Christmas is coming. The holiday season keeps all of us very busy. This will be my last blog of the year. I hope to spend the month of December working on my projects, and building up a blog-back-up. I will still be reviewing new books when I can.
Here are a few books I reviewed in 2016.
Saffire by Sigmund Brouwer
What will happen when a cowboy from the Dakotas is dropped into intrigue and plots in the Panama Canal in 1909? James Holt is a rancher from the Dakotas. He was sent to the Panama Canal by a person known to him, but unnamed in the beginning of the story. The General in charge of the building of the Panama Canal wants him to look into the disappearance of the mother of a young lady named Saffire. The search for Saffire's mother leads him almost to his death. All Mr. Holt wants to do is to get back to his young daughter. Eventually, the truth about Saffire's mother is uncovered after another danger to his life is averted. The end of the story is heart warming and well deserved. I am looking forward to more books by this author, and I hope you enjoy it too.
I received this book from Blogging For Books for this review.
The Fir Tree by Hans Christian Anderson
This is a classic story with a new twist. The small little fir tree is only concerned about growing up and being a big fir tree. It does not take pleasure in the little things that happen. The illustrations done by Sanna Annukka really bring this story to life. It is a short story, good for teaching little children to be happy where they are now, and not to want to grow up too fast. I recommend this to anyone who loves Christmas stories and fables.
I received this book from Blogging for Books for this review.
Guide Me Home by Kim Vogel Sawyer
Have you ever wondered what it would be like living in 1907 America? This book starts with a young lady named Rebeka living in the Appalachian hills in Kentucky, before Mammoth Cave became a national park. She takes the only job available, a man's job, guiding tours into Mammoth Cave, for $12 a month. In order to take this job she must dress like a man, but her secret is out on her first day. We also learn about her family, and why she takes the job. This story is rife with history, family, and church. In 1907 a fancy dress cost $2, so a $12 a month salary is a lot of money. I loved this book. The characters really come alive. I would love to read more by this author.
I got this book free through Blogging For Books.
The New World by Andrew Motion
If you have ever wondered what it would be like if you lived back when the Americas were first being discovered, this is the book for you. Imagine taking a ship from Europe to the coast of the "new world" and because you don't know what the coast is like your ship breaks up, and you and a few others who make it to shore are captured by cannibals. What do you do? How do you get free? How do you get back home? Well, you'll have to read the book to find out.
I got this book free from blogging for books.