We're usually at the mall by six a.m. At that time, it's pretty quiet yet. We shop for three to four hours then go out to eat where we often laugh ourselves to tears. I'm so blessed to have this close family. I can't wait till this Friday!
Of course one of those stores I'll be shopping in is the local bookstore. Needless to say, I love giving books! ... If you love to give books too, I have a few suggestions, some of my top reads of this past year.
Contemporary:
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| DESERT GIFT by Sally John |
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| WORDS by Ginny L. Yttrup |
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| BREATH OF LIFE by Nicole Petrino-Salter |
Romance:
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| A GREAT CATCH by Lorna Seilstad |
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| THE COLONEL'S LADY by Laura Frantz |
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| RODEO DUST by Shannon Taylor Vannatter |
Literary:
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| BENEATH THE NIGHT TREE by Nicole Baart |
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| THE FIRST GARDENER by Denise Hildreth Jones |
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| THE OPPOSITE OF ART by Athol Dickson |
Speculative:
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| THE RESURRECTION by Mike Duran |
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| VIGILANTE by Robin Parrish |
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| DARKNESS FOLLOWS by Mike Dellosso |
Suspense:
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| NICK OF TIME by Tim Downs |
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| THE QUEEN by Steven James |
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| BILOXI SUNRISE by Jerri Lynn Ledford |
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| DAY OF WAR by Cliff Graham |
Happy Shopping & Happy Reading Everyone!
Honored to make your list, Bren. Thank you. I've read eight of these (including my own) ;). Nick of Time is next on my list. Good recommendations.
ReplyDeleteI'm there sometimes on Friday mornings. It depends on what I'm shopping for. I love Christmas and all the crowds for little doses at a time. Sounds like an absolutely wonderful day you have planned. Very cool.
Nicole, I hope you enjoy Nick of Time as much as I did. I've loved all Downs' bug man novels, but this was my favorite.
ReplyDeleteI don't care much for the crowds at Christmastime so I try to get all my shopping done in one swoop. Getting to spend that time with family is the added bonus.
Brenda, You create stellar lists, even when I'm not on them! Thanks so much for including TCL here in such fine company. That means more than I can say. I also want to thank you for taking time for historicals/romance. Many pan it but you see the good in it! I hope this holiday season holds many joys for you and your loved ones - and some good books:)
ReplyDeleteLaura - I'm very glad to include you & TCL on my favorite's list.
ReplyDeleteI really try to read from a diverse selection of books as all genres have merit. While I tend to enjoy contemporary works more than historicals, good writing transcends genre. If the writer tells a compelling story, that's my ultimate litmus test. Combine that with prose as beautiful as yours and I'll never tire of reading.
Brenda, thanks for inclusion in your list. A wonderful selection of authors, I feel privileged. Have a wonderful Christmas season!
ReplyDeleteGlad to include you, Mike. I love a good story told well, and you've accomplished that with The Resurrection.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a blessed Christmas!