WIN A NEW COLOR NOOK- Offer Expired!

Touched By Mercy Contest

To
Win
a
New Color Nook...

Go here... http://tinapinson.blogspot.com/p/contests.html
Touch Mercy...
To celebrate the release of Tina Pinson's new ebook Touched By Mercy, out this month from Desert Breeze Publishing.

REVIEW "Demon: A Memoir" by Tosca Lee

This is an amazing story of Clayton, whom is a book editor. He was hired to write a memoir by Lucian, a demon. This fallen angel tells about his perfect life with God in Heaven until the rebellion in which he falls to hell. He talks of his jealousy for God's love & grace towards humans from before Adam & Eve. Before Clayton realizes it, his life becomes entangled in his writing project, at the expense of his other obligations. He realizes that demons are similar to humans except for 1 major detail- that God offered us his only son, which was never offered to the demons. They are bound for all eternity from just 1 sin, we are not.
This book gave me new insight of just how & why demons are after human souls & can deceive us by taking on many different forms. I highly recommend this book and look forward to reading all of Lee's work!

K - I - L - L FM 100: Music to Die For

K - I - L - L FM 100: Music to Die For by Teric Darken

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Join our CCF group discussion for the month of December with author Teric Darken here: http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/4454...



View all my reviews

Review "Love's First Bloom" by Delia Parr

Love's First Bloom by Delia Parr


From Goodreads.com
"Ruth Livingstone's life changes drastically the day her father puts a young child in her arms and sends her to a small village in New Jersey under an assumed name. There Ruth pretends to be a widow and quietly secludes herself until her father is acquitted of a crime. But with the emergence of the penny press, the imagination of the reading public is stirred, and her father's trial stands center stage. Asher Tripp is the brash newspaperman who determines that this case is the event he can use to redeem himself as a journalist.
Ruth finds solace tending a garden along the banks of the Toms River--a place where she can find a measure of peace in the midst of the sorrow that continues to build. It is also here that Asher Tripp finds a temporary residence, all in an attempt to discover if the lovely creature known as Widow Malloy is truly Ruth Livingstone, the woman every newspaper has been looking for. Love begins to slowly bloom...but is the affection they share strong enough to withstand the secrets that separate them?"

My review...I received the book free from Bethany House to review and the following is my own unique thoughts and opinions...

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


It is a great book and just a sweet story!



It's about a preacher's daughter, Ruth, who goes into hiding because her father is accused of murdering one of the prostitutes that he helps. He sends her away with the dead prostitute's daughter to a safe house where nobody knows her true identity.



With the trial hot in the press, the media is out to find Ruth in hopes that she may be hiding important evidence that will prove her father's guilt. She finds solace in attending to a garden and runs into Jake along the way...Is he everything he appears to be or will he betray her trust? It kept me guessing to the end with some unexpected twists of events. I enjoyed it very much and found it to be a sweet read!







View all my reviews

Book Review- Coming Soon "Shanghai Girls" by Lisa See

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5960325-shanghai-girls
FROM THE PUBLISHER...
about this book.
In 1937, Shanghai is the Paris of Asia, a city of great wealth and glamour, the home of millionaires and beggars, gangsters and gamblers, patriots and revolutionaries, artists and warlords. Thanks to the financial security and material comforts provided by their father’s prosperous rickshaw business, twenty-one-year-old Pearl Chin and her younger sister, May, are having the time of their lives. Though both sisters wave off authority and tradition, they couldn’t be more different: Pearl is a Dragon sign, strong and stubborn, while May is a true Sheep, adorable and placid. Both are beautiful, modern, and carefree . . .
TO READ MORE GO TO...
http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9781400067114

Book Review -Fatal Loyalty

Fatal Loyalty: A Novel by Sue Duffy

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


This book was very good! It was my 1st "First Reads" win which was very exciting for me in & of itself *Thank you Kregel Publishing! http://www.kregel.com

This suspenseful story takes place in my stomping grounds, Florida with mystery, intrigue, drug dealers, family secrets, and even love. Andie is hiding out while her father, Tony is running for office to put a stop to the biggest drug lords and conspiracy in the state. The bad guys go after what they know will stop Tony in his tracks, his daughter. She tries to run, but she can't hide among the palm fronds for too long as not every one is exactly as they seem. Through plot twists & turns, the many characters are faced with the struggle of right & wrong, see for yourself which shall prevail...

It's definitely worth the read for ALL ages. I love the fact that it's very "clean" without any foul language or sex scenes - It's considered Christian, but isn't heavy on scripture or religion.



View all my reviews

Upcoming Book Review "Fatal Loyalty"

Check back soon for my review. I won this book on First Reads from GoodReads.com and I only have 100 pages left! It's awesome and I can't wait to see what happens in the end!

WIN AN iPad-Offer Expired!

http://wfi.re/21qlw
Click here for a chance to win!
SWEEPSTAKES: You're running out of time to enter & WIN AN IPAD WITH BOOKS from MaryDeMuth

Book Review -Redeeming Love

Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


This book was amazingly good! The story is set in the 1850's in California, about a beautiful woman who was given a poor hand very early in life & survived the only way she knew how. She marries a Godly man who saves her & teaches her a whole new life of relationships, love & forgiveness. She becomes uncomfortable & runs away, right into the demons of her past, where she eventually finds her true savior all along. I highly recommend this book & will treasure it's lessons for a long time to come!

View all my reviews >>

Book Giveaway

Check out this giveaway!

To enter go to www.misfitsalon.blogspot.com

The winner shall have a choice of TWO of the following books:

Juliet by Anne Fortier
Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
Sisters Red by Jackson Pearce
Kraken by China Mieville
The Clockwork Angel/Infernal Devices #1 by Cassandra Clare

Biggest Book Chain Up for Sale!

Biggest U.S. Book Chain Up for Sale
By JULIE BOSMAN
Published: August 3, 2010

In what might be the latest sign of trouble for brick-and-mortar bookstores, the mega-chain Barnes & Noble announced on Tuesday that its board was putting the company up for sale.

Gene J. Puskar/Associated Press
Barnes & Noble has tried to compete with Amazon and Apple in the e-reader market by opening its own e-bookstore last summer, and by introducing its own device, the Nook.

Lily Bowers/Reuters
A Barnes & Noble in New York City. The 720-store chain has been pressured by online retailers, e-book sales and shareholders.
The news surprised analysts and alarmed publishers, who have watched as the book business has increasingly shifted to online retailers and e-book sales, leaving both chains and independent sellers struggling.

Barnes & Noble, the country’s largest book chain with 720 stores, said that its board believed the stock was “significantly undervalued” and that it had set up a special committee to review its options.

“Barnes & Noble has an iconic brand and unique competitive advantages we believe will position the company to succeed over time in a rapidly changing market,” the board said in a statement. “The board is confident in Barnes & Noble’s strategy and fully supportive of the senior management team, which is delivering explosive growth in our fast-developing digital business.”...more http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/04/business/media/04barnes.html?_r=2

Practicing the Spiritual Disciplines (God's Way to Transformation)

My church's series for the month of August is Amazing! Check out the daily bible meditation verses and journal! I LOVE visual aids! I printed out the cards, now I just have to cut them out and take them with me everywhere I go. I might even doll them up with some scrapbook supplies!
Practicing the Spiritual Disciplines (God's Way to Transformation)

Christian Music | Christ Community Music | CCM | CCMMagazine.com

This is a sweet site if you're into contemporary Christian music! LOVE!
Christian Music | Christ Community Music | CCM | CCMMagazine.com

"Talking to the Dead" -Grove

Talking to the Dead by Bonnie Grove

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Sometimes we don't see those giant red warning flags because they're just too unbearably painful to deal with. For Kate they turned into gaping holes in her memory in the months leading up to her husbands' untimely death. Seeking help she meets some quirky (& comical) characters, but finds friendship, hope, & love in unexpected places. The gaping holes are slowly filled in, and a painful story of betrayal is revealed. For me this book was about dealing with past hurts, healing the wounds, and starting over fresh. Moving forward to new possibilities & not living & rehashing past pains into our present lives today. This book inspires me & holds a place in my heart.

View all my reviews >>

"Salvaged" -Miller

Salvaged by Stefne Miller

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


This is an amazing book about a girl that loses mother & best friend in one instant. It's about life, loss, love, living, boundaries, hope, forgiveness, God and so much more. I didn't want the book to end and it seemed like the characters were my best friends and family. This is a YA read for the young and young-at-heart!

View all my reviews >>

"This Side of Heaven" -Kingsbury

This Side of Heaven by Karen Kingsbury

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


This book is so good! It taught me that being successful in the eyes of the world, may not necessarily be considered successful to God. Only God sees all that we truly and do.
It also reminded me to tell my family & friends that I love them often because life is fragile and without guarantees. At the end of the book, the author shares her inspiration for the book, and it just touched my heart so deep. You'll just have to read it for yourself!

View all my reviews >>

"Jane Erye"

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


This is my favorite classic! It was a bit racier than I expected for its time! It took me a while to adapt to the old language & grammer, but once I did, I LOVED it! It's a must read!

View all my reviews >>

"So You Don't Want To Go To Church Anymore"

So You Don't Want to Go to Church Anymore by Wayne Jacobsen

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


This book was great! I'd give it 4 1/2 stars if I could!
Even though it is a work of fiction, I was skeptical about reading it, thinking it would attempt to talk me out of going to church. Surprisingly, it brought up many valid points that some decisions based on the needs of the church as a building may interfere with the best interests of its members or God. It also made me think a lot about what we, as a society, teach our children.
I took away so many amazing messages from this book & haven't been able to stop thinking about it since I read it about a month ago. See for yourself!

View all my reviews >>

The Glass Menagerie

The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


This is one of my "childhood favorites"! I'll have to reread it sometime!

View all my reviews >>

Update

So I'm not so much into art currently (except for my pottery on Tuesday nights!). My latest "thing" is reading (in the sun) so I'm thinking about creating a book blog.

I'm obsessed with GoodReads.com which U can also get to through FaceBook.

Hope all is well! Stay tuned!

St. Patrick's Day is almost here!

Which means that Spring is on it's way! Judging by the weather Spring has sprung! I have a busy weekend coming up so I'm very excited to see some old friends! Enjoy!