Hello! I have seen quite a few bloggers post their favorite books they read in 2013. It looked fun so I decided to post my own list.
They are put in no particular order.
This is the second book by Julie Klassen I have read and I really enjoyed it.
This book was hilarious and sweet. I defiantly want to read Jen Turano's other books soon.
I know the title and book cover makes you think that this book is cliché. Instead this is a lovely read. If you enjoy fairy tales you will like this book.
This is ( beside the Bible) the most inspiring book I have had the privilege to read.
This was a exciting Mystery. I can't wait to read the last book. I hope my library will order it soon:)
This was such a good book. It was so hard to put down.
I just finished reading this book the other day. This was a fun take on a modern Pride and Prejudice.
I have read many of Beverly Lewis books. This one is different from her other books, but not in a bad way. The romance between the two main charcters is so sweet.
What we some of you favorite books from 2013?
Title: The Apothecary's Daughter
Author: Julie Klassen
Series: None
Genre: Historical Fiction
Pages: 416
Plot: Lilly Haswell enjoys working in her father's apothecary shop more than anything.
Lilly's Uncle and Aunt want her to join them in London to experience culture and hopefully find a suitor. At her father's prompting Lilly reluctantly joins them. Lilly isn't sure whether her heart is at home or London. Will she make the right choice?
What I liked about this book: This is the first non- Jane Austen regency book I read a couple of years ago, so I really liked it.
What I didn't like about this book: I remember there being a good bit of kissing in it, but I can't remember anything else I didn't like.
Would I recommend this book? Yes!
Merry Christmas!!!!!!
May your Christmas be merry,bright, and hopefully white.
In Christ's love,
Ella
Title: White Christmas Pie
Author: Wanda E. Brunstetter
Series: None
Genre: Amish fiction
Pages: 300
Plot: When Will Henderson was young his father left him with an Amish couple and never came back for him.
Sixteen years later Will is still living with Regina and Mark Stoltzfus, has joined the Amish Church, and is about to marry Karen Yoder.
As Will's wedding approaches he doubst if he will be a good husband and father. Can Will overcome his past so he can have a happy future?
What I liked about this book: This is such a sweet, innocent book.
What I didn't like about it: Nothing.
Would I recommend this book? Yes. This is a great read for the holiday season.
Title: Persuasion
Author: Jane Austen
Series: None
Genre: Historical Fiction
Pages: 288
Plot: Anne Elliot was engaged to Frederick Wentworth, but because her family and friends disapproved him, Anne breaks her engagement. Now years later Anne hasn't forgotten Frederick, but she wonders if he has forgotten her. When Frederick shows up in Anne's life again, her life is changed.
What I like about this book: This is my favorite Jane Austen book. It's very well written.
What I didn't like about this book: It is a serious book until the ending.
Would I recommend this? Yes, highly.
Title: Doon
Authors: Carey Corp and Lorie Langdon
Series: A Doon Novel
Genre: Fantasy
Pages: 400
Plot: Veronica is your typical high schooler, who is have untypical dreams;She keeps seeing a blonde guy in a kilt.
Veronica's friend, Mackenna, thinks Veronica is seeing this guy because they are going to Scotland, so it is filtering into her subconscious.
Veronica knows she isn't crazy and she thinks going to Scotland will prove it,
What I liked about this book: The world Veronica and Mackenna go to is Brigadoon, the same world in the Brigadoon musical. I like the Brigadoon musical, so that element in the book interested me
The writing style reminded me of Jenny B. Jones' books, which I liked a lot.
What I didn't like about it: This book contains language, a ton of innuendo, and quite a few inappropriate scenes.
Would I recommend this book? Because of the bad content, no.
Title: The Messenger
Author: Siri Mitchell
Series: Against All Expectations Book Five
Genre: Historical Fiction
Pages: 374
Plot: Hannah Sunderland is a Quaker trying to please her family and church in the tumult of the War for Independence.
Hannah finds out her twin brother, who joined the patriots, has been put in jail. Hannah's church has forbidden any of their faith to visit those in jail, but she knows she must help her brother.
Jeremiah Jones gets Hannah a pass to visit her brother in exchange that she will deliver secret messages.
How much will Hannah risk to help the brother that she loves?
What I liked about this book: I haven't read many books that are set in this era, so I really enjoyed this book.
This is the second Siri Mitchell book I've read and I like her writing style.
What I didn't like about this book: The Quaker faith in this book is confusing and not always biblical.
Would I recommend this book? Yes! I already have recommended this to my Mom.
Title: Martha: A Novel
Series: None
Author: Diana Wallis Taylor
Genre: Biblical Fiction
Pages: 257
Plot: Martha has spent her life caring for her father, her brother ,Lazuras, and sister, Mary. Though Martha enjoys taking care of a household she sometimes wishes that she were married.
One day Martha and her family meets Jesus of Nazarene. Some say he might be The Messiah and others say he is just a trouble maker. Which side with Martha take?
What I liked about it : This was a good book. It gave me a different perspective of what life was like during Jesus' time. Also the romance between the characters in this book a very sweet.
What I didn't like about it: It dragged on slowly in some parts.
Would I recommend it? Yes
