June & July Reads

I didn't get the list of books I completed in June posted at the beginning of July so, I've combined them here with July's reads. :) The last month has been busy but I'm very happy to have gotten so much reading done. Reading has been one of my ways to distract myself from the morning sickness I've been dealing with, it's been a real blessing.

Daughter of Joy

 I do not particularly love romance novels but I wanted to read something that I didn't need to think much about - ie. herbal books, etc. This book was good and one I'd enjoy reading the others in the series.

He Heard Hannah

Keep the tissues handy and be ready for a truly amazing yet heart wrenching story.  This is one book I will never forget.  I have enjoyed Lynnette's happy heart shared on her blog for a long time and this book was so great!  It's a hard read but Lynnette has such a beautiful heart and story about her darling daughter who died.

To Love Anew

Another romance novel but this time with a bunch of historical fiction in it.  Some of the details in this book make it more of a dramatic book but I still enjoyed it.  Not enough to go and buy it or any others in the series (if there are some).  Thank you free amazon Kindle books!

Paper Roses

This is one fun and adventurous mail-order bride story.  The story totally surprised me and I thoroughly enjoyed it.  A good bit of historical fiction throughout this book which made me love it.  I could read and read historical fiction all day!

Candle in the Darkness

Without knowing much about the Civil War this book was a really good read for me.  I feel like I understand the war more as well as got some fun fiction from it.

Jenna's Cowboy

Historical fiction and western put together always makes for a fun story!

Emily's Chance

Since I loved Jenna's Cowboy so much my sweet hubby bought me (one of the only ebooks we've bought!) this next book in the series too.

Fools Rush In

I really enjoyed this book but not enough to buy the others in the series.  Too much fake romance for me and no real big turning points.  After reading the description of the next book I don't think this series is one I'd enjoy.

 

Megan's Hero

This one is the 3rd and final book in the series that goes with Jenna's Cowboy and Emily's Chance.  The family life, the godly Christian home and the history in this series made me fall in love with them.  I loved how the three all have the same characters just changing who is the main in each one.  I like how each one is about the 3 adult children find the perfect (unexpected) match for them.

May Reads

After looking over my list of completed books for May I was pleased to have read more then I thought. : )  May has been a slower month for me as well as busy and it didn't feel like I had gotten that much reading done. : )

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White Gypsy - Lamplighter Audio book

This was so neat to listen to.  The stories are always so fascinating and this one definitely didn't leave me disappointed.  It was so hard to pause when I needed to do something else. : (

iPhone Photography

The info in this book was neat but I don't think I would recommend buying the book as it wasn't full of that much good information.  Maybe for someone who hasn't already studied photography this book would have been great for them.  For the most part I knew just about everything written in this book.

Getting it Together

If you want to build together a Homemaking Binder this book is full of helpful tips and printables. : )

28 Days to Hope for your Home

I think at some point in time every homemaker needs the challenge that this book presents. 

10 Steps to Organized Paper

This book has some really great tips for organizing the paper sin your life.  Highly recommend taking some of the suggestions at least. :)

How to Shoot Weddings Like a Pro

This book stood out to me just because I love photography so much and I got it for FREE (love how Amazon puts ebooks up for free!!).  The tips and information in this book was very helpful to me for much more then just shooting weddings. : )

I also got one other book read on marriage and the surrounding topics but I'm going to leave that a secret.... : )

Did you get much reading done in May?  How are doing on your 2013 reading goals?

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March Reads

I'm happy to have added several more books to my "finished" list this last month.  I have been enjoying reading more lately and learning so many new things as well as being encouraged by them.

Early to Rise

If you are wanted to make a change in your schedule to get up earlier this book was a great read to help motivate you to rise earlier.  I wasn't able to do the entire challenge well as I've got little ones who still sort of mess up our sleeping schedule but the points in the book were excellent and helpful.

Breast to Bib

If you are about to wean your little one or interested in learning more about it, this book was really great with explaining everything.  My baby started solids quite awhile ago but I still found this book very interesting and loved the information shared in it.

Herbal Nurturing

I loved all the recipes and instructions in this book.  I'm looking forward to using some of them soon!

Crunchy Betty's Food on your Face

This book is packed full with recipes for improving and helping your complexion.  I really enjoyed reading it and the depth of information.  Of course like any book I don't agree with every detail but the majority was great!

Healthy Snacks to Go

The snacks in this book are healthy and easy, just like it says.  We've enjoyed several of the recipes already!

On Becoming a Writer

I'm still reading this book but it's fun to learn more about something I love.  So far I've really enjoyed it.

 

Loving the Little Years
I've got 2 little boys 2 and under so I'm in the beginning of the "little years".  I have read such great reviews of this book so I decided to get a copy and give it a try. So far I have LOVED it. So much I can relate with and the points made are excellent.

Confessions of a Cloth Diaper Convert
I read this book in like 1 day!  It's such easy read and fun information (for me!).  It is sooo full of everything you'd need to cloth diaper.  If you are considering beginning cloth diapering or quitting you should read this new ebook!

I also finished reading Naturally Knocked Up and almost done with Redeeming Childbirth from last months list.  Redeeming Childbirth has so much information in it it's hard to read fast. : )

What have you been reading lately?  Have you read any of the above books?

January Reads

I'm so happy to have been able to cross off a few books from my reading list this last month!  I thought it would be fun and help keep me accountable with my reading to share what I read each month this new year!

Taming The Wind (from my reading list) - Read my review here.

Tell Your Time (from my reading list) - Read my review here.

 Master Your DSLR Camera

How to Make Money Blogging

Lone Star Trail (from my reading list) - Review coming soon!

 

The "Do What You Can" Plan 

 

Charlie's Choice (audio)

Sir Malcolm & The Missing Prince (audio)

Click on the picture to go to a description of each book or click and read my review.  I was able to read 8 books in January!  I already have 2 books started and look forward to getting more reading done this next month! :)

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