Novel Anticipation – January 2015, Part 2

Today’s list is my usual hodge-podge of books. Two are written by poetic wordsmiths (Christa Parrish and Lisa Samson), another is the third novel in a romantic suspense series (Southern Crimes) I’m hooked on, and the final books are written by new-to-me authors. It’s exciting to have such a diverse to-read pile to dig into! What’s on your to-read list this month? …

Novel Anticipation, February 2014 – Part 2

I’m very excited about these next four novels, all written by veteran authors, authors with a gift for challenging the reader to think–my favorite type of books! Are any of these on your to-read list? A STILLNESS OF CHIMES by Meg Moseley (Multnomah Books) When Laura Gantt returns to Georgia to handle her late mother’s estate, she hears a startling …

Celebrating National Reading Month

I’ve just learned that March is National Reading Month! Don’t know where I’ve been. Actually, I don’t even know what authority has declared it National Reading Month (NRM), but who am I to argue? Admittedly, I have not been doing a good job at celebrating–so far, I’ve only completed two books this month: THE TROUBLE WITH COWBOYS by Denise Hunter …

February 2012 – Novel Anticipation

New and upcoming releases I’m looking forward to reading: ISCARIOT: A NOVEL OF JUDAS (Howard Books) by Tosca Lee In Jesus, Judas believes he has found the One—the promised Messiah and future king of the Jews, destined to overthrow Roman rule. Galvanized, he joins the Nazarene’s followers, ready to enact the change he has waited for all his life. But soon …

Captivating Covers

I was so excited to see the new cover for When Love Calls, the first book in a new series from my good friend, Lorna Seilstad. Talk about a captivating cover! The colors pop. I love the details on the dress and hat. And those eyes tell a story, don’t they? That got me wondering what others covers of upcoming …