The River

Book Title:The River
Author: Beverly Lewis
Genres: Christian Fiction, Amish
Publisher: Bethany House
Pub date: Sept 2, 2014
Disclaimer: I received this book to review for an honesty review.
Description: She looked once more at the dreaded river. Since Anna's death, it had been such a barrier...a place and a moment she could not seem to move past.

A line I can't move beyond...

The River 

Tilly and Ruth, two formerly Amish sisters, are plagued by unresolved relationships when they reluctantly return to Lancaster County for their parents' landmark wedding anniversary. Since departing their Plain upbringing, Tilly has married an Englisher, but Ruth remains single and hasn't entirely forgotten her failed courtship with her Amish beau.

Past meets present as Tilly and Ruth yearn for acceptance and redemption. Can they face the future in the light of a past they can't undo?

My Thoughts:
This is a lovely book. It deals with several issues. This story is good as again. Beverly get you reader involves and keep you on in the book. It tell you the story about two sisters, Will Tilly and Ruth find their peace? Do  They resolve their relationships? The family need to settle their issues with both sister that left the faith.

The sister find out their father is ill. It might be their last time for them to get together. There is a secret about one of the sisters that left. Their mother and their father are the ones that know what happen. Tilly finds out why she at odds with her father. They all have to deal with what happen at the river. It also heal some relationships in the family when they go to the River. I think this would be a good book for those that enjoy a little mystery though it does not have many but  a few. One is the mystery is about their little sister. A another other with Tilly.

My Rating:

The Big Book of Quizzes

Book Title: The Big Book of Quizzes
Author: The Editors of Faithgirlz!
Genres: Children, Quizzes
Publisher: Zondervan
Disclaimer: I receive this book from BookLook Blogger for an honest Review.

Description: Welcome to the world of, well, you! The Faithgirlz! Big Book of Quizzes offers more than twenty quizzes delve into school, friends, faith, family, guys, and questions "All-About-You." Take the quizzes on your own or with friends. Some funny, some thought-provoking, every quiz ends with wide range of answers to help girls think about themselves, get advice on tons of topics, and learn little “who knew?” facts about how they really think and feel - done in a fun format every girl loves. Girls will love circling questions, asking BFFs for best answers, and LOLing at those “that’s SO me” moments. And, yet, each has a takeaway message that makes the Big Book of Quizzes a super entertaining, relevant, and interactive read for girls ages eight to twelve.
My Thoughts:

I think this book would good source for all young girls. For me, I just could not get too far into. For the fact that it geared towards little girls. I would have done this with my friends or let them to do it. I really just could not get into it. I have not little girls or teens. My step-siblings are boys. All are above the age of 18. 

I would think this book would be good hit for all though that love to do quizzes and though fun thing growing up. I hope though teen get the answers though this book. They can do it with friends or siblings. There are different section for different groups or just when you need or want to do. It not all that bad. Though it not gear in a way to read it for review. I more gear to write in it or use paper to write down answers. This is better for though that have girls in their preteen or teen years.

My Rating:  4 Stars

Simple Touch Nook

Product Name: Nook Simple Touch
Product Maker: Barnes & Noble
Product Came out: 2011 ?
Target Group: Everyone

Price: $79.00
Size: 6.5 Inches
Weight: 7.48 Ounces (212 Grams)
               35% Lighter then the Nook® 1st edition Wi-Fi®
Display: 6-inch touchscreen with infrared technology and E-Ink® Pearl Display. 16-level gray scale, high-contrast screen
                 7 adjustable font sizes and 6 font styles for extra clear readability
Operation system: Android OS 2.1
Power & Battery: Up to 2 months with Wi-Fi off
                                Up to 3 weeks with Wi-Fi on
                                Installed rechargeable battery
                                Charges via power adapter or USB to computer
                                Charging time: 3 hours from wall outlet
Storage: 2GB on-board memory holds up to 1,000 NOOK Books®
                Expandable memory slot supports micro SD™ card up to 32GBFeatures:

• Quick Navigation
• Nook Friends
• Custom able Display

My Review:

I receive this e-reader for Christmas a few years ago. I do not know for sure what year. I have used it and play around with it.  I figured out how to use it and what it needs by searching for what I needed.  This product is a decent product.

Here is what is needed for your downloads books to work "Adobe Digital Edition". You can download books from quite a few places. If you decide to use the "Adobe Digital Edition" then make sure you ask or look at the format of the e-book. Adobe Digital Edition supports these files [.epub, .pdf,] for e-books.  If you want to download other books for your nook then you need to download a e-book converter.  A List of some free e-book converter  below.

E-book Converters:

1. Calibre - Convert, Imports, Reads, Free [LRF, RAR, ZIP, RTF, LIT, TXT, RTF, HTML, XHTM, EPUB, PDF, CBZ, CBR, MOBI, PRC, LRF]
2. E-Pub to Kindle Conferter - Free
3. Hamster - Free - Convert to [TXT, Adobe PDF, FB2, LIT, HTMLZ, PDB, LRF, PUB], Supports: 200 Devices [Amazon Kindle, iPad, iPhone 3, iPhone 4, iPod, FR Book, iRiver, Sony, Digma, Nook, BenQ, Kobo, Explay,CrossElec, boeye, PAGEone, WexLer]

I have used both the "Adobe Digital Edition" and Calibre. The other I have not. Though I may try out hamster. There are lots of converters so I will let decide on what one you want to use and download.

This nook does not have color. It a Black and White. I am going to talk about the feature "Quick Navigation".  As you can see I have a picture for you to see. Here are what each button does  when you pop up the Quick Navation at the bottom of the nook. 

There a button at the bottom of your Nook (upside down horseshoe) this open up your Quick Navigation Bar.

Navigation Bar:

• Home - this take you back to the home page
• Library - Take you to your Library
• Shop - Take you to Barnes & Noble Store
• Search - You can type in what you are looking for on you nook
• Settings - This is your nook setting for your device

The Nook homepage is clearly clean. You can see what book you are reading under the Reading Now". It shows you what page you are on or where ever you left off at.  It also show you your "New Reads" books that you downloaded from Barnes & Noble site. You can also access your library under the New Reads.

It also shows you "What to read Next". You can see your friends activity or even the books they are reading.

That is all there is to say about the home page. I will talk about the next feature that is "Nook Friends."

Nook Friends is where you can read your friend Reviews and get the detail in it. I have not used this feature so I am not sure how all that it does what you can do. From I can see it something to do with reading your friend reviews or comments. You may be able to swap books with each other.

Here you can change the font and it font size. I like the fact you can change the font size so it fit for you. You can change the line spacing and also the Margins. 

For me it best that I leave it as the Publisher defaults. The only time changed the font size is when the font was too small or too large. I do like the fact you can change the what to what you like on it.

So with the reason of review. This Nook is best for though who want to just read books. For it really is a simple and clean. It does not have color.  As you can see you can do your reading just about anywhere. You can also bookmark your spot if you need to stop. It is what they say it is. There are some cons to this device though. Though are that you need to have a light on to read it at night. It does not come with a built in light. I enjoy it and still use it. Reading from this device it is decent for that.

If you are looking for a e-reader to read. This is the product that I would recommend using.

Ready to Buy this product

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I hope you like it. For me I have used this I still do. It is easy to use and it is simple as it says it is.


My Product Rating:
 

Mailbox Monday #4

Mailbox Monday is the gathering place for readers to share the books that came in their mailbox during the last week.

Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy,
toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists.

Today I plan to work on updating my blog some more. I plan on working on some Reviews and watch for comments. I have a little contest going on weekly that is called "Create A Caption". You are able to enter the contest From Sat though Wed.

This past week was not that busy as of what came in. I got one e-books to review. This past week 9/28/14 - 10/5/14

E-books:

• The Branches of Time by Luca Rossi 

Blog:

• Finished Thief Of Glory 
• Reviews 
• Updating blog 
• Cleaning up blog 
• Add a Banner to Blog 
• Clean up Labels 

What have you been up to? What has arrived in your Mailbox?

Create a Caption

I am going to try this out and see what you readers and blogger can come up with for this picture I took. Depending on how this goes. Let see what you come up with and then decide to create a caption for the picture. Any kind of caption is fine as long as it not disrespectful or hurtful.

Create a Caption for this Picture

To enter:
You must enter a caption for the photo above. In comments
You may enter in the contest again on my Facebook Page if you would want to. (https://www.facebook.com/NighttimeReadingCenter/app_306225262780703)
You are not to harsh anyone or use any profanity. (if you do so your entries will be discarded.
A Caption will be chosen and owner of that caption will be announced.
Winner will be randomly Chosen though RandomPicker.com

Prizes:
Wining Caption will be posted on NRC Blog (Page for this Contest/Meme) ~Your Blog get linked~
You get a Blog Post mention when Contest Ends with the wining Caption

Would you like me to put a Promotion Board on my blog

I would be a promotion board on my blog if you would like me to. This will have all the promotion that are going on and from all the affiliate I am with and there are some are seasonal and some that are on going. Please do me a favor and vote to let me know if you would like this or not. It would be a page that will then be put up and updated regularly.

Mailbox Monday #3

This week is a less in the mail. Though that okay with me. The less pyiscal book I have the better for I got some book in e-book form to read. Some I download for myself. Some from author wanting me to review their book and then doing an interview. Fall is my favorite time. The tempture is just fine and football season is around and I love it. My Sunday are filled with sports.

Mailbox Monday is the gathering place for readers to share the books that came in their mailbox during the last week. Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists.

How was everyone’s week? Any goodies in your mailbox? Let us know what you received by adding your Mailbox Monday post to the linky:

This past week I  received in the mailbox 9/22/14 through 9/29/14.

  

This is the book that I won in a a giveaway on Librarything and I have just recieved it. I am expecting a few more this month and I also got book that need to be read that are review and some I want to read. 

What arrived in your mailbox and what do you need to read,

October Deals

Let welcome in the month of October with a big bang  with great deals. I plan to do a Monthly Deals These are on this site called BookBub. If you want to to get these and more great deals all you need is put your e-mail in to sign up and you get a lots of books. BookBub  Please check the date for that  when the deal ends.

OUT OF THE PAST by Renée Pawlish

Investigator Reed Ferguson gets more than he bargained for when he takes a job as bodyguard to spoiled rich girl Stephanie McMahon. Stephanie's father has enemies, and when the body count starts to climb, Reed is in for the case of a lifetime! Funny and captivating.

$4.99 Free!

Through October 2

AMAZON B & N APPLE KOBO

Category: Mysteries

KISS A GIRL IN THE RAIN by Nancy Warren

Evan Chance sets out to complete his childhood bucket list and falls for small-town doctor Caitlyn Sorenson along the way. Can the sexy drifter win her heart? And if he does, what will happen when it's time for him to move on?

$3.99 Free!

Through October 4

AMAZON B & N APPLE GOOGLE KOBO

Category: Contemporary Romance

COOPER by Harper Sloan

A sizzling USA Today bestseller with over 3,000 five-star Goodreads ratings. Ever since his brother died, Asher has been waiting to seek revenge. But when he meets Chelcie, she promises a peace Ash hasn't felt in years. Can they make a life together, or will the past come back to haunt them?

$3.99 $0.99

Through October 2

AMAZON B & N

Category: Contemporary Romance

TAKEN by Emma Knight

Rachel's world crumbles when she discovers her boyfriend's secret: Benji is a vampire. Frightened, she takes comfort in an old flame's arms — but her heart still yearns for dark, dangerous Benji. With over 140 five-star ratings on Goodreads.

$3.99 Free!

Through October 4

AMAZON APPLE GOOGLE

Category: Paranormal Romance

MURDER UNDER THE ITALIAN MOON by Maria Grazia Swan

Lella returns from a leisurely trip to Italy to find her best friend Ruby's husband murdered — and Ruby missing without a trace. When a handsome detective arrives on the scene, he takes an interest in Lella… but is he hiding something? Nothing's as it seems in this irresistible whodunit!

$3.99 $0.99

Through October 1

AMAZON B & N APPLE KOBO SMASHWD

Category: Romantic Suspense

FREEDOM'S SWORD by J.R. Tomlin

Before Braveheart's William Wallace, there was Andrew de Moray… In this captivating novel of war, freedom, and courage, young Scottish knight Andrew is determined to defend his proud country against its English invaders. Can he lead the North to rebellion?

$3.99 $0.99

Through October 1

AMAZON

Category: Historical Fiction

THE HILLSIDE STRANGLERS by Darcy O'Brien

An award-winning, bestselling author recounts the chilling true story of two serial killers who terrorized Los Angeles in the late 1970s. Gripping psychological detail and novelistic pacing make this a stand-out read. Over 650 five-star ratings on Goodreads!

$4.99 $1.99

Through October 17

AMAZON B & N APPLE GOOGLE KOBO

Category: Nonfiction

LOW-CARB COOKBOOK by Mendocino Press

Lose weight and stay healthy with a low-carb lifestyle! With 125 recipes, a shopping guide, and a two-week meal plan, this guide makes eating right easy and delicious.

$6.99 $0.99

Through October 3

AMAZON B & N APPLE GOOGLE KOBO

Category: Cooking

NO PLACE FOR A LADY by Maggie Brendan

From an award-winning author comes this inspirational, all-American novel: After her father dies, Southern belle Crystal Clark heads to her aunt’s cattle ranch, where adventure, romance, and life’s many twists await…

$6.99 Free!

AMAZON B & N APPLE GOOGLE

Category: Christian Fiction

ACROSS THE MEKONG RIVER by Elaine Russell

An award-winning novel about one woman’s incredible journey. As a child, Nou Lee had to escape Laos with her family in order to survive. Twelve years later, a court case in California will decide her fate…

$2.99 $0.99

Through October 4

AMAZON SMASHWD

Category: Literary Fiction

THE ANNIHILATION OF FOREVERLAND by Tony Bertauski

Enter the enchanting alternate reality of Foreverland, where your every fantasy and longing is fulfilled. But a darker truth lurks there, as a group of teenage boys quickly discover… This spellbinding tale has over 150 five-star ratings on Goodreads.

$2.99 $0.99

Through October 3

AMAZON B & N APPLE GOOGLE KOBO SMASHWD

Category: Science Fiction

SECRETS by Tim Mettey

After a catastrophic disaster kills and injures hundreds of thousands in the Midwest, Nicholas Keller finds himself enmeshed in a web of doomed love, extraordinary gifts, and a secret past that threatens the very lives of those he cares about.

$0.99 Free!

AMAZON B & N KOBO SMASHWD

Category: Teen & Young Adult

LAST OF THE RED-HOT COWBOYS by Tina Leonard

Ava dreams of becoming a rodeo star, and the only thing she needs is Trace Carter — a handsome and stubborn cowboy — to train her. But can they resist their unquenchable desire long enough to make her a champion? From a USA Todaybestselling author.

$2.99 $0.99

Through October 4

AMAZON B & N APPLE GOOGLE KOBO

Category: Contemporary Romance

SHADES OF HONOR by Wendy Lindstrom

A captivating historical romance with over 250 five-star Amazon reviews: When former Union soldier Radford Grayson returns home, he never expects to fall into a forbidden love affair with the one woman he cannot have… From a RITA Award–winning and New York Times bestselling author!

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Through October 10

AMAZON B & N APPLE GOOGLE KOBO SMASHWD

Category: Historical Romance

LOW-CARB DIET FOR BEGINNERS by Collected Authors

Fight cravings, high cholesterol, and weight gain by using this easy-to-follow guide to low-carb living! With detailed instructions and recipes like veggie-packed minestrone soup and crispy parmesan kale chips, living healthier has never been easier.

$6.99 $0.99

Through October 2

AMAZON B & N APPLE GOOGLE KOBO

Category: Cooking

PROMISE TO RETURN by Elizabeth Byler Younts

Miriam and Henry's future is in jeopardy when he's drafted into World War II — and his decision to fight tears their pacifist Amish community apart. Must Miriam choose between her faith and the love she carries for her betrothed?

$9.72 $1.99

Through October 3

AMAZON B & N APPLE GOOGLE

Category: Christian Fiction

WILD-BORN by Adrian Howell

When Adrian's newly discovered telekinetic abilities bring tragedy to his family, Adrian will have to save his missing sister. Along the way, he meets other gifted fugitives, including a telepathic child with the power to change everything…

$0.99 Free!

AMAZON B & N APPLE KOBO

Category: Supernatural Suspense