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A Sonnet For Books

Originally posted on kennahartian.com A Sonnet For Books: Where can you go to escape what’s mundane Where can you travel…
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Gluttonous Obsessions

This poem was originally posted on kennahartian.com Who doesn’t love chocolate? This poem talks about someone who loves chocolate confections,…
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When I finished Dolly Madison and the War of 1812,

When I finished Dolly Madison and the War of 1812, I was surprised to discover that I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Libby Carty McNamee did a good job of making Dolly Madison feel like a real person, during a real time period of history. The voice she used worked for Dolly Madison better than it did for Susanna Bolling. The book felt like it was drawing from the 1800s to write about the 1800s. I learned a lot about the war of 1812 - big details such as cause, and how the battle was won, but also smaller details such as what the political culture was like at the time, or what the cultural attitude was towards the war.
Content-wise it's not spotless, but I think it would actually be a good addition to a curriculum to learn about the war of 1812. The book also afforded a lot of discussion opportunities (see the blog - link in bio!).
#books #bookish #bookstagram #thewarof1812 #dollymadison #jamesmadison #read #reading #reader #libbycartymcnamee #americanhistory #historicalfiction #middlegrade #middlegradenovel

The Bronze Bow is a good book. The heart of the st

The Bronze Bow is a good book. The heart of the story is Daniel’s wrestle with anger and hatred in the face of the love of Christ. It’s wrapped in action, adventure and a hint of romance. The writing is intriguing, and it’s a clean story with depth enough for an adult to enjoy it, and action enough to be enjoyed by a kid.
I really loved Daniel’s character arc, and his struggle to die to self and let go of his anger. He’s taken to the end of everything – loss of his team, his leader, his friends, everything except for his anger, and has to learn to submit to Christ.
Needless to say, this is a book I recommend. As a side benefit, it provides a lot of great discussion opportunities, and would make a great addition to homeschool curriculum.
https://goodcleanreads.com/the-bronze-bow-book-review/
#bookreview #historicalfiction #christianhistoricalfiction #thebronzebow #elizabethgeorgesphere #childrensbooks #classicchildrensbooks #biblicalfiction #ancientrome #characterdriven #reading #read #reader #readtokids

Susanna's Midnight Ride is a unique story covering

Susanna's Midnight Ride is a unique story covering a little known revolutionary war hero. It definitely made me curious about Susanna Bolling and the part she played in the Revolutionary War.
The story discusses the war in a very real way, and doesn't shy away from many of the hardships endured by those waiting at home (and a few from those away fighting).
Though there are definitely some minor content concerns in the story to be aware of, it's an interesting story about Susanna Bolling and her heroic ride to warn Lafayette about a kidnapping plot.
https://goodcleanreads.com/susannas-midnight-ride-book-review/
#historicalfiction #fiction #goodcleanreads #books #stories #book #susannasmidnightride #libbycartymcnamee #historical #history #revolutionarywar #read #reading #reader #story #littleknownhistory #historicalspyfiction #spyfiction #spy #spystory #americanfiction #Americanhistory #kidsfiction #childrenfiction #actionandadventurebook #actionbook #adventurebook

Normally I only posted photos of the books I revie

Normally I only posted photos of the books I review, but I figured I'd share this video from my other job (@kennarose_official) that kind of explains why I care about good clean reads so much. It's part 1 of a multiple part series talking about how entertainment is influential. Check it out, and let me know what you think!
Also, I promise there will be new reviews soon! I have just been incredibly busy. 🙃
#entertainment #influential #books #reading #read #movies #music #book #speaker

The Sinking City(by @christinecohen_author ) is on

The Sinking City(by @christinecohen_author ) is one of the most solid books I have read, meaning that the world between the covers seems like it could very well be an alternate reality: Venice, Italy kept afloat by spells.
The quality of the writing is superb, and you end up rooting for, and caring for, the characters.
But it is indeed a "fairytale with teeth" as the author said.
And I think that's part of what made it so real.
Read The rest of my review for The Sinking City at goodcleanreads.com/the-sinking-city-book-review/
#read #reading #book #bookstagram #bookreview #thesinkingcity @canonpress #stories #fairytales #fairytale #darkfairytale #ya #yafiction #youngadult #youngadultbooks #youngadultfiction #historicalfiction #historicalfantasyfiction #fantasyfiction

I have heard nothing but good things about The Won

I have heard nothing but good things about The Wonderland Trials by @saraellawrites so I was incredibly excited to discover that @faithandfictionbookbox was doing a box for it!
Link in bio!
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#bookstagram #books #bookworm #thewonderlandtrials #yafiction #cleanyafiction #bookbox #bookstagrammer #enclavepublishing

The third book in the series, and the first book w

The third book in the series, and the first book with the series header "the Epic Order of the Seven," The Prophet, the Shepherd and the Star covers from Isaiah all the way to Christ's birth.
Check out my review! goodcleanreads.com/the-epic-order-of-the-seven-series-by-jenny-l-cote-review---part-1/
@jennyl.cote #read #reading #books #bookreview #cleanbooks #goodcleanreads #bookreviews #theepicorderoftheseven #childrensbooks #adventurebooks #biblicalfiction #Christianbooks #Christianstories #theamazingtalesofmaxandliz #bookstagram #isaiah #Christmas #theprophettheshepherdandthestar #Isaiah #daniel #thelionsden #timelesstruths

The second and final book in the Amazing Tales of

The second and final book in the Amazing Tales of Max and Liz is the Dreamer, the Schemer, and the Robe. Max, Liz, Kate and Al are given a mission to help Joseph. Full of Biblical truth, humor and adventure, the Dreamer, the Schemer and the Robe is a great read.
Check out my review! goodcleanreads.com/the-epic-order-of-the-seven-series-by-jenny-l-cote-review---part-1/
@jennyl.cote #read #reading #books #bookreview #cleanbooks #goodcleanreads #bookreviews #theepicorderoftheseven #childrensbooks #adventurebooks #biblicalfiction #Christianbooks #Christianstories #theamazingtalesofmaxandliz #bookstagram #thedreamertheschemerandtherobe #joseph #MaxandLiz #thecoatofmanycolors #ancientegypt #egypt #Biblicaltruth

The first book in the Amazing Tales of Max and Liz

The first book in the Amazing Tales of Max and Liz is the Ark, the Reed, and the Fire Cloud. It's a fictionalized account of Noah's Ark from the animals point of view. It's a fun, humorous, deep adventure.
Check out my review! goodcleanreads.com/the-epic-order-of-the-seven-series-by-jenny-l-cote-review---part-1/
@jennyl.cote #read #reading #books #bookreview #cleanbooks #goodcleanreads #bookreviews #theepicorderoftheseven #childrensbooks #adventurebooks #biblicalfiction #Christianbooks #Christianstories #noahsark #theamazingtalesofmaxandliz #thearkthereedandthefirecloud #bookstagram

My newest review is up, and you better believe it'

My newest review is up, and you better believe it's Epic! Comprised of eight (soon to be nine) books, the Amazing Tales of Max and Liz and the Epic Order of the Seven series (written by @jennyl.cote)are definitely worthwhile reads.
Check it out: goodcleanreads.com/the-epic-order-of-the-seven-series-by-jenny-l-cote-review---part-1/
@jennyl.cote #read #reading #books #bookreview #cleanbooks #goodcleanreads #bookreviews #theepicorderoftheseven #childrensbooks #adventurebooks #biblicalfiction #Christianbooks #Christianstories #noahsark #theamazingtalesofmaxandliz #thearkthereedandthefirecloud #bookstagram

I would say “guess which book I’m reviewing,” buuuut, I stuck the name all over the video. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Oh well. Excited to release this review!
#bookstagram #bookreview #epicorderoftheseven #amazingtalesofmaxandliz #theepicorderoftheseven #theamazingtalesofmaxandliz #biblicalfiction #bookworm #books

Pride and Prejudice! I never thought I would love

Pride and Prejudice! I never thought I would love the book the first time I read it - now, I've read it multiple times.
Check out my review:
https://goodcleanreads.com/pride-and-prejudice-book-review
#prideandprejudice #janeausten #bookreview #books #goodcleanreads #cleanbooks #classics #classicbookreview #read #reader #bookstagram #romancenovel #romance #romancebooks #MrDarcy #ElizabethBennet #historicalfictionbookreview #historicalfiction #regencyfiction #bookreviews #book #reading #lovebooks #historicalbooks #historicalnovel

Happy Easter! He is risen! I'm grateful to my Lor

Happy Easter! He is risen!
I'm grateful to my Lord for rescuing me.
Matthew 28:6a "He is not here; he has risen"
Romans 5:6-8 "For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die— but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. "
I've not reviewed these books, but I've read several of Patricia St. John's books. She beautifully illustrates what happens when Christ comes into brokenness.
#Happyeaster #Heisrisen #books #bookstagram #goodcleanreads #Easter #saved #brokenintobeautiful #Rainbowgarden #thesecretatpleasentcottage #patriciastjohn #matthew28 #romans5

It's Good Friday! I'm thankful to my Lord and Savi

It's Good Friday! I'm thankful to my Lord and Savior Christ.
"But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned—every one—to his own way;
and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all. He was oppressed, and he was afflicted,
yet he opened not his mouth;
like a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and like a sheep that before its shearers is silent,
so he opened not his mouth."
Isaiah 53:5-7
I've not reviewed this book, but it seemed fitting for Good Friday. It was the book that brought me closest to crying as any book I've read. It shows how the gospel changes and shapes lives through the tragic yet beautiful story of a young girl named Mary and her basket of flowers.
#TheBasketofFlowers #ABasketofFlowers #books #reading #goodcleanreads #Lamplighterbooks #flowers #goodfriday #Isaiah53

This next review is for Romanov, a historical fant

This next review is for Romanov, a historical fantasy-fiction by @nadinebrandes It’s an epic (and heartwarming) retelling of Anastasia Romanov’s story with a fun, magical twist!
Check out my review: goodcleanreads.com/romanov-book-review/
#romanovbook #romanov #bookstagram #books #literature #historicalfiction #fantasyfiction #historicalfantasy #historicalfantasyfiction #bookreview #read #reading #bookrecommendations #booklover #bookreviews #goodcleanreads

This week's review is for The Secret Keepers, writ

This week's review is for The Secret Keepers, written by Trenton Lee Stewart.
It's a delightful story about a boy who finds himself
embroiled in a centuries old mystery, and with the help
of his friends, must finally put to rest a secret that's
been haunting the world for centuries.
Check out my review:
goodcleanreads.com/the-secret-keepers-book-review/
#books #reading #read #book #thesecretkeepers #trentonleestewart #bookstagram #mysterybooks #mystery #actionbook #actionandadventurebooks #adventurebook #actionandadventurebook #childrensbook #middlegradenovel #trentonleestewart

One of the most loved Christmas books of all time,

One of the most loved Christmas books of all time, Charles Dickens a Christmas Carol is the definition of a classic.
Check out my review of this beloved classic: https://goodcleanreads.com/a-christmas-carol-book-review/
#reading #read #bookreview #goodcleanreads #author #book #books #middlegradebooks #bookreviews #cleanreads #goodcleanbooks #cleanbooks #Christmasstories #Christmas #Christmasbooks #AChristmascarol #charlesdickens #Charlesdickensachristmascarol #holidaystories #Christmascelebration

The third book in the Half Upon a Time trilogy is

The third book in the Half Upon a Time trilogy is Once Upon the End!
This trilogy was hilarious - both me and my little brother thoroughly enjoyed it.
Check out my review:
goodcleanreads.com/half-upon-a-time-trilogy-book-review
#reading #read #bookreview #goodcleanreads #middlegradeseries #jack #twistedfairytales #onceupontheend #jamesriley #bookstagram #author #book #books #middlegrade #middlegradebooks #fairytales #fantasy #bookreviews #cleanreads #goodcleanbooks #cleanbooks #middlegradebookreviews @jamesrileyauthor

The second book in the Half Upon a Time trilogy is

The second book in the Half Upon a Time trilogy is Twice Upon a Time!
The biggest content concerns in this series are the attitudes of the characters and God's name being taken in vain (happens three times in book 1 and that's all).
Check out my review:
goodcleanreads.com/half-upon-a-time-trilogy-book-review
@jamesrileyauthor #reading #read #bookreview #goodcleanreads #middlegradeseries #jack #twistedfairytales #twiceuponatime #jamesriley #bookstagram #author #book #books #middlegrade #middlegradebooks #fairytales #fantasy #bookreviews #cleanreads #goodcleanbooks #cleanbooks #middlegradebookreviews

The first book in the Half Upon a Time trilogy is

The first book in the Half Upon a Time trilogy is Half Upon a Time!
This series is set in a world of twisted fairytales - it was fun to read and recognize different fairy tales!
Check out my review:
goodcleanreads.com/half-upon-a-time-trilogy-book-review
@jamesrileyauthor #books #book #reading #read #bookstagram #bookreview #bookreviews #fantasybook #fantasytrilogy #middlegradetrilogy #middlegradeseries #middlegradebook #halfuponatime #jamesriley #philip #onceupontheend #twiceuponatime #goodcleanreads #cleanbookreview #cleanbooks.

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