I bought this "Ultimate Homemaker's Bundle" (or something like that) which contained a lot of books/resources for, well, homemakers. First and last time!
I've been slowly reading through and really, nothing has been worth writing about. I've picked up a random tip here and there, but I've actually just been deleting the books after I read them for the most part. Nothing new, really.
Anyway, I'm not going to review any of them more than this, unless something amazing stands out as I continue through. Some of them are recipe books, so maybe I'll find some good stuff at some point. I don't hate that I bought it, but so far, it's not making me that interested in doing it again. (Some women seem to be super excited when these things come out, so maybe it's just me. Or maybe I learned all I need to know from Flylady. Haha...)
Clean. This collection seems to be from a Christian-based group, so I don't anticipate anything offensive as I continue to read the rest of the books.
Monday, May 29, 2017
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
A Bid for Love (Rachel Ann Nunez)
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.
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.
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.
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