I got some books in the mail, and I read… guess how many pages. I also spent some time coloring, because it is relaxing and creative! Adults love coloring too, you know. No Shame! It’s not just for kids.
BookTubeaThon: Day Four
On Day Four, I get distracted from reading and scramble desperately to catch up! Can I reach my reading goal for the day?? Watch to find out!
BookTubeaThon Day One: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ubIgKK5f1g
BookTubeaThon Day Two: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghTDYPkWVVc
BookTubeaThon Day Three: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7Ux7CZSPyU
BookTubeaThon: Day Three
I read a little over 200 pages on Day Three, and taught two piano students. A good day for reading and music!
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BookTubeaThon: Day Two
Day Two is full of some great reading! A sprained ankle is a great way to get lots of reading done, since you can’t do much else. haha!
Watch my previous BookTubeaThon updates…
BookTubeaThon Day One: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ubIgKK5f1g
BookTubeaThon TBR: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAGvM5Jlkdg
BookTubeaThon: Day One
Day One of BookTubeaThon was full of craziness! Follow me through my day… the ups, the downs, the ankle injuries… it’s a wild ride!
Books for MKs is a charity organization that donates books to missionary kids on the foreign mission field all over the world.
Donate now at http://www.gofundme.com/booksformks to help these children get reading material!
Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, and COMMENT!
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BookTube-a-Thon TBR VOTE!
I need you to VOTE NOW and help me decide which TBR list to read for BookTubeaThon! YOU decide my reading future! Leave your vote in the comments!
Also, many thanks to Hannah at JustReadBooks for encouraging me to find and try a new video editing program. I was very frustrated when Windows 10 ruined my old program, and I don’t like change, so I was having a hard time. Thank God for adorable bookish people who support each other, otherwise this video would never have been made!
Books for MKs is a charity organization that donates books to missionary kids on the foreign mission field all over the world.
Donate now at http://www.gofundme.com/booksformks to help these children get reading material!
Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, and COMMENT!
GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/thekai05
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Book Review: The Wide Road
The Wide Road by Kim Balogh
My rating: 1 of 5 stars
I was disappointed in this book. I was excited to read a Pilgrim’s Progress type of story told from the sinner’s POV, but there are so many problems with the writing that the story doesn’t come through. It desperately needs an editor. I only read the first 20 pages, and I just couldn’t continue.
The writing is extremely verbose and redundant. There are multiple problems with sentence structure, punctuation, and even word usage. For example, the word “self-perseverance” is used, when I’m pretty sure the author meant “self-preservation”. The word “nowhere” is written as two separate words “no where”. There’s a sentence that talks about the “faucets” on jewels instead of the “facets”, and another says how beautiful the “pedals” on flowers are. I even saw the words “their selves” instead of “themselves.”
I like the idea of retelling Pilgrim’s Progress from another viewpoint, but this book needs some help before it is reader-ready.
Disclaimer: I received this book from the author in exchange for a free and honest review. The opinions here are my own true thoughts and are not influenced by anyone.
Book Review: The White Knight, the Lost Kingdom & the Sea Princess
The White Knight, the Lost Kingdom & the Sea Princess by Judy Carlson
My rating: 1 of 5 stars
“Prince Lael must prove his strength and loyalty when challenged by an insidious enemy. Clara and Ian, two kids from Minnesota, will join the adventure to free a captive Sea Princess, battle evil, and overcome lurking temptations. They will meet the legendary White Knight and along the way gain wisdom, love, and friendships.” – GoodReads
I had high expectations from this book since I love fantasy, I was told that it is similar to Narnia, and I had met and liked the author. Plus the cover design is absolutely gorgeous! So when I very quickly began to be disappointed, I tried to lower my expectations and continue on. I tried to reason away the many flaws in the writing. I tried to overlook the lack of structure in the story. I tried and failed. I wanted so badly to like this book! (sigh.) Alas, it was not to be.
I read through page 57, because I always give every book at least 50 pages to prove their worth, but then I just had to stop. I can’t finish this. It grates on my nerves so badly! Continue reading
Would You Rather Book Tag
Do you think these questions are fair? What kind of mean person decided to put us through the torture of answering these difficult questions?! Gah! I can’t decide!!
Bekah@Awesome Book Nut: https://www.youtube.com/user/AwesomeBookNut
–The Questions–
Would you rather…
1. Read only trilogies or stand-alones?
2. Read only female or male authors?
3. Shop at Barnes & Noble or Amazon?
4. All books become movies or t.v. shows?
5. Read 5 pages per day or 5 books per week?
6. Be a professional reviewer or author?
7. Only read your top 20 favorite books over and over or always read new ones that you haven’t read before?
8. Be a librarian or book seller?
9. Only read your favorite genre, or every genre except your favorite?
10. Only read physical books or eBooks?
Graphic Novel Review: 2048 by Marvin Olasky
2048 by Marvin Olasky
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
I liked this futuristic graphic novel about half-human genetically-engineered “bumans”. The story centers around one Christian senator who is struggling to find the truth about bumans, whether they have souls or are just animals, and whether they have the ability to function in society. Then he has to make decisions about how his stand for freedom and mercy will affect his political career. Continue reading
Luminous Libro 