Here are my book recommendations and reviews for August. I love to read and I've started keeping a list every month along with a reading journal, here are m reviews and recommendations. There's a range of different novels. My Goodreads goal is to read 152 books, currently (as at end of August) I've read about 117. I set a goal to read 2 fiction books every week so 8 books this month but I read 10 instead. My other goal is to read 2 non-fiction books in a month but like last month I didn't finish reading any non-fiction books.
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Please note the links below go to book depository and are not affiliate links I just added them so you can also find them. Where available I've added where you can find the audio book, large print book and I was going to add dyslexic book as well but sadly none of these are available on book depository.
Property of a Noblewoman by Danielle Steel
⭐⭐⭐⭐stars
This was quite a good book. At first, I thought it was really boring with court clerk Jane Willoughby's job. I kept reading it. Then things get interesting with an abandoned safe-box in a New York City bank is opened to reveal a treasure trove - a bundle of old letters, photographs and a collection of priceless jewellery. Among the stunning jewels are a wedding ring and a locket with a baby photograph in it. But there is no will in the box, nor anything that refers to a next of kin. Court clerk, Jane Willoughby's job is to discover more about the mystery of the box's owner. She discovers that she was Marguerite Wallace Pearson di San Pignelli, who married an Italian count and lived in a chateau in Naples until he died when she returned permanently to the States. She is no longer living, and Jane is sad to think that these most precious possessions are to be sold off. Jane arranges for the jewellery to be valued by Christie's auctioneer Philip Lawton, in preparation for a sale. Thrown together, Jane and Philip's curiosity about Marguerite's story grows and changes their lives forever. This novel didn’t disappoint and I never expected the story to turn out how it did such an interesting turn of events in the persons family history and family. I loved this book!
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Roadside Assistance by Amy Clipston
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ stars
I read this book after reading the second book in this series. I loved it!
Such a great book about faith, family coming together to support each other and help each other out. Emily Curtis is used to dealing with her problems while under the hood of an old Chevy, but when her mum dies, Emily's world seems shaken beyond repair. Driven from home by hospital bills they can't pay, Emily and her dad move in with his wealthy sister, who intends to make her niece more feminine like Whitney, Emily's perfect cousin. But when Emily hears the engine of a 1970 Dodge Challenger, and sees the cute gearhead, Zander, next door, things seem to be looking up when Emily makes friends with Xander who is also a gear head they soon spark up a friendship and work on the car together.
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Miles from Nowhere by Amy Clipston
⭐⭐⭐⭐stars
This was another good book in this series, I’ve enjoyed reading it.
Chelsea dreams to become a fashion designer and is the head drama club costume designer and organiser. She longs to fit in and when she is invited to her first drama club parties that she’d never been invited to before she ends up going. She soon gives in to peer pressure and starts drinking, sneaking out of the house and her life begins to fall apart her bf doesn’t know who she is anymore and covers for her at work when she turns up late. They have arguments and they end up breaking up and Chelsea ends up loosing her job as she slept in and once again is drunk/hungover. Eventually after a drunken accident she learns where she’s meant to be who her true friends are and her and her ex bf end up sorting things out between them.
This book addresses the many challenges, struggles teenagers deal with in terms of peer pressure, trying to fit in, teenage drinking, love, friendships responsibilities, dangers of drinking and driving etc. A lot of lessons were learnt in this book which also highlights how horribly wrong things could have gone too and how true friends stick around and will be there for you too.
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Sweeter than Honey (Amish Market) by Kelly Irvin
⭐⭐⭐⭐stars
This was quite a good book. At first, I thought it was really boring with court clerk Jane Willoughby's job. I kept reading it. Then things get interesting with an abandoned safe-box in a New York City bank is opened to reveal a treasure trove - a bundle of old letters, photographs and a collection of priceless jewellery. Among the stunning jewels are a wedding ring and a locket with a baby photograph in it. But there is no will in the box, nor anything that refers to a next of kin. Court clerk, Jane Willoughby's job is to discover more about the mystery of the box's owner. She discovers that she was Marguerite Wallace Pearson di San Pignelli, who married an Italian count and lived in a chateau in Naples until he died when she returned permanently to the States. She is no longer living, and Jane is sad to think that these most precious possessions are to be sold off. Jane arranges for the jewellery to be valued by Christie's auctioneer Philip Lawton, in preparation for a sale. Thrown together, Jane and Philip's curiosity about Marguerite's story grows and changes their lives forever. This novel didn’t disappoint and I never expected the story to turn out how it did such an interesting turn of events in the persons family history and family. I loved this book!
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Love in Store (Amish Market) by Vannetta Chapman
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐stars
Another great book by Vannetta Chapman!
Two middle aged Amish employees Stella Schrock and David Stoltzfus, a recent widower both work at the Old Mill in Nappanee, Indiana. Suddenly strange happenings begin occurring around town, it appears as if someone wants to close the mill. Is it just pranks or something else? Stella and David work together to solve the mystery of what is happening at the Old Amish Mill, and in the process hold strong to their faith and find just what God has in store for them.
I loved how this novel combined both the mystery story and Amish story together, creating an awesome Amish mystery. A great book to grab a cuppa and sit in a cozy nook and read.
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Their True Home: An Amish Reunion Story by Amy Clipston
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐stars
Such a great book in this new series!
Marlene Bawell moved from Bird-in-Hand ten years ago, when she was in the depths of mourning for her mother. Now they have moved back so her father can seek employment after being laid off. To help save money, Marlene works at the hardware store owned by Rudy Swarey's father. Her father isn’t happy about it as she didn’t ask him before getting the job and also because he sees it as his job to provide for them. She knew Rudy growing up and didn't think much of him but she realizes how much Rudy has changed and unlikely they fall in love. Things look set to change again with them moving back but her father changes his mind and they stay in Bird-in-Hand where Marlene has always felt like was home.
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A Reunion of Hearts: An Amish Reunion Story by Beth Wiseman
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐stars
Ruth and Gideon Beiler tragically lost their daughter at age 10. Both unable to get past their grief they abandon their faith and each other, though neither one formally divorce.
When their loved ones reach out to them to come home for a family reunion, Ruth has reason to believe that Gideon won’t be there. Gideon also thinks that Ruth has declined the invitation. Family and friends are rooting for them to reunite, but will it all be enough for Ruth and Gideon to get past their grief?
With their house that has been vacant for five years just sitting there, they agree to meet up and get the house prepared to sell. They soon realize that they are still in love and want to stay together starting a new and returning to their faith. When it seemed like God had abandoned them, he’d really been there all along. A hard subject dealing with the loss of a loved especially the loss of a child.
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A Chance to Remember: An Amish Reunion Story by Kathleen Fuller
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐stars
Cevilla Schlabach lives in Birch Creek and is known as the local matchmaker. She is surprised when Richard a man from her English past, arrives in Birch Creek for a visit. They talk about their memories,
both wonder what the future holds for them at this stage of life and plan to keep in touch. But will this turn out to be a friendship or something else?
I loved hearing about their memories, the changes in their lives and how the story ends up. It’s a great read!
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Mended Hearts: An Amish Reunion Story by Kelly Irvin
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐stars
At eighteen Hannah Kauffman made a terrible mistake. Her parents and members of her Jamesport Amish community say they’ve forgiven her but she feels their eyes following her everywhere she goes with her eighteen-month-old baby Evie. She knows her Father has forgiven her which is the most important.
Thaddeus, Evie’s father, escaped this fate by running away from Jamesport before Evie was born. Since he left Hannah’s old friend Phillip is stepping up to be by her side and was waited patiently for Hannah to realize how much he cares for her.
But when Thaddeus returns after two years things change. Will Hannah forgive him for leaving, though she’s in love with him still after 2years? Poor Phillip has waited patiently for her all this time. Hannah is unsure if she can trust either or open up to love again? Thaddeus confesses and has his bann but what will happen afterwards?
It’s a good read and heartwarming book.
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Where We Belong by Anstey Harris
⭐⭐⭐⭐stars
Wow what a story this one was!
Enjoyable, fascinating, quirky story.
Cate and her son upon falling on hard times move into an apartment at the top of the building. Cate hates being there to start with but soon falls in love with the place and becomes determine to do all she can to ensure it remains open.
In the beginning I wasn’t too sure what age Leo was but soon realised he was older than I’d originally thought. Maybe due to how protective etc his mother Cate is of him etc. Araminta was an interesting character who was keeping Cate away while growing fond of Leo despite not seeming to want Cate around. She guards her secret she was determined to keep it, along with other secrets the museum hold too.
Life is full of its ups and downs and this story portrays these throughout it. I’d recommend to anyone who loves a quirky, mystery.
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