It has been a while since we have visited our favorite flea market #usedbookstore. I found 2 for my #tbr. The tagged and Moon Shot. I really need to start The land of Stories series. Lois Lowry is a big yes for us. Felt good to go out and just be in the bookstore.

I GOT OUR BOOKSTAMP TODAY!!! (Yes. I used all caps. I'm excited!!!)

Who doesn't love #bookmail? Now, where on the TBR does it go? I tend to put new books on top. Seems I shelve books and look at them 2,3, or 6 months later thinking, "Oh, why haven't I read that yet?" Then it hits me: I like the shiny new object.????

This is my #bookspin for January. This one will require brain work and a highlighter.

This wasn't what I was expecting. It was better. I was encouraged to continue on my faith path and embrace the Messiah more in his Jewish context than I have been. Not a deeply theological treatise, but an inspirational recalling of the move of God winessesed in and through Paul Wilbur. The modern western church has made a Gentile Jesus and disregarded his Jewishness and the Jews themselves. That needs corrected. #doublespin @TheAromaofBooks

I'm not sure how to welcoming works on here, but I wanted y'all to extend a warm Litsy welcome to @emilayne. I work with her and have recently found out she is quite the bibliophile.

This is my January #doublespin. My brain isn't ready for the #bookspin selection yet...😁 I'm hoping this will Prime the pump to delve into the next read.

This was a fun book. I typically shun what I assume is formulaic writing. The characters were well fleshed out for me and the plot was good. I figured out one part rather easily, but I believe the author planned it that way. I will definitely keep more of Cussler's books on my shelf. They provide a nice refresher after more difficult reads.

Upping my goal

I may need to up my goal. I'll take it. Just over 1 book per week average

Going to get a head start for January's #bookspin and #doublespin....I think.

I can't say pick nor can I say pan. I think it is necessary for people to read this style of book. I find that there are a few things I can agree with the authors on. Very few. The rest is terrible, eisegetic drivel. The authors blatantly disregard the Old Testament in establishing their beliefs. Everything we see today in "church" is pagan in origin. Seriously. Tithe? Pagan. Buildings? Pagan. This is the theology that damages.

My #bookspin for January. New year. Wow. I need to concentrate on knocking out the "I really need to read this" TBR and get some unlisted chunksters read.

So many new choices. I'll start with this one. The stats will be solid with George Barna involved

#bookhaul today. Finally got Inheritance by Paolini. Problem: I have yet to read 2 and 3. #booknerdproblems The Vines is reference. The rest....apologetics and research works.

I was struggling through this one. I was ready to give it up which is rare for me. Then it took off and sucked me right in. I was on a headlong ride and enjoying it. I'm not sure what genre this one fits in. It is a different style altogether. The first third or so seems to drag, but it quickly consumes you beyond that. I was glad I stuck with it. This was my December #bookspin. @TheAromaofBooks

My wife has a facebook bookseller from whom we've bought A LOT of books. The Wild Things was one my wife asked me about. I have one other Eggers book and told her to buy it at $4. It sat on our shelf waiting to be cleaned and logged in to librarything. Lo and behold....SIGNED COPY!!!! I love it when that happens. #signedcopy #usedbooksrule #noiwontsellittoyou

12 days in and I haven't read either my bookspin or doublespin. 😳😳 This is my #bookspin for December. Let's get reading.

An excellent book. I found it challenging and insightful. How much does modern Christianity miss and misinterpret by ignoring or not understanding the Jewish context of the Scriptures? While I don't agree with a couple of the author's conclusions (Acts 15 for example), I find his expertise and clarity of explanation beneficial to my understanding of Scripture. Eye opening read.

Been in my Kindle TBR. I'm ready to learn and be challenged.

I've been tentative about authors who seem to crank novels like a machine. I loathe formulaic writing. This was my intro to Baldacci. I was impressed! The character development was great. Amos Decker was believable and well fleshed out. The plot kept me wondering and turning the pages. I look forward to the next book and how Amos develops further. 5 🌟

My oldest wanted this for our next read aloud. #readtoyourkids #readaloud

@wanderinglynn @Awk_Word_Smith Progress. I don't type fast. This is somewhat addicting....

It's on my December #bookspinbingo. I'll take the jumpstart. Interestingly enough, I've had books started prior to the next month's drawing come up as #bookspin or #doublespin 2 or 3 times.

Solid 4 🌟 for me. This had a few twists and turns I wasn't expecting. The pace was quick and driving. The short sentence structure actually enhanced the Reacher character in my opinion. I did figure out one of the major players quickly but not what they were up to. Reacher is a solid character. This is a fun, take a break from the heavier reading, book. I'll be sprinkling more of these in my reading.

@TheAromaofBooks My #bookspinbingo list for December. (Yes...I misspelled a word in #14...😳😳) A lot of repeats from previous months.

I still have 3 more sections to outline, but I figured I'd get some words on the page. @wanderinglynn @Awk_Word_Smith It's strange, wonderful, and invigorating to see a small kernel of an idea explode as I was outlining.

So, @wanderinglynn and @Awk_Word_Smith , I downloaded a trial of Scrivener. Outlining/corkboarding a non-fiction. #writebooks #readerauthorwannabe #countingwords

The votes are in. @Susanita and @RaeLovesToRead unanimously voted for me to read this. Thank you ladies. My list of who to blame if I don't like it or who cost me money to get more of the books if I do consists of you two!!😁😁😁 Thanks for playing!

5 ? See what I did there? No? You should read this book to find out. The backdrop of the book is the "current" war between Westinghouse and Edison along with who invented the light bulb. A very "enlightening" historical fiction novel about the men who brought about our electrical system as we know it and the young lawyer in the middle of it. This book.was an attention grabbing, page turner of a read. Fantastic!!! @TheAromaofBooks #bookspin

My TBR is quite long and I should probably pick one off there, but I just bought quite a few books from these authors. They must be read. Know what I mean? 😁😁 So, dear littens, help me out. VOTE FOR WHICH I SHOULD READ FIRST! I know any will be a good start to enjoying these authors! VOTE!!

Decided to add some "adventure" to my reading. Paid more per book than I like, but when you drive 45 minutes because they boast 200000 books in store, you bite the bullet. #usedbookstores #buyallthebooks #badpuns

On to my #bookspin for November. This has been on the TBR for a bit.

I had high hopes for this book. I really wanted to like it. While I liked the MCs, the philosophy became confusing and muddled a perfectly engaging plot. It was hard to follow at times. Maybe it wasn't the right book at the right time for me. #doublespin @TheAromaofBooks

On vacay this week. Had to hit up a familiar thrift store where we typically get good books. Have I ever read a Lee Child? No. At 50 cents each, I've just become a Lee Child fan.😁😁 #bookhaul #thriftstorebookhaul #thrifty #everexpandingTBR

Starting November with my #doublespin. Apparently, the author is quite popular in Japan.

My November #bookspin and #doublespin. Last Days has been on my TBR for a bit. The tagged book has spent less time on the TBR but may win out to read first. I managed to hold off 24 hrs after finishing my last book for #bookspinbingo to hit. @TheAromaofBooks

This was a much needed read for me. McKee brilliantly and simply lays out the case for modern Torah observance and provides ample rebuttal against common objections. He makes a call to engaged detractors first based on commonality and love and then fruitful discussion can be had on differences. If you are wondering about this "Messianic movement", this would be an excellent book to read.?????

Been there. But, by grace, forgive and move on.

Just finished reading this with my now 8 year old. This is rhe final book in this series. I found the continuation of the line of Wendy's descendants to the island fun and intriguing. Tink, of course, plays a major role with occasional appearances by Peter. This was a fun read made better by reading it aloud to my daughter.

My November #bookspinbingo list. Vacation in November followed up by eating way too much turkey and all the fixings. Will I continue my bingo streak? @TheAromaofBooks

I do believe this will be a slower read. I have a feeling highlighter and pens will be used on the pages of this book.

And that's a bingo this month!! 2 months in a row. #bookspinbingo

I cannot even begin to tell you how much I LOVED this book. ❤❤❤❤❤ Forget star ratings. 5 hearts. This book is so sweet. It hits all the feels. It made me happy, sad, and even righteously angry. The backdrop of the circus sideshow highlights the themes of being accepted for who you are, love, freedom, and true friendship. This is her best book yet and one you should absolutely read. Buy it. Now.

I've been working my way to this one. I happen to know Kelli and have thoroughly enjoyed her other 2 books. #tbr #namedropping #bookspinbingo

This is one of those "I can't put it down" books. The book started in an adrenaline rush and continued all the way through. This was the thrilling roller coaster we all like to ride: Fast with plenty of twists and turns. I knocked this out in 2 days (a superhuman feat with 3 girls under 8). Well worth the time investment. #tbr #bookspinbingo

Clearing out the #TBR for #bookspinbingo. This looks very interesting and seems well rated by my fellow littens.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This was a re-read for me. This book points out the importance of Torah in the life of any believer. It contradicts the anti-Torah teaching of the modern church and corrects much misinterpretation of Paul. It is excellently and clearly written. It is not a deep, scholarly tome, but one of simplicity written from the desire to the whole of Scripture honored and obeyed.

Went to the flea market hoping to find diffusers. We didn't. Did find these, though. The Siddur and Torah commentary were $$$. All the books standing except 2 are Patricia Polacco. Right stack is all me.

This will be a much needed re-read. Very informative and eye opening.