Bookshelf Review - December 2016

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December's Books Completed and Reviewed

The Reckoning (Legacy of the King's Pirates) (Volume 5) by MaryLu Tyndall - A daring pirate of the 17th century and a skeptical modern woman are the main characters in this time travel fantasy. (Read my full review HERE.)

Whether or not the lady was insane or she actually did travel through time, he would not - no could not - set her free in Charles Town. No in that nest of pirates.

Bees in the Butterfly Garden (The Gilded Legacy)by Maureen Lang - Meg wants to become a thief like her late father, and Ian wants to protect Meg from that kind of life as her father had wished. (Read my full review HERE.)

Meg felt almost sorry for Ian, seeing his genuine dismay over her decision to pursue the way of life that was so obviously her only choice. She hadn't expected him to resist so vehemently; after all, she was only validating his own choices by offering to join his ranks. What could he find wrong in that?

During December I started reading:

The Innkeeper of Ivy Hill by Julie Klassen - My review of Klassen's latest will post soon. It's an intriguing story about a young widow trying to keep the inn her husband left to her in business, despite many challenges.

Vacancy . . . Vacancy . . . That sign had hung there more often of late. And the word perfectly symbolized how Jane felt. Empty.

From Heaven: A 28-Day Advent Devotional by A.W. Tozer - I started reading this collection of devotionals mid-December so didn't finish before Christmas, but have found much to think about anyway.

Brethren, let us treasure this: God sent His Son to the people. He is the people's Savior. Jesus Christ came to give life and hope to people like your family and like mine.

During December I shelved:

The Tea Planter's Wife: A Novel by Dinah Jefferies - I just wasn't passionate enough about reading this during such a busy time of year. I have a feeling I would have been able to finish it if I'd started during a less hectic time.

Coming Up in January!

The Mark of the King by Jocelyn Green - my next Bethany House review title
A Curious Beginning (A Veronica Speedwell Mystery) by Deanna Raybourn - re-reading before the second in the series arrives
A Perilous Undertaking (A Veronica Speedwell Mystery) by Deanna Raybourn
Sanditon by Jane Austen
Lady Susan by Jane Austen



  

     


This post will be linked at:
5 Minutes For Books - What's On Your Nightstand? December
The Book Date - Month In Review
Biblical Womanhood - All Things Books Linkup

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Book Blogger Hop - December 30, 2016

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Book Blogger Hop

Welcome to another Book Blogger Hop question. Visit Ramblings of a Coffee Addicted Writer to see the responses from other book bloggers.

Your New Year's resolution is to read a classic novel that you have never read before. What book will it be?

There are several classics that I haven't read before that I could choose, but what came to mind were the two short works by Jane Austen that I haven't read - her unfinished story Sanditon, and the posthumously published Lady Susan. I just purchased them this past week and plan to read them both soon.

    

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Scripture and a Snapshot - To Us a Child Is Born

For to us a child is born,

to us a son is given,

and the government will be on his shoulders.

And he will be called

Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,

Everlasting Father; Prince of Peace.

Of the greatness of his government and peace

there will be no end.

He will reign on David's throne

and over his kingdom,

establishing and upholding it

with justice and righteousness

from that time on and forever.

The zeal of the LORD Almighty

will accomplish this.

~Isaiah 9:6-7~

So Joseph also went up from Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David,

because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.

~Luke 2:4-7~

Merry Christmas!

Scripture & a Snapshot is hosted by A Glimpse of Our Life.

Glimpses is hosted by Embracing Every Day, a lifestyle blog by Barbie Swihart.

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What I'm Reading - December 19, 2016

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This weekly reading list meme is hosted at Book Date. Join in to see what others are reading and maybe get some ideas of what to read next!

I finished reading . . . 

Bees in the Butterfly Garden (The Gilded Legacy)by Maureen Lang - Meg plans to help Ian pull off a major heist as her attempt to be part of her father's legacy, but can they go through with the theft and place each other in danger? (Read my full review HERE.)




I'm currently reading . . .

The Innkeeper of Ivy Hill by Julie Klassen - This is a great read so far, and I'm eager to find out what Jane will do with the inn she's inherited; and how all the relationships will turn out.




From Heaven: A 28-Day Advent Devotional by A.W. Tozer - Enjoying these short but profound devotional thoughts as we prepare for our Christmas celebration.

Next on the stack... 

The Christmas Bargain (A Victorian Holiday Romance) by Shanna Hatfield
She Walks in Power (Protectors of the Spear Book 1) by MaryLu Tyndall
 A Curious Beginning (A Veronica Speedwell Mystery) by Deanna Raybourn - re-reading before the second in the series arrives
A Perilous Undertaking (A Veronica Speedwell Mystery) by Deanna Raybourn

     

     

 On my blogs last week . . .

Here on Just A Second:

Scripture and a Snapshot - The Advent Candle of Peace
Recent Reads - Bees in the Butterfly Garden
Wordless Wednesday - National Cathedral
Teaser Tuesday - Bees in the Butterfly Garden


And on my homeschool blog, Homeschool Coffee Break:

Homeschool Highlights - Busy Days
Virtual Refrigerator - Christmas Craft Breakfast 2016
A National Cathedral PhotoJournal
52 Lists #49 - My Winter Bucket List


What are you reading?

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