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Come Sundown
Come Sundown
Nora Roberts | 2018 | Mystery
10
9.5 (4 Ratings)
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I won an Advance Reader's Edition of this book from the publisher, St. Martin's Press, via Goodreads giveaway. Thank you!

I wish I could give this more than 5 stars. I've been reading Nora Roberts for what seems like my entire life, and she consistently creates stories and characters that I fall completely in love with. This story grabbed me immediately and wouldn't let go. I saw another reviewer use the phrase "heartbreaking and beautiful," and I could not agree more. The characters are complex and interesting, and interact so well with each other that you almost feel like you're eavesdropping.

Also: I want to live and work on the Bodine Ranch & Resort. :)
  
Finding Jesus in Israel: Through the Holy Land on the Road Less Traveled by Buck Storm witty and poignant book.  Buck Storm is the books tourist guide and takes the reader on a journey to locations and scenes off the well-traveled bus routes. Discover internal struggles of the people, the land and self mixed with humor and sadness as well. For those of us who dream of an Israel trip while reality deems that unlikely in this lifetime, this gem provides us with a glimpse of the landscape and climate: politically, socially and spiritually.

I received this ARC from Worthy Publishing via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. 

I have this book 4/5 stars.
  
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Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
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Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star by Joe Rhatigan is a wonderful and different version of the classic version of Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star. This version involves cats. Twinkle twinkle is a star and her feline friends are trying to find a way to visit. But balloon, dogs, and even some cake can not help the cats get to twinkle. The upside we learn why cats “sing” at night. The illustrations are brights, colorful, and it's full of fun. It is an old book with a cute twist. 

I give this book 4/5 stars. 

I received this ARC from Quarto Publishing Group and Moondance Press via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. 
  
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Nicole Hadley (380 KP) rated Landforms in Books

Jun 18, 2018  
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Landforms
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
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Landforms by Mary Lindeen is an easy to read book for young readers in the Earth Science series. This book teaches the reader about the science of landforms, and their shapes.  It has beautiful color photographs that help the reader to better understand mountains, hills, plateaus, etc. The book will help young readers learn about geography in a fun way in which they will understand. The vocabulary used in the word list is simple and perfect for young readers. 

I would love to add this book to my classroom library. 

I give this book 4.5/5 stars. 

I received this book from Norwood House Press via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
  
Disclaimer: I received an audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

Sitting in traffic was never so much fun! The audio version of this book was just hilarious, and the narrator had all the right stuff to keep me engaged. The stories themselves are so amusing, I didn't want to actually get to my destination! This author has a knack for sharing her true stories, almost like meeting up with a long-time friend you haven't seen for a while and catching up over a meal or drinks. I laughed to the point of crying a few times, and I'd definitely pick this one up again when I ever need a good chuckle.

5 stars =)
  
Disclaimer: I received an e-copy in exchange for an honest review.

I absolutely love this series, and this one might be my favorite so far. Each one builds on the story, and the more crazy stuff Mick and Finley get into, the more interesting their lives (and everyone's around them) become. This time, there are werewolves to contend with, and it takes the whole group to protect the town. We meet a ton of new characters, hang out with some regulars, and (finally!) learn more about Uncle George than I ever could've dreamed up on my own.

Can't wait to see what the boys have to go up against next!

5 stars
  
Unravel Me (Shatter Me, #2)
Unravel Me (Shatter Me, #2)
Tahereh Mafi | 2013 | Dystopia, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Young Adult (YA)
8
8.9 (15 Ratings)
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I enjoyed this one much more than I enjoyed book 1 - I think I'd have almost given this 5 stars, there were some parts that I thought were a bit cliche **meh** <spoiler> love triangles for days ......team Warner for the win! if she does not stay with him or hook up with him forever or whatever is happening there or happened and can happen I will be so upset - not sure if it's a spoiler but hey, better safe than sorry </spoiler> - I'm curious what's going to happen in the next book. I was able to predict quite a bit of what was going to happen so that was fun - I actually liked being right in this book !
  
The third book in Monique Bucheger's Ginnie West Adventures continues right where we left Ginnie last!
     I enjoyed this story although not as much as the first two I will admit. But I did enjoy it and loved the new twists that Monique Bucheger gave Ginnie, Tillie, and Toran. I also enjoyed the dynamics between stepparents/ stepchildren that Monique Bucheger continues to display in this book; its very sweet, real, and covers issues that are apparent in most stepparent relationships. I thought Ginnie (and her family) learned some valuable lessons in this book and that the lesson have real world applications.
Overall, I give this book 4 out of 5 stars for Ginnie
  
The Bake Shop (Amish Marketplace #1)
The Bake Shop (Amish Marketplace #1)
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
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This book started out very slow for me, I know it is introducing a new series but I didn’t expect it. However, once the first part is over, we get some good characters, who have an enemies to friends relationship (As much as one can in an Amish lifestyle). They work through a lot of hang ups and overcome obstacles from the community, family and themselves. I think this was a good start to a new series and I am excited to see what will come next from this author.
I give this book a 4 out of 5 stars for the scene created, the interesting characters, and the overall theme of faith.