This fall I won a 7" Nook HD from a giveaway on www.crossreads.com for "Amish Christmas Boxed Set" by Becca Fisher. In case you were wondering, yes, people actually do win those things. I honestly didn't believe I would ever receive it; clear until it showed up at my door! Here it is!
I have had some time to play with it and now I think I can give a clear review. It is 7 inches, has internet access, clear pics, easy to load things both online and through the cord. I had received a few books for review that I had not been able to read because they were in a format that wasn't readable on my kindle. Now I can. My daughter loves to play the apps. I downloaded several free ones and she plays them on long trips and at countless JV basketball games her brother is in. I bought a cover for it. I would highly recommend doing that. On the down side: leaving the wi-fi on really runs down the battery, so we leave it off unless downloading. This would make surfing the web a little tough for very long. I don't usually surf much on the Nook. Maybe look up something quick, but I have a phone with 3G so I really don't need to do that on the Nook. You also receive gift cards from Barnes and Noble when you register, so that gives you some books to start out with. I still love my Kindle and it is my main e-book reader, but I also love the Nook and am really glad I have it.
Friday, January 31, 2014
Thursday, January 23, 2014
eyes wide open review
What can ya say about Ted Dekker? He's weird. I'll give ya that. "Eyes Wide Open" is the newest of Dekker's novels. It's about a girl who has amnesia and a boy who also has amnesia. They break into a mental institution through a tunnel. Then they become patients. Or do they? This book is written in a reading level similar to a Young Adult novel. He twists and turns. Who am I? Where is she? Did she ever leave the tunnel. What is a delusion and what is real? How do you know? Can you know? This book is weird. But what are you thinking about at night while trying to get to sleep? This book. It never leaves your mind! It creeps me out! I am confused and yet I love it! I received this book for free from Worthy Publishing.
Saturday, January 18, 2014
Food Triggers review
"Food Triggers: End Cravings Eat Well and Live Better" by Rhona Epstein, Psy.D, a certified addictions counselor, is the perfect book to start out the new year with. Epstein treats overeating and overweightness as an addiction like any other. She uses references from AA regularly and explains that food addiction isn't just physical. I love this book. Epstein explains brain triggers and what causes food addictions, some even before the person is born. Some of this may seem out there, but when you think about it, really, it all starts to make sense. She explains that though the abstinence of food entirely is not possible as it is for other addictions, there are food triggers that are avoidable. Sugar for instance. Hard to do, but possible. Epstein breaks down the addictions and makes them possible to manage. I received this book for free from Worthy Publishing.
My Giveaway! Comment on your latest weight control strategy at the end of this post for a chance to win a copy of "Food Triggers".
My Giveaway! Comment on your latest weight control strategy at the end of this post for a chance to win a copy of "Food Triggers".
Thursday, January 16, 2014
jewel bundle review
The Jewel Bundle 1 is the first two novels in the Jewel Trilogy by Hallee bridgeman: "Sapphire Ice" and "Greater Than Rubies". Both books are so short they could really be one novel. The total is about 300 pages. In "Sapphire" Robin, a hard-working waitress, putting her sisters through school, meets Tony, a streetwise billionaire and the two of them start a love/hate relationship. As time goes on they two become romantically linked and Tony leads Robin to God. Both are from extreme backgrounds with homelessness, abuse, and neglect. In "Rubies", Robin had come from a very abusive past, including sexual, and has serious doubts about marrying and sex.
This is a good 'pass the time' book. It's not real deep or complicated. I felt with the topic matter it could have been more. For instance maybe not all of the characters from the lesser-than-society turn out well with a quick prayer. As for the writing itself, the writer has a great eye for leading the reader into the story line. The Robin character is great. I felt I really got to know her. It's a nice romance. Perfect for the beach or kids' naps. I didn't really like Tony. They way he acted when they first met was a bit on the sexual harassment side. I would have liked the writer to go more into the sisters' characters. Sarah looks like she could be an interesting one to elaborate on and Maxine was left wide open. Maybe that is all in book 3. I received this book for free from www.bookfun.org.
This is a good 'pass the time' book. It's not real deep or complicated. I felt with the topic matter it could have been more. For instance maybe not all of the characters from the lesser-than-society turn out well with a quick prayer. As for the writing itself, the writer has a great eye for leading the reader into the story line. The Robin character is great. I felt I really got to know her. It's a nice romance. Perfect for the beach or kids' naps. I didn't really like Tony. They way he acted when they first met was a bit on the sexual harassment side. I would have liked the writer to go more into the sisters' characters. Sarah looks like she could be an interesting one to elaborate on and Maxine was left wide open. Maybe that is all in book 3. I received this book for free from www.bookfun.org.
Friday, January 3, 2014
burning sky review
"Burning Sky" by Lori Benton is not the Christian historical novel that you expect. Willa "Burning Sky" was kidnapped by Mohawk Indians when she was 14 shortly before the Revolutionary War. She was hidden and kept for 12 years. She had married a Mohawk and had children before she went back to her childhood home near Shiloh. When she arrives she takes in a wounded man and they live in her parents abandoned home. She comes back in contact with her childhood friends and neighbors only to discover that she is not entirely welcome and her parents are believed to be Tories.
In this novel, Willa is not your typical damsel in distress. She is a tough, independent woman who has blended both worlds into one being. She cares little for reputation or propriety. She wants what she in entitled to and is willing to fight for it. The reader will come to love Willa quickly. This novel also covers the centuries old ordeal of post traumatic stress disorder or whatever it is called during whatever war is happening at the time. This is a good novel and I give it a A-. I received this book for free from blogging for books at Multnomah publishing.
In this novel, Willa is not your typical damsel in distress. She is a tough, independent woman who has blended both worlds into one being. She cares little for reputation or propriety. She wants what she in entitled to and is willing to fight for it. The reader will come to love Willa quickly. This novel also covers the centuries old ordeal of post traumatic stress disorder or whatever it is called during whatever war is happening at the time. This is a good novel and I give it a A-. I received this book for free from blogging for books at Multnomah publishing.
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
fatal tide review
"Fatal Tide" by Lis Wiehl is the last novel in the East Salem series. The series star Tommy, a former NFL star turned private detective, and Dani, who works with the District Attorney. The two have been following a series of events that involve a private school for the elite boys of the world and world wide demonic events. In this finale, the two and their team unite to prevent the demons from contaminating the drinking water of the world with a drug that turns everyone into super-soldiers.
This book has all the conspiracy/paranormal stuff of the world. Demonic beasts, demons, angels, twinstincts, and super drugs. It almost has too much. It would be more intense if it were more believable. I liked the first book in the series much more than the rest of the books. However, this book is essential to the series. I would give it a B-. I received this book for free from www.booksneeze.com.
This book has all the conspiracy/paranormal stuff of the world. Demonic beasts, demons, angels, twinstincts, and super drugs. It almost has too much. It would be more intense if it were more believable. I liked the first book in the series much more than the rest of the books. However, this book is essential to the series. I would give it a B-. I received this book for free from www.booksneeze.com.
Monday, December 23, 2013
scent of fear book blast
First came The Moses Conspiracy, now comes..... The Scent of Fear.
The Zimmermans enjoy the tenuous peace in the wake of their hair-raising year battling the New Patriots. Unexpected visitors once again throw them into turmoil.
Jim Kenneman, Director of National Security, masterminded the plan to break up a hate group ravaging the Christian community. Now, his enemies are out to eliminate him. Should he make a run for it or stick by his tried-and-true negotiating skills?
Monty Addison, a topnotch operative, carried out his assignment in Bird-in-Hand. A plot to destroy his boss sends him on a mission. Without agency sanction, it may cost him everything - his career, his family, and maybe his life.
Dr. Abby Weaver strives to save infants and toddlers in Holmes County, Ohio. When she meets two strangers, she can't get the tall, handsome one out of her mind. Will their paths intersect again or will dangerous times keep them apart?
The Scent of Fear is available at:
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About the Author
Susan J. Reinhardt's publishing credits include her debut novel, The Moses Conspiracy, as well as devotionals, short articles, and contributions to anthologies. She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers.
A widow, daughter, stepmom, and active church member, Susan resides in Pennsylvania. When not writing, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, couponing, gardening, and finding small treasures in antique shops.
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"The Scent of Fear" by Susan J. Reinhardt is the second book to "The Moses Conspiracy" novel. The "Scent" novel follows two government workers who are on the run from the New Patriots. The New Patriots have taken over the United States and are running a non-liberty/non-freedom style of government. They are anti-Christian, pro-reproduction control, complete medical care control, etc. This government is a scary and totally possible probability.
Other reviews say that this book can be read on its own without having read the "Moses" novel, but that is not true. I was confused most of the time. The characters were well developed and the action intense. The futuristic government was terrifying. However, I should have read the first book first and I wished Reinhardt hadn't changed the names when referring to the characters as they changed their identities. It made it hard to keep track. Good book. Should have read the other first. I received this book from the author through the Diana Estrella book blog.
Open only to those who can legally enter, receive and use an Amazon.com Gift Code. Winning entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be chosen by Rafflecopter and announced here as well as e-mailed, and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Giveaway was organized by Diane at That’s What I’m Here For… and sponsored by the author, Susan J. Reinhardt. The author provided me with a free copy of The Scent of Fear to review, and I was under no obligation to review it if I so chose. Nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review or sponsor a giveaway in return for the free book.VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.
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