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New Bible Trivia Book for Kids and Adults

29 Sunday Jan 2017

Posted by Jennifer in Reviewed Books

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Bible Trivia, Bible Trivia Jokes and Fun Facts for Kids, Book Review, faith, Kids Jokes books, Troy Schmidt

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This new book written by Troy Schmidt is truly a gem. I have had a difficult time getting through it because my two boys have held it hostage. I often find them sitting together going through the jokes and trivia. The best thing about this book, is that it is not just for kids. My husband and I have also enjoyed the trivia, lists and jokes. Further, I think this book is a great resource for young adult groups, youth groups, and any event in which you need Bible trivia and riddles.

Inside the cover, you will find knock knock jokes (my kid’s favorites), multiple choice trivia, word scrambles, corny jokes, matching games, “Did You Know” about the Bible (many I did not!), fun lists, interesting ice breakers, and so much more. In total, there are more than 160 pages of fun and entertaining in this book! As I said before, the appropriate age is more of range. Any child to adult would absolutely enjoy Bible Trivia, Jokes, & Fun Facts for Kids by Troy Schmidt.

Often, I give books I review away or I run the risk of need a bigger house to store them. This book is a keeper. I am excited to use it for game time or gatherings; we will use it often. I was given a copy of this book to review by its publisher, Bethany House. I was not required to give a positive review.

A New Favorite from Tamera Alexander

25 Wednesday Jan 2017

Posted by Jennifer in Favorites, Reviewed Books

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A Note Yet Unsung, Christian Fiction, Favorite Fiction, historical fiction, Reviewed, Tamera Alexander

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I have had the privilege of reading all three books in Tamera Alexander’s Belmont Mansion series.  This last book, A Note Yet Unsung is without a question my favorite of the three! It was a fantastic ending to a fabulous series!! While this book is third in the series, you could absolutely read it as a stand alone. Tamera Alexander does include characters from the previous books, but in a fun flashback sort of way.

A Note Yet Unsung, is a charming story about a tenacious woman before her time. Rebekah Carrington has arrived home to Nashville from Vienna without money or a safe place to live. She is an extremely talented musician living in a time when women are not invited to participate in symphonies. She soon finds that the city has acquired its own philharmonic with a promising conductor, Nathaniel T. Whitcomb. The war is over and times are changing… perhaps Mr. Whitcomb will offer her an opportunity to live her dream. Her hope for her future rests in hands.

I love the way Tamera Alexander develops this story. There is no love at first sight or unbelievable relationship created. Page by page, Rebekah and Nathaniel get to know one another. I love the amount of page time dedicated to the development of their story. This story is perfection, an easy five stars. I was given a complimentary copy of this book by Netgalley. I was not required to give it a positive review. To be perfectly honest, I was patiently waiting for this book’s release so I could request it. I would have purchased a copy for myself because Tamera Alexander is in my top three must read authors!!

09 Monday Jan 2017

Posted by Jennifer in Books I LOVE, Reviewed Books, Uncategorized

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A Moonbow Night, Best reads of 2017, historical fiction, Kentucky, Laura Frantz, Must read 2017

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Every year I eagerly await a new story from my favorite author Laura Frantz. When I know my copy is in route to my mailbox I can hardly stand the anticipation! Laura Frantz is a historian, wordsmith, and a poet. Frantz’s newest novel, A Moonbow Night, does not disappoint! I hung on every word and turned every page with great anticipation.

In A Moonbow Night, author Laura Frantz has penned a tale of love and hardship in the wilderness. It so reminds me of the stories like Legends of the Fall or a River Runs Through It. The leading lady, Temeperance is lovely but strong and a heroine in her own right. Sion, the man who invades Tempe’s life and heart, in my mind is handsome like Brad Pitt and rough around edges. They meet at the Moonbow Inn on the Shawnee River run by Tempe and her family. Sion comes to find that he needs Tempe’s help as a guide to complete his work as a surveyor. They set out together on a dangerous trek through the wilderness where they will risk their lives and hearts.

I was totally captivated by this story! I am blown away by Frantz’s ability to write a new story with unique characters. This book is wonderful and I stayed up late a few nights so I could read it without interruption! I whole heartedly recommend A Moonbow Night to anyone who enjoys historical fiction done well. I was given a complimentary copy to this book by its publisher. I was not required to give a positive review. In all honesty, I would have bought this book had I not received a review copy.

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