Top Ten Tuesday Tenish Typography Books

 

Happy Tuesday! Welcome to another weekly link-up sponsored by Jana of That Artsy Reader Girl. Today's theme is Typography covers. 

Typography definition: 

1. the style and appearance of printed or online material.

   "I'm very proud of that cover because we really experimented a lot with typography for it."

   • The art or process of arranging type or processing data and printing from it.

I had topography in my mind, so I had to get some help. Thanks, Carrie! 

I looked through my past reads and found some of my favorite covers. I even have a couple from this year.

I'd love to know your typographic covers.

Thanks for stopping by, and have a wonderful Tuesday!

Top Ten Tuesday - My Most Anticipated Releases of The First Half of 2024

 

Happy Tuesday and welcome to my first top ten . . . actually eleven. . . of 2024. I hope your first week and a couple of days of the new year are going well and you're not socked in with snow. We have snow, UGH, and more is on the way!! I'm in a perpetual snow globe until about May because you never know when we'll get more weather. 

 

I'm waiting for some of these beauties to arrive in the mail. Are any of these books on your anticipated reading list? With as much snow as is predicted for us in Idaho, I will need these books. Let me know what you're waiting on.

Top Ten Tuesday - Titles That Would Make a Good Headline

 

Hi and welcome to another edition of Top Ten Tuesday sponsored by That Artsy Reader Girl. I'm going to do my list a little different this week. I hope you find a book or two to add to your reading list.

1. Into the Fire by Irene Hannon. I just finished reading this one and it's fantastic!

2. He Should Have Told the Bees by Amanda Cox. I really want to read this one.

3. The Gold in These Hills by Joanna Bischof. I preordered this one and just haven't read it yet. The story of my life! LOL

4. How to Not Fall for the Guy Next Door by Meg Easton. I don't remember how I heard about this one but it sounds super cute!

5. The Secret Life of Book Club by Heather Woodhaven. Again, not sure how I heard about it but it sounds like a good book.

6. Cast the First Stone by David James Warren This is a great series that is co-written by David Warren, Susan May Warren, and James Rubart.

7. Nine Women, One Dress by Jane L. Rosen. I just saw this tonight when I was looking for titles and it sounds fun! 

8. The Traitor Prince by C.J. Redwine. My granddaughter loves fantasy reads so I try to have some for her. I haven't read this but hear it is wonderful!

9. I Was Anastasia by Ariel Lawhon. If you were raising kids in the 90s like I was you probably watched the animated movie of Anastasia 100+ times. This is a great read for adults.

10. Lady Jayne Disappears by Joanna Davidson Politano. I loved this book!

What do you think, do these make good headlines? Let me know in the comments.

The Lost Melody by Joanna Davidson Politano Reviewed

 

About the book:

Title: The Lost Melody

Author: Joanna Davidson Politano

Genre: Inspirational Historical Romantic Fiction

When concert pianist Vivienne Mourdant's father dies, he leaves to her the care of an adult ward she knew nothing about. The woman is supposedly a patient at Hurstwell Asylum. The woman's portrait is shockingly familiar to Vivienne, so when the asylum claims she was never a patient there, Vivienne is compelled to discover what happened to the figure she remembers from childhood dreams.

The longer she lingers in the deep shadows and forgotten towers at Hurstwell, the fuzzier the line between sanity and madness becomes. She hears music no one else does, receives strange missives with rose petals between the pages, and untangles far more than is safe for her to know. But can she uncover the truth about the mysterious woman she seeks? And is there anyone at Hurstwell she can trust with her suspicions?

Fan-favorite Joanna Davidson Politano casts a delightful spell with this lyrical look into the nature of women's independence and artistic expression during the Victorian era--and now.

Purchase Links: Amazon || Barnes & Noble || Baker Bookhouse

My Thoughts

I know that I will not have enough adjectives or words to give this book the review it is due.  

The musical theme that was woven throughout the book was really touching. I love music and have been able to watch music help my dad who is currently battling dementia.

Vivienne was a strong character with the determination to figure out who the ward of her father is.

This book felt very Jamie-Jo Wright-esque and I loved it! This was a beautiful, historical novel; that kept me engrossed until the end. 

The faith thread was very present. Ms. Politano did a fabulous job of showing the need for light in such a dark place which mirrors our need for the light of Christ in the dark places of our lives.

I highly recommend this book!

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book via the publisher. I wasn't required to write a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. 

About Joanna Davidson Politano

Joanna Davidson Politano freelances for a small nonfiction publisher but spends much of her time spinning tales that capture the colorful, exquisite details in ordinary lives. Her manuscript for Lady Jayne Disappears was a finalist for several contests, including the 2016 Genesis Award from ACFW, and won the OCW Cascade Award and the Maggie Award for Excellence. She is always on the hunt for random acts of kindness, people willing to share their deepest secrets with a stranger, and hidden stashes of sweets. She lives with her husband and their two babies in a house in the woods near Lake Michigan.

You can connect with Joanna on Facebook || Twitter || Instagram and her Website.

The Love Note by Joanna Davidson Politano Reviewed

 

 About the book:                                                     

Title: The Love Note

Author: Joanna Davidson Politano

Focused on a career in medicine and not on romance, Willa Duvall is thrown slightly off course during the summer of 1865 when she discovers a never-opened love letter in a crack of her old writing desk. Compelled to find the passionate soul who penned it and the person who never received it, she takes a job as a nurse at the seaside estate of Crestwicke Manor.

Everyone at Crestwicke has feelings--mostly negative ones--about the man who wrote the letter, but he seems to have disappeared. With plenty of enticing clues but few answers, Willa's search becomes even more complicated when she misplaces the letter and it passes from person to person in the house, each finding a thrilling or disheartening message in its        words. 

Laced with mysteries large and small, this romantic Victorian-era tale of love lost, love deferred, and love found is sure to delight. 

Goodreads || Amazon 

About Joanna Davidson Politano

Joanna Davidson Politano freelances for a small nonfiction publisher but spends much of her time spinning tales that capture the colorful, exquisite details in ordinary lives. Her manuscript for Lady Jayne Disappears was a finalist for several contests, including the 2016 Genesis Award from ACFW, and won the OCW Cascade Award and the Maggie Award for Excellence. She is always on the hunt for random acts of kindness, people willing to share their deepest secrets with a stranger, and hidden stashes of sweets. She lives with her husband and their two babies in a house in the woods near Lake Michigan.

You can connect with Joanna on Facebook || Twitter || Instagram and her Website.

My Thoughts

A discovered letter in the crease of a desk begins a captivating tale. Each chapter begins with a quote from a scientist's observation on love, which added to the story.

As the note made its way around Crestwicke Manor I was intrigued by how the note touched each member of the household. 

The gothic mystery that Ms. Politano wrapped around this love note was intriguing and kept me glued to the pages.

This isn't a novel you will read quickly, even though you want to. This book is one that needs to be enjoyed slowly as not to miss anything.

I highly recommend this book!

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book via the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Top Ten Tuesday - Inspirational Spooky Reads

Welcome to another edition of Top Ten Tuesday hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. Today's topic is a Halloween Freebie. Normally, when we think of spooky, creepy reads Stephen King comes to mind but there are actually some fabulous spooky, creepy reads in Inspirational fiction.

   
I read this book in 2009 and it continues to stick with me. Susan Meissner writes a historical time slip novel that is both present day and the 1600's. It gives a huge eye opener to the Salem Witch Trial period.

     

Ted Dekker is known for books that have a supernatural element to them but in this book he teams up with his daughter and the spooky level is heightened.

This book by Siri Mitchell isn't so much creepy and spooky as it is real. The scary part about this book is how well the truth is perceived as a lie and a lie is perceived as the truth. 

I haven't read this book yet, but I've been hearing loads about it and the different layers within the story. Especially, the old mansion that is in the story and dreams that become nightmares. 

Like Ted Dekker, Tosca Lee has a element of supernatural within the story and this book has it in spades. If you haven't read it you definitely need to!

I just got this book and the back cover copy is beyond freaky but one that is doable. I'm not one that likes to be scared out of my wits but I enjoy the thrill of being scared a little.

Mike Dellosso has studied Frank Peretti well because this book has the same feel as any of Peretti's books.

If you need a reason to know why prayer is the biggest weapon we as believer's have you must read this book!



















Not a spooky read in the least but a definite fun one!




















I adore this book! It was a gift to my children and I must of read it hundreds of times to them. The beauty of this book is that it shows God's love for us and the message of salvation.











Even though I haven't read two of the books listed these books are all inspirational and clean.

Now, it's your turn . . . what book's are your Halloween favorites? Tell me in the comments.

Top Ten Tuesday Fall TBR List

Happy Fall, Y'all!!!! I can't believe we're in fall! I have no idea where spring, and summer have gone but college football is back and that's the important thing!


Today's Top Ten Tuesday is books on our Fall TBR. I'm keeping my list light because I know there will be a few Christmas books that might be added.

                                                       

Now, it's your turn . . . what books are on your fall TBR? Let me know in the comments.