Top Ten books read in 2015

Another year is almost over. That means it's time to share what books I read in 2015 were my favorite.




10. Emily books by L.M. Montgomery







  If you have followed my blog for a long you know I'm kinda obsessed with all things Anne of Green Gables.  It's not a surprise then that I really enjoyed  L.M. Montgomery's other popular series, the Emily books.
L.M. Montgomery had a way with words that make her books posses a special quality.




9. Across a Star-Swept Sea by Dian Peterfreund







  This Scarlet Pimpernel inspired dystopian is unlike other YA sci-fi. If your looking for a unique and fun read I highly recommend you give this book a try.
Link to my full review here.




8. First Date by Krista McGee







  This is by far the best contemporary YA book I read this year. It's inspired by the life of Esther and her faith in God. A must read for fans of Jenny B. Jones and Kiera Cass.
Link to my full review here.




7. Entwined by Heather Dixon





  This retelling of The Twelve Dancing Princesses is just beautiful. The author is fantastic at writing detailed descriptions, making this a lovely read.
Link to my full review here.






6.  Homecoming by Kate Hasbrouck





  I really enjoyed this Christian fantasy. Not only is it unique and adorable, it also portrays a wonderful example of a personal relationship with God.
Link to my full review here.




5. Dreamtreader by Wayne Thomas Batson





  Dreamtreaders is a contemporary - fantasty crossover. It features a fantastical dream world unlike any other. It also has a great message about temptation and persecution.
Link to my full review here.






4. Shadow Hand by Anne Elisabeth Stengl





  What can I say? Anne Elisabeth Stengl is a master of writing Fantasy. This book wraps up some plot points found in the previous books in the Tales of Goldstone Wood series nicely.






3. Cress by Marissa Meyer





  This is my favorite book (so far) of  Lunar Chronicles. It's full a great characters and funny humor. Can't wait to see how Winter picks up were this book left off.
Link to my full review here.




2. Golden Daughter by Anne Elisabeth Stengl





  This book features a set characters and setting not previously  found in the other books in this series.  I hope the author will write more books featuring these characters in the future.
Link to my full review here.




1. Safely Home by Randy Alcorn







  This book really changed my perspective of the global church and persecution. It both convicted me and encouraged me in so many ways. I highly recommend this to people of all ages and walks in life.
Link to my full review here.




What about you?
Have you read any of these books?
What are some of your favorite books you read in 2015?

Top ten books on my 2016 TBR.

With 2015 coming to a close, it's time to think about the coming year ahead.
Here are the top ten books that I want to read in 2016.








10. Shadow Key by Wayne Thomas Batson





  I read Dreamtreader several months ago and really , really liked it. I never got around to pick up the sequel. I hope to give it a go in 2016.
   




9. The Heir by Kiera Cass







    The Selection series isn't my favorite. However, there is something about this series that makes it fun to read.
This book has a whole new set of characters, plus some of the characters from the previous books. Who knows, maybe it will be the best in the series so far.






8. Starring Me by Krista McGee





  First Date is such a cute contemporary book. Starring Me is a sequel ,of sorts, to First Date. It sounds like it will be a fun read, as well.






7. Storm Siren by Mary Weber







  I have heard so many fantastic things about this book and its sequels from fellow bloggers.  Plus the cover is just wonderful!






6. A Spark Unseen by Sharon Cameron







  I read A Dark Unwinding at the end of 2014. It ended on a huge  cliff hanger. I meant to purchase this at the beginning of 2015, but never got around to it.




5. Draven's Light by Anne Elisabeth Stengl







  This is the second novella in the Tales of GoldstoneWood series.
It supposed to explain a very important backstory and underlying theme found in the main books in the series.






4. Illusionarium by Heather Dixon







  I don't know really know anything about this book. Entwined, Heather Dixon's first and only other book, is a whimsical and well- written read. Hopefully this book will be just as good.






3.  Deluge by Lisa T. Bergren







  The River of Time series is one of my top series of all time. It's hard to believe I didn't read this fifth and final book of the series in 2015. I need to give this a read soon.




2. Winter by Marissa Meyer







  This book, which concludes the Lunar Chronicles ,was released recently. I can't wait to find out how it ends!




1. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte.













  This much beloved classic has been on my tbr for two or three years now. I finally started reading it early in the  month. However ,like most classics , it's several hundred pages long. I hope to finish reading it by the end of January.




What about you?
Have you read any of these books?
What are some books you want to read in 2016?

Finding Father Christmas book review

Title: Finding Father Christmas - a novella


Author: Robin Jones Gunn


Genre: Christian Christmas Fiction


Plot:
Miranda Carson spent her childhood traveling with her mother, an actress. Miranda never knew who her father was. The search for his identity brings Miranda to England at Christmas- time. When Miranda finds out the identity of her father it turns her world upside down. Can She find the strength to face the truth?


My thoughts:


Miranda's struggles are dealt with in a honest way. Redemption, truth, and forgiveness are a portrayed in a relatable way.


This story brings an English Christmas-time to life. The descriptions of English traditions and ways of life are just wonderful.


All in all a wonderful Christmas-time read.


My rating: 3

// Monthly Favorites// November 2015

   November was a jam-packed month for me. I didn't get to do as much reading as I would 've liked; because of that I only posted one book review this month.  I'm planning on reading a lot during Christmas break, so be on the look out for reviews in the future.


Without any further ado , here are some of my favorite things from the month of November.




                             // Movies & TV Shows//








// Once Upon a Time season 5//






 




There's been several plot-twists this season that is taking OUAT to new places. The Mid-season finale aired last night ( which I haven't seen, by the way).I 'm interested to see how this season will wrap up in the spring.






// The Hunger Games : Mockingjay -Part Two//






 




 MockingJay: part 2 was emotional and sad.  It was also a wonderfully made film and a great end to the Hunger Games films. I hope to re-watch the other films in this series soon.










// The Heirs//






          




This K-Drama stars some of Korea's most popular and talented actors. Because of that, it's a high quality drama with a good storyline. If you're new to K-Dramas and are looking for a emotional and romantic show , give this one a watch.








                                         // Music//




// The Voyage , by Amanda Cook //




 




This song is a great reminder that God will faithfully guide you as you do His will.




// Luhan's music//




Luhan is a former member of the kpop group , EXO. He recently started his own solo career in China.  Luhan's songs , Promises and Medals, are  beautiful. They also have thought - provoking music videos, as well.






                                 
                                // Miscellaneous//




Psalm 63




 


I was skimming through my Bible a few a weeks ago when I stopped at this Psalm. It's a wonderful description of our desire to be closer to God and how to rest in His presence.












What about you?


What did you enjoy in
the month of November?