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Today’s Topic: Books I Enjoyed, but Have Never Mentioned On My Blog
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This week’s prompt is self-explanatory and I really don’t feel like writing an intro. So without further ado… Continue reading “Top Ten Tuesday – Books I Liked But Never Mention”
Today’s Topic: Dynamic Duos
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Ugh, I’m so terrible at remembering names, that when I tried to come up with examples for this week’s list, I really struggled. It’s challenging enough trying to remember the main character’s names in a book without adding in supporting characters who are friends or family.
So, I decided to go a different route. Instead, this week you get some of my favorite duos from films. Continue reading “Top Ten Tuesday – Dynamic Duos”
Today’s Topic: Love Freebie (come up with your own topic having to do with love)
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I had a difficult time deciding what love topic to focus on this week. I didn’t want to choose something obvious which of course then forced me to think hard and get creative. I finally chose to highlight one of my favorite character traits in romantic heroes; restraint.
I believe restraint or self-control to be a much under-rated quality these days. I personally find it very appealing. A man who is able to control himself, deny his own desires for the sake of another is one who is unselfish and usually also protective. Restraint is sexy because it is leashed passion, banked fire. Someone who can control desire and only shows glimpses of it, releasing the full power of it at the appropriate time is a man of great strength of character. Continue reading “Top Ten Tuesday – Restraint; The Underrated Romantic Quality”
Today’s Topic: Books with Character Names In the Titles
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Well, the obvious answer to this one would have been to list all the biographies and autobiographies on my TBR list. But that would have been too easy. And while I originally thought I would have a hard time meeting this week’s criteria, I was surprised to realize there are lots of books with character names in the title. Continue reading “Top Ten Tuesday -Books with Character Names In the Titles”
Today’s Topic: New-to-Me Authors I Discovered in 2021
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I always enjoy discovering new authors I’ve never read before. It’s a bit like receiving a present, when I open it will I like it? Will I not? Will I be surprised. I never know what I will get when I read a new author and that’s half the fun.
Julia Quinn – I’d heard of this author, but never got around to reading any of her books until the Netflix juggernaut that was Bridgerton aired.
Harper St. George – I’ll be honest, the cover alone convinced me to read the first book in this series. But the story inside convinced me to continue and finish the series.
Lyssa Kay Adams – The first book in this series really hooked me, but I didn’t enjoy the others as much. Still the overall premise of a group of men reading romance novels to improve their relationships was a creative one.
Kimberly Duffy – This author quickly earned her place on my must read list with vivid depictions of Colonial India and complex (sometimes unlikeable) characters that captured my attention.
Regina Scott – I wouldn’t have thought a series about National Parks would hold my interest, but the author made the settings come alive.
Natalie Jenner – I couldn’t escape talk of this book early last year. It was everywhere! I did enjoy it enough to make me seek out other titles from Jenner.
Stephanie Landsem – I’ve been meaning to read one of Landsem’s books for years. But it was this re-telling of the Prodigal Son story set in classic Hollywood that finally got my attention.
Caroline George – At times I struggled to get through this book. Jumping around three different stories within the book made it hard to maintain my focus. But the revelation of the deeper message the author was creating really wowed me.
Jenn McKinlay – This is the first book I’ve read by Jenn McKinlay, but I was impressed how she wrote a sensitive portrayal of a hero with mental and physical challenges.
Today’s Topic: 2021 Releases I Was Excited to Read But Didn’t Get To
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I had the best reading year I’ve had in several years in 2021. Despite that, I still didn’t get to read all the new releases I was excited about. Here are some I missed that will now be on my TBR pile for 2022 Continue reading “Top Ten Tuesday 2021 Releases I Was Excited to Read But Didn’t Get To”
Today’s Topic; Most Recent Additions to My Book Collection
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Normally a list like this would be full of fiction, probably historical fiction. But since Christmas has just passed, many of the books on this week’s list were gifts centered around my other passion; classic cinema. Continue reading “Top Ten Tuesday – Newest Additions to My Book Collection”
Today’s Topic: Most Anticipated Books Releasing In the First Half of 2022
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Ooh, I love a new year fresh with new books. It makes the world feel like a place of hope and possibilities. And also gives me something to look forward to during the long, cold, grey days of winter. Continue reading “Top Ten Tuesday – New Releases In the First Half of 2022 I Can’t Wait to Read”
Today’s Topic: Best Books I Read In 2021
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I plan on covering this topic within my end of the year book review, but until then, here is a little bit about my favorite books of 2021. Continue reading “Top Ten Tuesday – Best Books I Read In 2021”
Today’s Topic: Books I Hope Santa Brings/Bookish Wishes
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Life got away from me somehow when That Artsy Reader Girl hosted the book wish list this past summer. But I absolutely love the idea of a community of book lovers gifting each other stories, so I’m excited to participate in this Christmas version. I am looking forward to playing Santa to some of my fellow book lovers!
Continue reading “Top Ten Tuesday – Books on My Christmas Wish List”