Top Ten Tuesday | Books on My Fall 2024 To-Read List

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Top Ten Tuesday | October 29: Books on My Fall 2024 To-Read List

Since I missed sharing my fall TBR in September, I decided to do that topic for this freebie week. :) I have so many books on my TBR, but these are the ones I hope to read this fall and it'll be a challenge to see if I actually can. :)

1.  An Honorable Deception (The Imposters #3) by Roseanna M. White

2. Cloaked in Beauty (Texas Ever After #3) by Karen Witemeyer

3. The Seaside Homecoming (On Devonshire Shores, #3) by Julie Klassen

4. Waiting for Christmas by Lynn Austin

5. Meddling with Mistletoe by Liz Johnson

6. Secondary Target by Angela Carlisle

7. The Summer of Yes by Courtney Walsh

8. Embers in the London Sky by Sarah Sundin

9. As Dawn Breaks by Kate Breslin

10. The Vanishing at Loxby Manor by Abigail Wilson

What are some books on your TBR list?

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Lost on a Mountain in Maine | Movie Review + Gift Card Giveaway! In Theaters November 1st!

About the movie:

The inspiring true story of 12-year-old Donn Fendler who, separated from his family by a fast-moving storm, must fight to stay alive while lost for nine-days in the remote wilderness of northern Maine. Donn’s disappearance captures national headlines and sparks a massive search effort attracting hundreds of volunteers, including his own father who fears he may never see his son again.

Movie Trailer:

https://youtu.be/xeXDvVXAvz4?si=iW-i1rfBvgYQsJwF

Buy tickets today to see Lost on a Mountain in Maine in theaters starting November 1st!

Website: https://www.lostonamountaininmainemovie.com/

My rating:
3.5 stars

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My thoughts:

Lost on a Mountain in Maine was a good movie. I liked how it was a true story and it was intense to see what happened to Donn. The acting was well done and the visual was good. I found the hallucinations (or whatever those little moments were) a little weird, but that was a minor thing. 

The ending was really good and fast-paced. I loved the interviews from the real people this movie is about....it was great to hear in their own words what happened. This was an inspiring movie of strength and family.

(Note: contains a few curse words - I believe only in the interview parts of the movie. Very minimal.)

Many thanks to WIT PR for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own.

*Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention/review it on my blog. I was not required to give a positive review, only my honest opinion - which I've done. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own and I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.*

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Top Ten Tuesday | October 22: How My Reading Habits Have Changed Over Time

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Top Ten Tuesday | October 22: How My Reading Habits Have Changed Over Time

This is an interesting topic. It is difficult to think of ways my reading habits have changed...but I'll try my best to come up with some differences.

1. I read more ebooks than I used to. When I started this blog I don't think I had a Kindle, so I pretty much exclusively read print books. Now I read a lot of ebooks, as most of my review books come from NetGalley. Still nothing like reading a print copy, though.

2. I read/listen to a lot of audiobooks now. Audiobooks are great for when I have to do something else, but want to read. Love them!

3. I go through reading slumps quite often now. I used to be able to finish a LOT of books most months...now it seems to vary as sometimes I read a lot, but I also go through times when I just don't read much.

4. It doesn't seem like I read as many YA books as regularly as I used to. 

5. I think I read more nonfiction books (mainly Christian) now.

I'm sure there are other ways it's changed as well, but it's difficult to remember. 

What are some ways your reading habits have changed over the years?

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Monthly Reflections | September 2024

Monthly Reflections, where we take the time to reflect on the previous month.

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Average Joe | Movie Review + Gift Card Giveaway! In Theaters Oct. 11th!

About the movie:

High school football coach Joe Kennedy had no other choice but to fight. A childhood in foster care followed by 20 years in the Marine Corps was nothing com-pared to his biggest battle: his commitment to stand for God publicly by taking a knee in prayer after each game. When he was fired, Joe and his wife Denise knew this battle for religious freedom, freedom of speech, and the rights of all Americans was one they would have to fight—no matter the cost. From the director and pro-ducers of God’s Not Dead and the producers of The Blind comes AVERAGE JOE, in theaters beginning October 11th.

Movie Trailer:

https://youtu.be/Ehsy7aehAX8?si=jYM95LnQbdvlWNCO

Buy tickets today to see Average Joe in theaters starting October 11th!

Average Joe website: https://averagejoemovie.com/

Link to purchase tickets: https://www.fathomevents.com/events/average-joe/

My rating:
3.5 stars

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My thoughts:

Average Joe was an interesting movie. The movie started off in a unique and memorable way...I found it humorous, if slightly quirky. At times it almost felt like a documentary with the way the story was told (when the characters were giving "interviews" about what had happened), and I actually liked that.

I enjoyed the movie throughout, but I started to really enjoy it when it reached the pivotal part of Joe becoming the coach. His conviction to stick to his values even in the midst of such animosity and opposition was inspiring. I loved the ending and how it showcases why his case was so important for individual freedom.

*Many thanks to Average Joe for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own.

*Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention/review it on my blog. I was not required to give a positive review, only my honest opinion - which I've done. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own and I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.*

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