Christian Fiction Devourers discussion

What reading plans do you have for July?

I am currently reading
From the library, in no particular order






Then from my LIS or KU list.

Beth - ;)
in Calgary

The genre selection may change up reading if I have a book the doubles for another challenge…but as of now see below…

For the monthly challenge used AI to help find book options, details below.

1- Book of the month - The London House
2- Genre Challenge - The London House
3- Monthly Challenge - The Road to Paradise or With Every Letter or The Keeper of Hidden Books
4- Continue Series - start 7/28. For a Lifetime

“The Road to Paradise” by Karen Barnett

• This novel features a woman in a ranger’s uniform on the cover, reflecting her role as a ranger in the Mount Rainier National Park. The story combines elements of Christian fiction with historical romance and adventure, focusing on themes of conservation, faith, and personal growth.

“With Every Letter” by Sarah Sundin

• The cover features a woman in a World War II nurse’s uniform, reflecting her role as a flight nurse. This novel focuses on themes of friendship, duty, and faith amidst the challenges of wartime, with a balanced approach that includes less emphasis on romance compared to some other books in the genre.

"The Keeper of Hidden Books" by Madeline Martin

• This novel primarily focuses on the resilience and bravery of young women in Warsaw during World War II. The story revolves around Zofia and her friends who strive to save books from Nazi destruction, highlighting themes of resistance, friendship, and the power of literature.

Regarding your specific question, the book does not contain explicit sexual content. The narrative is more centered on the historical and emotional struggles faced by the characters in wartime Poland.

The outfit on the cover shows a woman in a red dress and hat, with an armband. This outfit resembles a wartime uniform, particularly that of a member of the resistance or a civilian volunteer during World War II. The armband is likely a symbol of her role or allegiance during the Nazi occupation of Warsaw, indicating she is part of an underground effort, such as those involved in saving books and resisting Nazi censorship and destruction of the culture.

My focus for July is catching up on my challenges - especially monthly challenges & completed series. Also, finishing my digital library loans (Hoopla & Libby). These will also help with Tumbling Titles & Listopia.

Currently Reading:




Library books:







Monthly challenges:


Finished:

I may have to finish my Genre Match book for June tomorrow. I don't think I have enough time today to finish it. Other than that, I will be reading these (at least that's the plan, we shall see lol):

Happy July, everyone!

Finished:

NOTE: Gregor series has some violence, no language or sexual content, middle school fiction, GM
Sipsworth is GM (some language)
The Island of Sea Women (GM, historical fiction, violence)
It's Not all Flowers & Sausages (GM, teacher memoir, language)
Catching Fire (GM, YA, violence)
The Funeral Dress (GM)

Currently Reading or Listening To:

Mockingjay (GM, YA, violence)


Planned:

I'm currently reading:
General Market

Plans include:

My goal is to try and whittle down my list of currently reading books. I have too many on the go, and even though there are a ton of books I want to read and new books I wish I had time to start, I am going to try to limit myself to only starting one new book after finishing 2 books.

Finished:



Finishing Soon:


Currently Reading:


Up next:



Hope to read in 2024:

I had very little time to read in June and I'm expecting a baby this month so I'm not sure how many I'll read in July, but here are my plans:

Finished:

Currently Reading:

Some Possibilities:

I'm currently listening to and / I just started reading . I'm hoping to start listening to either or . I plan to start reading eithe r o r or

Currently reading:

Hope to read:
and whatever books will fill in a couple of challenges that haven't been posted yet.

Planning to Finish:
✔️ ✔️ ✔️


Planning to Read:
✔️ ✔️


Not in the plans but ended up reading:

Currently Reading: Selah: Pause and Consider, True to You, Two Steps Forward


Next Up: The London House, Wilderness Hunt, Love, Unscripted, Everything Is Just Beginning


Planning On: Written in Love, Love Finds You in Sun Valley, Idaho, The Librarian's Journey: 4 Historical Romances, She Persisted: Maria Tallchief {GM mid-grade}
{GM mid-grade}

Hoping For: Loyally, Luke, The Captivating Lady Charlotte, Egg Thoughts and Other Frances Songs {GM children's}
{GM children's}

there will definitely also be a hidden gem in there and probably some books for the new 6 and 3 month challenges (when they get posted) 🙂

Megan wrote: "I had very little time to read in June and I'm expecting a baby this month so I'm not sure how many I'll read in July, but here are my plans:

Currently Reading: [boo..."

Congratulations!

Currently reading:

Next up:

Megan wrote: "I had very little time to read in June and I'm expecting a baby this month so I'm not sure how many I'll read in July, but here are my plans:

Currently Reading: [boo..."

Congratulations on your baby!! 🎉🙂

I'm currently reading:


I plan to read:

Just finished: Training the K-9 Companion
by Jill Kemerer.
Now on sale .. bought mine at WalMart.
Love Inspired. Setting: rural Wyoming
Clean/wholesome read with great characters and interesting plot. Highly recommend.
Cute Pomeranian dog on cover; she (Tulip) is the star dog in this story :)

July hopefuls:

, , , ,

July HG: TBD

Finish:

Chantel wrote: "Megan wrote: "I had very little time to read in June and I'm expecting a baby this month so I'm not sure how many I'll read in July, but here are my plans:

Currently Reading: [bookcover:The Hobbit..."

Thank you!! :)

MissyTexas wrote: "Megan wrote: "I had very little time to read in June and I'm expecting a baby this month so I'm not sure how many I'll read in July, but here are my plans:

Currently Reading: [bookcover:The Hobbit..."

Thank you!! :)

July reads:



Kindle


Audiobooks:

I got WAY off track from my original goal for this minth but did finish theses books.

Karen wrote: "I got WAY off track from my original goal for this minth but did finish theses books.

[bookcover:Midnight Strike|4874..."

Going offtrack just creates an alternative adventure. :-)

July was a busy month for me, so I only finished these two:

and

This month I read way more books than usual, although some of them are short novels, and one is a short story.
Here's what I read:


This month was the first time I read Love Inspired books. I found that I liked the ones I read by Lenora Worth, so I'll probably read more Love Inspired in the months to come. I was surprised to find them so inexpensive. I got a lot of them as $1.99 ebooks.

Michelle wrote: "This month I read way more books than usual, although some of them are short novels, and one is a short story.
Here's what I read:
[bookcover:Love in Tande..."

Nice find Michelle! And I spot some definite gems among your July reads.

In July like Michelle I had several short novels/novellas:



General Market:

July finishes:
True to You, Two Steps Forward, Wilderness Hunt, The London House, She Persisted: Maria Tallchief {GM mid-grade clean}, Written in Love, Finding Love in Sun Valley, Idaho, The Captivating Lady Charlotte, Loyally, Luke, Everything Is Just Beginning
{GM mid-grade clean}

In July I read:

(GM)

Here is what I read in July:

I thought I would have more time to read in the summer but that has not been the case. This is the least I have read in one month all year.

Paperback I own:


Library e-book:


Audiobooks:


Children's Book:

Here's my July wrap up! I didn't stick with my planned TBR, lol per usual. But I did enjoy the books I've read this month. It was fun reading the Herringford and Watts Mysteries Series. 😊




General Market: