Top Ten Tuesday Books Thru The Decade

Happy Tuesday, and welcome to another edition of Top Ten Tuesday blog link-up sponsored by That Artsy Reader Girl. Today's theme is books I was reading on August 11th from 2016-2026. I went through my Goodreads and found books that were closest to that date. The last one Horseshoes & Honeymoons by Jody Hedlund I finished yesterday.

I hope you're not living in a smoke filled area like we are. I'd love to be outside, but asthma doesn't agree with it. 

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 I hope you guys have a great Tuesday! Thanks for stopping by.

Review of Claire Holloway is Winging It by Angela Ruth Strong

 

Title: Claire Holloway is Winging It

Author: Angela Ruth Strong

Publisher: Kregel

Pages: 264

Genre: Rom-Com

Source: Purchased audio, received a copy from the publisher.

Format: E and Audiobook

Add to your Goodreads shelf

A romance in the skies from an award-winning author and flight attendant

After Claire Holloway's dream of becoming a ballerina plummets, she's left with her boyfriend as her only support . . . until she decides to become a flight attendant for the free travel. Based out of state, she moves into a crash pad with a gaggle of other flight attendants, and her fear of losing Wyatt seems to become a reality.

First Officer Nathan Stuart—a bit cynical since he and his fiancée broke up—meets a somewhat frazzled Claire on her very first day in the Seattle airport. When they end up on the same crew, he takes her under his wing, and they quickly bond.

When Claire's once-supportive boyfriend's attitude sours into resentment, she's left wondering whether her newfound joy is the right way to go. Pulled between two men and her new career, Claire must learn to listen for God's direction the same way her flight crew follows air traffic control.

In this hilarious rom-com, readers will lift off into the turbulent skies of romantic adventures as Claire navigates God's plan for her life.

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My Thoughts:

Ms. Strong has a high-flying winner here. While this is a rom-com, it is also one of self-discovery for both the character and the author. Claire doesn't know who she is outside of being a ballerina, and Ms. Strong doesn't know who she is without having children to care for. I loved that Angela wrapped that together because that happens to a lot of moms. 

My favorite part was when Claire and Nathan were in Colorado Springs and went to the Garden of the Gods. That scene brought back childhood memories, as I lived in Colorado Springs for two years when I was a pre-teen.

Ms. Strong knows what she is to do. She's supposed to write books that make us laugh.

One of the quotes that is my favorite is this:

"Nathan is easy to be with. He challenges me to do better while accepting me for who I am.

This is a must-read! If it's not on your spring TBR then add it!!

About Angela Ruth Strong

Angela Ruth Strong sold her first Christian romance novel in 2009 then quit writing romance when her husband left her. Ten years later, God has shown her the true meaning of love, and there's nothing else she'd rather write about.

She is the author of the Resort to Love series and the CafFUNated mysteries. Her books have since earned TOP PICK in Romantic Times, won the Cascade Award, and been Amazon best-sellers. Finding Love in Big Sky was recently filmed on location in Montana and will air soon. Her latest release is Husband Auditions.

Strong also writes non-fiction for SpiritLed Woman. To help aspiring authors, she started IDAhope Writers where she lives in Idaho and teaches as an expert online at Write That Book.

Learn more at www.angelaruthstrong.com, and follow her on Facebook (Angela Ruth Strong Fan Page), Twitter (@AngelaRStrong), and Instagram (@ang_strong). 

Top Ten Tuesday and Rom-Com's

 

Happy Tuesday, and welcome to another edition of Top Ten Tuesday, sponsored by That Artsy Reader Girl. Today's theme is building a top ten around a genre. I almost didn't do this because I couldn't think of a genre, then I thought about one of my favorites, ROM-COM's. 

I just want to be able to read again without my eye hurting. I never thought when I went to the Opthamalogist in December, I'd still be dealing with this in March. Oh, and face the possibility of actually having an injection in my eye.

Enough about me, how are you guys doing? Surviving the snow, or spring like weather? I hope you're doing great wherever you are and enjoying lots of books!! 

                                     

I couldn't stop at ten. There were so many coming to mind, I just had to add them!! Don't these look fun? I haven't read all of them, but having read the author's previous books I know they are wonderful. Which ones do you have on your TBR? I hope you found one or two to add to your list. 

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Top Ten Tuesday Books I am Anticipating Releasing in 2026

Happy Tuesday, and welcome to another edition of the blog link-up sponsored by That Artsy Reader Girl. Honestly, I haven't been looking at upcoming releases for 2026, outside of the one's I know about. I really need to add others to my list.

I look forward to Laura Frantz's release in January every year because the book usually releases around my birthday, and this year it releases the day after.

I have fallen in love with Heather Kaufman's biblical history and can't wait to read this.

I was able to give Ms. Dietze information about epilepsy that helped her write her book.

                                                           
 I am really excited about all of these books. Surprisingly it's only the second week of January, and I have four of these books already. It's crazy how quickly they get published these days. Do we share any books in common? Please tell me in the comments. 

Top Ten Tuesday - First Reads That Made An Author A Favorite

 

Happy Tuesday and welcome to another edition of Top Ten Tuesday sponsored by That Artsy Reader Girl. The theme this week is books you wish you could read for the first time. I've done that topic at least twice, maybe three times, so I asked my friend, Carrie of Reading is My SuperPower for help in putting a spin on this topic. First reads that made an author a favorite is one that Carrie suggested, and I really liked it, so I decided to use it. 

Spinning this theme brought back some great memories of not only reading these books, but when I started my blog eighteen years ago. Blogging has changed a bit in those eighteen years, and I'd like to think for the better.