July 2025 Reading Recap & August 2025 TBR

   My July 2025 Reads: 

1. The Collector of Burned Books by Roseanna M. White - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - A sobering, timely, well-written novel. Read my review.


2. Religious Rebels: Finding Jesus in the Awkward Middle Way by Christy Lynne Wood  - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - I read this book last month, but it was so good that I read it again.


3. The Voice We Find by Nicole Deese - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - An excellent story of romance, struggle, and speaking hard truth. 


4. Splendor of the Land by Connilyn Cossette - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Thoroughly entertaining and edifying. I read it in one long sitting. Read my review.


5. To Belong Together by Emily Conrad - ⭐⭐⭐½ - I liked the main characters on an individual level, but I didn’t love their romance. The novel had a great faith element that I enjoyed. Definitely want to finish this series!


6. Awake by Jen Hatmaker - ⭐⭐⭐½ - Intriguing and entertaining... but also a bit disappointing.


7. A Fierce Devotion by Laura Frantz - ⭐⭐⭐½ - Historical fiction with a slow-burn romance and family ties. Read my review.


8. Surprised by Joy by C.S. Lewis - ⭐⭐⭐ - Hard to rate because I thoroughly enjoyed some portions of the book while I found other sections nauseating, tedious, and slow.

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Expected August 2025 Reads:

1. With God in Every Breath: A Guide to Drawing Closer to Jesus Through Your Senses by Whitney R. Simpson. - Currently reading. It has already made me rethink the way I view my body and exposed lies I grew up believing.
 
2. Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes. - Currently reading. This is a LONG book!


3. North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell. - A classic that I wanted to read after seeing the movie.


4. Coal Black Lies by Cindy K. Sproles - My local book club's August selection. 

 

What will you read this month? 

June 2025 Reading Recap and July 2025 TBR

  My June 2025 Reads: 

1. Awakened by Roseanna M. White - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - An epic romantasy with beautiful spiritual themes. Read my review.


2. Of Silver and Secrets by Michelle Griep - ⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Held relatable characters, a flowing plot, and a dose of mystery. Read my review.


3. Battling the Bluestocking by Martha Keyes - ⭐⭐⭐ - I didn't enjoy this one as much as the first two books in the series, but I'll keep it because I loved the first two. 


4. The Woman From Lydia by Angela Hunt - ⭐⭐⭐ - My local book club's selection.


5. Capturing You by Robin Patchen - ⭐⭐⭐ - This romantic suspense took a bit too long to hook my attention and had a main character that felt somewhat unrealistic. I did enjoy the mystery of the murdered family and the search for truth. Read my review.

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Expected July 2025 Reads:

1. With God in Every Breath: A Guide to Drawing Closer to Jesus Through Your Senses by Whitney R. Simpson.
 
2. Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes. - Currently reading. This is a LONG book!


3. Religious Rebels: Finding Jesus in the Awkward Middle Way by Christy Lynne Wood - I read this book last month, but it was so good that I'm reading it again!


4. The Collector of Burned Books by Roseanna M. White.


5. The Voice We Find by Nicole Deese - My local book club's July selection. I loved the first two books in the series and can't wait to read this one!

What will you read this month? 

May 2025 Reading Recap & June 2025 TBR

 My May 2025 Reads: 

1. The Lawyer and the Laundress by Christine Hill Suntz - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - A beautiful story. Review to come.


2. Sweet Right Here by Jenny B. Jones - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Loved this romantic comedy! Laugh-out-loud humor and lots of romantic sizzle. I've already ordered book two.


3. Religious Rebels: Finding Jesus in the Awkward Middle Way by Christy Lynne Wood - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - A book of comfort, inspiration, and hope for those of us struggling with negative aspects of church culture while leaning into a relationship with God.


4. Every Hour Until Then by Gabrielle Meyer - ⭐⭐⭐⭐½ - Book 5 in the Timeless series and once again Meyer has delivered a remarkable tale of time crossing, suspense, and romance. Read my review.


5. The Wind Blows in Sleeping Grass by Katie Powner - ⭐⭐⭐⭐ - One of the most original books I've read recently in Christian Fiction. An excellent choice for a book club.


6. Searching for Peace by Jessica Ashley - ⭐⭐⭐ - Based on the book blurb, I expected to love this book. Instead, I found it hard to connect with the characters and didn't feel invested in the story.


7. To Kiss a Knight by Grace Hitchcock - ⭐⭐⭐ - Had some fun banter, but an unsteady plot pace and a bit of a disappointing ending.

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Other May 2025 Reviews: 

1. Show Me Your Glory Movie - ⭐⭐⭐⭐ - “If there is a loving God, why is there so much suffering and evil in the world?" A movie that uses real-life stories to offer hope and inspiration. Read my review. 

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Expected June 2025 Reads:

1. Of Silver and Secrets by Michelle Griep.
 
2. Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes. - Currently reading. This is a LONG book!


3. Revive: Declarations of God's Truth to Renew Your Spirit by Cleere Cherry Reaves. - Currently reading.


4. The Collector of Burned Books by Roseanna M. White.


5. The Woman From Lydia by Angela Hunt - My local book club's June selection.

What will you read this month?