~~another Deb's Book Review~~

Recipes and Wooden Spoons--Tales from Grace Chapel Inn

By: Judy Baer

http://www.judykbaer.com/

My Mother had given me this book awhile back and it has taken me forever to start reading it. (this happens to you when you surround yourself with books) I wish I had started it sooner as I found it so enjoyable.

You may be thinking that this is a recipe book based on the title and it is not. It is more than a recipe book. Without giving away the whole story, I will say that the book is based on a recipe book and there are spattering of recipes throughout. How neat is that! Even this "cannot cook girl" loved it!

The story is not only based on recipes, but on the relationship between three adult sisters. These sisters have decided to live together and start their very own bed and breakfast. All the happenings in their home and in the quaint town where they live, make this book a definite page turner.

As I was reading it, I kept thinking there must be more books to follow these characters. I looked up the author's web page (see above) and do not see any more books. That is the only downfall to this book.. I have emailed the author and if I get an answer about other books, I will certainly let you know.

My Ranking is a 7. A definite Read

~~Another Deb's Book Review~~

The Island of Heavenly Daze

by: Lori Copeland and Angela Hunt

I think my family may think I am a lil' off at times, but I require anyone borrowing my books to date and rate them. For books are so important to me and I love to share what I think of the piece of writing that I just gave hours of my time too. This forces them to also share their opinions--a little manipulative but it works !

Yes, back to the story... It is the first in a series based on an island called Heavenly Daze off the coast of Maine. Take note that the beginning of the book is set many, many years before the setting of the actual story. If you do not get that part of the story line it will be confusing!? I gave a few more pointers to my family member that read the story. This book can be a little deep and confusing. Definitely not an easy read, but a worthwhile read.

I enjoyed learning about the town of heavenly daze and their quirky Pastor and his faithful, long-suffering wife. It was neat to see the "ANGELS" and their job about town. I look forward to the next book in the series.

My Rating was a 7 on a 1 to 10 scale

HAPPY READING,

Debbie

New element to my blog added

I have added a new element to my blog --- where you ask?!? go to the bottom of my blog and you can view my list of my last cd I listened to and the last book I read. I will try at that time to give my review too.

Karen Kingsbury- Found

God bless this author for writing more present day stories. She deals with current topics and interests. Examples are her discussions about paparazzi harassing actors, and kaballah. This is the third in her 2nd series surrounding the Baxter Family. She writes in a way that gives you more than one story as she weaves back and forth between the charaters, yet still entwines them into the main story. She reminds us throughout her books that we can hear from God and that He hears from us. I am reminded in her words that there is a spiritual warfare out there and we need to be diligent in our prayers for those we love. I recommend this highly.

Karen Peck and New River "Journey of Joy"

There are 11 tracks on this southern gospel cd. I had heard of them, but have never purchased thier music before. I enjoy their style. At first when you listen to the first cut-- Hey-- it seems to be more contemporary southern gospel and I presume it is all that way. But I am wrong, when I listen to track 7. Whispered prayer I am transported to the yester years of the saints who have gone before us. It makes me think of my Nanie who kept praying for her family so faithful. I miss ya Nanie!!