A little behind on my may #bookspin and #doublespin. This is my May #doublespin and the final book of Ember.

I cant even begin to praise this book nor the entire series enough. The characters. The world-building. The depth of story and plot. Amazing and engrossing. I'll go out on a limb and say this is a top 5 series read for me. Well worth returning to multiple times. This was my April #bookspin @TheAromaofBooks

An excellent book. Modern Christianity very much forgets that Jesus was a Jewish rabbi who taught and spoke like his rabbinical counterparts of his time. If we but grasped that concept our faith practices and understanding would change significantly. Another well written and researched book. I didn't agree with all the positions taken, but they were largely minor disagreements. Read it and have your beliefs challenged.

A little light reading....

Sabbath is a few hours away. This will be my Sabbath read. My wife bought it for me. She's a keeper

May #bookspin. Still have some series I'm looking to finish and some "Oh yeah...I saw that on Litsy" reads. @TheAromaofBooks

A strong title for a strong book. The main premise of this book is for each person to take stock of what they believe and hold it up to the truth of the Word of God. Our first source is the Word and listening to the Spirit. Men get it wrong. The author deftly points out errors across the spectrum of Judaism and Christianity. If you don't want your beliefs challenged, don't read this book. I found it refreshing and enlightening.

This short book was a little less informative on how-to than I had hoped. It covers some easy growing crops for Florida. Tips on overcoming the poor soil are helpful. Yeah, you can grow gardens in Florida.

This will be my #bookspin for April. Looking forward to reading this fantastic series. (I think the Pioneer Woman is eye balling my book...😁😁😁)

This was quite the thriller. The twist and turns, the surprises, and the characters made this for quite an enthralling read. Not recommended if you trigger off violence easily. #doublespin @TheAromaofBooks

The world is going to hell in a handbasket it seems. I was raised working my grandmother's garden. Time to get back to it and grow my own.

I don't know where I heard about this book. I am sure this is going to be an....interesting....sabbath read. I've glanced thru it briefly. Some knowledge of Hebrew names will be helpful, but the author does provide a resource to help. Plenty of annotation and Scriptural reference

This is my #doublespin for April. Yes.....I am starting yet another series.....

And I've been sucked in to another series. This started a little cliche for me but quickly turned from it. The action, political intrigue, and character development made for a page turning thrill ride. Humanity is threatened and it's up to an idealistic ship captain and his crew to bring the threat to an end. I agree with George R R Martin. This is interplanetary adventure as it should be written. 5🌟

This books brings a concept that challenges how we believe and interpret the Bible. Western Christianity forgets the Jewish context, Hebraic style of thinking, and the "Jewishness" of the Messiah. It suffers for it. We miss connections and even deeper meanings by neglecting these things. The ideas presented within the pages challenge us to break free of Western thought and understand Scripture in the style and context it was written.

Gonna roll the dice. It's on my April #bookspin list. Maybe I'll get a head start if the right number is pulled.😁

A fine addition to the Ranger's Apprentice series. A "throwback" book in the middle of the series can be a little off putting, but I didn't mind since it has been a while since I stopped at book 6. This was a reintroduction to the characters. It was an exciting read with enough intrigue and action to keep the pages turning. Flanagan has created a fantastic world.

April #bookspin #doublespin. Still knocking off those older #tbr and some series reads @TheAromaofBooks

Well...I paid full price for it. Time to read it!

I am truly beginning to love books such as this one. I really want to visit the real ALP now. This is a story courage, friendships, love, and the library that centered it all. Based on real people and events, this is a fantastic, cozy read.

I rarely by new books. I've been searching for this one for close to a year. I read the first 6 a while back when I had Covid. I found 8 thru 12 but never 7. I broke down and bought it new so I could finish the series. Not complaining since I used a gift card to do it.

Knocking off that #tbr! Based on the true story of the librarians at the American Library in Paris during WW2. This should be excellent.

This was a delightful read about faith, love, and doing what is right. This is the "prequel" of the Ember series and highlights one of the first people to inhabit Ember. A very rich story that is easy and quick to read. Highly enjoyable.

Moving on to this. Trying to get series finished off.

Holy cow!!!! Paolini delivers another amazing book! The twists in this one rival or better those in Eldest. This book engrossed me and drove me on. Page-turner does it no justice. A fast-paced, hard driving tour-de-force that begs you to stay awake, forgo food, and feast on the story. You really need to read this series. This was my March #doublespin @TheAromaofBooks

My next "Shabbat book". Great insight on page 25: "The Scriptures are meant for us to read but they were not written to our modern world." Looking forward to absorbing this book bit by bit.

An excellent book on many issues concerning the separation of Jesus (Yeshua) and his message from the Jewish context it was presented in. Jesus was a reformer not a rebel. He didn't come to start something new but to restore. He came to call people to repentance. We must understand him.and his message within the context it was given. An excellent read with valuable insight.

Stoked to start this one. One of the series I am wanting to get finished. Eldest left me thirsty for this one. March #doublespin

I had all the information Poirot did, yet I didn't have it figured out. This is why I am not a detective. Another brilliant mystery by the queen. As always, she keeps you guessing until the end. #bookspin for March. @TheAromaofBooks

My March #bookspin and #doublespin. I've a head start since I started Death on the Nile over the weekend. Excited to get into Brisingr.

Yes. I do think I will cozy up with a book.❤❤😍😍

Putting this as my next "shabbat (sabbath) book". Should be very interesting. This book was actually recommended by Aaron Shust (for those are familiar with contemporary Christian music).

A very well written book on the needs of and trajectory for Messianic Judaism. Thoughtful and intelligently written. There are some theological issues I would disagree with the author on regarding Gentile Torah observance. Overall, a serious read and worth the time. I read this as my "Shabbat book", only reading it on the Sabbath. I believe it helped me focus better on it in relation to growing in my faith.

My 3rd Christie. I understand this is one of the best.

I am at a loss of words. This book was well beyond my expectations. It was funny. It was sad. A reminder of how we can either overcome our circumstances or be overcome by them. Count Rostov is by far one of the most wonderful characters I've had the joy of meeting in all my years of reading. This book is more than worthy of your time. I'll definitely re-read this. #doublespin @TheAromaofBooks

My kids actually picked some of my March entries for #bookspin #doublespin. @TheAromaofBooks

Started my #doublespin for February. Let's see if it meets the hype.

This book has an important point to make and does it well. A book about the courage to do the right thing even in the face of fear. It touches on how easily anger and revenge can consume us like a fire in a dry forest. A quick, easy read but deeply insightful, too. 5💡

I should probably read my February #doublespin ( Gentleman in Moscow), but I need a palate cleanser after Dante Club. Trying to finish some series.

Well, I didn't see that coming! A very surprising twist that caught me by surprise. A very interesting and historic cast playing sleuth to catch a killer. Not the quickest of reads but worthy of your time. My February #bookspin. @TheAromaofBooks

Apparently today was International Book Giving Day. From my wife.

Apparently, I've made a commitment to read and/or collect another series.

This is my February #bookspin. It's been on my #tbr for a awhile. Looking forward to reading it.

This book was off the charts FANTASTIC!!! It's been a while that a fantasy book has engaged me as much as this did. There are shadows of LOTR in the story, but those only added to the deliciousness if this feast. THE PLOT TWIST!!! WHAT!!! Y'all gotta read this (after Eragon, of course.) 5 stars and whatever else you can think of.

February #bookspin and #doublespin
Dante Club has been on my TBR a while. Gentleman in Moscow has shown up here multiple times with good reviews.

2nd visit to the $1 popup bookstore.

This is my Friday #bookhaul from.the popup $1 bookstore. I destroyed their Baldacci stock. The thinner paperbacks are mainly Newberry authors. I do believe we are returning tomorrow.

Take my money!!! #buyallthebooks

@TheAromaofBooks On to February with #bookspin. Such a fun challenge. Still working on clearing a few that have been on the #tbr a bit long and get some series finished off list.

Couple #thriftstore finds. Chris Kyle is an American hero. The Christie is a 1973 edition.