Book Blogger Hop: June 29-July 5

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This is a weekly meme hosted by Crazy-for-books.  Here is this weeks question: Do you have a keeper shelf for books you loved? What books are on that shelf and why?

I have a box that I keep my keepers in. I used to keep them on my shelf but I ran out of room so I had to move them. I have Diana Gabaldon's Outlander Series, Rhys Bowen's Molly Murphy Series, Laura Childs' Tea Shop Series, Scrapbook Mystery Series and Cackleberry Series and Gone with the Wind, as well as a few other books. 

I would like to hear your response and see what books you like to keep. Also visit the link above to find more blogs to visit.  

Midwife of the Blue Ridge by Christine Blevins

Title: Midwife of the Blue Ridge

Author: Christine Blevins

Genre: Historical Fiction

Source: Bought used from half.com

Published: Berkley Trade (August 5, 2008)

Type: Paperback - 432 pages

ISBN: 9780425221686

Synopsis of book: They called her Dark Maggie for her thick black hair, but the name also had a more sinister connotation. As the lone survivor of an attack on her village, she was thought to be cursed - and unfit for marriage.

Maggie is not cursed but gifted with quick wits, skilled in medicine, and trained as a midwife. Venturing to the colonies as an indentured servant, she hopes to escape the superstitions of the old country, help women bring new life into the world, even in the most primitive and isolated corners of an unsettled land - and find a  home of her own.

What she discovers is a new world fraught with new dangers - and, having given up her own freedom to join a people that yearn to be free, she must rely on her talent for survival now more than ever ... *taken from teh back of the book

Why I read this book: I am a historical fiction fan and it has been awhile since I have read one. I actually one a book by this author and went looking for other books written by her. The subject and time period also drew me in. 

What I liked: I liked Maggie and how strong of a person she was no matter what problems she ran into. I also liked how Maggie and Tom came to be a couple but it they struggled to come to terms with loving each other. Maggie endured so much and just held her head up and would not let anything get her down. I enjoyed how all of the settlers rallied and helped each other when needed. 

What I didn't like: Sometimes the description was a little graphic - although I think it was needed to complete the story. There was not too much I did not like about the book other than maybe the character Cavendish. He was a nasty person and I see why his father sent him to America to get rid of him.

Overall impression: I thought this was a good book and it kept my attention from page one. I will be reading the other two books I have that this author wrote. I am going to give this book 4 stars.

Book Blogger Hop - June 22nd-28th

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This meme is hosted by Crazy-for-books:

Here is this weeks question - Blogging Question: Do you immediately write a review upon finishing a book or do you wait and write multiple reviews at once?

Here is my answer: I write each of my reviews as soon as I am finished with the book. I have trouble remembering things so if I don't write is right away I would forget what the book was about. 

How about you - when do you write your reviews? 

W.W.W. Wednesdays - June 20th

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To play along, just answer the following three (3) questions…

• What are you currently reading?
• What did you recently finish reading?
• What do you think you’ll read next?

My answers:

I am currently reading - A historical fiction book that I am enjoying. It has been awhile since I have got to read a historical fiction book. I am enjoying how the characters are coming together

I recently finished - This was a great book that held my attention throughout the book. See my review below.

Next I will be reading - Time to read another cozy, lol. I am looking forward to reading this book with a friend. Also Heather is a great author and I have enjoyed all of her books I have read so far

I would love to hear your responses. 

The Messenger by Siri Mitchell

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
• ISBN-13: 978-0764207969 

Hannah Sunderland felt content in her embrace of the Quaker faith...until her twin brother joined the Colonial cause and ended up in jail. She longs to bring some measure of comfort to him in the squalid prison, but her faith forbids it. The Friends believe that they are not to take sides, not to take up arms. She is not allowed to visit him, even if she were able to secure a pass.

Jeremiah Jones, a Colonial spy, needs access to the jail to help rescue men important to the cause. Upon meeting Hannah, a plan begins to develop. Who would suspect a pious Quaker visiting a loved one?

But Jeremiah is unprepared for Hannah, for her determination to do right, to not lie. How can one be a spy and not lie? Hannah, in turn, is surprised by Jeremiah...for the way he forces her to confront her own beliefs, for the sensitivity and concern that he shows her despite the wounds he still carries.

In a time of war, can two unlikely heroes find the courage to act? - taken from the back cover.

I enjoyed this book for more than one reason. It was about Quakers and in the Revolutionary War/colonial period. A couple of my things I like to read about.This was my first book by Siri so I did not know what to expect. I will say that I enjoyed this book and will be looking for more books by her. I like how the characters were so real. I also like how the story was told from both points of view - Hannah's and Jeremiah's.

 I think it would have been hard to choose whether or not to see my brother even knowing what my faith said was right and wrong. I think I would have done like Hannah and went to see my brother. I also enjoyed the relationship between Hannah and Jeremiah

I give this book four stars.

* I received this book from Bethany House Publishing for an honest review.

Book Blogger Hop - June 15th-21st

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This weekly meme is sponsered by Crazy - For - Books. Here is this week's question:

Do you belong to a book club, either online or in real life?

Here is my answer:

I belong to a book club online called Novel Ladies thru Goodreads.  I also belong to a few others on Goodreads but the one I am most active with is Novel Ladies. I wish I belonged to a book club in real life but have not had the pleasure of finding one yet. I love talking books with people but my family nor co-workers are big readers and think I am nuts for buying and reading so many books.

How about you? Do you belong to a book club? I would love to hear about it, what type of books do you read, how often do you meet, etc. Thank you for stopping by.



W.W.W. Wednesdays - June 13th



W.W.W. Wednesdays - Should Be Reading Link

This is a weekly meme hosted by Should Be Reading.

To play along, just answer the following three (3) questions…

W. What are you currently reading?
W. What did you recently finish reading?
W. What do you think you’ll read next?

 

I am currently reading - So far I am enjoying this historical fiction book.

I currently finished - Check out my review of this upcoming novel

Next I am going to read - I love my cozies

Let me know what you are reading lately.