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I'm a reader who enjoys posting comments and recommendations about the books I read. You will not find a synopsis with my recommendations because you can just click on the book title for a link to www.goodreads.com for a synopsis and reviews by other readers. I prefer the 3 Reason format: the reason I chose to read it; the reason I liked (or disliked) the book; and the reason I recommend it.

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Whom the Gods Love (God & Mortals, #1)Whom the Gods Love by M.M. Perry
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This e-book has been in My Digital Library since June 12, 2017.
This is a journey story with tales told by the members on the quest. The members show growth along the way.
I recommend it.

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Tuesday, November 25, 2025

The Edge of Light (At Home in Beldon Grove, #1)The Edge of Light by Ann Shorey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This e-book has been in My Digital Library since July 28, 2017.
It is entertaining historical fiction set in Missouri and Illinois in 1838. I have a paternal ancestor who had a barn-frame loom she used to support herself and surviving children after her husband died in the Civil War, a generation after the timeline of this story.
It gets its fourth star because I will recommend it to a friend who enjoys Christian fiction.

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Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being CreativeSteal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative by Austin Kleon
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

The person who recommended this book to me may have been Doug Neill or it was during a discussion during an Event at his Verbal to Visual curriculum.
The idea I am stealing from this book is "Keep a Log Book" because I like the style of his log book with sketched icons.

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Sunday, November 23, 2025

The Sea Wolves (Isaac Bell #13)The Sea Wolves by Jack Du Brul
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

this book has been in our home library because my jusband collects book written by Clive Cussler and books about his characters.
I enjoy the historical fiction of these adventures. It can be exciting.
I recommend the book.

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Sunday, November 16, 2025

Heat of the Moment (Moment of Truth, #1)Heat of the Moment by Lauren Barnholdt
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This e-book was in My Digital Library since July 21, 2017.
I am no longer a target audience for teen drama, and that is likely why I cannot give it more than 3 stars.
Lyla overthinks too much, and she wears me out.

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Saturday, November 15, 2025

The Restoration GardenThe Restoration Garden by Sara Blaydes
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I downloaded this Kindle edition when it was offered as a First Reads promotion during October 2025.
When authors write historical fiction and use dual timelines, I want the timelines to be balanced. I preferred the tension of the historical timeline to the emotional worries of Julia.

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Friday, November 07, 2025

The Distant Daughter (The Secrets of Trelenna House #1)The Distant Daughter by Lorna Cook
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I downloaded this book to my Kindle library when it was offered as a First Reads from Prime in September 2025.
I chose the book because it was historical fiction, and then I was happy to read the storyline of curating the family archives because I enjoy the hobby of genealogy and family history.
The characters feel real, and I am glad to have met them.
I recommend this to all readers.

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Sunday, November 02, 2025

The Secret of the Stones (Sean Wyatt #1; Lost Chambers Trilogy #1)The Secret of the Stones by Ernest Dempsey
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This e-book has been in My Digital Library since May 26, 2017.
It is an action-adventure story, and the protagonist kills the bad guys who shot at him first. It is entertaining. I took a star away due to the large quantity of dead bodies.

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Saturday, November 01, 2025

The Chemistry TestThe Chemistry Test by Georgina Frankie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I downloaded this kindle edition when it was offered as a Prime First Reads selection.
It was an entertaining read.

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