A Day of Shopping.

Yesterday my mom, Kara, Maddie, Becca, Megan, and I went shopping. For Kara, Becca, and I had gift cards that we wanted to use.

We first went to Mardels. I had a $5 gift card that I got for helping teach theory at orchestra. I used it to get a book. It is by Gilbert Morris. It is titled ‘The Mermaid in the Basement: A Lady Trent Mystery.’

We then went to CPO. Becca had a $20 gift card from Bible Drill. She got three books, which I have no idea what they are.

Our next stop was to Kohl’s and Michaels. We dropped Kara and Maddie off at Kohl’s to get some clothes while the rest of us went to Michaels. While we were at Michaels, I got some yarn, and some embroidery floss, that I needed. We then went back to Kohl’s to pick Kara and Maddie up. It ended up that Kara had a $25 gift card from Kohl’s.

Our next stop was Lifeway. Kara had a $20 gift card from there. I got a book and a bookmark while Kara was looking around. The book that I got is the first book of a new trilogy. It is titled ‘Breathe: A Novel of Colorado.’ It is by Lisa T. Bergren.

While we were at Lifeway, Judy, a friend of the family, came by after work. We all went out to eat at McAlister's and then we went to Brahms to eat ice cream.

So, it was a productive trip in my eyes. Both of the books are going on my reading list. So, what I told you all was true. That I would put more on there or read more that what is originally on there.

Today we have a wedding to go to. It will be the fourth one that we have attended in the past four months or so.

Book Reviews

Book #3

This book is titled "The Last Chance Detectives: Canyon Quest." It is written by Jim Ware. It is about a 12 year old boy and his life in Ambrosia Arizona. He meets three friends on his search for his dad. Along the way, he encounters many trials. It is a Christian book.

Book #4

This next book is titled "Mystery of the Roman Ransom." It is written by Henry Winterfeld. It is the other book I mentioned in my review of Detectives in Togas, the one that is a part of a series. This time the boys have to figure out which one of them might have a father who will be assassinated. It is filled with mystery and intrigue.

Book #5

The last book for this post it titled “The Witch of Blackbird Pond.” It is written by Elizabeth George Speare. It is about a 16 year old girl who has been raised in Barbados by her grandfather, and now has to go live with her aunt, whom she has never seen, and her family in Connecticut. Not long after living there, she is accused of being a witch. This is also a Christian book.

Book Reviews.

Book Reviews.

Since I have started a reading list, I decided that I would do a review on each book. I will add my opinion of the book. I have also moved the feature “My Summer Reading List” to the bottom of my blog. So it will be more readable. I have put the books that I have read there along with the dates that I read each book, from the day I start each book to the day that I finish.

Book Review #1

This is the book that I decided to start my reading “spree” with.

The title of the book is “Mara, Daughter of the Nile.” It is written by Eloise Jarvis McGraw. It takes place in ancient Egypt.

This is a book that I have to restrain myself to reading once a year. For I know that if I read it more that that, I will surly tire of it. I defiantly recommend it to people who have a lot of time on their hands in which they can read this exciting tale! Not to mention, it is a tale of adventure, romance, and intrigue. A story that, as I said above, will take you on a journey through ancient Egypt.

Book Review #2

This next book is titled “Detectives in Togas.” It is written by Henry Winterfeld. It also happens to be an Odyssey Classic. It is one of a four book series, of which I have and read two.

This is another that I have to read once a year. For I would bore of it, and be able to recite it almost work for work. This book is for people who love mystery, and love to read anything about ancient Rome.

My Summer Reading List

This summer I would like to make a summer reading list for myself. If any of you would like to use it for this summer, I am fine with that. I have a starting list of 24 books. I say ‘starting’ because I am sure that I will read more that what I have. But I would like to read everything on my list before orchestra and school starts back up this fall. Some are in series form, so I will put the number of books by each name, to indicate how many are in each. Some of these books are in my bookshelf down at the bottom of my blog.

Here is the list:
1. The Chronicles of Narnia. (7)
2. The Lord of the Rings. (4)
3. Mara, Daughter of the Nile. (1)
4. The Witch of Blackbird Pond. (1)
5. Mystery of the Roman Ransom. (1)
6. Detectives in Togas. (1)
7. The Wishbone Mysteries. (1 at least)
8. The Accidental Detectives. (1 at least)
9. The Last Chance Detectives. (1)
10. The Boxcar Children. (The first at least)
11. The Adventures of Nathan T. Riggens (6)

As I stated before, If you would like to read these books as well, I would not mind one bit. Wish me luck!! I am going to put each book that I finish on the side of my blog. Each with the date that I start the book, and the date of when I finish.