September 2019 ~ Nighttime Reading Center

September 30, 2019

Monthly Wrap up: September 2019

September is on it way out. Children and Kids are looking forward to Halloween. Fall has finally decided to show up. We got cooler weather and temps. Time to enjoy fall time season and enjoy the nice comfortable weather. I am currently enjoying the weather and watching the leave change and fall.

I have to read about quarter of a book I started. I was hoping to finish by end of this month but that is not happening. I am also working on my spreadsheet that is called Reading Log. I will share it with my followers and other bloggers and book bloggers once I it been checked over and completed it. I am more then finish with the spreadsheet. More on the spreadsheet when I create the blog post about it.

I have giveaways going on my blog. At the moment only one is live but the other one is going on in October. Check my sidebar on my blog under "Giveaways".

Books Read in September:

Found In Time By JK Kelly
Gertrude and Toby Meet the Wolf by Shari Tharp
Max and Dax Meet by Marissa Shortt
The Last Thing She Said by Lauren Carr (Book Tour Oct/Nov / Review Coming November 15)

My books really fell in 4 different genres for this month. They are in 3 different media categories I believe as well. They will be shown below.
Books by Genre:

Children - 2 Books
Mystery - 1 Book
Romance - 1 Book
Science Fiction - 1 Book

Books by Media Categories:

Paperback - 4 Books

I have read a total of 782 Pages, for the month of September. I finally am back to reading around what I think I can for a month. The total for 2019 is 7,501 Pages and 34 Hours of Listening.

Books by Pages Total:

Found In Time - 318 Pages
Gertrude and Toby Meet the Wolf - 40 Pages
Max and Dax Meet - 34 Pages
The Last Thing She Said - 390 Pages

Total Pages by Month:

January - 1,530 Pages
February - 532 Pages
March - 1,390 Pages
April - 363 Pages, (about 16 Hours, Listening)
May - 368 Pages, (about 10 Hours, Listening)
June - 995 Pages
July - 448 Pages, (about 8 Hours, Listening)
August - 1,093 Pages
September - 782 Pages

Total books by Month:

January - 8 Books
February - 2 Books
March - 5 Books
April - 4 Books
May - 2 Books
June - 3 Books
July - 2 Book
August - 5 Books
September - 4 Books

Favorite Book of the Month:

You can check out my review of Found In Time
Want to buy: Amazon

Book Haul of the Month:

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Here is my September book haul so far. #bookstagram #bookmail #blogger #readingaddict #bookblogger #bookreviewer A #verisityofbooks #booksforkids #mystery #military #war #ww2 Thanks to all the authors and publishers. @sterlingthemuse @ireadbooktours @bhpub @albaarango.007 @perrycockerell @slugsandbugsofficial @waterbrookmultnomah #biblestories #biblestoriesforkids #bible #cantwait2read #cantwaittojumpin #historicalfiction #childrensbooks #ya #youngadult #freebooks #bookstagram #bookish #bookhaul #scifi #septemberbookhaul

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Here is my September haul #2. I want to say thank you to the publishers and author for sending me these. @beckvalleybooks @smithpublicity @rogerthatcharlie @samijolien #bookreviewer #booksforkids #booklovers #bookworm #bookblogger #booktour #bookhaul #septemberbookhaul @jkkellybooks #bookstagram #bookish #bookpromotion #upcomingreleases #cantwait2read #freebooks #verisityofbooks

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Book Challenges:
- Goodreads Reading Challenge 35/31 Books (Completed)
- Booklikes Reading Challenge 35/31 Books (Completed)
- Fiction Addiction's Monthly Wrap up
- Backlog of Reviews (4 Reviews) 2011 though 2018
Bloggers Commenting Back
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Giveaways:
Real Murder: 9/9/19-10/25/19

CREED OF THE GUARDIAN: 10/7/19-10/18/19

https://nrcbooks.blogspot.com/2019/10/book-spotlight-cr-richards-and-creed-of.html

Here is everything that been posted for the year. Some things have been will be posted later then when I read the book or reviewed it. Most cases this is when a book is on tour with me. The Book review may be posted later or a month or so done the line. I will gladly mark these when I read the book so you know.

My Wrap Ups for the Year:

What are your Reading?
Can someone please tell me what exactly is "Reading Obligation List" in a spreadsheet or how it works? (I know how to fill it out, just confused as what it)
You enjoying the Fall weather?

September 20, 2019

12:00 AM By Lindz No comments Edit This

Audiobook Tour / Review: Real Murder by Lauren Carr with Giveaway

Book Title: Real Murder
Author: Lauren Carr
Publisher: Acorn Book Services
Publisher Date: January 10, 2017 (7 hrs and 53 mins, Audiobook)
Narrated by: Mike Alger
Genres: Thriller, Crime, Detective, Crime Fiction, Police Procedural, Mystery, Mystery Murder,
Series: A Lovers in Crime Mystery (Book 2)

When Homicide Detective Cameron Gates befriends Dolly, the little old lady who lives across the street, she is warned not to get lured into helping the elderly woman by investigating the unsolved murder of one of her girls. "She's senile," Cameron is warned. "It's not a real murder."

Such is not the case. After Dolly is brutally murdered, Cameron discovers that the sweet blue-haired lady's "girl" was a call girl who had been killed in a mysterious double homicide.

Meanwhile, Prosecuting Attorney Joshua Thornton is looking for answers to the murder of a childhood friend, a sheriff deputy whose cruiser is found at the bottom of a lake. The deputy had disappeared almost 20 years ago while privately investigating the murder of a local prostitute.

It doesn't take long for the Lovers in Crime to put their cases together to reveal a long-kept secret that some believe is worth killing to keep undercover.

Disclaimer: I received a code from IReadBookTours to get a copy of the audiobook to review the book. My review is honest for the readers and author. I review for IReadBookTours.
Want to Buy: Amazon | Audible |
Add To: Goodreads

There a murder or murders that no one want to unsolved. It seem that their a killer that has yet to be answered. It all starts with the discovery of the missing sheriff deputy Mike Gardner and his cruiser in the lake.

There are more mysteries to solve and it all get started once Joshua and Cameron some what gets involved. Joshua on the case with his case and Cameron deals with a case that involes a sweet old lady that is her neighbor and named Dolly. Cameron wants to find closer or answers for a mother that lost her son.

Who killed Ava Tucker and her young man? Are they all connected or not? Why was Mike looking into a local hooker murder and is it a family secret that got him killed? Hunter seem like he want to find his fathers killer. You will be surprised at how it ends.

Laura does a remarkable job of bring her characters to life. You feel the their love for each other. Tracey seem to have found her love in Hunter Gardner. Will they marry and have a happy life together. We see how Cameron and Joshua deals with their marriage issues and their love for each other as well. They seem to work well together.

If you are a mystery fan or murder fan. Then you are missing out on these author books. Lauren Carr books are must read books. She will have you leave satisfied but hungry for more. This book was no different. I love how they are all intertwined.

Prize: Win a $50 Amazon gift card courtesy of Lauren Carr, author of the Lovers in Crime Mysteries.

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September 10, 2019

1:47 PM By Lindz No comments Edit This

Book Review: Max and Dax Meet

Book Title: Max and Dax Meet
Author: Marissa Shortt
Publisher: Rocket Science Productions, LLC
Publisher Date: 2014 (34 Pages, Paperback)
Genres: Children

Max is a special kid and is about to meet a new family member who could be his best friend! His Aunt Risa is getting a new puppy and Max is a little nervous about meeting her for the first time. But with a little patience, understanding, and some licking, he discovers that what is scary at first can end up being wonderful later. Max and Dax Meet is the beginning of a journey for two friends and their adventures to come.

Disclaimer: I won a copy in a giveaway by the author and my review is my honest opinion.
Want to Buy:
Add To: Goodreads

If you or someone in your family meets someone new it can be a bit scary at first. Well this book called “Max and Dax Meet” is similar to that. For Max is nervous to meet his Aunt new member of the family. If you introduce the person or animals to the person or animal and see how things go.

Things may just turn out well for them and the animal or people being introduced. Who to say. In this book See what happen when Max meets Dax? Will they get along? Dax seem like he want to get to know Max but will it work out?

The pictures are done well. I really like that. The story is understandable. It easy to read. The pictures kind of tell the story and pleasant to look at. Good for young readers and children. It even got some lesson in the book about children and animals.

September 8, 2019

10:25 AM By Lindz No comments Edit This

Book Review: A Cousin's Promise

Book Title: A Cousin's Promise
Author: Wanda E. Brunstetter
Publisher: Barbour Books
Publisher Date: March 1, 2009 (288 Pages, Paperback)
Series: Indiana Cousins Book 1
Genres: Christian, Christian Fiction, Fiction, Amish, Romance

When a horrific accident cripples Wayne Lambright, he finds it difficult enough to take care of himself, much less Loraine Miller, his future bride. Will he sacrifice his happiness to give her a better life? Having already been jilted once, Loraine is terrified of yet another rejection. But does she love Wayne enough to marry him, for better or worse? When her old boyfriend Jake Beechy returns from exploring the English world, he hopes Loraine will give him another chance. Will she renew their love or wed Wayne as promised? How will God work to give Loraine the desires of her heart?

Disclaimer: I borrowed this book from the library before I even started review books and started my book blog. I read it sometime in after January 11, 2011
Want To Buy:
Add To: Goodreads

A Cousin Promise is done well. I know I read this way before starting my book blog. I really did enjoy this. This book is about Loraine and Wayne. Will Loraine keep her promise? Though Wayne seem to have had accident and was left crippled.

Will Wayne see is way and hold on to his happiness? I really can not remember much it been that long ago. If I ever do re-read this book again I truly hope it as good as the first I read it. I do not see why it would not be.

I remember some of it story and plot. I know that it was written well. I did enjoy the story none the less. Will Wayne be able to get over his struggles and look to god and faith. Will Loraine be able to get over her rejection with gods help? What will happen once Loraine old boyfriends returns? Who will Loraine choose to love and marry?

September 7, 2019

9:25 AM By Lindz No comments Edit This

Book Review: Gertrude an Toby Meet the Wolf

Book Title: Gertrude an Toby Meet the Wolf
Author: Shari Tharp
Genres: Fairy Tale, Adventures, Children
Series: Gertrude and Toby Fairy-Tale Adventure #3
Publisher: Atlas Publishing & Distributing Co Ltd
Publisher Date: December 15, 2016 (40 Pages, Paperback)

Gertrude the goat and Toby the tortoise are going fishing at Trout Lake for their Friday adventure. While at the lake, they see a little boy being dragged off by a hungry wolf! They follow the wolf and rescue the little boy, but the wolf doesn't give up. He goes after them, determined to get his lunch back!

Disclaimer: I received this book though LibraryThing Early Readers Program for an honest review.
Want to Buy: Amazon
Add To: Goodreads

This story is sweet. I reminds me of the story “The Boy who Cried Wolf” when Gertrude and Toby see a little boy. The boy say he see a wolf. If you know that fairy tale story. The moral of the story you think this story is going be somewhat like that.

It also features another story or fairy Tale which is called “The Three Little Pigs”. The author does wonderful with mixing it a bit with the two starting with “The boy who Cried Wolf” scenes and then somewhat changed it to add the “The Three Little Pigs” scenes. The ending is done cute as well.

My favorite is the artwork that is done. The pictures are drawn well. I really like that. They look like some took the time to draw the scene and the the wording was put together after. Who will win their fishing contest?

September 5, 2019

12:43 AM By Lindz No comments Edit This

Book Review: Found In Time By JK Kelly

Book Title: Found In Time
Author: JK Kelly
Publisher: J.K. Kelly Consulting LLC
Publisher Date: 2017-10-13 (318 Pages, Paperback)
Genres: Time Travel, History, Military, Science Fiction,

Two extraordinary warriors take on the challenge of battling their country’s enemies in today’s complex world. Why do they believe they will succeed where others have failed? They possess a new top-secret weapon—the ability to travel back in time.

Major J.J. Jackson, a highly decorated Marine whose focus in life is to seek & destroy terrorists, is tasked by the Joint Chiefs of Staff to test the revolutionary technology that promises the U.S. a military and political edge over foreign and domestic threats. When JJ goes rogue and asks a higher power to save the woman he loves everyone’s lives will be changed forever.

General Dick Stewart, Chairman of JCS, oversees the program they are hiding from a contentious White House and the CIA. As a supporter of JJ’s career since the death of the younger man’s parents, Stewart must watch his own back as he tries to look after the Major and his eclectic group of patriots.

For JJ’s team of six men and women, time travel becomes their magic bullet. But when a new American President comes under siege, those who were FOUND IN TIME must lock and load. The team will need to ratchet up their aggression to defeat the most dangerous enemies the country has ever seen and this time it will be on American soil.

Disclaimer: I received free copy though the publisher/ author for an honest review.
Want to buy: Amazon
Add To: Goodreads

Found In Time is set in today world. You get follow a young man named Major JJ Jackson. He seem dedicated to his country. There are special secret mission he goes on,. Everything seem to be working out find and the team come back.

What would you do if you had this technology and you wanted to keep your country safe? You get to meet some historial figures, and talk to them. How would you feel if you got stuck in a time you were not use to and had to say their and adapt?

If our enemy had found out about this technology what do you think would have happened if it could change the past or our future as we know it. This book put us in the fight to save an American President that his being attacked on American soil? What will this special team of 6 men and woman be able to depend the nation and President?

The plot is done well once you get to the adventures plus the action. It really is a thriller and science fiction with a historical fiction twist to it. Their is some violence in the book and some bad words said. The team is put in spots. There seem to be a mole or two in here. Find out by reading and how it ends. What would you do if you could travel back in time?