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.

Top Ten Tuesday - Satisfying Book Series

 Happy Tuesday, and welcome to another edition of Top Ten Tuesday, sponsored by That Artsy Reader Girl. Today's theme is Satisfying Book Series. When I began blogging, I read and reviewed a lot of series. It seems as though there aren't that many, or I'm just not aware of them. I will say the Timeless series by Gabrielle Meyer is my favorite at the moment.

The Daughters of Boston series by Julie Lessman

The Timeless series by Gabrielle Meyer

David's Wives by Jill Eileen Smith

Skymar by Pepper Basham

The Ballantyne Legacy by Laura Frantz

Love Off Script by Angela Ruth Strong

In Search of a Prince by Toni Shiloh

Freddie & Grace Mysteries by Pepper Basham

King David's Brides by Mesu Andrews

Sewing In So Cal by Sarah Monzon

I hope my list showed you some new series that you weren't aware of. I could have added a lot more, but then it wouldn't be a Top Ten Tuesday. Let me know if you've read any of these.

In This Moment (Timeless Series 2) by Gabrielle Meyer Reviewed

 

About the book

Title: In This Moment

Author: Gabrielle Meyer

Series: Timeless Book 2

Genre: Historical, 1861, 1941, and 2001. Time-crossing.

Pages: 416

Publisher: Bethany House

Format: Audio & E-book

Source: Purchased

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Maggie inherited a gift from her time-crossing parents that allows her to live three separate lives in 1861, 1941, and 2001. Each night she goes to sleep in one time period and wakes up in another. Until, that is, she turns twenty-one, when she will have to forfeit two of those lives--and everyone she knows in them--forever. 

In 1861, Maggie is the daughter of an influential senator at the outbreak of the Civil War, navigating a capital full of Southern spies and wounded soldiers. In 1941, she is a Navy nurse, grappling with her knowledge of the future when she's asked to join a hospital ship being sent to Pearl Harbor. And in 2001, she's a brilliant young medical student, fulfilling her dream of becoming a surgeon, yet unable to use her modern skills in her other paths. 

While Maggie has sworn off romance until she makes her final choice, an intriguing man tugs at her heart in each era. The mysterious British gentleman. The prickly, demanding doctor. The charming young congressman. She's drawn to each man in different ways, only complicating the impossible decision she must make, which looms ever closer. 

With so much on the line, how can Maggie choose just one life to keep and the rest to lose?

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My Thoughts:

Ms. Meyer raps this story up a notch, giving Maggie three time periods she travels to, and the decision of which life she should stay in is even harder.

My Navy brat self loved that Maggie is a Navy nurse, especially since that was my chosen occupation until a car accident in my senior year of high school kept me from attending the Naval Academy.

Gabrielle Meyer takes readers through three very plausible and realistic life choices for Maggie. I was on the edge of my seat with the different historical situations that happened in all three eras. It's been a while since I've stayed up past my bedtime reading, well, Ms. Meyer has kept me up way past my bedtime reading this series. I can't wait to start book three tonight.

About Gabrielle Meyer

WIFE, MOM, WRITER, FRIEND...

Gabrielle lives on the banks of the Upper Mississippi River with her husband and four children. As an employee of the Minnesota Historical Society, she fell in love with the rich history of her state and enjoys writing historical and contemporary novels inspired by real people, places, and events. The river is a constant source of inspiration for Gabrielle, and if you look closely, you will find a river in each of her stories.

When Gabrielle is not writing, you might find her homeschooling her children, cheering them on at sporting and theatrical events, or hosting a gathering at her home with family and friends.

You can connect with Gabrielle Meyer on the following platforms.

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Top Ten Tuesday - Book Covers That Give Off Fall Vibes

Happy Tuesday, and welcome to the blog link-up sponsored by That Artsy Reader Girl. Today's theme is book covers that give off fall vibes. I am a true-blue cover lover, and a good cover can entice me to purchase a book even if I'm not familiar with the author.

These books are like Fall sprinkled all over the ground. While I'm not a fan of cold weather, I enjoy watching the leaves change. The best part of the seasons changing is how the snow keeps everyone inside, and it's quiet vs. the noisiness of summer.

Most of my followers have probably read these, but if you haven't, add them to your to-be-read list.

We have some thunder and lightning in the area, so I'm going to schedule this.

Have a fantastic Tuesday!

 

Top Ten Tuesday Featuring My Fall TBR

 

Happy Tuesday, and welcome to the blog link-up hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. Today's theme is books on my Fall To-Be-Read list.

I'm so thankful for audiobooks. It may sound silly, but I enjoy coloring about as much as I enjoy reading, so listening to an audiobook while I'm coloring is perfect for me. 

Last week, we were in Washington watching our son-in-love get pinned as Chief, which is why I didn't have a top ten post.

Here's a picture of our handsome son-in-love. It was so fun and full of memories galore!

This is Mark and I by the bay.

 

Now, that I've completely bored you with my vacation. My Fall TBR is below.

                                                            

Now, will I read all of these? If I'm honest, probably not, but I want to. I spent the week with my daughter and felt very unaccomplished. I'm so glad she's a reader, because when she was little, that was the last thing on her mind. She's quite the little book dragon, and I'd like to get back to my high reading days.

I hope you found something new to add to your own TBR. Have a great Tuesday and a wonderful week!