Trisha’s Year in Books 2017

The reading goal I set for myself back in January 2017 was 80 books. I surpassed that goal and ended up reading 100 books! Clicking on the links below will take you to my review.

I’ve read 28,201 pages across 100 books!

Of those 100 books – 49 of the books were from new-to-me Authors (not counting the compilation books, as there were a few new ones there also).

 The Longest book read “Love at First Laugh” is actually a 8 novella compilation at 849 pages.

  The Shortest book read “Love’s Beginning” by Naomi Rawlings – 21 pages

Most Popular book “The Butterfly & The Violin” by Kristy Cambron

 The first book I read this year was “A Moonbow Night” by Laura Frantz

 The last book I read this year was “A Lawman for Christmas” by Karen Kirst

 

Click Here – To be directed to Goodreads for my full list of books read & reviewed in 2017.

Make sure to visit Joy Of Reading on January 1st. As I will be unveiling a new logo and offering a giveaway. Be sure to follow my blog so you don’t miss out!

 

 

 

 

First Line Fridays – A Moonbow Night

Welcome to First Line Friday’s hosted by Hoarding Books.

This week I’m featuring A Moonbow Night by Laura Frantz. This wonderful, page-turning historical novel is sure to not only entertain you, but to give you a glimpse into what life was like on the early American frontier. To read my review (click here)
To visit Laura’s Pinterest board (click here)

April 1777

What cannot be cured must be endured.

 

 

Now it’s your turn!

Grab the book nearest to you and leave a comment with the first line. To see what First Lines others are sharing this week head over to Hoarding Books.

My Favorites (January-July) 2017

The hot-topic question of July that I have seen floating around is:

“What is your favorite book (or series) that you have read this year?”

Now, I don’t know about you, but I couldn’t possibly pick only one favorite when I’ve read so many amazing books. Thus far I have read 57 books. Now, I know for at least one or two of my awesome blogging friends, this is not a jaw-dropping number. However, as I have been told, “It’s not the number that’s important.” (Major props to my friend Carrie who is well on her way to reading 300 this year)

With that said, I will share with you, my loyal reading friends, the books I have read so far this year that has continued to stick with me long past my finishing of the story. I’ve enjoyed reading others, but these seem to stick with me the longest. Without further adieu, and in no particular order…

Many Sparrows by: Lori Benton
All of You  by: Sarah Monzon
Just the Way You Are by: Pepper Basham
 A Moonbow Night by: Laura Frantz
 In His Eyes by: Stephenia H. McGee
 My Heart Belongs in Ruby City, Idaho by: Susanne Dietze
 The Butterfly and the Violin by: Kristy Cambron
  Name Unknown  by: Roseanna M. White
 The Road to Paradise by: Karen Barnett
 So Pure A Heart  by: Amber Lynn Perry

Clicking on the title of the book will take you to Amazon where you can read more about the book. Clicking on the name of the author will take you to the author web page.

I would love to hear from you.

What are a few of your favorite books so far this year? Do you have any that have lingered with you weeks/months after you have read the last page?

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