Top Ten Tuesday - Books Published in July 2025

 

Happy Tuesday, and welcome to another edition of Top Ten Tuesday sponsored by That Artsy Reader Girl. Today's theme is a freebie, so I chose to do books that will be published this July. And by the way, how did we get to July? It just doesn't seem possible.

The Sands of Sea Blue Beach has been on other lists of mine, but it will be published in July. Plus, the book is so pretty. 

In this top ten list, I chose to add some different genres. I've been mixing up my genres, and I've been reading more. More about that in another post. 

Are there any on my list that you are planning to read? Let's talk about that in the comments.

Top Ten Tuesday - Ten Recent Additions to My TBR

Welcome to my first Top Ten Tuesday of 2020! I feel like I'm finally digging out from the holiday craziness so, I am finally getting back into my regular routine of reviews and posts. 

I'm currently reading this one.

Not quite ten. Most of my TBR's for 2020 are all upcoming releases and I've been excited about them for some time. And if you can believe it, I have TWO non-fiction books here. I am not a fan of self-help type books. My word for 2020 is Rest, more specifically, resting in God's grace and peace so Still drew my attention. I am an Ennegram 1 and I really want to know more about the type and ennegram. 


Now, it's your turn . . . what books have you recently added to your TBR? Let me know in the comments.

Top Ten Tuesday - Most Anticipated Historical Reads of 2020

Welcome to the first Top Ten Tuesday, sponsored by That Artsy Reader Girl, of 2020. Since the first topic is Most Anticipated Reads for the first half of 2020, I decided to just focus on Inspirational Historical Reads today. 

The Uncommon Woman releases TODAY!!! Grab your copy NOW!!!! 

Are these not fabulous looking books? I am so excited about each and every one of them! I am reading An Uncommon Woman right now and it is definitely a must read!

Are any of these on your anticipated historical read list for 2020? Let me know in the comments!

My Best Novella Collection and Speculative Reads of 2019

I am finally on my last list of Best Reads of 2019. I don't say that in a 'Whew, it's over!' it's more of a 'Oh, my goodness, this was so hard!' attitude. I wish I could've just chosen ten books but then so many wouldn't have been highlighted and they definitely deserved to be highlighted!


NOVELLA COLLECTIONS

SPECULATIVE 

David Rawlings really touched this reader's heart when he took the comments I made right after reading his book and made this cool graphic.

I hope you've had some fun as you've followed my Best Reads of 2019 posts. I've enjoyed looking back and remembering each of these stories and how they touched my heart as I read them. Hang on tight, because I've seen some of the books coming out in 2020 and I am going to make a very strong prediction that they are going to be as wonderful if not more amazing than the books of 2019!!



In case you missed my other Best of 2019 lists you can check them out from the links below.

Swoon-Worthy

Historical

Contemporary and Time-Slip

Suspense and Biblical

Debut/New to me and YA

First Line Friday - Featuring Serving Up Love: A Harvey House Brides Collection

Happy Friday!!! Welcome to another edition  of First Line Friday sponsored by Hoarding Books.                                                         
It's November, Y'all! Can you believe it's November?! I can't!!! Seems like my grand kids just started back to school.

I just received this book yesterday in the mail so it's the closest to me. 

A Flood of Love by Tracie Peterson

First Line: 

August 1929

Gretchen Gottsacker stepped from the train and looked around at the tiny town of San Marcial, New Mexico ---- pronounced Mar-see-al by those of Spanish descent and Mar-shall by the white settlers. 


More Than a Pretty Face by Karen Witemeyer

Gainesville, Texas 1902

"I'm not going to marry her, Mother." Caleb Durrington bit the inside of his cheek to keep the rest of the words piling up on his tongue from escaping. 

Intrigue a la Mode by Regina Jennings

Emporia, Kansas 1898

The breakfast rush had ended, and Willow Kentworth had already reset her station. There was nothing to do now except patrol her table and guard against horseflies dying on the starched tablecloth or lilies wilting in the crystal vase. 


Grand Encounters by Jen Turano

El Tovar Hotel, Grand Canyon, Arizona 1908

"I know you mentioned you've sworn off gentlemen forever, but Mr. Tall, Dark, and ---- need I say Delicious is here again, and, unsurprisingly, he's sitting in your section."



Aren't these great first lines? I am really partial to Jen Turano's but I love them all!

About the book: 

Bestselling novelist Tracie Peterson joins Karen Witemeyer, Regina Jennings, and Jen Turano in this collection of four novellas, each featuring a Harvey Girl heroine. From Kansas to Texas, the Grand Canyon to New Mexico, the stories cross the country with tales of sweet romance and entertaining history.

In Karen Witemeyer's "More Than a Pretty Face," a young woman works her hardest to escape poor choices from her youth. Tracie Peterson offers "A Flood of Love," where reuniting with an old flame after more than a decade offers unexpected results. Regina Jennings's "Intrigue a la Mode" delights with a tale of a young woman determined to help support her family, despite warnings of danger nearby. And Jen Turano's "Grand Encounters" heads to the Grand Canyon with a tale of a society belle intent on finding a new life for herself.

Now, it's your turn . . . 

What are you reading? Open the book nearest you and post the first line in the comments. Then for some more first line fun go to Hoarding Books to see their first line and other reader's first lines.