago, and this past week was a good week for a light read, so I finally read it.
I gave it two stars on Goodreads. ("It was okay.") Yep, that about sums it up. It didn't really keep me interested in coming back. In fact, I had to remind myself that I was reading it when I would see my Kindle on my nightstand.
Clean.
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
Sunday, April 2, 2017
Buck Up, Little Buckaroo (Mary Ellen Edmunds)
Why I have this book: It's on my DB app, and I bought it a long time ago because it was pretty inexpensive. Plus, I love MEE!!!
I really enjoyed this book by MEE. I just want to live next door to her. She's so real and funny and interesting. I don't know her, but I love her. :)
Clean.
I really enjoyed this book by MEE. I just want to live next door to her. She's so real and funny and interesting. I don't know her, but I love her. :)
Clean.
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Letters on an Elk Hunt (Elinore Pruitt Stewart)
Why I have this book: I bought it years ago after I read the first book, Letters of a Woman Homesteader, which I reviewed earlier in this blog.
I really loved this book. I gave it 5 stars on Goodreads. I gave the first book 4 stars, because I was a little bothered by the overuse of the n-word (which was common for that time period). Both books are so delightfully written, and I wish I could be friends with the author. She is just a really neat person. Well, she was... she passed away in the early 1930's, according to Wikipedia.
I don't even know what else to say. I loved the book and I love that she wrote letters to chronicle her experiences that are so wonderful to read, and that they were kept and published. I love that she knew all the rules about lie, lay, lain, etc. I'm sad she died so young (57). I'll be thinking about this book for a while.
Clean, other than I believe the n-word was used a couple of times, at least once in a song title. But again, it was just part of that era, and not used with the intent to be offensive.
I really loved this book. I gave it 5 stars on Goodreads. I gave the first book 4 stars, because I was a little bothered by the overuse of the n-word (which was common for that time period). Both books are so delightfully written, and I wish I could be friends with the author. She is just a really neat person. Well, she was... she passed away in the early 1930's, according to Wikipedia.
I don't even know what else to say. I loved the book and I love that she wrote letters to chronicle her experiences that are so wonderful to read, and that they were kept and published. I love that she knew all the rules about lie, lay, lain, etc. I'm sad she died so young (57). I'll be thinking about this book for a while.
Clean, other than I believe the n-word was used a couple of times, at least once in a song title. But again, it was just part of that era, and not used with the intent to be offensive.
The Mistletoe Secret (Richard Paul Evans)
Why I have this book: I borrowed it from the ebook library. I was on hold before Christmas, if I remember correctly, and I was so far down the list that I thought I might not get it until next Christmas, but it came up this past week.
I liked it. I gave it 3 stars on Goodreads. It may have gotten 4 stars, but the ending fell a little flat for me. Still, up to that point, I was definitely invested to see how it all played out.
Clean.
I liked it. I gave it 3 stars on Goodreads. It may have gotten 4 stars, but the ending fell a little flat for me. Still, up to that point, I was definitely invested to see how it all played out.
Clean.
Sunday, March 12, 2017
Two Books by Haven Kimmel
A Girl Named Zippy
She Got Up Off the Couch
Why I have these books: I read both of these books years ago in a book club. I think I borrowed them at the time, so when they each came up for sale for a good price on Kindle, I purchased them.
I really liked both of these books. The writing is enjoyable to read, and there's so much deep stuff without it being depressing or overwhelming. I liked them both enough to do some research to find out what happened next. They are books that I couldn't wait to get back to when I had to stop reading (to do other required life stuff) and now that I've finished them, I'm still thinking about them.
Clean, although there is an occasional swear word, plus a slight irreverence about Jesus, but in a way that also shows a fondness and connection.
She Got Up Off the Couch
Why I have these books: I read both of these books years ago in a book club. I think I borrowed them at the time, so when they each came up for sale for a good price on Kindle, I purchased them.
I really liked both of these books. The writing is enjoyable to read, and there's so much deep stuff without it being depressing or overwhelming. I liked them both enough to do some research to find out what happened next. They are books that I couldn't wait to get back to when I had to stop reading (to do other required life stuff) and now that I've finished them, I'm still thinking about them.
Clean, although there is an occasional swear word, plus a slight irreverence about Jesus, but in a way that also shows a fondness and connection.
Monday, February 27, 2017
Wonderland Creek (Lynn Austin)
Why I have this book: I'm a fan of Lynn Austin, and I've had this book on my Kindle for a long time.
I really enjoyed this book a lot. There was romance (but I wouldn't call it a romance book), humor, mystery, education/history, all in a Christian foundation. It kept me entertained. In fact, I was probably too entertained, since I chose to read it instead of doing my schoolwork today. It was a great day for an escape from the snow and the long to-do list, and this book provided it nicely.
Clean.
I really enjoyed this book a lot. There was romance (but I wouldn't call it a romance book), humor, mystery, education/history, all in a Christian foundation. It kept me entertained. In fact, I was probably too entertained, since I chose to read it instead of doing my schoolwork today. It was a great day for an escape from the snow and the long to-do list, and this book provided it nicely.
Clean.
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
The Total Money Makeover (Dave Ramsey)
Why I have this book: I've had it for a long while, and read some of it before, but had to read it again as part of a college class assignment.
As far as a money management book goes, it can't be beat. It's also entertaining and motivating, so it was a good one to read for the assignment. We gave it to each of our adult kids one year, because it really does have sound financial principles.
Clean.
As far as a money management book goes, it can't be beat. It's also entertaining and motivating, so it was a good one to read for the assignment. We gave it to each of our adult kids one year, because it really does have sound financial principles.
Clean.
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