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Monday, October 2

What I'm Reading - October 2, 2017

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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!

This week's list seems a little redundant, having just posted my Monthly Bookshelf Review yesterday. Oh well - here goes!

I finished reading . . .

The Elusive Miss Ellison by Carolyn Miller - Just finished this novel, and will post a review this week. I was dubious at the beginning, but soon couldn't stop 'turning pages' on my Kindle. It's a Regency romance with some very similar themes to Pride and Prejudice, but definitely has its own character.

I'm currently reading . . .

This Side of Murder (A Verity Kent Mystery) by Anna Lee Huber - This favorite author has just launched this new mystery series, set immediately after the Great War. Verity is a young widow, and has started receiving anonymous notes hinting that her soldier husband had committed treason.

Isaiah's Daughter: A Novel of Prophets and Kings by Mesu Andrews - I'm currently reading the ARC for this soon-to-be released novel, and loving it.

Alex and Eliza: A Love Story by Melissa De La Cruz - Got started on this and trying to give it a few more chapters before deciding if it's worth continuing or not. It's got a lot of promise, but hasn't drawn me in enough yet.

Next on the stack...

When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor . . . and Yourself by Steve Corbett & Brian Fikkert
A Dangerous Legacy by Elizabeth Camden
The Captivating Lady Charlotte by Carolyn Miller

On my blogs recently . . .

Here on Just A Second:

Bookshelf Review - September
Scripture and a Snapshot - Bread of Life
Glory Song by Matt Redman - Review and Giveaway

And on my homeschool blog, Homeschool Coffee Break:

Homeschool Highlights - Week Four: Books and Music
Five Reasons to Teach History Chronologically on The Homeschool Post
Virtual Refrigerator - Link Up Your Art Posts!

What are you reading?

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Sunday, October 1

Bookshelf Review - September

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September's Books Completed and Reviewed

The Lightkeeper's Ball (A Mercy Falls Novel) by Colleen Coble - Olivia moves from New York to California to find out more about her sister's death, and she suspects the man her sister was supposed to marry. As she gets to know Harrison, she grows to trust him, but she is still in danger, and if he's not the villain, who is? (Read my full review HERE.)

Though she wanted to shake her head at what she knew was coming, she couldn't move. He was right. Marriage was the only thing that could save her reputation now.

Beyond All Dreams by Elizabeth Camden - a librarian at the Library of Congress and a promising young Congressman find friendship, and eventually love, while trying to find the truth about a Navy ship that had carried the young woman's father. (Read my full review HERE.)

"We don't have to keep discussing this, do we? I would be a terrible wife for a congressman. You really ought to know how unsuitable I would be."

The Princess Spy by Melanie Dickerson - the final novel in the Fairy Tale Romance collection I was reading, featuring the younger sister of the heroes of two previous novels. (Read my full review HERE.)

Colin's head was spinning, partly from sitting up too abruptly a few moments before, and partly from his maddening inability to convey to Lady Margaretha the danger they were all in. He couldn't expect her to understand. She was a sheltered, wealthy duke's daughter. What could she know of intrigues and murders and people who were not as they seemed?

My Heart Belongs in the Shenandoah Valley: Lily's Dilemma by Andrea Boeshaar - Mac is Lily's new neighbor, since he's bought land that she thought was hers. Their friendship grows into love, but Lily may be forced into marriage to her overbearing guardian. (Read my full review HERE.)

"Everett is no fool," Mac said. "He senses our attraction to one another and he doesn't like it. I suspect he has much to gain if he marries you."

During September I started reading:

The Elusive Miss Ellison by Carolyn Miller - Just about to finish this captivating novel that had many themes that were similar to Pride and Prejudice, but different enough to be a very enjoyable read.

"I might never aspire to write poetry, but I can appreciate the gifts of others." He smiled. "You may be many things, but a fool you never will be, my dear Miss Ellison."

Alex and Eliza: A Love Story by Melissa De La Cruz - I started on this novel about Alexander Hamilton and his lady, but haven't gotten very far, and I suspect it may wind up going back to the library unfinished. It's just not grabbing me the way I'd hoped.

He needed to prove himself once and for all. For himself. For his country. But above all, for Eliza.

Isaiah's Daughter: A Novel of Prophets and Kings by Mesu Andrews - I started on this ARC as soon as it arrived, but I'm also trying to pace myself so I can promote when it's closer to the release date. It's wonderful so far!

My cheeks burned as I watched him go. Master Isaiah turned me to face him and spoke quietly. "Hezi will be king one day, Ishma. Guard your heart."

This Side of Murder (A Verity Kent Mystery) by Anna Lee Huber - This is a new series by a favorite author, set right after the Great War. It arrived just a couple of days ago and I am having trouble putting it down!

With a disquieting certainty that this was what I was supposed to find, not just the typewritten note, I slowly set the book aside and began to unfold the paper.

During September I shelved:

Lady Susan by Jane Austen - I just couldn't keep up with this when I had so many other books coming at me from all directions!