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message 1: by Beth (new)

Beth (bbulow) | 2403 comments Please share your current reads and reading plans for August here!


message 2: by Caitlyn (new)

Caitlyn Santi | 84 comments I'm currently reading: Hattie Ever After (Hattie, #2) by Kirby Larson (Secular YA)

Plans... Fatal Mistake (White Knights #1) by Susan Sleeman Blind Spot (Chesapeake Valor, #3) by Dani Pettrey The Two of Us by Victoria Bylin Cold- Case Christianity by J. Warner Wallace House of the Star by Caitlin Brennan (last one not CF)

Possible reread of one of my favorites: Against All Odds (Heroes of Quantico, #1) by Irene Hannon

Other possibilities: Missing (Lyn Kramer Mystery, #1) by Ann Jones Crisis Shot (The Line of Duty #1) by Janice Cantore Sanctuary Lost (WITSEC Town, #1) by Lisa Phillips Love at First Bark (Love Unleashed) by Dana Mentink


message 3: by Staci, Book Awards Specialist (new)

Staci | 3864 comments Mod
In August, I want to put some focus on moving forward series. Lots of possibilities for that goal. :-)


message 4: by Caroline (new)

Caroline | 371 comments Planning to read:
The Lady and the Lionheart by Joanne Bischof Then There Was You by Kara Isaac Engaged in Trouble (Enchanted Events #1) by Jenny B. Jones Harvest of Gold (Harvest of Rubies, #2) by Tessa Afshar Miracle in a Dry Season (Appalachian Blessings, #1) by Sarah Loudin Thomas


message 5: by Cheryl (new)

Cheryl Olson (girlsmama) | 694 comments August-
Finishing up listening to Love Story (The Baxter Family #1) by Karen Kingsbury and reading You're the One that I Want (Christiansen Family, #6) by Susan May Warren

Up next A Lasting Impression (Belmont Mansion, #1) by Tamera Alexander The Road to Paradise (Shadows of the Wilderness #1) by Karen Barnett High As the Heavens by Kate Breslin and hopefully- Close to You by Kara Isaac


message 6: by Beth (new)

Beth  (canadianbeth) | 248 comments Currently reading Blindsided (Roads to Danger, #2) by Katy Lee

Requested from library Disillusioned (Cape Thomas #2) by Christy Barritt Distorted (Cape Thomas #3) by Christy Barritt The Long Mirage (Star Trek Deep Space Nine) by David R. George III Pursued (Nikki Boyd Files #3) by Lisa Harris Weaver's Needle by Robin Caroll Y is for Yesterday (Kinsey Millhone, #25) by Sue Grafton I Know a Secret (Rizzoli & Isles, #12) by Tess Gerritsen

If none of these library requests arrive I will continue to read from my e-reader.

Beth - ;)
in Calgary


message 7: by Sarita (last edited Aug 01, 2017 04:34AM) (new)

Sarita | 2287 comments Currently Reading Mermaid Moon (Sunset Cove, #2) by Colleen Coble

Options when that is finished:
Twilight at Blueberry Barrens (Sunset Cove #3) by Colleen Coble Still Life (Chesapeake Valor, #2) by Dani Pettrey Coral Moon (Kanner Lake Series #2) by Brandilyn Collins


message 8: by Beth (last edited Aug 01, 2017 06:19AM) (new)

Beth (bbulow) | 2403 comments Goodness, I'm just not sure!

These are my current fun/group/review reads:
Close to You by Kara Isaac Freedom's Ring by Heidi Chiavaroli The Broken Way A Daring Path into the Abundant Life by Ann Voskamp If We Could Have Coffee... 30 Days of Heart-To-Heart Encouragement by Holley Gerth

I'll finish these for school:
Summer of My German Soldier by Bette Greene The Organization of Information (Library and Information Science Text Series) by Arlene G. Taylor The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie

Then I want to get to Many Sparrows by Lori Benton Playing by Heart by Anne Mateer Just a Kiss (Summer Harbor, #3) by Denise Hunter . Not sure what else after that! Probably one of the group reads if possible.


message 9: by Angie H (new)

Angie H | 40 comments August plans:
Finish listening to To the Farthest Shores by Elizabeth Camden

currently reading:
Chasing Fireflies A Novel of Discovery by Charles Martin The Winter of Our Discontent by John Steinbeck (not CF) An Ember in the Ashes (An Ember in the Ashes, #1) by Sabaa Tahir (not CF)

up next: A Lasting Impression (Belmont Mansion, #1) by Tamera Alexander Tying the Knot (Deep Haven, #2) by Susan May Warren If I Run (If I Run, #1) by Terri Blackstock


message 10: by Wendy (new)

Wendy Sparkes (wendysparkes) | 260 comments Plans:


Finish reading ~ Deadly Additive by Donn E. Taylor (Possibly finishing today).

Up next ~ Disillusioned (Cape Thomas #2) by Christy Barritt Vendetta (The Nikki Boyd Files #1) by Lisa Harris Missing (The Nikki Boyd Files #2) by Lisa Harris Lethal Action (Danger in the Deep South #1) by Rachel Dylan Until the Dawn (Until the Dawn, #1) by Elizabeth Camden


message 11: by Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator (last edited Aug 01, 2017 08:33AM) (new)

Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 6243 comments Mod
Currently Reading: A Name Unknown (Shadows Over England #1) by Roseanna M. White The Message in a Bottle Romance Collection Hope Reaches Across the Centuries Through One Single Bottle, Inspiring Five Romances by Joanne Bischof

Up Next: Destination Romance Five Inspirational Love Stories Spanning the Globe by Kim Vogel Sawyer The Sentinels of Andersonville by Tracy Groot The Inheritance by Tamera Alexander


message 12: by Megan (new)

Megan | 181 comments Currently reading The Fairest Beauty (Hagenheim, #3) by Melanie Dickerson then I will either read The Captive Maiden (Hagenheim, #4) by Melanie Dickerson or The River by Beverly Lewis .


message 13: by Anne (new)

Anne | 28 comments Only ONE MORE MONTH until school starts again, so I really need to get my reading game going!

Plan is to finish these: The World of Downton Abbey by Jessica Fellowes The Meeting Place (Song of Acadia, #1) by Janette Oke and then read the rest of that series if I'm feeling so inclined, and The Secret Diary of Lizzie Bennet by Bernie Su Maud by Melanie J. Fishbane High As the Heavens by Kate Breslin Blue Skies Tomorrow (Wings of Glory, #3) by Sarah Sundin A Light to My Path (Refiner's Fire, #3) by Lynn Austin , depending which ones come through from the library first :)


message 14: by Natalie (last edited Aug 03, 2017 09:25AM) (new)

Natalie (creativecountry0407gmailcom) | 437 comments I am planning try to finish Lizzy and Jane by Katherine Reay and The Forgotten Recipe (Amish Heirloom, #1) by Amy Clipston . I also would not mind starting All Things Bright and Beautiful (All Creatures Great and Small) by James Herriot in audio, A Week in Winter by Maeve Binchy in audio, Katherine of Aragón, The True Queen (Six Tudor Queens, #1) by Alison Weir , and Thomas Cromwell The Untold Story of Henry VIII's Most Faithful Servant by Tracy Borman and a few other books in audio. We will see what happens.


message 15: by Loraine (new)

Loraine (librarydiva) | 4436 comments Here's my plan for August but moving, unpacking and decorating may not let me get as much accomplished:

Currently reading:
High As the Heavens by Kate Breslin

Hope to read:
To Win Her Favor (Belle Meade Plantation, #2) by Tamera Alexander To Wager Her Heart (Belle Meade Plantation, #3) by Tamera Alexander The Hesitant Heiress (The Everstone Chronicles, #1) by Dawn Crandall Virginia Bloom (Virginia Home) by S.N. Clemens Bathsheba (The Wives of King David #3) by Jill Eileen Smith Chasing Sunsets (Cedar Key, #1) by Eva Marie Everson Chateau of Echoes by Siri L. Mitchell Dead Reckoning by Ronie Kendig Her Restless Heart (Stitches In Time Series #1) by Barbara Cameron The Mother Road by Jennifer AlLee Rose's Legacy by Patricia Strefling Surrender the Wind by Rita Gerlach Walking on Broken Glass by Christa Allan Three Little Words (Walker Family, #0.5) by Melissa Tagg Not in the Heart by Chris Fabry Into the Free (Into the Free #1) by Julie Cantrell


message 16: by Staci, Book Awards Specialist (new)

Staci | 3864 comments Mod
Loraine, Not in the Heart and Into the Free are both good ones!


message 17: by Susan (new)

Susan (susancornwell) | 46 comments Currently reading: real book- A Name Unknown (Shadows Over England #1) by Roseanna M. White , nook- In the Heart of the Dark Wood by Billy Coffey and audiobook Silence for the Dead by Simone St. James .

I hope to read: Forest Child (Vikings of the New World Saga, #2) by Heather Day Gilbert , Just the Way You Are (Pleasant Gap Romance #1) by Pepper D. Basham and Oh Danny Boy (Molly Murphy Mysteries, #5) by Rhys Bowen .


message 18: by Courtney (new)

Courtney I have 20 books that I am hoping to get through by Liz Isaacson. I have read most of them before, but I want to reread them before reading the newest books continuing the overall series. I'm very excited, I love her work.

I am also hoping to completely read through Genesis, not only for myself, but also with my son and daughter. We have recently went to Lifeway and purchased my son's first Bible. He is five and wanted his own now that he has read through multiple Bible story books. I'm excited to begin this new chapter of his life with him.

I also am going to read The Hiding Place: The Triumphant True Story of Corrie Ten Boom by Corrie ten Boom. It seems so inspirational and I am looking forward to learning more about the heroic adventures her and her family endured.

I'm sure that there will be others for my children, they both love to be read too (neither can read yet). I am looking forward to a terrific month.


message 19: by Cheryl (new)

Cheryl Olson (girlsmama) | 694 comments Courtney wrote: "I have 20 books that I am hoping to get through by Liz Isaacson. I have read most of them before, but I want to reread them before reading the newest books continuing the overall ..."

I feel like every one should read The Hiding place- such a faith building book! Hope you love it!


message 20: by Loraine (new)

Loraine (librarydiva) | 4436 comments Courtney wrote: "I have 20 books that I am hoping to get through by Liz Isaacson. I have read most of them before, but I want to reread them before reading the newest books continuing the overall ..."

The Hiding Place is absolutely a must faith read.


message 21: by Maria Clara (new)

Maria Clara (mclara) Classes start next week for me and I'm hoping to still be able to read for fun.

Currently, I'm reading Burning Sky by Lori Benton

I plan to try to squeeze in The Captivating Lady Charlotte (Regency Brides A Legacy of Grace, #2) by Carolyn Miller Raspberries and Vinegar (A Farm Fresh Romance #1) by Valerie Comer A Viscount's Proposal (The Regency Spies of London, #2) by Melanie Dickerson Moving Target (Elite Guardians #3) by Lynette Eason God's Will by Meghan M. Gorecki Then There Was You by Kara Isaac

even though I know school might let me get through only half of these...

I'm also eagerly anticipating Many Sparrows by Lori Benton


message 22: by Joy (new)

Joy (audioaddict1234) I have a couple of secular book club reads and hoping to finish these: (no links since I'm on my phone)

Truth Stained Lies by Terri Blackstock
If I Run by Terri Blackstock
Run With the Horses by Eugene Peterson

I also want to read a hidden gem and after that we'll see. Maybe I'll read something by our author of the month.


message 23: by Beth (new)

Beth (bbulow) | 2403 comments Susan wrote: "Currently reading: real book-A Name Unknown (Shadows Over England #1) by Roseanna M. White, nook-In the Heart of the Dark Wood by Billy Coffey and audiobook Silence for the Dead by Simone St. James.

I hope to read: [..."


Susan, I adored Forest Child!


message 24: by Michelle (last edited Aug 03, 2017 08:48AM) (new)

Michelle Lunsford (michelle_lunsford) My reading plans for August? I'm hoping to work through the entire Hawthorne House series by Kristi Ann Hunter (http://www.kristiannhunter.com/hawtho...) in preparation for the September release of the final series story, An Inconvenient Beauty. I've read the series before. Loved it! Looking forward to refreshing my memory on the happenings of this family before getting to the Duke's story next month.

I'm also awaiting my copy via mail order of Close to You by Kara Isaac, which I plan to read as part of the August Group Buddy Read.


message 25: by Elizabeth (new)

Elizabeth (lizr8900) | 243 comments I've finished Courting Morrow Little by Laura Frantz and I'm currently reading Within the Veil by Brandy Vallance . I will also finish An Uncommon Courtship (Hawthorne House, #3) by Kristi Ann Hunter this month, no ifs, ands or buts. Here's what else I'd like to get to this month:

Lady At Arms (Lady, #1) by Tamara Leigh Baron Of Godsmere (The Feud #1) by Tamara Leigh Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Harry Potter #7) by J.K. Rowling Silenced (Alaskan Courage, #4) by Dani Pettrey Worth the Wait (Ladies of Harper’s Station, #1.5) by Karen Witemeyer Heart on the Line (Ladies of Harper’s Station, #2) by Karen Witemeyer The Mark of the King by Jocelyn Green The Wretched of Muirwood (Legends of Muirwood, #1) by Jeff Wheeler Wings of the Wind (Out from Egypt #3) by Connilyn Cossette An Awakened Heart (Orphan Train, #0.5) by Jody Hedlund The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden Princess Ever After (Royal Wedding, #2) by Rachel Hauck Long Time Gone (The Cimarron Legacy, #2) by Mary Connealy My Hope Next Door by Tammy L. Gray Bread of Angels by Tessa Afshar Torrent (River of Time, #3) by Lisa Tawn Bergren This Quiet Sky by Joanne Bischof The Dragon's Ring by Debra Daugherty and Jurassic Park (Jurassic Park, #1) by Michael Crichton (this one will be a reread for me, but it's a really awesome book)


message 26: by Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator (new)

Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 6243 comments Mod
Elizabeth, I LOVED This Quiet Sky. If you're anything like me, though, you will want to have a box of tissues handy. ;)


message 27: by Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator (new)

Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 6243 comments Mod
And I love the fact that you have Jurassic Park on your list. I read it in either the late '90s or early 2000s and don't remember much (I've seen the movies way more than I've read the book, so that's what I remember more), but I recall enjoying it at the time. Hope it's just as wonderful for you this time around!


message 28: by Lauren (new)

Lauren  (aren216) | 46 comments Reading the 500 Classics Fairy Tales. I've read most of these already, so it's just the Irish fairy tales and any of the Arabian tales I missed.


message 29: by Penny (new)

Penny Richards | 2 comments Beth wrote: "Please share your current reads and reading plans for August here!"
My preacher grandson and I have started our own "book club" and we are reading C.S. Lewis's THE DIVORCE to discuss. I'm also reading A BEAUTY SO RARE by Tamera Alexander.


message 30: by Penny (new)

Penny Richards | 2 comments Lauren wrote: "Reading the 500 Classics Fairy Tales. I've read most of these already, so it's just the Irish fairy tales and any of the Arabian tales I missed."

I love fairy tales. It sounds fun!


message 31: by Elizabeth (new)

Elizabeth (lizr8900) | 243 comments Andrea wrote: "Elizabeth, I LOVED This Quiet Sky. If you're anything like me, though, you will want to have a box of tissues handy. ;)"
I'm an emotional reader so I'll have the box ready to go. It's one of my favorite movies as well as books. I'm a dinosaur nerd!


message 32: by Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator (new)

Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 6243 comments Mod
I totally get that. Which of the four Jurassic movies do you like the best? I like them all, but I'm still partial to the original.


message 33: by Elizabeth (new)

Elizabeth (lizr8900) | 243 comments The first one is my absolute favorite! Although, I like the Lost World a lot too.


message 34: by Beth (last edited Aug 05, 2017 09:39AM) (new)

Beth (bbulow) | 2403 comments Michelle wrote: "My reading plans for August? I'm hoping to work through the entire Hawthorne House series by Kristi Ann Hunter (http://www.kristiannhunter.com/hawtho...) in preparation for the September relea..."

Oh, fun! I am so enjoying that series! My favorite so far is book two, I believe. But I'm really looking forward to book 4 later this year! :)

Hope you enjoy Close to You as well - glad to hear you'll join in on the buddy read!


message 35: by Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator (new)

Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 6243 comments Mod
Elizabeth wrote: "The first one is my absolute favorite! Although, I like the Lost World a lot too."

Both of those are so great! What did you think of the newest one, Jurassic World? They're making another one! :D I can hardly wait. Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard made a great team in JW1, and I think they're teaming up again for JW2.


message 37: by Joy (new)

Joy (audioaddict1234) Joy wrote: "I have a couple of secular book club reads and hoping to finish these: (no links since I'm on my phone)

Truth Stained Lies by Terri Blackstock
If I Run by Terri Blackstock
Run With the Horses by E..."


I finished one of my book club reads as well as Truth Stained Lies and Run with the Horses: The Quest for Life at Its Best. Also mostly finished my second book club read.


message 38: by Elizabeth (new)

Elizabeth (lizr8900) | 243 comments Andrea wrote: "Elizabeth wrote: "The first one is my absolute favorite! Although, I like the Lost World a lot too."

Both of those are so great! What did you think of the newest one, Jurassic World? They're makin..."


I enjoyed it! I liked the idea of actually getting a park off the ground. Chris Pratt was made to be in a Jurassic Park movie and I always like Bryce Dallas Howard. I'll be there to see the sequel on opening night!


message 39: by Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator (new)

Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 6243 comments Mod
Wasn't he, though? Probably my favorite role of his so far. I love that scene where she (view spoiler) Cracks me up every time! I'll be there opening weekend for sure! Hopefully opening night, but I never know how my schedule will be this far in advance.


message 40: by Maria (new)

Maria | 111 comments Read: The Unveiling (Age of Faith, #1) by Tamara Leigh

Currently reading: 1932 by Karen M Cox not CF

Plan to read: The Red Door Inn (Prince Edward Island Dreams, #1) by Liz Johnson Venetia by Georgette Heyer


message 41: by Deon (new)

Deon (deonva) | -36 comments Read: An Offering The Tale of Therese by Allison Pittman
Currently Reading: The Maiden of Mayfair (Tales of London #1) by Lawana Blackwell
Plan to Read: Restless in Carolina (Southern Discomfort #3) by Tamara Leigh To Wager Her Heart (Belle Meade Plantation, #3) by Tamera Alexander


message 42: by Anne (new)

Anne | 28 comments Maria wrote: "Read: The Unveiling (Age of Faith, #1) by Tamara Leigh

Currently reading: 1932 by Karen M Cox not CF

Plan to read: The Red Door Inn (Prince Edward Island Dreams, #1) by Liz JohnsonVenetia by Georgette Heyer"


VENETIAAAAAAA!!!! Oh my goodness you will LOVE! I can't wait to see what you think!! ^^


message 43: by Maria (new)

Maria | 111 comments Hahaha! I can't wait to read it and discuss it with you! ;)


message 44: by Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator (new)

Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 6243 comments Mod
Read: A Name Unknown (Shadows Over England #1) by Roseanna M. White

Currently Reading: The Message in a Bottle Romance Collection Hope Reaches Across the Centuries Through One Single Bottle, Inspiring Five Romances by Joanne Bischof Michaela's Choice by Lisa Harris

Up Next: Destination Romance Five Inspirational Love Stories Spanning the Globe by Kim Vogel Sawyer The Sentinels of Andersonville by Tracy Groot The Inheritance by Tamera Alexander
And a couple of library books that aren't Christian fiction. Tough to find Q books. :)


message 45: by Carolyn (last edited Aug 09, 2017 02:45PM) (new)

Carolyn | 225 comments for august: In the Company of Secrets (Postcards from Pullman #1) by Judith McCoy Miller , Punitive Damages by Jim Lively a free copy, The Complete Decorated Journal A Compendium of Journaling Techniques by Gwen Diehn , non-fiction, Ispy challenge,
Simply Sara (Plain and Simple, #2) by Hillary Manton Lodge , my july author pick and now second book that follows and in the end of the month, Gathering the Threads by Cindy Woodsmall , book 3 new release of woodsmall


message 46: by Hannah Joy (new)

Hannah Joy (joyandwildflowers) I' ve read The Courtship Basket (Amish Heirloom, #2) by Amy Clipston and Alice-Miranda to the Rescue by Jacqueline Harvey
I am reading Good Wives by Louisa May Alcott
Plan to read Inkheart (Inkworld, #1) by Cornelia Funke or Buried Secrets (Men of Valor #1) by Irene Hannon


message 47: by Natalie (new)

Natalie (creativecountry0407gmailcom) | 437 comments Currently listening to A Week in Winter by Maeve Binchy . I like it so far.


message 48: by Natalie (new)

Natalie (creativecountry0407gmailcom) | 437 comments We just requested are copy of All Things Bright and Beautiful (All Creatures Great and Small) by James Herriot in audio through inter-library loan. We don' know how soon we will get it.


message 49: by Rebekah (new)

Rebekah Brown | 43 comments So far...

I've read: A Tailor-Made Bride & Prairie Song

I am currently reading: A Worthy Pursuit & A Lasting Impression

I plan to read: Close to You & Hearts Made Whole


message 50: by Chantel (new)

Chantel (channylee07) | 396 comments Here my reading list for August!

Finished:
Saving Amelie by Cathy Gohlke

Currently Reading:
Geekerella by Ashley Poston

Up Next:
The Mark of the King by Jocelyn Green Close to You by Kara Isaac Her One and Only (Porter Family, #4) by Becky Wade


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