November 2019 ~ Nighttime Reading Center

November 30, 2019

Monthly Wrap Up: November 2019

November seem like it was taking forever. Maybe not forever but it seem that way with Thanksgiving. Which is when we get together and give Thanks for the what we have and got. This is the first major holiday with out my Pappap. It felt a little strange but to bad. We had most of the family together.

I have to read seven books this month. 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 soon. I have completed all the tabs for me. I will write up a blog post for you all. I just need to find the time to do it. Maybe this week. More on the spreadsheet when I create the blog post about it. This has been that hardest part is how to make the blog post. With the new year coming. I may add it and maybe bring it out to all in the next month.

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Books Read in November:

An Amish Christmas Bakery by Various Authors (Book Tour / Review Coming in December 16)
Snowfall at Moonglow by Deborah Gardner (Book Tour / Review Coming December 2)
The Society of Extraordinary Raccoon Society by Randall Goodgame
Ted the Friendly Frog and the Tale of the Diamond by Scott McCall
Ted the Friendly Frog and the Race at Golden Lake by Scott McCall
Ted the Friendly Frog and the Santa Frog by Scott McCall
The Perfect Christmas by Bell Renshaw (Review Coming Soon)

My books really fell in 2 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 - 4 Books
Romance - 3 Book

Books by Media Categories:

Paperback - 1 Books
Hard Cover - 4 Books
E-Books - 2 Books

I have read a total of 739 Pages, for the month of November. I finally am back to reading around what I think I can for a month. The total for 2019 is 9,736 Pages and 34 Hours of Listening.

Books by Pages Total:

An Amish Christmas Bakery - 300 Pages
Snowfall at Moonglow - 110 Pages
The Society of Extraordinary Raccoon Society - 32 Pages
Ted the Friendly Frog and the Tale of the Diamond - 34 Pages
Ted the Friendly Frog and the Race at Golden Lake - 34 Pages
Ted the Friendly Frog and the Santa Frog - 32 Pages
The Perfect Christmas - 197 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
October - 1,496 Pages
November - 739 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
October - 7 Books
November - 7 Books

Favorite Book of the Month:

I would link up my review for this book but it not live yet.
Want to buy: Amazon

Book Haul of the Month:

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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.

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November 27, 2019

12:30 AM By Lindz No comments Edit This

Book Tour / Review: Over the River and Though The Woods #bvbtours

Book Title: Over the River and Though The Woods
Authors: Jennifer Diamond, Lorraine Donohue, Abigail Drake, Phil Giunta, Kimberly Kurth Gray, N.J. Hammer, Hilary Hauck, Eileen Enwright Hodgetts, Lori M. Jones, Ramona DeFelice Long, Janet McClintock, MaryAlice Meli, Amy Morley, Cara Reinard, James Robinson, Jr., Larry Schardt, Kathleen Shoop, Demi Stevens, Denise Weaver, Michele Savaunah Zirkle
Series: Mindful Writers Retreat Series # 2
Genres: Holidays, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Short Story, Poems, Anthology
Publisher: Year of the Book Press
Publisher Date: 2019-09-21 (217 Pages, Paperback)

A holiday pastiche from the authors of Mindful Writers Retreat, sure to light your festive candles!From a Thanksgiving snow storm that mends old feuds… to the family misunderstandings that fuel new ones… a quirky elf and some romantic stardust will get you ready to go Over the River and Through the Woods on a journey through time!

Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book though Beck Valley Books and for an honest review
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Over the River and Through the Woods reminds me of the song or even poem that you sing on your way to Grandma's when you are going their to eat at Thanksgiving. If this Title did not remind you of that I do not know why.

The Title did this and I could not forget the song or poem that pops into my mind when it did. I would love to have download the one I found that sing the complete song of this title but it seem to be hard. There seem to be different versions of this song.

This book has different stories in it. They are all short and sweet. I loved each story. There seem to be poem and a recipe in the book. I really did enjoy each story that was written and chosen for this book. There was not one that I did not like. Each author show their talent and or story.

The way this is set up I enjoyed it. I was able to read multiple stories in one night. I really like that each story was short or told about their memories on Christmas memories. Each story was heartfelt and loving. The stories are made for just that the holidays.

These stories could bring you to feel their pain or their memories. The stories have meaning and feelings. Any one looking for holiday stories this book is worth it. Each story has is only meaning and I really could see that with each story that was put into this book.

Mindful Writers Retreat Authors

Many of the writers who contributed to the anthology.

The retreats happen at Ligonier camp and conference center in Ligonier, PA.

Twenty-one Mindful Writers Retreat Authors contributed to OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS. The group consists of bestsellers, award-winners, first-time authors, seasoned veterans, poets, memoirists, essayists, musicians, journalists, novelists, and short story writers who are traditionally, self and hybrid published. At Mindful Writers Retreats the labels don’t create a hierarchy, but instead reveal the richness of those who attend. Every single writer contributes to the magic and the fun that results from meditation, walking in the woods, and hour upon hour of mindful writing.

“Thanksgiving Traveler” – Janet McClintock
“Solstice” – Eileen Enwright Hodgetts
“Magic Sleigh Bed” – Michele Savaunah Zirkle
“Tidings of Comfort and Joyce” – Kimberly Kurth Gray
“The Bridge on the River Obi-Wan” – Ramona DeFelice Long
“Reminiscing on the Nostalgia of Happier Times” – Amy Morley
“Christmas Pearl” – Demi Stevens
“Once Upon a Life Well Spent” – Hilary Hauck
“The Christmas Tree” – Kathleen Shoop
“Tink” – Abigail Drake
“Limited Time Offer” – Phil Giunta
“Cranberry River” – Lorraine Donohue Bonzelet
“The Christmas Angel” – MaryAlice Meli
“A Gift” – Lori M. Jones
“Stars of Peace” – N.J. Hammer
“Fathers and Daughters” – Jennifer Diamond
“The Day the Magic Died” – James Robinson, Jr.
“Shaping Christmas” – Denise Weaver
“Buon Natale” – Cara Reinard
“First Nativity” – Larry Schardt
“’Twas a Hard Day’s Night and Another Auld Lang Syne” – Sherren Elias Pensiero

Many of the writers who contributed to the anthology.

The retreats happen at Ligonier camp and conference center in Ligonier, PA

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November 15, 2019

1:00 AM By Lindz No comments Edit This

Book Tour: The Last Thing She Said by Lauren Carr with Giveaway

Book Title: The Last Thing She Said
Author: Lauren Carr
Publisher: Independently Published
Publisher Date: 2019-07-22 (390, Pages, Paperback)
Genres: Mystery, Cold Case, Adventure,
Series: A Chris Matheson Cold Case Mystery #3

“I’m working on the greatest mystery ever,” was the last thing noted mystery novelist Mercedes Livingston said to seven-year-old Chris Matheson before walking out of Hill House Hotel never to be seen again.

For decades, the writer’s fate remained a puzzling mystery until an autographed novel and a letter put a grown-up Chris Matheson on the trail of a cunning killer. With the help of a team of fellow retired law enforcement officers, each a specialist in their own field of investigation, Chris puts a flame to this cold case to uncover what had really happened that night Mercedes Livingston walked out of Hill House Hotel. Watch out! The clues are getting hot!

Disclaimer: I received a free Copy from the author for an honest review and Book Tour
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The Last Thing She Said is filled with more then one mystery. Chris is the main one that needs to find answers for a dying friend. But what if that friend ends up being a famous author that wants to give her children the legacy that she left behind?

Well the way this plot goes. Chris and his mother do not know anything or seem to know that they are were friends to someone that was to be kidnapped and dead. When your mother last friend is leaves a letter to your son and ask you find out who murder her first husband George? The plot start to get thick and hot again.

This brings in the Geezer Squad to open up the cold case of a century. The author seem to bring in Mac and his wife which help a bit. If you meet the mayor you should not be surprised that their going to be a case that brings laughter between the two dogs.

Their seems that theirs is murder that needs solving that happens to be bring in two murders and a kidnapping. Who killed Lacy Woodhouse? Who would want George Livingston dead? Why extort money from Horace Billingely?

Laura Carr doe not disappoint. She gives us more then one mystery to dig into. How they all be connected and be related to the kidnapping and murder of George Livingston? To find out all this you will have to read The Last Thing she said. There is not one why to find one answers to why Mercedes Livingston? What ever happened to her? Their seems to be mystery until Chris gets and autographed book.

This author does her book brilliantly that I can not wait for the next one. This author adds her other mystery characters in seemly and they seem to help if they can. This time Mac get pulled in a bit. Will his wife be able to help with Chris cold case?

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November 13, 2019

12:31 AM By Lindz No comments Edit This

Book Review: The Society of Extraordinary Raccoon Society

Book Title: The Society of Extraordinary Raccoon Society
Author: Randall Goodgame
Publisher: B Kids
Publisher Date: 2019-10-15 (32 Pages, Hardcover
Genres: Children, Christian, Animals,

Welcome to a tour of the SOERS’s secretive society, where sneaky, lock-picking raccoons have learned to change their ways. Now they happily give their things to others, singing and feasting along the way, as they follow the wisdom of 2 Corinthians 9:6–7 on how to be a cheerful giver.

Even when Slugs & Bugs music isn’t playing, old and new friends of the brand can now enjoy its witty world and biblical wisdom. The SOERS are favorite characters from the Slugs & Bugs songs, and these new picture books explore their world and their fun message about giving.

Go to bhkids.com to find this book's Parent Connection, an easy tool to help moms and dads (or anyone else who loves kids) discuss the book's message with their child. We're all about connecting parents and kids to each other and to God's Word.

Disclaimer: I received this book from BH Bloggers / Lifeway for an honesty review
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The book is about sharing and giving. It is done well. Children will learn some rhyme as well with this book. Though the book is about learning what is right and wrong. There is also the lesson of giving to though that need it more.

The author does this well. Show it tough the pictures. The pictures do tell the story. Learning about giving to others is the most important thing. This book is more showing you around the secret society but also what they do.

God wants us do be a giver and share too though who needs the stuff. I enjoy the way the story is story or meaning of the story is told. Teaching children the meaning and telling about giving your stuff away to though that need it. Teaching children to share as well.

Rhyming is a part of the theme in this book. Children can learn words as well. It is fun to read. It also enjoys and can make your child or children laugh as well.

November 12, 2019

8:11 PM By Lindz No comments Edit This

Book Review: Ted the Friendly Frog and Santa Frog

Book Title: Ted the Friendly Frog and Santa FrogAuthor: Scott McCall
Genres: Animals, Adventure, Children, Christmas, Holiday
Publisher: Brown Books Publishing
Publisher Date: 2019-10-01 (32 Pages, Hardcover)
Series: Ted the Friendly Frog #3

'Tis the season with Ted the frog! Ted and his brother Brad are snuggled up by the fire on Christmas Eve, waiting to hear the story of Santa Frog. Their father tells them an incredible tale of the time he met Santa Frog, many years ago, and was gifted a coat to use to stay warm in the winter. When the story is done, Ted and Brad can't wait to see if Santa Frog comes again that night, in a sleigh pulled by nine birds with a sack full of toys for every frog family! See if Ted gets to meet this very special frog in the third book of Scott McCall's Ted the Friendly Frog series, Ted the Friendly Frog and Santa Frog.

Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book from the publisher and for an honesty review
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This book is set during the Christmas season. The family is getting ready for Christmas. Ted's father gets up to tell a story of meeting Santa Frog. As the story is being told, children will get to learn to rhyme some words. The series continues to teach children to read.

Ted and his brother Brad seem excited about Santa Frog. Will they get to meet Santa Frog? What will Santa Frog bring them and how many presents? There is still the meaning behind the story. There seem to be an important meaning behind the story. Though this one will not know until the end of the book. What matters most is that Family Matters.

I got the feeling of The Night before Christmas feeling with this story. As if you read. Though with the teaching of the meaning of Christmas and family being the center of the story. Though that is my thoughts on it.

The author still gets the children to learn to read with the rhyming theme as you read. This is good as this helps with children and good to have parents pick up the series. It does teach lessons and meanings that are important for children to learn.

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November 10, 2019

9:16 PM By Lindz No comments Edit This

Book Review: Ted the Friendly Frog and the Race at Golden Lake

Book Title: Ted the Friendly Frog and the Race at Golden Lake
Author: Scott McCall
Genres: Animals, Adventure, Children,
Publisher: Brown Books Publishing
Publisher Date: 2019-07-23 (34 Pages, Hardcover)
Series: Ted the Friendly Frog #2

Ted has a big race coming up--the race at Golden Lake! Last year, he only placed seventh, but this year he's hoping to win the whole thing. When Ted gets a little lost in the woods on the way to the race, he meets all sorts of new friends as they work together to help find his way back. Once the race begins, Ted finds himself in a tough spot, and he must decide between going for gold or learning from the lesson his new friends have taught him and helping someone in need. Join Ted in the second book of Scott McCall's fun froggy series, Ted the Friendly Frog and the Race at Golden Lake, and learn how helping a friend can make you feel more like a winner than any trophy!

Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book from the publisher and for an honesty review
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Ted is getting ready for the big race at the Golden Lake. He seems hungry and follows a fly. As does he get lost in the woods. Though he meets new friends in the woods. They all help him get back in time for the race.

There a decision he got to make when he in second place. Should he help his friend that in trouble or should he win? This is where the important lesson comes in Helping a friend in need or winging the race?

The author does this with the book along with the rhyming of words. Children will learn to read with this book as well. Learn about friendship as well. Learning about helping a friend rather than wining.

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November 9, 2019

5:27 PM By Lindz No comments Edit This

Book Review: Ted the Friendly Frog and the Tale of the Diamond

Book Title: Ted the Friendly Frog and the Tale of the Diamond
Author: Scott McCall
Genres: Animals, Adventure, Children,
Publisher: Brown Books Publishing
Publisher Date: 2019-07-23 (34 Pages, Hardcover)
Series: Ted the Friendly Frog #1

Ted the Friendly Frog lives by a pond and spends his froggy days playing with his friends, hopping in the grass, and swimming very fast. One day, Ted's grandfather tells Ted something important - he's going away for a few days, and could Ted look after his special diamond? Ted must not play with the diamond with his friends or even show anyone, for it is an old tradition to pass the diamond down to the next frog in the family, and it's a very valuable stone. In this bouncing and rhyming tale, Ted learns the important lesson of listening to his family, even if it is more fun to play, and it is never too late to learn from a mistake.

Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book from the publisher and for an honesty review
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We get introduced to Ted. We find out how he spends his day. Though in the first adventure he has. It when his grandfather asks him to watch a diamond of his.

As you read. You find out that Ted as a mishap? Will he tell his grandfather. Will Ted learn his lesson. You can learn from your mistakes. I enjoy how the author does this. Children will learn about making mistakes. Will they learn to listen to their parents and friends?

The author does well with this. The pictures are done well. I love how the story is told with the pictures. There even rhyming going on throughout the book. Children can learn to read as well.

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