Books With the Word "Memory" in the Title

Hi! Welcome to another edition of Top Ten Tuesday blog link-up sponsored by That Artsy Reader Girl. Today's theme is Book Titles That Include the Word “[insert word of your choice here]” (Pick a word and share ten book titles that include that word!). I chose Memory because I had memories, pun intended, of books with it in the title. 

Hope you survived the 4th. In our neighborhood it's a war-zone for two to three days on the fourth of July, and New Years. My poor little dog was so scared she hid behind the couch last night when they started. I was afraid that she was going to have a heart attack on Saturday with all the panting and shaking.

 

All of these brought back fond memories of reading them, again pun intended. What about you? Have you read any of these, or are they on your TBR? Let me know in the comments, and thanks for stopping by.

Top Ten Tuesday...Summer FreeBie

 

Happy Tuesday, and welcome to another edition of Top Ten Tuesday. Today's theme is a summer freebie! I absolutely love summer! Now that I live in a state with four seasons, I can't wait for summer to arrive because not only do I hate the cold, but so do my joints, but that's another story. I grew up in coastal states, California, and Florida, and lived in Hawaii with my ex when he was stationed there. So, I'm a true blue beach bum!! If you like the beach, I have some books that will either take you to the beach or a perfect to take to the beach. Either way, I've got you covered!

I am so excited for this upcoming release by Rachel Hauck. Isn't the cover just gorgeous? 

Have you read any of these perfect summer books or plan to? 

Are there any summer books on your radar? I'd love to hear about them.

Top Ten Tuesday Planes, Trains, and Automobiles Books Featuring Travel

 

Happy Tuesday and welcome to another edition of Top Ten Tuesday sponsored by That Artsy Reader Girl. Today's topic is books with travel. I of course believe that whenever I read I travel somewhere. I've tried to pick various books that have travel part of the story.

Bus

Train

Plane

Car

Car

Cruise Ship

Car

Titanic

Ark

Plane

I hope you found a book or two to add to your TBR. This was a fun post to create. Have you read any of these books? Let me know in the comments.

June and July 2024 In Review

 

It's been quite a while since I've posted a month in review, so I decided to combine June and July. Life has been overly busy which has sadly impacted my reading time. I'm hoping August changes some of that.

June 2024

How far would you go to fix the mistakes you've made and regain the trust you lost? For Jade Jessup, the answer is 2,448 miles. Once one of Chicago's significant financial advisors, Jade lost her credibility when her fiancé (and coworker) stole millions of dollars from their clients in a Ponzi scheme. Now she's agreed to help one of them--an aging 1960s Hollywood starlet named Berenice "Benny" Alderidge--seek financial restoration.

Jade sets off along Route 66 with Benny and her handsome adult foster son, Bridger, who is filming a documentary retracing the 1956 trip that started the love story between Benny and her recently deceased husband, Paul. Listening to Benny recount her story draws Jade into memories of her own darker association with Route 66, when she was kidnapped as a child by a man the media labeled a monster--but she remembers only as daddy.

Together, all three of these pilgrims will learn about family, forgiveness, and what it means to live free of the past. But not before Jade faces a second staggering betrayal that changes everything.

My review.

When newcomer Mercy Windsor arrives in Mercy Peak in 1948 after a scandal shatters her gilded world as Hollywood's beloved leading lady, she is determined to forge a new life in obscurity in this time-forgotten Colorado haven. She purchases Wildwood--an abandoned estate with a haunting history--and begins to restore it to its former glory.

But as she does, her every move tugs at the threads of that mountain's lore, unearthing what became of her long-lost pen pal, Rusty Bright, and the whereabouts of the infamous Galloping Goose Engine No. 8, which vanished years ago, along with the mailbag it carried, whose contents could change the course of countless lives. Not to mention another fabled treasure that--if found--could right so many wrongs.

My review.

With its sweet bedtime rhymes, I Dream a Dream for You resembles the classic title The Going to Bed Book by Sandra Boynton. A family of red pandas make their home in the forest. When it's time for bed, Mom and Dad tuck in their three kiddos, and as they all drift to sleep, dreams come to life through the vibrant pictures and story. Parents or grandparents will enjoy reading this sweet bedtime rhyme, filled with dreams and aspirations for their little ones. With amazing, colorful illustrations, this read-to-me story richly shows the love of a faith-filled family with creative, interesting scenes that kids will love to see over and over--and those who read it to them will experience the blessing of God's love, which is meant to be shown and shared with families.

My review.

  July 2024

Miss Camilla Pierpont, a renowned matchmaker and influential member of the New York Four Hundred, has vowed never to marry after suffering a devastating heartbreak during her debut years ago. However, when she is nearly abducted along the Hudson River, she finds herself rescued by an annoyingly outspoken, albeit fascinating, gentleman who challenges her in a manner she wasn't expecting.After learning that Camilla Pierpont has enjoyed success with taking wayward young ladies in hand, Mr. Owen Chesterfield travels to the Hudson River Valley determined to convince Camilla to sponsor his sister, who is in desperate need of social rehabilitation.Knowing her life is in danger, Camilla agrees to Owen's proposition and travels with him to West Virginia, finding herself charmed by the less-than-formal attitude of his small hometown, as well as by Owen himself. But danger waits in the shadows, disrupting what she knows would be the most spectacular match she's ever made--her own.

My review.

Eighties supermodel Harlow Hayes seeks solace in a quaint Florida beach town to hide and heal from a heartbreak that shattered her entire world. To her surprise, she encounters Matt Knight--a Hollywood A-lister with a bad-boy reputation--who has returned to his hometown to help his plucky grandmother, Tuesday, save her century-old skating rink, the Starlight.The Starlight holds a special place in the hearts of the community, once acting as a refuge for Depression-era families and bringing the town together with gatherings and celebrations. Tuesday's determination and resilience even protected her beloved rink from her husband's shady business dealings. Yet when the Starlight is threatened with demolition, Tuesday may not be able to stop it. As Matt and Harlow plot with Tuesday to save the Starlight, they find themselves on a journey of surprises, self-discovery, and the kind of healing that leads to love. New York Times bestselling author Rachel Hauck weaves a heartfelt tale of romance, perseverance, and the enduring power of community.

My review

August hopefuls . . .

Queen of Hearts

A Matter of Honor

Nightmare Virus

Between the Sound and Sea

The Road Before Us by Janine Rosche Reviewed

 

About the book:

Title: The Road Before Us

Author: Janine Rosche

Genre: Christian Contemporary Romance  Historical Road Trip Fiction

How far would you go to fix the mistakes you've made and regain the trust you lost? For Jade Jessup, the answer is 2,448 miles. Once one of Chicago's significant financial advisors, Jade lost her credibility when her fiancé (and coworker) stole millions of dollars from their clients in a Ponzi scheme. Now she's agreed to help one of them--an aging 1960s Hollywood starlet named Berenice "Benny" Alderidge--seek financial restoration.

Jade sets off along Route 66 with Benny and her handsome adult foster son, Bridger, who is filming a documentary retracing the 1956 trip that started the love story between Benny and her recently deceased husband, Paul. Listening to Benny recount her story draws Jade into memories of her own darker association with Route 66, when she was kidnapped as a child by a man the media labeled a monster--but she remembers only as daddy.

Together, all three of these pilgrims will learn about family, forgiveness, and what it means to live free of the past. But not before Jade faces a second staggering betrayal that changes everything.

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My Take:

A road trip on the classic mother road Route 66...yes, please! This book is told in alternating time periods and perspectives. 

As our three main characters; Bernice "Benny", Jade, and Bridger set out on this road trip, they are at a crossroads in their life. Janine Rosche layers these characters with not only struggles but also personalities that you can feel through the pages. 

Jade is doing all she can not to fall for Bridger and Bridger is making it extremely difficult. 

The banter between Bridger and Jade had me laughing out loud a few times. Bridger and Benny's relationship is super sweet. His protection for his mom made me tear up a few times.

Bottom Line: This is a fantastic road trip book; it has love, romance, history, and exploration along the iconic Route 66. Watching these characters embrace their pasts and become better at the end is everything great story-telling is about. This is just the second book of Janine Rosche's that I've read and she's quickly become a must-read author for me.

Disclaimer: I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. I was not required to write a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

About Janine Rosche

Although I reside in Ohio with my husband, four children, and two spoiled Labrador retrievers, I have lived and traveled all over the United States. Since each of these lovely places has stolen a piece of my heart, I write to revisit them.

My stories are set in rustic towns, along rivers and between mountains where love is sweet, faith is genuine, and ever afters are happy. I promise you’ll always find inspiring characters, moving tales of redemption, and riveting romance.

In addition to writing novels, I teach university courses in Human Development and Family Relations, and I am certified in Family Life Education. This education and experience has led to the production of the Love | Wander | Read Journal, a quarterly digital magazine that provides inspiration for a life well-lived.

You can connect with Janine on the following social media platforms.

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My Top Reads of 2023

 

I know the New Year is four days away but I have football to watch so I thought I'd get this done early. Plus, I have some kiddos in town so, I'm going to post my top reads of 2023 today.

Two books and authors that are missing from my cloud graphic are......

Pepper Basham and Julie Lessman. It was a complete accident. 

While I didn't read nearly as many books as I hoped to read in 2023, there are so many more I could add to this list. Look for my honorable mentions on Saturday or Sunday.

I always love seeing everyone's top reads for the year. Leave me your link so I can add to my ever growing TBR.