Book Review: The Silent Children by Anna K. Boheim

I just finished reading a really good book that I HIGHLY recommend!!  

Here is the information about the book that Amazon.com shared.

Vienna, 1938: Something's amiss at the home of young Annabel Albrecht. First, her favourite maid Eva disappears, then her friend Oskar. Worse is to come – her brother is murdered and her mother is taken away, leaving Annabel to fend for herself. 

Almost 70 years later, Annabel's son Max uncovers his mother's long-buried past, and unlocks the secrets preserved by Annabel's missing friends. But as Max is to discover, some children can never be completely silenced. Is he haunted by ghosts or by guilt, and will he ever escape?The Silent Children is a gripping tale of tragedy and revenge, a modern-day ghost story that will stay with you long after you turn the final page.

Here is my review:

This book will captivate you from the very first line.  If you like to read a book that you do not want to put down and that you can not predict how it will end, this one is for you.

Thank you to Netgalley for letting me review this book for my honest review.  I look forward to reading MORE book written by Anna L. Boheim.

Book Review: An Unlikely Suiter by Nancy Moser

I just finished reading "An Unlikely Suitor" by Nancy Moser.  I really enjoyed this book.  I have even recommended it to my neighbor to take on her beach trip as a summer read.  When I started reading the book I did not want to put it down.  When I had to put the book down, it was very easy to pick up where I left off.  The book takes place in 1895 it has adventure, romance and a few great friendships.  
Thanks to Bethany House for my free copy in exchange for an honest review. 

Book Review: Promises to Keep by Ann Tatlock

I wanted to share a book I have just read.  It is called "Promises to keep" by Ann Tatlock. 

In Promises to Keep we meet Roz an 11 year-old girl in the 60's. Even though Roz' mother takes her family and leaves Roz' father, an alcoholic and abusive husband, Roz wants to believe that her daddy can change and they can be a happy family again.
This book is full of delightful characters including Tillie and Mara. Tillie we meet at the very beginning. Tillie is determined to end her days in the house she lived in and loved, even though it has been sold to Roz' family. Mara, Roz' new friend, is also keeping secrets and wishing to be reunited with her daddy.

I have never read a novel by Ann Tatlock before but after reading "Promises to keep" I will definitely read more.  This is one of those books I could not put down.  I loved that it was written in 11 year old Roz' point of few.

I highly recommend it to others.
I received a copy of this book from Bethany House in exchange for my honest review. 

Book Review: Hearing God by Mark & Patti Virkler

Here is a review for the latest book I have read.

Here is how Amazon describes the book.

What does it sound like to hear from Heaven?

In this interactive journal, Dr. Mark Virkler takes you on a life-changing journey that reveals three powerful ways you can hear God’s voice and recognize how He is speaking in your life everyday.

You will:

• Hear… Discover the four keys to hearing God’s voice and start listening to the Holy Spirit with supernatural clarity
• Meditate… Practice the seven steps to meditating on what God is saying and watch His Word come alive to you in a fresh new way
• Dream… Learn how God is uniquely speaking to you through your dreams

As you hear God’s voice and respond to what He is saying, you will receive direction, experience healing, and unlock creativity in your life like never before!

Here is my review of the book.

I enjoyed this book.  It is written in a way to help you look at your life and dreams through questions and keeping a log/journal.  The authors give a short example by story then offer the reader a chance to look deeper to see how they can get closer to God.

There is three sections to the book.  Section 1 - Four Keys To Hearing God's Voice

                                                     Section 2 -Meditate On God's Voice

                                                     Section 3- Hearing God Through Your Dreams 

I received this book free for my honest review from Book Club Network.

N.

Book Review: The Violet Bakery Cookbook by Claire Ptak

Here is the description of the book on Netgalley.com ---

A design-forward cookbook for sweet and savory baked goods from London's popular Violet Bakery that focuses on quality ingredients, seasonality, and taste (as opposed to science) as the keys to creating satisfying, delightful homemade pastries, tarts, sweets, and more. 

Violet is a jewel box of a cake shop and café in Hackney, east London. The baking is done with simple ingredients including whole grain flours, less refined sugars, and the natural sweetness and nuanced hues of seasonal fruits. Everything is made in an open kitchen for people to see. Famed for its exquisite baked goods, Violet has become a destination.

Owner Claire Ptak uses her Californian sensibility to create recipes that are both nourishing and indulgent. With a careful eye to taste and using the purest ingredients, she has created the most flavorful iterations of classic cakes, as well as new treats for modern palates. Over 100 recipes include nourishing breakfasts, midday snacks, desserts to share, fruit preserves, and stylish celebration cakes.

This book is about making baking worth it: simple to cook and satisfying to eat.

My review--  WOW, all I can say is every one of these recipes sound soo delicious!!!  I want to make every single one!!  But my real dream would go to the Violet Bakery and experience the delicious food first hand.  This cookbook would make a great addition to any ones kitchen.

Thank you to Netgalley for allowing me to read and review this book for my honest opinion.
N.

Book Review: Maggie's Turn by Donna Lynn Sletten

Here is the description of the book Netgalley has posted: 

 Maggie has always put her family’s needs in front of her own, until one day—without forethought—she drives away, leaving behind her indifferent husband and two sulking teenagers.

As she begins a quest of self-exploration, she meets new people, enjoys new adventures, and rediscovers long-neglected passions. For the first time in years, Maggie contemplates what she wants from life and soon realizes that her deteriorating marriage can no longer continue as it is. Can she and Andrew repair their broken relationship, or is their marriage over?

Left to his own devices, Andrew is forced to take over the household responsibilities and bridge the growing divide between himself and his children. Slowly, he begins to understand what drove Maggie away—and how he can’t bear to live without her. But is it too late? Will Andrew lose Maggie forever?

Here  is my review: 

 I really enjoyed reading this book.  I found myself cheering for Maggie and hoping that she and her husband would get a second chance. This book was very easy to read and I didn't want to put it down.

Thank you to Netgalley for allowing me to read this book for my honest review.

N.

Book Review: The World on a Plate by Mina Holland

This is so much more than a cookbook!  As it says on the first page, it contains 40 Cuisines, 100 recipes, and the stories behind them.  This is a book that will tell you some information about the country that the recipe comes from then offers a few recipes from that region.
  This is a book you will want to hang on to and get lost in reading.