On a desert island

by Carol11 Comments
Today's question is, "If you were stranded on a desert island alone, and could only bring one book with you, which would it be?" Can't I bring my kindle? And a solar-powered charger? I could load it up with all kinds of books, mysteries, romances, classics. Imagine all the places I could visit, all the people I could meet if I had nothing to do but read? (And find food, and build a shelter, and tend a fire, but you get my point.) Okay, I guess that's not really a fair answer. If I could only bring one book, I'd have to choose the Bible. I wish I could say it was for some deep spiritual reason, nourishing my soul, developing a deeper relationship with my Father, and those are wonderful reasons, but not my primary ones. First of all, it's long, and with hours and hours to read that's important. Second, it's so chock full of drama, wars, romance, betrayal, murder,...
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The Paris Secret by Angela Henry

by Carol5 Comments
The Paris Secret by Angela Henry Paris, romance, and murder are an intoxicating mix. Maya Sinclair is in Paris, the most romantic city in the world, on her own after breaking up with her boyfriend. A series of events ends up with her as the prime suspect in a murder and a target of the real killer. When she is attacked in the garden of Versailles, sexy French journalist, Simon Girard, rescues her. Simon is investigating the death of his brother, an art forger with connection to the woman Maya is accused of killing. Their search leads them to a secret society, a missing crucifix and a centuries-old book, the Arum Liber, that holds the secret to eternal life. Together they follow the trail across Paris, barely one step ahead of the killer who has an agenda all her own. Setting: Paris - I want to go. The book was like a tour of Paris, the food, the sights, the atmosphere. Mystery: There was...
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Funny Authors

by Carol24 Comments
I really don't read many funny books, so coming up with three authors I truly consider funny was harder than I thought it would be. Christopher Moore I'm pretty sure the first Christopher Moore book I read was the Island of the Sequined Love Nun, which I loved. Hilarious! I made my husband read it and he enjoyed it too. And I found out today that he was actually born and raised in Ohio. Nifty, huh?   Douglas Adams He's a must-read author as far as I'm concerned. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series is classic. It's a shame that I've never listened to any of the radio series, might be a good idea for the next long car trip. I have to admit that I'm also a fan of his Dirk Gently series.   Brian M. Wiprud I fell in love with his writing when I first read Pipsqueak. It's a smart, funny, quirky mystery and I adored it. I've since read all of his books...
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Winner!

by Carol6 Comments
Congratulations to the winner of The Devotion of Suspect X by Keigo Higashino. Tif from Tif Talks Books I'll be e-mailing you shortly for your mailing address. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.  ...
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Teaser from In Christ Alone

by Carol8 Comments
It is not faith that saves, but faith in Jesus Christ. ... It is not, strictly speaking, even faith in Christ that saves, but Christ that saves through faith. The saving power resides exclusively, not in the act of faith or the attitude of faith or in the nature of faith, but in the object of faith. (16%, In Christ Alone by Sinclair Ferguson) Teaser Tuesdays is hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Play along. The rules are easy and I only cheated a little. Grab your current read, open to a random page, and give us two teaser sentences. Remember, no spoilers. I purchased my copy....
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