Pilfering though antique stores, thrift shops and flea marks is something that I could spend a lot of time doing if given the opportunity. Granted, most of the things waiting to be dug through are junk, but from time to time you find a diamond in the ruff. Earlier this week, my future sister-in-law and I went hunting for a few rustic pieces for her wedding. My find of the week was these Reader's Digest books, all for a whopping dollar each. Three-dolla. Yes. When I showed Bryan, he in all seriousness told me he used to love to read these books when he was growing up. I bought them because I liked the cover colors and want to use them for decorating.
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Reading is one of my favorite activities, thus I was thrilled to receive my Kindle for Christmas. Here are some of my most-recent reads.
My sister does not enjoy reading Nicholas Sparks' books because they all have a dramatic twist. That is exactly why I like reading them. I love a good cry over something heart-wrenching. In all honesty, I was a little disappointed in The Best of Me. It was a beautifully written book, but left me disappointed. I will not spoil this for those of you who have not read it, but for those of you who have read it, what did you think?
On the other hand, I have also just read Sparks' Safe Haven and loved it. Much better to my liking. Thoughts on this if you have read it?
Currently I am reading The Centurion's Wife by Janette Oke. According to my Kindle, I am 6% complete, and so far I really like it. Growing up I read all of Oke's books. I was thrilled when I ran across a few that I have not read. A Christian historical fiction book, I always enjoy reading what Oke has to offer her readers. If you are not familiar with her writing, I highly suggest picking up some of her books.
Love your books! My mom and I love to scour consignment stores for pretty books like that to display. You got a great deal. I was looking at some last week that were still $12 a book. I used to read Nicholos Sparks all the time but havn't in awhile might just pick those up. I am a total book worm too!
ReplyDeleteHow pretty are those books? What a great find!
ReplyDeleteI LOVED Safe Haven! I havent read the other one yet (that I can remember…I read all his books, but sometimes I get them confused). I think I'm reading A Bend in the Road right now…the one iwth the teacher and single dad. Anyways, I LOVE NS…he's by far one of my favorite authors. I feel silly crying on the beach during his books! haha! Hope you have a wonderful weekend, pretty girl! XOXO
ReplyDeleteJanuary is definitely a good time to get back into some reading! Hibernation!
ReplyDeleteOh good idea on Nicholas Sparks. I have been trying to kick-start my reading for 2012 and his books will do the trick-I haven't read one in ages.
ReplyDeleteI love my Kindle Fire! I also have started to read Nicholas Sparks again after taking a break...hard to read that stuff when you're single! I'm reading Christian historical fiction right now too, but Francine Rivers! Kori xoxo
ReplyDeleteI read The Centurion's Wife last year and absolutely loved it! So happy you found such fun finds!! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing that website! I read The Hunger Games over break on my kindle and loved them. ;)
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