Martha's Bookshelf***Friday Pick Giveaway April 20, 2012

[** If you are new to Friday Pick Giveaway - Welcome!  Scroll down a bit (below book group #19) for instructions on how to enter.] 

Hello everyone. I hope you have had a good week. Mine has been tiring and a little tense.  So much to do and not enough time.
Wow - there were 30 entries last week.  I  think that is the most on a Friday Pick.

Thank you to all who entered April 13 Pick.  There were FOUR Automatic winners this week - YAHOO! - (those who requested the book four times and I did not note other people asking for that book during those weeks).
Sorry several choices were blocked by multiple requests, but one was picked on Random.org.

lag123 chose Dreams Gather for four weeks with no block (no one else choosing the book.)
sienny chose Death Angel
Natasha chose Three Weddings and a Kiss
Elizabeth chose Out of the Blue

CONGRATULATIONS

to Random.org picked Winners from April 13 Pick:

Brendajean chose An Earl to Enchant  
and

Krista chose The Trouble With Joe

All winners please fill in the Winner's Acceptance Form or email me to confirm your win, send your snail mail address information and let me know if you would like bookmarks - sensual or sexy and I have a new supply of sweet bookmarks.

Celebrate World Book and Copyright Day
April 23, 2012

New book Group #27 April 13, 2012
Some of the books on the right end are smaller and suitable for overseas mailing. :-)

Skylight Confessions by Alice Hoffman

Hannibal Rising by Thomas Harris (spine damage)

An Earl to Enchant by Amelia Grey (spine damage)

Dear John by Nicholas Sparks

When Dreams Come True by Cathy Maxwell (slight spine wear)

A Week in Winter by Marcia Willett

Slow Heat by Erica Spindler

The Trouble with Joe by Emilie Richards

Midnight Hour by Debra Dixon

September Morning by Diana Palmer

Beneath the Surface by Annie White (slight spine wear)

The Amazing Mrs. Polifax by Dorothy Gilman

The Dream Horse by Virginia Campbell Scott

Summer's Belle by Paige Winship Dooly

Not Looking for a Texas Man by Lass Small

Ladies Start Your Engines

New book Group #26 March 2, 2012
These are Paired sets - two per author.
Four are parts of series the others are just singles by the same author.
Winners get both books if you pick these.

Nora Roberts
     Inner Harbor (#3 Cheasapeake Bay Series) and Blue Dahlia (SC) (#1 In the Garden Trilogy -(nice trilogy!)
Dick Francis
     Smokescreen (SC) and Field of Thirteen

New Group #25 January 12, 2012

*Smaller books on the right would be okay for most international mailing.

Leopards Kill by Jim DeFelice

Category 7 by Bill Evans and Marianna Jameson

Long Way Home (Friends Romance Series) by Wendy Corsi Staub

Hell's Belle by Jane Holleman

The Firebird Deception (Silhouette Bombshell) by Cate Dermody

*Shadow Rider: Apache Sundown by Jory Sherman

*Prime Time by Sandra Brown  

*Out of the Blue (Allegheny Hopes) by Janice A. Thompson

New Group #24 Pick Books November 25, 2011
(The only Thanksgiving title I found is a Harlequin I'd like to read someday so no Thanksgiving titles for November.)

Green Calder Grass by Janet Dailey

New Group #23 Pick Books October 14, 2011
I tried to pick some books that would be good for October -
Halloween or dark minded.

Ghost Writer (Shivers #3) by M.D. Spenser

Emily's Good Nightmare by Cosmic Debris Cosmic

Death Angel by Linda Howard

New Group #22 Pick Books September 2, 2011

Singles:

Tender Triumph by Judith McNaught

New Group #21 of Pick Books July 29, 2011

There are eight mysteries and I have asterisked nine books that are smaller and would be good for oversea choices if so desired.

Mallory's Oracle (Kathleen Mallory Novels) by Carol O'Connell

* I. O. U by Pickard, Nancy (spine creased)

Stand by Me Anthology with Dallas Schulze, Roberta Leigh and Linda Randall Wisdom (spine creased)

May, 2011 New Group of Pick books

Group #20

Singles

Luciano's Luck by Jack Higgins - Audio Cassettes

3/25/11 I did get to set up a new group of books:

Group #19

Singles

Primary Colors - audio tapes

Note of Peril (black strip on cover)

2/19/11 Book Group #18- Pairs!

Not all of these are two from a series but several are. Each pick gets two books.

Patricia Cornwell Pair:

Cruel and Unusual

At Risk (Win Garano)

I have finally updated the intro and Entry paragraphs here:

If you saw the pictures posted of my bookshelves and boxes you know I do have lots of books! And that doesn't include the other eight or so boxes at my office!! And more books as I find deals too good to pass up! I am sharing my book bounty by these Friday Pick Giveaways. 

I started Friday Pick in November 27, 2009 and in two years I  posted 26 groups of 16 books to find new homes! (March 2012)

I have periodically update the lists - deleting those won. You can still go to the Friday Pick list link to see older posts and the older lists book pictures if you want! I am happy to say that so far about 341 books have found new homes! YAY. I have to update my print out to check the exact number sent out - a few were never claimed.

Note rules here regarding international entries.

Because postage to overseas can be prohibitive I am willing to give a $5.00 book certificate to international winners - Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Borders, ARe, TWRP, ClassAct Books, eTreasures, Desert Breeze, etc....you tell me where and I'll set it up. So for my overseas visitors your comment may indicate a smaller book and I'll check postage or note your choice of gift card.

I learned that The Book Depository does not ship to everywhere. The postage for some of the books to far away places runs between $5.00 and $6.00 and up. Since I would award $5.00 for The Book Depository to an international winner, as an alternative you may choose a smaller book and we will hope the postage will not exceed $6.00. If the postage is more, or if you want to pick a larger book and you are willing to pay any extra postage beyond the $6.00 I will work with you on that. This may not make a difference to many but if it helps one or two of you to give one of my books a home that will make me happy too. :o)

TO ENTER:

Leave a comment and tell me WHICH BOOK you would like to get from the Friday Pick lists.
CUT OFF TIME IS THURSDAY NIGHTS AT 10:00 PM CENTRAL so I do not have to stay up past midnight to do the winner post!
I will randomly pick two winners to announce Friday mornings with the next Pick post.
Automatic wins are those who requested the book four times and I did not note other people asking for that book during those weeks.

WINNERS PLEASE CHECK THE WIN POST ON FRIDAYS AND fill in the Winner's Acceptance Form or email me at mesreads@gmail.com. [I will confirm receipt of the addresses- well I realize I haven't always done this. But if you filled out the form and don't get the book within two weeks nudge me with an email please!] If I have the winners e-mail I will send a reminder in a week or so....

Thanks for helping these books find new homes!!

Repeating this helpful blog tip: You can right click on a link and you will be given the choice to open the link in a new window or tab so you do not navigate away from the screen you are on!! I use this all the time!

1/14/11 New List
#17
Moonfire by Judith Redman Robbins
Saving Faith by David Baldacci (Audio Book)

12/3/10 Book Set:

#16

Best Of Enemies by Taylor Smith

Sleight of Hand by Robin Hathaway

The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown

List #15---

List #14

Blood And Glory (Soldiers Of War) (Soldiers of War, Book 1) by Larson Reed

Gospel Truths by J.G. Sandom

Here is set #13 of Used books!

Pearl Beyond Price by Claire Delacroix

This is a group of books I have had for several years but not gotten to read. Since it doesn't look like I will get to read them for another year (or more!) I am passing them on. Although as I type them part of me still says "But you may want to read that some day!" Yes, yes; along with the other 700 books I am housing! Must Let goooooo.....

Group #12

The Ripple Effect by Lynn Erickson

Group #11

Cat's Eyewitness by Rita Mae Brown

Alien Chronicles - The Crimson Claw by Deborah Chester

Snow in April by Rosamunde Pilcher

Looking Back by Belva Plain

The Ring on Her Finger by Elizabeth Bevarly

List #1
Circle of Stars by Anna Lee Waldo

Pick #2

The Blue Zone by Andrew Gross

Pick #3

One Eye Closed by Karen Whiddon

Pick #4

Talking God by Tony Kellerman

Everything to Gain by Barbara Taylor Bradford

The Sixth Sense

The Shadow by Shelley Munro (PA)

Pick #5

See Jane Lead by Lois P. Frankel

The Daddy Spell by Patti Ann Cole

Misfortune by Nancy Geary

Cold Hit by Linda Fairstein - Audio Tapes

Pick #6

Elusive Love by Catherine Lanigan

Pick #7

Prey by Michael Crichton - Audio Tape

Princess Charming by Jane Heller (slightly creased)

Pick #8

(sc) = slightly creased on binding otherwise all in good shape

The Jury by Steve Martini - Audio Tapes

No Safe Place by Richard North Patterson - Audio Tapes

Pick #9

Three Weddings and a Kiss - Anthology

On Treacherous Ground by Earl Murray

Guardian by Dee Henderson - Audio Tapes

Time to Hunt by Stephen Hunter - Audio Tapes

Pick #10

The Third Twin by Ken Follett (spine creased)

Dreams Gather by Kathryn Collins (sc)

Audio Book Review: Tar The Wandering by Helen Sea

This is a beautifully haunting story and sound.  I highly recommend this for a different and lovely listen.
Tar The Wandering
Author: Helen Sea
Audio Length: 53 min
Release Date: 9/21/2011
Narrator: Julia Franklin
Format: Unabridged  

• Publisher: Books Are Loud
• Audible.com Release Date: September 21, 2011

Genre: Paranormal
My Rating: 4.5 of 5.0

This is a beautiful and subtly written story told in the best traditions of an Old Norse tale. It is poetic and delicate and at the same time suspenseful and dramatic. There are dangers and discoveries, adventure and sadness as Tar follows her quest. Will the forces of good keep her safe from her enemies as she follows her destiny? Helen Sea has written the original music that flavours her sensuous storytelling in this wonderful and engaging story that will appeal to a teenage audience and listeners of all ages.

Reviews:

This short audio is delightful.  The Gift-Giver has gifted Tar with the skill and responsibility of collecting tears and comforting those who mourn. She must run far and fast to fulfill her calling. Tar’s feathered friend, Favnea, the Treasure Seeker, shows her a large crystalline tear.  At first she brushes it aside but then she realizes she must discover where the tear came from.  She travels far and faces danger. When she confirms the source of the tear, once again she sets off to learn the truth and the reason. As she struggles on her journey Tar does some soul searching and meets more than she expects. 

I wish I knew for certain but the specially created music background may be a wooden flute. It sounds like native music and it is beautiful and haunting.

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When Tar can not see Ulver, the Wolf, says to Tar:

“Look harder. You do not see because you look with the wrong eyes. I am here. Adjust your seeing.”

I appreciate receiving this audiobook to review from Books Are Loud through AudioJukebox.

This story will be added to my ARC, New Author and Audio Challenge lists.

(Audible) Book Review and ARC Giveaway: Illusion by Frank Peretti

Peretti has a gift for creating characters who draw you in and a story that engages your emotions and keeps you turning pages.

Illusion

by Frank Peretti

• Paperback: 576 pages
• Publisher: Howard Books (October 23, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1451669305
• ISBN-13: 978-1451669305

Genre:  Paranormal, Christian Fiction

My Rating: 4.5 of 5.0

 Book Description
Publication Date: March 6, 2012
Dane and Mandy, a popular magic act for forty years, are tragically separated by a car wreck that claims Mandy’s life—or so everyone thinks. Even as Dane mourns and tries to rebuild his life without her, Mandy, supposedly dead, awakes in the present as the nineteen-year-old she was in 1970. Distraught and disoriented in what to her is the future, she is confined to a mental ward until she discovers a magical ability to pass invisibly through time and space to escape. Alone in a strange world, she uses her mysterious powers to eke out a living, performing magic on the streets and in a quaint coffee shop.

Hoping to discover an exciting new talent, Dane ventures into the coffee shop and is transfixed by the magic he sees, illusions that even he, a seasoned professional, cannot explain. But more than anything, he is emotionally devastated by this teenager who has never met him, doesn’t know him, is certainly not in love with him, but is in every respect identical to the young beauty he first met and married some forty years earlier.

They begin a furtive relationship as mentor and protégée, but even as Dane tries to sort out who she really is and she tries to understand why she is drawn to him, they are watched by secretive interests who not only possess the answers to Mandy’s powers and misplacement in time but also the roguish ability to decide what will become of her.

Frank Peretti has crafted a rich, rewarding story of love and life, loss and restoration, full of twists and mystery. Exceptionally well written, Illusion will soon prove another Peretti classic.

Review:
We are introduced to Dane in a hospital struggling with the death and charred image of his wife of 40 years.  They were broadsided in a car accident and Dane was unable to get Mandy out and had to watch as the car was engulfed in flames.  Not knowing what else to do, Dane continues on their interrupted journey to purchase their new home in Idaho where they dreamed of a perfect retirement spot. He doesn’t know how he will continue his life without Mandy who was not only his companion but also his partner in their popular magic act. After all, “She was the dream. The house was just a frame around the picture.” Page 61.

While Dane suffers through his grief, Mandy wakes up as a nineteen year old girl 40 years into her future. She remembers the first 18 years of her life in Idaho but it should be 1970, not 2010. Her confusion gets her taken to the hospital and after examination and questioning they put her in the mental ward. Suddenly she discovers a way to slip out of the hospital as if invisible.

Mandy has always loved magic tricks and she begins to do small magic acts to make money. Dane spots her on the street and then again in the local coffee shop. The first time his grief may have made him think he was seeing a young Mandy but the second time he begins to wonder what is going on.  Mandy is thrilled to have Dane help train her and she quickly becomes adept at doing amazing tricks that seem to have extra hands.

It becomes clear that some manipulated experiment is going on. Slowly the secrets of the technology are revealed as certain participants decide that the moral ethics out way the possible benefits of trying to control human lives.

The story has definite Twilight Zone elements but is so much fuller of emotion. It is a roller coaster for Dane as he runs the gamut from deep grief of loss to the apparent joy of discovering that which was lost, then sinking again realizing the dream can not be. Mandy is on her own ride as she tries to figure out who she is, what her past means and how she manages her magic. The doves that she befriends are a sweet addition.

The story shows that man is not omnipotent; not in control. The handlers loose control of the project as Mandy’s soul overpowers the system to seek out its own path, seek its true identity, and seek those she loves and trusts even though she doesn’t know why.

This is different from his first novels, This Present Darkness and Piercing the Darkness, which were spiritual warfare presentations that absolutely gave me a new view of demons and changed my prayer life.  The story moves along quickly and I found this story lovely in the way that Peretti quietly weaves God and faith into the story more as a life-style acknowledgment. I think this story could have a broader readership as it seems more paranormal to me than Christian Fiction although the recognition of God’s hand is pretty steady throughout. If you have read Peretti before I think you will enjoy this although don’t expect the same as his earlier writings. If you have never read this author I highly recommend this story as a introduction to his entertaining talent, captivating characters and emotional fullness.

Audible Comments:
When I saw that the Audible version was narrated by the author I decided to listen to this rather than just read.  The pacing is good and the reading was emotionally engaging. I really enjoyed the author's emphasis as the narrator.

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Two passages I really liked.

19 year old Mandy reminds Dane of the day they met on the sidewalk where she was doing tricks as a gypsy:

“It was a God thing. Don’t you think it was a God thing?”
....
“I think . . . I think it sure seemed like it. Of course, when you trust God with your life, most everything is a God thing, so sure. It was a God thing.” Page 234.

Dane reflects on the life he has to live without Mandy:

Since when did God choose only painless lessons for his children? Page 270.

Thank you to Handlebar Marketing for the chance to review this book and to and host a giveaway!

This story is based primarily in Idaho for the Where Are You Reading challenge. I will also add it to my ARC challenge and Audio challenge.

The publicist has made one extra ARC copy (with the cover to the left) available for giveaway.  
TO ENTER THIS GIVEAWAY: 
 1. Visit the Author's website and tell me something that interests you there. This is required for entry.

2.  For an extra entry, become a follower or tell me if you are already a follower.

It isn't necessary to use separate entries unless you want them in different chronological order.
(Two total entries possible.)

THERE WILL BE ONE WINNER.

* This contest is open US and Canada only.

* One Winner per household.

* This contest will close 10 PM (Central) on April 27, 2012.
The winner will be randomly selected from all entries and announced on April 28 with 72 hours to complete the winners' form.

No Strings Attached Giveaway Hop!

WELCOME TO MBS NO STRINGS ATTACHED GIVEAWAY HOP!
This hop was organized by the fabulous Kathy at I Am A Reader Not A Write.
The hop runs from April 17th through April 22nd.

This hop is for all the people who hate jumping through hoops to enter giveaways.
Most of my giveaways have some type of entry requirement. This one is an easy peasy entry!
The only requirement to enter is to leave your name and a way to contact you if you win. No extras so all entries are equal!

Once again I see this giveaway as a THANK YOU to all of you who visit and support my blog and the publishers and authors who share their books through my reviews.  Thanks for visiting!!

My Giveaway is for ANYONE who can get books from Amazon, Indie Presses, OR Book Depository. OR if Book Depository doesn't ship to you then I will do a PayPal or other gift card for that winner.  So hopefully this really does include EVERYONE.

Funny thing I seemed to still want some control even though there are no hoops. I am exercising that control through Giveaway Package #2. :-)  (Does this make me a control freak??)

There will be two winners: 
#1 $15.00 towards books at The Book Depository or Books from a vendor of the winner's choice.

#2 Winner may choose any book of their choice from my 2012 reading list (59 books listed). Value not to exceed $20.00. (This is to recognize support for the publishers and authors who contribute to MBS reading.) Choice to be made upon announcement of winner.

Since books can be ordered from Book Depository with no shipping, the same rule applies at Amazon, B&N or other vendors so the winner must plan the choice(s) to include shipping. The books can be any format: ebook, hardback, paperback or even audio for a total value of #1 $15.00 or #2 $20.00..

NO RULES! Just ENTER USING THE RAFFLECOPTER FORM!
Giveaway Midnight Eastern on April 22.  Winners to be chosen through the Rafflecopter system.

2012 MBS Reading List

Here is a list of the books I have read in 2012. Most books have linked reviews - click on the title to go to the review. Those few that did not have a review have a few comments.

    JANUARY 2012 (17)

1. Book Review: The Second Sonata by Nathan Patrick Hardt; Contemporary Fiction; my rating 4.25.
2. Book Review: 52 Small Changes: One Year to a Happier, Healthier You by Brett Blumenthal; Nonfiction, Fitness;  my rating 4.5.
3. Book Review: Bossypants by Tina Fey; Comedic Memoir; my Rating 4.0.
4. Book Review: Scrumptious by Amanda Usen; Contemporary Romance; my rating 4.25.  
5. Book Review: Love Engineered by Jenna Dawlish; Historical Romance; my rating 4.0.  
6. Audible Book Review: Hounded: The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 1 by Kevin Hearne; Fantasy; my rating 4.5.
7. Book Review: Smitten Anthology; Contemporary Romance; my rating 4.25. 
8. Book Review: A Cold Creek Secret by RaeAnne Thayne; Contemporary Romance; my rating 4.25.
9. Audible Book Review: How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper; Paranormal Romance; my rating 4.25. 
10. Book Review: Deeper Water by Robert Whitlow; Christian Mystery; my rating 4.75.
11. Book Review: Miss Hildreth Wore Brown by Olivia deBelle Byrd; humor antidotes; my rating 4.25.
12. Book Review: A Demon Does it Better by Linda Wisdom; Paranormal romance; my rating 4.5. 
13. Book Review: The Rook by Daniel O'Malley; Fantasy Thriller; my rating 4.25.
14. Book Review: Baby, Baby by Karen Wiesner; Christian Fiction; my rating 4.25.
15. Book Review: Exclusively Yours by Shannon Stacey; Contemporary Romance; my rating 4.5.
16. Book Review: Midnight Reckoning (Dark Dynasties) by Kendra Leigh Castle; Paranormal Romance; my rating 4.5.
17. Audible Book Review: Grant Me Timely Grace by Timothy Woods; Historical Fiction; my rating 4.25.
FEBRUARY (14)
18. Book Review: Firelight by Kristen Callihan; Paranormal Romance; my rating 4.5.
19. Book Review : The Whisperer by Donato Carrisi; Psychological Thriller; my rating 4.5
20. Book Review: Miss Hillary Schools a Scoundrel by Samantha Grace; Historical Romance; my rating 3.75. 
21. Book Review: The Lord of Illusion by Kathryne Kennedy; Fantasy Romance; my rating 4.25.
22. Book Review: The Theft of Swords by Michael Sullivan; Fantasy Adventure; my rating 4.75. 
23. Book Review: The Rogue Pirate's Bride by Shana Galen; Historical Romance;  my rating 4.5.
24. A Holiday Explained-A Christmas Short Short Story by J. Steven York. I read this as a filler .... I enjoyed this surprisingly fun, if macabre, story! It made me want to check out more by this author.  My rating 4.0.
25. Book Review: Journey in Time by Chris Karlsen; Time Travel Romance; my rating 4.25.  
26. Book Review: My Sparkling Misfortune by Laura Lond; Fantasy, YA; my rating 4.5. 
27. Book Review: Deliver Me From Darkness by Tess Hilaire; Paranormal Romance; my rating 4.5. 
28. Book Review: Bleed For Me by Michael Robotham; Crime Fiction; my rating 4.25.
29. Book Review: The  Canker Death by James R. Bottino; Fantasy; my rating 3.0.
30. Silver Borne: Mercy Thompson, Book 5 by Patricia Briggs This is another wonderful, action packed and pack-bonding book in this series. Read for Read for Fun Challenge. My rating: 4.75.
31. Book Review: The Night is Mine by M.L. Buchman; Military, Romantic Suspense; my rating 4.75. 
MARCH (17)
32. Book Review: Keeper of My Heart  by Darcy Flynn; Contemporary Romance; my rating 4.25.  
33. Book Review: Shadow Boxing by Karen Wiesner; Contemporary, Christian Fiction;  my rating 4.0.
34. Book Review: The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey; Fiction; my rating 4.5.  
35. Book Review: Kicking Ashe by Pauline Baird Jones; Sci Fi Romance;  my rating 5.0.
36. Book Review: Home by Karen Wiesner; Inspirational Romantic Fiction  my rating 4.0.
37. Book Review: True Highland Spirit by Amanda Forestor; Historical Romance;  my rating 4.25.
38. Book Review: Assassins in Love by Kris DeLake; Sci Fi Romance;  my rating 4.25.
39. Book Review: The Slippery Art of Book Reviewing by Mayra Calvani and Anne K. Edwards; Non Fiction, Resource;  my rating 4.25.
40. Book Review: The Day of First Sun by Sheryl Steines; Fantasy;  my rating 4.25.
41. Audio Book Review: Lothaire by Kresley Cole; Paranormal Romance;  my rating 4.0.
42. Book Review: Echo Falls by Jaime MacDougall; Paranormal Romance;  my rating 4.25. 
43. Book Review: Beyond the Misty Shore by Vickie Hinze; Paranormal Romance;  my rating 4.25.
44. Book Review: Believe it Or Not by Tawna Fenske; Contemporary Romance;  my rating 4.25.
45. Book Review: Irish Rogue by Suzanne Barrett; Contemporary Romance;  my rating 4.5.
46. Book Review: Love to Water My Soul by Jane Kirkpatrick; Historical Fiction, Inspirational;  my rating 5.0.
47. Audio Book Review: Jacob's Return by Amanda Blair; Inspirational Romantic Fiction  my rating 4.25.
48. Lethal Legacy by Carol Ann Erhardt.  I had to squeeze in a TBR and just for fun book. .... It surprises me how complete a story can be in 14 pages. It has a little mystery, a little romance and a taste of the author's writing. Based on this quick read I would try Ms. Erhardt for a longer read. My rating 4.0.
    APRIL (13)
49. Book Review: How to Ravish a Rake by Vicky Dreiling; Historical Romance;  my rating 4.25.
50. Book Review: Promise Me by Dee Julian; Historical Romance;  my rating 4.5. 
51. Audio Book Review: The Templar Chronicles 1 The Heretic by Joe Nassise; Urban Fantasy;  my rating 4.25.
52. Book Review: A Lady's Revenge by Tracey Devlyn; Historical Romance;  my rating 4.0.
53. Book Review: Seeking A Scribe by Marsha A. Moore; Fantasy Romance; my rating 4.25.
54. Audible Book Review: Illusion by Frank Peretti; Paranormal, Christian Fiction; my rating 4.5.
55. Audible Book Review: Crusade: Destroyermen Book 2 by Taylor Anderson; Science Fiction;  my rating 4.5.
56. Audio Book Review: A Tar's Wandering by Helen Sea; Paranormal;  my rating 4.5.
57. Book Review: A Light on the Veranda by Ciji Ware; Time Travel, Historical Fiction; my rating 4.25.
58. Book Review: A Highlander's Prize by Mary Wine; Historical Romance;  my rating 4.0.
59. Book Review: Rise of Empire (Riyria Revelations) by Michael J. Sullivan; Fantasy; my rating 5.0.
60. Book Review: Untouched by Sara Humpreys; Paranormal Romance; my rating 4.25. 
61. Audio Book Review: The Withering of Willoughby and the Professor by Joe Bevilacqua; Fantasy Comedy, Sci Fi;  my rating 3.75.                                       MAY (16)
62. Book Review: The Book of Madness and Cures by Regina O'Melveny; Historical Fiction; my rating 4.25. 
63. Book Review: Creative Spirit by Scott Nicholson; Horror;  my rating 4.25
64. Audio Book Review: Forever by Maggie Stiefvater; Paranormal Romance, Werewolves;  my rating 4.0. 
65. Book Review: Kiss of the Goblin Prince by Shona Husk; Paranormal Romance;  my rating 4.0.
66. Book Review: Charlinder's Walk by Alyson Miers; Fantasy, Post-Apocalyptic;  my rating 4.25.
67. Audio Book Review: Turn Up For the Book by Julia Franklin; Romantic Comedy;  my rating 4.25.
68. Book Review: Much Ado About Marshals by Jacquie Rogers; Historical Romance;  my rating 4.25. 
69. Audible Book Review: River Marked by Patricia Briggs; Urban Fantasy; my rating 4.5.
70. Book Review: Dangerous Favors by Joyce DiPastina; Historical Romance; my rating 4.75.
71.  Book Review: Lucky in Love by Jill Shalvis; Contemporary Romance; my rating 4.25.
72. Book Review: Calico Canyon by Mary Connealy; Christian, Historical Romance, Comedy;  my rating 4.25. 
73. Audio Book Review: Phantom Universe by Laura Kreitzer; YA, Fantasy, Dystopia;  my rating 4.5.
74. Book Review: Under Fire by Catherine Mann; Romantic Suspense; my rating 4.25.
75. Book Review: Henny on the Couch by Rebecca Land Soodak; Women's Fiction;  my rating 4.0.
76. Book Review: Foolish Games by Karen Wiesner; Inspirational Romance; my rating 4.25.
77. Book Review: Stranded with a Spy by Merline Lovelace; Romantic Suspense; my rating 3.5.                                                                                                                JUNE (20)
78. Book Review: Eos (The Samsara Chronicles Book 1) by Diana Kemp and Gabriella Bradley; Sci Fi, Dystopia; my rating 4.0.
79. Book Review: Desperate Housedogs by Sparkle Abbey; Mystery; my rating 4.0.
80. Book Review: Get Fluffy by Sparkle Abbey; Mystery; my rating 3.75.
81. Book Review: The Claimed by Caridad Pineiro; Paranormal Romance; my rating 4.5.
82. Audio Book Review: Web of Evil by J.A. Jance; Mystery, Thriller; my rating 3.5.
83. Book Review: Nadir (The Samsara Chronicles Book 2) by Diana Kemp and Gabriella Bradley; Science Fiction; my rating 4.0.
84. Audio Book Review: Wired Kingdom by Rick Chesler; Thriller; my rating 4.25.
85. Audible Book Review: Her Royal Spyness by Rhys Bowen; Mystery (Historical); my rating 4.25.
86. Book Reviews: 77 Days in September by Ray Gorham; Post Apocalyptic, Suspense, Thriller; my rating 4.25.
87. Book Review: The Proposal by Brenda Jackson; Contemporary Romance; my rating 4.25.
88. Book Review: Just Say Yes by Phillipa Ashley; Contemporary Romance; my rating 4.0.
89. Book Review: Kidnapped by Maria Hammarblad; Sci Fi Romance; my rating 4.5.
90. Book Review: The Covenant (The Samsara Chronicles Book 3)  by Diana Kemp and Gabriella Bradley; Science Fiction; my rating 4.25.
91. Book Review: Deadly Dance by Dee Davis; Romantic Suspense; my rating 4.0.
92. Audio Book Review: Whisper II: The Books by Terry Rich Hartley; Psychological Thriller; my rating 4.25. 
93. Book Review: Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein; Historical Fiction; my rating 4.75.
94. Book Review: Itineras (The Samsara Chronicles Book 4)  by Diana Kemp and Gabriella Bradley; Science Fiction; my rating 4.0.
95. Book Review: The Most Improper Miss Sophie Valentine by Jayne Fresina; Historical Romance; my rating 4.25.
96. Book Review: Flabbergasted: A Novel by Ray Blackstone; Christian Fiction; my rating 4.5.
97. In the Doctor's Bed by Brenda Jackson; Contemporary Romance; my rating 3.75.      JULY (21)
98. Book Review: Tempest (The Samsara Chronicles Book 5) >by Diana Kemp and Gabriella Bradley; Science Fiction; my rating 4.25.
99. Book Review: Thoroughly Kissed by Kristine Grayson; Fantasy Romance; my rating 4.5.
100. Book Review: Forgive Me Alex by Lane Diamond; Psychological suspense thriller; my rating 4.5.
101. Book Review: Dark Side of Valor by Alicia Singleton; Christian Suspense; my rating 4.75.
102. Audible Book Review: Timeless: The Parasol Protectorate Fifth by Gail Carriger; Paranormal Romance, Steampunk; my rating 4.5
103. Book Review: Maelstrom (The Samsara Chronicles Book 6) by Diana Kemp and Gabriella Bradley; Science Fiction; my rating 4.25.
104. Book Review: Solid Soul by Brenda Jackson; Contemporary Romance; my rating 4.25.
105. Book Review: The Bridge by Karen Kingsbury; Christian Romance; my rating 4.5.
106. Book Review: No One Left to Tell by Karen Rose; Romantic Suspense; my rating 4.75
107. Book Review: Queen in Exile by Donna Hatch; Fantasy Romance; my rating 4.5.
108. Book Review: Exodus (The Samsara Chronicles Book 7) by Diana Kemp and Gabriella Bradley; Science Fiction; my rating 4.0.
109. Book Review: Heroes Die Young by TM Hunter; Sci Fi; my rating 4.25
110. Audible Book Review: The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman; fantasy; my rating 5.0
111. Book Review: Blackout by Annie Solomon; Romantic Suspense; my rating 4.25.
112. Book Review: Glass Angels by Karen Wiesner; Inspirational Contemporary Romance; my rating 4.25.
113. AudioBook Review: Eathed, A Dragon's Tale by Troy Lee Henderson; Fantasy, Juvenile Fiction; my rating 4.5.
114. Book Review: Nirvana (The Samsara Chronicles Book 8) by Diana Kemp and Gabriella Bradley; Science Fiction; my rating 4.25.
115. Book Review: Severed Threads by Kaylin McFarren; Romantic Suspense; my rating 4.25.
116. Book Review: Moonglow by Kristin Callihan; Paranormal Romance; my rating 4.5.
117. Book Review: Tidewater Inn (The Hope Beach Series) by Colleen Coble; Christian Mystery Romance; my rating 4.5.
118. Book Review: A Lady Can Never Be Too Curious by Mary Wine; Steampunk, Paranormal Romance; my rating 3.75.                                             AUGUST (21)
119. Book Review: The Perses Effect: Book 1 by R. E. Robinson, Jr.; Sci Fi, Post Apocalyptic; my rating 4.25.
120. Book Review: Hell on Wheels (Black Knights, Inc.) by Julie Ann Walker; Romantic Supsense,  my rating 4.5.
121. Audible Book Review: The Watchman of Ephraim by Gerard de Marigny; Thriller, Christian Fiction; my rating 4.25.
122. Book Review: Netherworld (The Samsara Chronicles Book 9) by Diana Kemp and Gabriella Bradley; Science Fiction Romance; my rating 4.0.
123. Book Review: One Breath Away by Heather Gudenkauf; Suspense, Thriller; my rating 4.25.
124. AudioBook Review: The Eleventh Plague by Jeff Hirsch; Dystopian, Post-Apocalyptic; my rating 4.25.
125. Book Review: Bloodline (The Samsara Chronicles Book 10) by Diana Kemp and Gabriella Bradley; Science Fiction Romance; my rating 4.0.
126. Book Review: Nipped in the Bud by Susan Sleeman; Cozy Mystery, Christian; my rating 4.25.
127. Book Review: Scent of Rain by Kristin Billerbeck, Inspirational Fiction, Romance; my rating 4.5.
128. Book Review: Wild Irish Rose by Deborah Weikel; Historical Romance, Inspirational; my rating 4.25.
129. Book Review:  Entity (The Samsara Chronicles Book 11) by Diana Kemp and Gabriella Bradley; Science Fiction; my rating 4.25.
130. AudioBook Review: Insurgent by Veronica Roth; Dystopian, Post-Apocalyptic; my rating 4.25.
131. Book Review: A Little Mischief by Amelia Grey; Historical Romance; my rating 4.0.
132. Book Review: He of the Fiery Spirit by Skhye Moncrief; Fantasy; my rating 3.75.
133. Book Review: Darksiders - The Abomination Vault by Ari Marmell; Fantasy; my rating 4.25.
134. Book Review:  Kindred (The Samsara Chronicles Book 12) by Diana Kemp and Gabriella Bradley; Science Fiction; my rating 3.75.
135. Book Review: The Trouble with Magic by Patricia Rice; Historical Romance; my rating 4.5.
136. Book Review:  Faithful to Laura by Kathleen Fuller; Amish, Inspirational Romance, Inspirational; my rating 4.0.
137. Book Review: Nexus (The Samsara Chronicles Book 13) by Diana Kemp and Gabriella Bradley; Science Fiction; my rating 4.0.
138. Book Review: I Own The Dawn by M.L. Buchman; Military, Romantic Suspense; my rating 5.0.
139. Book Review: Equilibrium (The Samsara Chronicles Book 14) by Diana Kemp and Gabriella Bradley; Science Fiction; my rating 4.0.               SEPTEMBER (19)
140. Audio Book Review:  Titanium Rain by Josh Finney; Science Fiction, Graphic; my rating 4.25.
141. Book Review: God Loves You. - Chester Blue by Suzanne Anderson; Inspirational, Children; my rating 4.25.
142. Book Review: A Fistful of Collars by Spenser Quinn; Cozy Mystery; my rating 4.0.
143. Audio Book Review:  Steel Whispers by Hayden Trenholm; Science Fiction; my rating 4.5.
144. Book Review: Dangerous Shift by Jill James; Paranormal Romantic Suspense; my rating 4.5.
145. Book Review: Summer's Crossing by Julie Kagawa; Fantasy; my rating 4.0.
146. Book Review:  What In God's Name by Simon Rich; Comedy; my rating 4.0.
147. Audio Book Review: Night Rounds by Helene Tursten; Mystery, Scandinavian Crime; my rating 4.0.
148. Audio Book Review:  The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck; Adapted Classic, Dramatization; my rating 4.25.
149. Book Review:  Miss Buncle's Book by D.E. Stevenson; Comedy; my rating 4.25.
150. Audible Book Review: The Lost Gate by Orson Scott Card; Fantasy; my rating 3.75.
151. Book Review: Man Of Honor by Loree Lough; Christian Romance; my rating 4.25.
152. Book Review: Angels Landing by Rochelle Alers; Contemporary Romance; my rating 4.0.
153. Book Review: Kiss of Steel by Bec McMasters; Paranormal Romance, Steampunk; my rating 4.5.
154. Audio Book Review: Bones Are Forever by Kathy Reichs; Forensic Mystery; my rating 4.25.
155. Book Review: Power by Debra Webb; Thriller; my rating 4.25.
156. Book Review: When You Give a Duke a Diamond by Shana Galen; Historic Romance; my rating 4.25.
157. Book Review: Risking it All by Suzanne Barrett; Contemporary Romance; my rating 4.25. 
158. Book Review: Midnight in Death by J.D. Robb; Crime Thriller; my rating 4.0.                                                                                                                             OCTOBER (22)
159. Audio Book Review:  Dying for You by MaryJanice Davidson; Paranormal Comedy; my rating 4.25.
160. Mini Review in Monday Post: Relentless Pursuit by Sara Orwing; Contemporary Romance; my rating 3.5.
161. Book Review: Blades of Winter by G.T. Almasi; Sci Fi, Fantasy, Action; my rating 4.5.
162. Book Review: Tears Water the Seeds of Hope by Kim Tews; Memoir Narrative, Non Fiction, Inspirational; my rating 4.75.
163. ETP Release: Death to the Undead by Pembroke Sinclair.
164. Book Review: Once Upon A Remembrance by Grace Brannigan; Time Travel, Historical Romance; my rating 4.25.
165. Audio Book Review:  The Aleppo Codex by Matti Friedman;Documentary Historical; my rating 4.5.
166. Book Review: Winning Mr. Wrong by Marie Higgins; Contemporary Romance, Comedy, Sweet; my rating 4.5.
167. Book Review: Everybody Loved Roger Harden by Cecil Murphey; Cozy Mystery, Christian Fiction; my rating 4.0.
168. Book Review: The Miracle Inspector by Helen Smith; Dystopia; my rating 4.0.
169. Audio Book Review: Scarifyers: 08 The Thirteen Hallows; full cast, comedy; my rating 4.5.
170. Book Review: Sultry with a Twist by Macy Beckett; Contemporary Romance; my rating 4.5.
171. Book Review: The Mine by John Heldt; Time Travel, Romance; my rating 4.5.
172. Book Review: The Reluctant Bachelorette by Rachael Anderson; Romantic Comedy; my rating 4.5. 
173. Book Review: The Jupiter Chronicles by Leonardo Ramirez; Children's, Fantasy, Steampunk; my rating 4.0.
174. Book Review: Lady Louisa's Christmas Knight by Grace Burrowes; Historical Romance; my rating 4.5.
175. Audio Book Review: The Magician's Apprentice; Fiction, Middle Grade; my rating 5.0.
176. Book Review: Loving Luke by Suzanne Barrett; Contemporary Romance; my rating 4.25.
177. Book Review: The Trouble With Cowboys by Denise Hunter; Contemporary Romance; my rating 4.0.
178. Book Review: The Halloween Collective by the Indie Eclective; Paranormal; my rating 4.25.
179. Book Review: The Wicked Wager by Anya Wylde; Historical Romance; my rating 4.25.
180. ETP Release: The Way She Makes Me Feel by Pembroke Sinclair.
181. Audio Book Review: Outer Diverse by Nina Munteanu; Science Fiction; my rating 4.5.                                                                                                           NOVEMBER (20)
182. Book Review: Holiday Affair by Annie Seaton; Contemporary Romance; my rating 4.25.
183. Book Review: Enslaved by Elisabeth Naughton; Paranormal Romance; my rating 3.75.
184. Book Review: Extraordinary Rendition by Paul Batista; Legal Thriller; my rating 4.75. 
185. Audio Book Review: Emily Goes to Exeter: The Traveling Matchmaker, Book One by Marion Chesney; Historical Regency; my rating 4.5.
186. Book Review: A Lady By Any Other Name by Jennifer Kitchens; Historical Romance; my rating 4.75.
187. Book Review: Secrets of the Red Box by Vickie Hall; Suspense; my rating 4.5.
188. Audio Book Review: A Brew to a Kill: A Coffeehouse Mystery by Cleo Coyle; Cozy Mystery; my rating 4.5.
189. Book Review: Untamed by Sara Humphreys; Paranormal Romance; my rating 4.5.
190. Book Review: Missing by Rhoda Gibb Hinrichsen; Romantic Suspense ; my rating 4.0. 
191. Book Review: Guardians of Stone by Anita Clenney; Action, Adventure; my rating 4.5.
192. Book Review: Where Angels Rest by Kate Brady; Romantic Suspense; my rating 4.5.
193. Audio Book Review: The Crooked Wreath by Christianna Brand; Mystery; my rating 4.5.
194. Book Review: Forged in Death by Jim Melvin; Fantasy; my rating 4.25.
195. Book Review: Shards of Ashley by Karen Wiesner; Inspirational Contemporary Romance; my rating 4.25.
196. Book Review: Five Days of Fear by David Kovach; Christian Thriller; my rating 4.25.
197. Book Review: All I Want For Christmas is You by Lisa Mondello; Contemporary Romance, Holiday; my rating 4.25.
198. Audio Book Review: Karma's Law by Kristi Lamb; Mystery; my rating 4.5.
199. Mini Review in Monday Post: My Soul to Lose by Rachel Vincent; Paranormal, YA; my rating 3.75.
200. ETP Release: Mew by Barbara Miller.
201. Book Review: Love Endures Forever by Beth Wiseman; Christian Inspirational Romance; my rating 4.75.                                                     DECEMBER (17)
202. Book Review: Deliver Me From Temptation by Tes Hilare; Paranormal Romance; my rating 4.5.
203. Audio-Theater Book Review: The Man Who Murdered His Mother-In-Law by Jeffrey Hatcher; Audio Theater; my rating 5.0.
204. Book Review: The Old Man & The Monkey by George Polley; Inspirational Romance; my rating 5.0.
205. Book Review: First Time: The Legend of Garison Fitch by Samuel Ben White; Time Travel; my rating 4.75.
206. Book Review: In Bed with the Opposition by Stephanie Draven; Contemporary Romance; my rating 4.25.
207. Book Review: All I Want -- Three Stories. Three Couples. One Holiday.  Contemporary, Holiday Romance; my rating 4.5.
208. Audio Book Review: Colony Scott Reeves; Sci Fi; my rating 4.25.
209. Book Review: Hunk for the Holidays by Katie Lane; Contemporary, Holiday Romance; my rating 4.5.
210. Book Review: Christmas Magic Anthology by Linda Carroll-Bradd, Terri Rochenski, Lindsay McFerrin; Contemporary, Holiday Romance; my rating 4.5.
211. Audio Book Review: Agenda 21 by Glenn Beck; Thriller; my rating 4.0.
212. Book Review: Godspeed: A Love Story by Dan Chabot; Inspirational fiction; my rating 4.5.
213. Book Review: Double Danger by Dee Davis; Romantic Suspense; my rating 4.0. 
214. Book Review: Perfection Unleashed by Jade Kerrion; Science Fiction; my rating 4.5.
215. Audio Book Review: The Broken Token by Chris Nickson; Historical Mystery Fiction; my rating 4.5.
216. Book Review: The Great Christmas Bowl by Susan May Warren; Christian, Holiday; my rating 4.25.
217. Book Review: Christmas Promises Anthology by Graham, Mortimer & Lennox, Contemporary Holiday Romance; my rating 4.5.
218. Audio Book Review: Christmas in An Elevator by Kay Murky; Holiday Romance; my rating 4.0.