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Welp, it’s November. I am the world’s worst for keeping this blog running, haha! This post really should have been posted at the beginning of the season. But no use crying over spilled milk! Today, I’m sharing some books that are on my radar this fall, some which I hope to read before the season is out, but only time will tell! I’ll be posting the back cover copy of these books and a Goodreads link. I haven’t read all of these, so please don’t take it as a recommendation XD 
Leviathan by Brian McBride The Jailbirds are reeling after a devastating standoff with Orion in Peru, but the mystery that began with Tommy at Hollow Hill isn’t over. More determined than ever to finish what Tommy’s father started, Mars recruits a new source to help him uncover Orion’s true motives while Maya pulls at an old thread – one that just might unravel the secrets and lies that have plagued their lives. Both haunted by the sins of their fathers, Jude wrestles with a decision about his future while Reid struggles to come to grips with his past. Meanwhile, in South America, Immy works to fulfill a promise made to her parents when the arrival of familiar faces thrusts her into danger and leads to a fifteen-year-old unsolved murder. A world of secrets will be exposed. Family ties will unravel. Deadly betrayals will come to light. With Orion hot on their tail, the Jailbirds follow a new trail of clues across the country to the small, New England town of Mariner’s Cove, Maine. Daring escapes, hidden messages, and stolen fossils all converge as the Jailbirds face their most desperate challenge yet: the fight for family. Goodreads Link Little Women by Louisa May Alcott A classic tale to share with the next generation, Little Women is a coming of age story of virtue and true love in nineteenth century America. A true classic, Little Women follows the lives of Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy March, four spirited sisters living in Civil War era America . Join the Marches as they navigate New England life with a father at war , financial hardships , and the lure and intrigue of the handsome young man who lives next door. Originally published in 1868, Little Women was an immediate best seller that inspired three sequels : Good Wives , Little Men , and Jo’s Boys . Little Women is based directly on author Louisa May Alcott’s own early life. Alcott’s father, a reformist and staunch abolitionist, was able to often meet with luminary Nathaniel Hawthorne, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and other figures that would influence her to become one of the great American authors of the post–Civil War era . Complete and unabridged , this beautifully designed, jacketed hardcover edition features an introduction by Victorian literature scholar Laura Ciolkowski and a timeline of the life and times of Louisa May Alcott . Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, the Chartwell Classics series includes beautifully presented works and collections from some of the most important authors in literary history. Chartwell Classics are the editions of choice for the most discerning literature buffs. Goodreads Link
Lost in a Book by Jennifer Donnelly Smart, bookish Belle, a captive in the Beast’s castle, has become accustomed to her new home and has befriended its inhabitants. When she comes upon Nevermore, an enchanted book unlike anything else she has seen in the castle, Belle finds herself pulled into its pages and transported to a world of glamour and intrigue. The adventures Belle has always imagined, the dreams she was forced to give up when she became a prisoner, seem within reach again. The charming and mysterious characters Belle meets within the pages of Nevermore offer her glamorous conversation, a life of dazzling Parisian luxury, and even a reunion she never thought possible. Here Belle can have everything she has ever wished for. But what about her friends in the Beast’s castle? Can Belle trust her new companions inside the pages of Nevermore? Is Nevermore’s world even real? Belle must uncover the truth about the book, before she loses herself in it forever. Goodreads Link Write What You Know by Jess Mastorakos He wants me to write what I know, but I don't know anything about love... Yet. Welcome to my life, where pygmy goats have a seat at the dinner table, my writing career is on the rocks, and I've just been arrested for stalking a celebrity... who also happens to be my long-lost brother. Enter Travis Wilson, a wounded veteran as irresistibly handsome as he is complicated. We strike up a I'll help him pick up the pieces of his shattered dreams, and he'll help me learn to write chemistry that sizzles. Between motorcycle rides, drama at the ballet recital, and brainstorming new career options by the lake, we're writing our own rom-com—and it's getting messier by the chapter. But here's the the more we try to focus on our bargain, the more we realize the best chemistry can't be written; it has to be lived. So what's a girl to do when he's teaching me everything I need to know about chemistry and love, but I still can't figure out if love is in the cards for us? Write What You Know is the fourth book in the Love in Charlotte Oaks series, where you'll find families as sweet as the tea, hot veterans who've returned home to find true love, and a beloved pet goat who has the habit of coming in clutch to save the day. Goodreads Link
Break the Beast by Allison Tebo Who is to say who is the real beast? Grendel haunts the land of Frisia in a restless need for vengeance on the human world that has rejected her. With a fiendish master urging her on, she attacks without fear of repercussion. But the arrival of a foreign prince causes Grendel to doubt her invulnerability. Beowulf is renowned for killing monsters, and he can have only one purpose in visiting Frisia: to break her hellish reign. When the inevitable confrontation occurs, the battle between man and beast will change both their lives forever as they find themselves thrust into a quest for truth neither could have anticipated. Allison Tebo re-imagines the ancient legend of Beowulf in an epic story of redemption and grace in a high-stakes fantasy adventure. Undercover Princess by Olivia Jarmusch
The Wonderland Trials by Sara Ella Solve the clues. Face your fears. Survive the Trials. All Alice Liddell wants is to escape her Normal life in Oxford and find the parents who abandoned her ten years ago. But she gets more than she bargained for when her older sister Charlotte is arrested for having the infamous Wonder Gene—the key to unlocking the curious Wonderland Reality. Soon, Alice receives a rather cryptic invitation to play for Team Heart in this year’s annual—and often deadly—Wonderland Trials. Now she has less than twenty-four hours to find her way into Wonderland where nothing is impossible . . . or what it seems. The stakes are raised when she discovers players go missing during the Trials each year. Will she and her team solve the clues and find the missing players? Or will betrayal and distrust win, leaving Alice alone in a world of her own? Follow the White Rabbit into this topsy-turvy fantasy where players become prey, a sip of the wrong tea might as well be poison, and a queen’s ways do not always lead one where they ought to go. Goodreads Link Wishtress by Nadine Brandes She didn't ask to be the Wishtress. Myrthe was born with the ability to turn her tears into wishes. But when a granted wish goes wrong, she is cursed: the next tear she sheds will kill her. She must travel to the Well to break the curse before it claims her life—and before the king's militairen find her. To survive the journey, Myrthe must harden her heart to keep herself from crying even a single tear. He can stop time with a snap of his fingers. Bastiaan's powerful—and rare—Talent came in handy when he kidnapped the old king. Now the new king has a job for him: find the Wishtress and deliver her to the schloss. But Bastiaan needs a wish of his own. He gains Myrthe's trust by promising to take her to the Well, but once he gets what he needs, he'll turn her in. As long as his growing feelings for the girl with a stone heart don't compromise him. Their quest can end only one way: with her death. Everyone seems to need a wish—the king, Myrthe's cousin, the boy she thinks she loves. And they're ready to bully, beg, and betray her for it. No one knows that to grant even one wish, Myrthe would pay with her life. And if she tells them about the curse . . . they'll just kill her anyway. Goodreads Link
Like a Ship on the Sea by Kellyn Roth If God asks you to confront a storm, how dare you stay in the harbor? Lady Mary Cassidy O’Connell has a dream that can be summed up in three connecting a loving husband, adorable children, and a home of her own. Her mother’s lack of care makes life difficult for Cassie, and an escape is necessary. The plan? Marry Aubrey Montgomery, the man her parents have chosen for her, and find the peace she craves. Unfortunately, Cassie is uneasy about marrying Aubrey. Her apprehension grows as she witnesses her dearest friend’s loving marriage take place. At this wedding, she catches the eye of Patrick Hilton, son of a wealthy American. Like Cassie, he’s also set to marry a woman chosen by his parents—only, Patrick claims, he is content with this choice. Torn between her desire for happiness and the knowledge that God is leading her in a different direction, Cassie confronts the impossible decision. Is a loveless marriage of obligation better than being alone, or will she set sail on a voyage without a safe harbor? Like a Ship on the Sea is the first novel in The Hilton Legacy, a stand-alone trilogy featuring characters from the author’s first series, The Chronicles of Alice and Ivy. Goodreads Link Anything by The King's Daughter Writing Camp He was willing to do anything. Talk about anything, they said. She hadn’t ever done anything. You can do anything. In this heartwarming collection, thirteen Christian authors weave tales both historical and contemporary in a variety of imaginative settings. Anything features characters stretched to their limits: a pencil and a crayon who are best friends, a Tea-Dragon with a mischievous and mysterious habit, a terminally ill child with a lovely wish. In these pages, you’ll discover an eccentric gentleman who never stops reading, a foster boy who makes up in appetite what he lacks in conversational skills, and a single mother with a fault-finding mother-in-law and five rambunctious children who haven’t learned respect for a living room. Watch as a couple sacrificially prays for a lost and dying sister-in-law, a young lady tearfully talks her best friend through a coma, a courageous brother offers to lay down himself for others, a camera-shy teenager faces her greatest fear, and a music camp applicant struggles mightily with writing an interesting bio. Warmth, hope, and encouragement pervade the pages, echoing the theme of “anything” from a refreshing variety of angles both insightful and entertaining, spiritually profound and eternally valuable. These short pieces will delight and encourage the whole family. Goodreads Link {What books are on your radar this month?}
{Are you a TBR reader or a mood reader?} Have a blessed Day! Ryana Lynn Jer. 29:11
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 It’s that time of year! I love the FFF Blog Linkup and I’m excited to participate again this year! First of all, be sure and head over to Kate Willis’ blog to find all the blog stops (a free book will be offered each day)! Second, be sure to enter the giveaway! Third, read on! Disclaimer: I don’t endorse every book mentioned on the blogs in this tour. I haven’t read them all 😊 But if you have any questions about one, feel free to ask. If I’ve read it, I will let you know my thoughts and if not, I’ll get you what information I can!  Today, we are talking about books I've discovered at a library! I love libraries and I'm loving creating my own! I have a small collection to share with you today, so let's get to it!  We are the Gardeners by Joanna Gaines and the Kids Thanks to a book list from Brighter Day Press Co. I came across earlier this year, I requested this book at our local library! Honestly, I loved it so much, I want to get my own copy! The watercolor/sketch art and whimsical story-telling style are timeless and endearing! So glad my library now keeps a copy of this gem! Goodreads Link  Sophia’s War: A Tale of the Revolution by AVI I found this book four years ago at my hometown library. It's a middle grade novel about the War for Independence and very well written! I've read a few books by AVI and he has never disappointed! It's a lovely tale that gives us yet another look at the treason of Benedict Arnold. My Review Goodreads Link  The Homelander’s Series by Andrew Klavan I checked out this series on a whim around 2018-2019 I think. I was intrigued but also terrified to continue because it was just too plausible, lol! Don't read these at night by the way, you will not be able to sleep XD Goodreads Link (Book 1)  Wounded Tiger by T. Martin Bennett I love my home town library. But even more than that, I loved talking with Mrs. Robin! She paid attention to what I read and recommended this book to me! Wounded Tiger is by far one of my favorites and I am so looking forward to getting my own copy! Goodreads Link  Moose’s Book Bus by Inga Moore I found this book through the BDP book lists and I adore this little story! It inspired our church's reading circle and I'm hoping to bring this book to church soon! Goodreads Link That's all for today! Be sure and swing by tomorrow for more book recs!
Have a Blessed Day! Ryana Lynn Jer. 29:11 Y’all know I love books and have a hard time finding places to put my collection! Well, Instagram has been a blessing and a curse in that respect, because I have found so many new books to try out and some were just too much to resist! Today, I’m gonna share nine books I bought because Instagram made me, lol! Let’s dive in!   Once I Knew by Victoria Lynn This book is truly a gem. It’s not a fast-paced read, but rather a deep thought-provoking book to take your time with. It’s a realistic fantasy (or Kingdom fantasy as many of us have dubbed it) with a deep message of trusting the Lord with your life even when it makes no sense.  The Coronation by Olivia Jarmusch If you grew up with the real barbie movies growing up, and miss that vibe in media, you need to try The Coronation! It deals with themes of trusting your future spouse to the Lord, sibling rivalry, identity in Christ, terrorism, owning up to mistakes and being a godly leader. Perfect for grown up gals wanting that fun princess feel, a bit more mature but still with a healthy dose of fangirly giddiness!  Mammoth by Brian McBride Never would have tried a book like this if it weren’t for my friends hyping it up! I bought the paperback before I even finished the eBook! This one is on the darker side of reality: broken families, cold case (or maybe not so much) murders, escaping the wrong crowd and standing up to evil authorities in your life. Because of a couple scenes, I recommend this book for adults and mature teens. A great start to a new adult adventure series!  How We Rise by Brooke Riley This is a realistic dystopian that I discovered within my first month on Instagram. I didn’t buy it until book two was almost published but I really enjoyed it! It’s a fast paced read and honestly, I am surprised I haven’t read the sequel yet! It deals with standing up to evil government, losing friends, betrayal and intense grief through persecution.  Southpaw by Tabetha R. H. Now we are getting into books I haven’t read yet! I heard about this book, I want to say last summer? But I got it this past winter right when it released. It’s a murder mystery, the first in a duology. Miss Tabby is a love human being and I just had to support her debut! I have it towards the top of my fall/winter tbr!  On Wings of Ash and Dust by Brittany Wang This is another debut by an especially sweet woman that I just had to support! Mrs. Wang is an advocate for no spice fantasy and that’s a movement I can get behind! I’ve not really gotten into high fantasy (is this high fantasy? What is high fantasy? And is everything else low fantasy? What about medium fantasy? …) but thought this would be a fun place to start!  By Blood and Blade by Anna Augustine This was an author I heard about when I first came to Instagram and I remember when she first started chatting about this book. It’s a middle-eastern style fantasy with an arranged marriage theme and I must admit, I am quite eager to read BBB and BLL (the prequel novella)! Technically, this book is a small-press published book, but I’m including these small presses as Indie. Anything non-trad, I’m including XD  Robbing Centaurs and Other Bad Ideas by Bethany Myers Don’t ask me what this is. I bowed to the pressure XD I just decided to get it one day when it was on sale XD I think it’s a fantasy? Based on Greek Myths? I don’t know but there’s an unfillable bag so that’s all I’m going on.  Dìlseachd by Cheyenne van Langevelde And finally, this lovely book is a Scottish themed fantasy and I cannot wait to dig into it! It’s on my fall/winter tbr, but again, yall know how I am with tbr’s so I may have just jinxed myself XD I bought the book not long after release (or did I preorder? I can’t remember! *face palm*) and I’m so excited to read it!
Question of the Day: What are some books blog/social media/friends have “made” you buy? Share them in the comments below! Have a Blessed Day! Ryana Lynn Jude 22
April  This was the first book of the month! It was bittersweet, because Christmas in Kailua is the last one in the Kailua Marines series and I so didn’t want it to be over! As a mom to a little girl the same age as the main characters daughter, there were many parts that made me anxious or made me smile or made me cry. It was beautiful. It was the perfect end to the series and the ending of the book itself was so emotional! Loved it so much! Age Recommendation: Mature Adult Content: Language, some sensual content, divorce, and remarriage Traumatic Content: There is a manipulative ex-husband who plays dumb and innocent then turns everything against the others. Also a house fire is a recuring memory, plus there a house fire in the end of the story. A toddler is in the house, but everyone ends up okay in the end, no injuries. Goodreads Review Next was Naruto 35: The New Two. Having seen the animated version first, I found it’s story style much more informative and easier to follow. That being said, I still enjoyed it! I don’t remember any content warnings, but this series does occasionally have some language and mild crude content, so be forewarned. It is easy to fix if you own your own copies. Age Recommendation: 16+ Content: N/A I DNF’d my third book of the year and of the month 😅 Padawan was a huge disappointment! I was enjoying it so much, and then they decided a character needed to be a they (yeah, it was so stupid and grammatically incorrect, I had to reread it five times to figure out it was pervert propaganda), and after some research to make sure I was right, I discovered the author wanted Obi-Wan to be “bi-sexual,” which we all know does not exist. My next read was a reread! Ivy Introspective by Kellyn Roth! I love this whole series and Ivy is the character I love the most! She is quite relatable and this was my third time reading the book! I’ve got two more to read for Kellyn Roth’s reading challenge to catch up that is, so thank God for Audiobooks! Age Recommendation: 16+ Content: N/A Trauma Content: Mental health issues, anxiety, depression, child abandonment or feeling abandoned, reference to marital issues, toxic spouse, mental, verbal and emotional abuse, mentions of suicide, contemplated suicide. Goodreads Review After Our Castle rounded out my read through of The Chronicles of Alice and Ivy that I started last year. It was an excellent book that I think every young wife should read. I do think it’s best for older ladies (21+) unless you’re mature for your age. The rest of the books, I think are appropriate for 16-18+ and cover much needed topics. Age Recommendation: 21+ Content: Violet struggles with sexual sin. It’s a very touchy topic and it is handled very well and in a Biblical manner, but some may find it too detailed for younger audiences. Also be aware natural birth control, marital intimacy and pregnancy are talked about. It is appropriate and again, something that needs to be dealt with. But it might be too much for younger audiences. Trauma Content: Mental health issues, anxiety, depression, pregnancy anxiety. Goodreads Review I also read the second book in the Love in Charlotte Oaks Series, Somebody to Lean on and it was so cute! I loved the couple and their little adoptee was the cutest ever! And the ending was probably one of my favorites, right up their with Christmas in Kailua! Age Recommendation: 18+ Content: Confusion on why they can’t share an apartment (she’s a yankee and sadly, like most of today’s society, never realized this was inappropriate); couple gets locked in a closet and they kiss (a little steamy for my taste); Goodreads Review ~~~ Number of Books Read: 5 ReReads: 1 Genres: Rom-Com || Manga || Historical Fiction || Romance Stars Given : ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐- 4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐- 1 ⭐⭐⭐- 0 ⭐⭐- 0⭐- 0 DNF: 1 May  My first book of the month was a huge letdown. Orchidelirium was supposed to be steampunk (already not my thing, but this was a review book) but those elements were so light, when they popped up they threw me out of the story. The younger sister is a manipulative gaslighter in my opinion. But the writing was good in general, just not my thing. I liked the details in the setting and all the flower facts (if they are right? I don’t do flowers XD). Most who read it love it, it was just not my thing and I didn’t really get the mystery of it. But like I said, if this stuff is your thing, you’ll probably love it! Age Recommendation: 12+ Content: light romance, deception, lies, theft, toxic sister. Goodreads review Probably my favorite read of the month was The Clone Wars: Stories of Light and Dark. Loved it so much I immediately ordered my own copy for my personally library. I was an excellent collection of stories based of the animated series, but from different points of view/expanded points of view. The last story was a no for me, but one story out of all of them, that’s a win in my book! Age Recommendation: 12+ Content: Last story is about a witch. I skip that one. I don’t remember any other content. I read seven Naruto volumes, Naruto 36: Cell Number 10, Naruto 37: Shikamaru's Battle, Naruto 38: Practice Makes Perfect, Naruto 39: On the Move, Naruto 40: The Ultimate Art, Naruto 41: Jiraiya's Decision, Naruto 42: The Secret of the Mangekyo. These follow my least favorite arc in the Naruto series, because it’s so sad…there’s like, three of the most devastating events in the history of Naruto happening one right after the other so yeah, I might have cried… Age Recommendation: 16+ Content: Same as above. I read The Book of Spinjitzu in one sitting while letting Dixie play at the library 😊 It’s done in a journal/scrapbook style and from the point of view of Sensei Wu! It gave some background to the Ninjago series that you don’t get in the series. So if you watch Ninjago, check up this story. Age Recommendation: 8+ Content: mentions of dark magic but in a negative light. I love middle grade and I was excited to find a quick Star Wars read! Smuggler's Run is a story about Han Solo that takes place between episode IV and episode V. I had some issues with some of the content, but it was well written and I hope to get a copy to censor and adjust! Age Recommendation: 8+ Content: a few scenes take place in a bar, “my truth,” talk. Goodreads Review I read two books in the Ninjago Spinjitzu Brother’s series! The Curse of the Cat-Eye Jewel and The Lair of Tanabrax were fun, fast paced reads that kept you on the edge of your seat! There are some elements of magic, but mostly, it’s just powers, these people are born with in this fantasy world. And they make clear distinctions between good and evil (the magic is usually evil 😉). I look forward to reading the rest of the series. Age Recommendation: 10+ ~~~ Number of Books Read: 13 ReReads: 0 Genres: Manga || Sci-Fi || Steampunk || Middle Grade Stars Given : ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐- 7 ⭐⭐⭐⭐- 5 ⭐⭐⭐- 0 ⭐⭐- 1 ⭐- 0 DNF: 0 June  Naruto has been a huge part of my TBR. I don’t have a lot of time to read and Manga is a fast read. In June, I read eight: Naruto 43: The Man with the Truth, Naruto 44: Senjutsu Heir, Naruto 45: Battlefield, Konoha, Naruto 46: Naruto Returns, Naruto 47: The Seal Destroyed, Naruto 48: The Cheering Village, Naruto 49: The Gokage Summit Commences, and Naruto 50: Water Prison Death Match. (Katja, that oxford comma was for you 😉) This wrapped up my least favorite arc and started one of my favorite in between arcs! I’m only 22 volumes away from the end of the series and I’m just a little bit excited! Age Recommendation: 16+ Content: Same as above. Did I mention I’ve been enjoying the Love in Charlotte Oaks series? Cause book 3, As the Crow Flies, is my favorite so far! I loved the airmen-turned flight attendant- turned pilot angle and that she’s like literally the sweetest girl on earth. And I’ve been rooting for Riley from the beginning. Not sure about book 4 because I don’t like the girl, but maybe she will grow on me XD Age Recommendation: 21+ Content: Some Steam scenes, but nothing too far; references to alcohol, and mild suggestive humor. Goodreads Review I am continuing my Star Wars reads and this month, it was The Princess, the Scoundrel and the Farm Boy! It was a three star for me, because the author pretty much decided to change Leia and Han’s personalities. If you can think of this as a retelling, it’s excellent, even if Leia is a self-centered brat 😆 Age Recommendation: 12+ Content: Cantina, cantina girls; Goodreads Review I DNF’d The Princess and the Scoundrel about 6 pages in. It was hinting at things nobody needs to be thinking about in connection with Han and Leia. Might be a decent book beyond that, but I just wasn’t in the mood for it at the time. If I read it and it ends up being worth it, I’ll try and make a content guide for anyone else who would want it! The last book of the month was The Journey that Saved Curious George, a non-fiction about the authors of one of my favorite children's book series! I personally found it a little hard to really “enjoy,” but it was an excellent book and I look forward to sharing it with my kids one day once I have them addicted to my favorite monkey 😇 Age Recommendation: 8+ Content: mentions of the Holocaust and WWII. It’s pretty light on details, but just be aware if you have young children. ~~~ Number of Books Read: 11 ReReads: 0 Genres: Comic/Manga || Sci-Fi || Rom-Com || Non-Fiction Stars Given: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐- 6 ⭐⭐⭐⭐- 3 ⭐⭐⭐- 2 ⭐⭐- 0 ⭐- 0 DNF: 1  Question of the Day: What books have you been reading? Read any I mentioned? What’s something new you are trying in the realm of reading?
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