"I really enjoyed this novel but was a bit surprised when it ended. I had downloaded this novel for free when it was offered free for Kindle and started reading it one night when I had nothing better to do. The plot did reel me in for most of the book but seemed to rush to finish the ending. It was a great Christian novel in that it addressed the subject of coming back to God after major life disappointments but as a mystery it could have been fleshed out a bit more before you got to the end. Thank you for the free download."
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Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Code Blue Book Review
The following review is one I also posted on Amazon.com. If I like a book, I let the world know. If I don't, I still let the world know. I'm sort of funny that way. This book was great but as I said below, it had a very unexpected ending.
"I really enjoyed this novel but was a bit surprised when it ended. I had downloaded this novel for free when it was offered free for Kindle and started reading it one night when I had nothing better to do. The plot did reel me in for most of the book but seemed to rush to finish the ending. It was a great Christian novel in that it addressed the subject of coming back to God after major life disappointments but as a mystery it could have been fleshed out a bit more before you got to the end. Thank you for the free download."
"I really enjoyed this novel but was a bit surprised when it ended. I had downloaded this novel for free when it was offered free for Kindle and started reading it one night when I had nothing better to do. The plot did reel me in for most of the book but seemed to rush to finish the ending. It was a great Christian novel in that it addressed the subject of coming back to God after major life disappointments but as a mystery it could have been fleshed out a bit more before you got to the end. Thank you for the free download."
A Gathering Of Crows
I bought this novel at a discount book store and WOW! was I surprised. It was excellent. I had never read Brian Keene before but I will be buying his novels now. I can't believe I overlooked this author. If you are a fan of horror as I am, you will want to start reading his novels.
I posted this review on Amazon.com simply because it was a great novel and I wanted everyone else to know how truly fantastic it was.
"Very seldom does a horror novel grip me these days like "A Gathering Of Crows". The last time was when I read Stephen King's novel "It". I have very little time to read these days but I finished this novel in two days! If you love a good horror read, you're going to love this one!"
I posted this review on Amazon.com simply because it was a great novel and I wanted everyone else to know how truly fantastic it was.
"Very seldom does a horror novel grip me these days like "A Gathering Of Crows". The last time was when I read Stephen King's novel "It". I have very little time to read these days but I finished this novel in two days! If you love a good horror read, you're going to love this one!"
Wolf's Trap
I read this novel in one day. After I started reading, I couldn't put it down. The review I put below is one that I also posted on Amazon.com.
This book was NOT given to me and I bought it because it looked like something I would enjoy.
The Boy Who Came Back From Heaven
Book Review:
I read this book with some trepidation and quite a bit of skepticism. As a Christian, I believe we have an afterlife to look forward to and enter into with great joy. I have read several of the "I went to Heaven and came back." books, this one was very touching. The only thing I saw that didn't mesh up with the tiles was that this narrative didn't tell much of what Colton saw in Heaven. But,I believe God doesn't want us to know much more than what is in the Bible for fear we would want to go ahead of his scheduled time for us.
However, the story of the parent's struggles and God's amazing grace toward this family gives me such encouragement I intend to read it again and again. I highly recommend it for Christian reading and for those who are feeling themselves drawn toward God.
"Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the [...] book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255 <[...]> : "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
I read this book with some trepidation and quite a bit of skepticism. As a Christian, I believe we have an afterlife to look forward to and enter into with great joy. I have read several of the "I went to Heaven and came back." books, this one was very touching. The only thing I saw that didn't mesh up with the tiles was that this narrative didn't tell much of what Colton saw in Heaven. But,I believe God doesn't want us to know much more than what is in the Bible for fear we would want to go ahead of his scheduled time for us.
However, the story of the parent's struggles and God's amazing grace toward this family gives me such encouragement I intend to read it again and again. I highly recommend it for Christian reading and for those who are feeling themselves drawn toward God.
"Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the [...] book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255 <[...]> : "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
What I'm Reading
I just finished "unfinished business" by James Van Praagh. In it he discusses the regrets those who have passed on and those who are left behind experience when they don't forgive or listen to each other. There are some heartbreaking stories about people who were either too busy or too bull-headed to deal with each other when they still have time on this plane of existence. I'm sure we all can identify with those sentiments remembering things we could have said or acts of kindness we could have done while our loved ones are still alive.
All together a great read and if you are like me, it will give you quite a bit to think about. I would recommend reading this with an open mind and an open heart. Life's lessons are learned, sometimes a bit too late.
All together a great read and if you are like me, it will give you quite a bit to think about. I would recommend reading this with an open mind and an open heart. Life's lessons are learned, sometimes a bit too late.
Books, Dogs and Knitting Needles?
You have to be intrigued by the title. So what do the three above items have to do with each other. Basically, my dogs are always with me. Whether I'm reading, knitting, cleaning, or just sleeping, they are my constant companions. Other than my husband, my dogs are and always have been faithful companions who don't let me out of their sight, not that my husband is clingy.
We moved "up the hollar" as we say in Eastern Kentucky, three years ago. We were lucky enough to find a place where the wild animals are abundant and the silence is wonderful! The first week we were here, I sat on my front porch and watched as a wild turkey launched itself from the hill behind our place and landed clumsily in our front yard. "It's a good thing" as Martha Stewart would say. I enjoy watching the animals and seeing what Mother Nature has in store for us day by day. Some days I have to wonder if the faries are hiding in the brush by our house poking animals with sticks to send them vaulting into my yard.
So on to books. I love to read. If you don't find me on my computer reading you will find me reading a physical copy of a book. I have very eclectic tastes in literature in other words, if it looks good, I'll read it!
I'm currently reading another of Brian Keene's works called "Jack's Magic Beans". This is a collection of short stories he has put together and I'm enjoying every one. It is not however, for the faint of heart. The esteemed Mr. Keene writes horror novels, very, very, scary horror novels.....Wooooooooooooooooo!
I had just finished the first novel I had read of his by the title of "A Gathering Of Crows". I have to say, I haven't enjoyed a novel as much since I first read "The Stand" from Stephen King. His characters are the type of "standing still will get you killed" characters which carry a lesson in each death. His heroes and heroines are generally the type of people others would call "broken" but who, in spite of their faults and failures, are the ones who will save the rest of the "perfect" people. I thoroughly enjoyed reading every word of this novel and if you are a fan of good horror, you will too.
Alright, for the knitting needles. I have knitted since I was in the fourth grade of elementary school. I enrolled in our county's 4-H club's knitting group even though I was the only one in our elementary school who did so that year. Our school librarian, Mrs. Wilma Greenhill, got me started by teaching me the basics and the game was on from then. When I was in the sixth grade in elementary school, I taught a basic class to my peers and to the lower grades. I continued knitting until I was in college and found I didn't have time to pursue anything but reading my textbooks and completing assignments. When I finished college and started working I was too busy to think of anything except further learning my new profession. I did keep crocheting to some extent but not as much as I did before.
Four years ago, my husband and I moved from my parents old home to a place in a nearby town. I actually thought of knitting again and the game was afoot...again! I have had something on the needles ever since and now I wonder how I let my love of knitting languish so long. I am currently knitting an afghan in the round in our local large university's colors, blue and white.
Well, supper is on and I have to stir the beans or they'll burn. Gotta go this time, I'll be back soon to tell you how things are progressing.
We moved "up the hollar" as we say in Eastern Kentucky, three years ago. We were lucky enough to find a place where the wild animals are abundant and the silence is wonderful! The first week we were here, I sat on my front porch and watched as a wild turkey launched itself from the hill behind our place and landed clumsily in our front yard. "It's a good thing" as Martha Stewart would say. I enjoy watching the animals and seeing what Mother Nature has in store for us day by day. Some days I have to wonder if the faries are hiding in the brush by our house poking animals with sticks to send them vaulting into my yard.
So on to books. I love to read. If you don't find me on my computer reading you will find me reading a physical copy of a book. I have very eclectic tastes in literature in other words, if it looks good, I'll read it!
I'm currently reading another of Brian Keene's works called "Jack's Magic Beans". This is a collection of short stories he has put together and I'm enjoying every one. It is not however, for the faint of heart. The esteemed Mr. Keene writes horror novels, very, very, scary horror novels.....Wooooooooooooooooo!
I had just finished the first novel I had read of his by the title of "A Gathering Of Crows". I have to say, I haven't enjoyed a novel as much since I first read "The Stand" from Stephen King. His characters are the type of "standing still will get you killed" characters which carry a lesson in each death. His heroes and heroines are generally the type of people others would call "broken" but who, in spite of their faults and failures, are the ones who will save the rest of the "perfect" people. I thoroughly enjoyed reading every word of this novel and if you are a fan of good horror, you will too.
Alright, for the knitting needles. I have knitted since I was in the fourth grade of elementary school. I enrolled in our county's 4-H club's knitting group even though I was the only one in our elementary school who did so that year. Our school librarian, Mrs. Wilma Greenhill, got me started by teaching me the basics and the game was on from then. When I was in the sixth grade in elementary school, I taught a basic class to my peers and to the lower grades. I continued knitting until I was in college and found I didn't have time to pursue anything but reading my textbooks and completing assignments. When I finished college and started working I was too busy to think of anything except further learning my new profession. I did keep crocheting to some extent but not as much as I did before.
Four years ago, my husband and I moved from my parents old home to a place in a nearby town. I actually thought of knitting again and the game was afoot...again! I have had something on the needles ever since and now I wonder how I let my love of knitting languish so long. I am currently knitting an afghan in the round in our local large university's colors, blue and white.
Well, supper is on and I have to stir the beans or they'll burn. Gotta go this time, I'll be back soon to tell you how things are progressing.
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