Event Spotlight: Rendezvous 2025

Welcome to the Takeover Blitz for Rendezvous 2025, hosted, sponsored, and organized by JustRead Publicity Tours!

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Rendezvous: reader and writer gathering 

November 7-8, 2025 

Holiday Inn St Louis SW – Route 66

Join fellow readers and 46 writers at the third annual Rendezvous to celebrate Christian fiction and sweet reads. This event, modeled after the Christian Fiction Readers Retreat, aims to sweeten reading and storytelling experiences with fellowship and encouragement. Activities will include corporate worship, The Christy Award webcast watch party, speaker sessions, author panels, small group discussions, games, giveaways, a pop-up book shop, and author signings. 

Two Dogs Publishing, Baker Publishing Group fiction imprints (Bethany House and Revell), Haven Fiction, Enclave Publishing, LiteraryScape, Kregel Publications, and Apothecary Audio have joined The Christy Award Program (Evangelical Christian Publishers Association) and JustRead Publicity Tours as event sponsors.

Learn more about the 2025 Rendezvous

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Participating Authors

First Row: Abbey Downey, Amanda Cox, Angela Bell, Ann Elizabeth Fryer, Ashley Worrell, Bethany Turner, Cara Putman, Carol Moncado, Christy Barritt, Connilyn Cossette, Crystal Caudill, Crystal D. Grant. 

Second Row: Dana R. Lynn, Dani Pettrey, Danielle Grandinetti, Darlene L. Turner, E. A. Hendryx, Gabrielle Meyer, Heather Kaufman, Jaime Jo Wright, Janilise Lloyd, Jayna Breigh, Jenny Erlingsson, Jessica R. Patch. 

Third Row: Jill Kemerer, Joanna Davidson Politano, Karen Witemeyer, Dr. Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes, Kimberly Duffy, Lisa E. Betz, Lisa Phillips, Lisa T. Bergren, Liz Bradford, Lynn H. Blackburn, Megan Besing, Nancy Mehl. 

Fourth Row: Robin W. Pearson, Sara Brunsvold, Sara Davison, Shannon Sue Dunlap, Sharee Stover, Sherry Shindelar, T. Elizabeth Renich, Tabitha Caplinger, Tara Grace Ericson, Toni Shiloh.

Keynote speakers are Jaime Jo Wright and Toni Shiloh. Lisa Phillips will lead worship. Kimberley Woodhouse, Lynette Eason, Pepper Basham, and Shelley Shepard Gray are unable to join us. Check out recent releases by participating authors in the JustRead Amazon Storefront.

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Register

The registration fee (including a book tote, catered meals, and more) is $200 for readers. This year's gathering is nearing full capacity. Register today! 

Subscribe to email updates and learn more about each author on the Rendezvous website. Connect with other attendees and hopefuls in the Rendezvous Community private Facebook group. 

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P.S. Don't miss The Christy Award Finalist Reveal Webcast on Friday, September 19. Free registration is required. Visit christyawards.com for more information and registration. The Christy Award honors and promotes excellence in Christian fiction and is a program of the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association.

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Giveaway

(1) winner will receive $50 total winner's choice gift cards (Rendezvous event shirt presale shop, Amazon, Baker Book House, or Christianbook)!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight September 17, 2025 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on September 24, 2025. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only for physical prizes. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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Book Spotlight: Love Between the Pages by Natasha D. Frazier

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Love Between the Pages by Natasha D. Frazier, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Love Between the Pages 
Author: Natasha D. Frazier 
Publisher: Encouraging Works 
Release Date: September 8, 2025 
Genre: Christian fiction romance

Book lovers? Yes 

Best friends? Till the end! 

Focused on their careers? Who isn't? 

In love with each other? Well, let’s not rush things... 

Lisa Atkinson has finally achieved her dream—running her family’s beloved bookstore, Between the Lines. With a supportive circle of family and friends, including her best friend Jayden, life seems perfect. But before she settles into her new role, a crushing tax debt threatens to snatch her dream away. Desperate to save her bookstore, Lisa cooks up an ambitious grand re-opening event to raise the funds she needs. Little does she know, the key to her success is hiding in plain sight—her best friend Jayden, who moonlights as the elusive bestselling author, Justin Love. 

Jayden Reynolds is on the brink of a major career milestone, becoming a partner at his accounting firm. Exciting news, right? Except, he’s grappling with uncertainty about his future as he secretly basks in the success of his romantic debut novel that has readers swooning. As he navigates the wild world of love and ambition, he’s also realizing that he wants more than just friendship with Lisa—the woman who has held his heart far longer than he can remember. 

As Lisa and Jayden’s bond deepens amidst the whirlwind of deadlines and pressure, their playful banter takes a turn toward something more. Will they navigate their way through the chaos and finally embrace the sparks flying between them? It’s a delightful journey from best friends to lovers, filled with humor, heart, and a dash of shenanigans!  

PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | Buy from the Author | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Bookshop

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Excerpt from Love Between the Pages

“I’m glad you and Jayden find it funny to toy with an old lady’s heart.”

“You can’t take it personal. He and I are just friends, and we always will be. I don’t think I can imagine my life without him in it. He’s always been there. I’m not sure if there’s more I can ask for.”

Aunt Wanda threw both palms in the air, flipped them back and forth, then broke out into the hook of Beyoncé’s song, “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It).” She swayed her hips and moved her shoulders to the rhythm.

Lisa doubled over in laughter. Tears sprang to her eyes. Aside from the fact that Aunt Wanda was moving just as well as the entertainer herself, the dance caught her off guard. Why did she leave her phone on the counter? This would have been the perfect moment to record her shenanigans.

Lisa regained her composure and played along. “You don’t think it’s weird for me to ask my best friend to put a ring on it?”

“Honey, I am sixty-five years old, which means that I’ve seen a lot in my day, including how you two act around each other and how you look at each other. I know love when I see it.” She shoved a hand into her hip as if to solidify her point.

Still kneeling next to the box, Lisa looked up at her. “Of course I love him. He’s my best friend, aside from Ginger.”

“Don’t go bringing Ginger into this. She’s come to her senses.”

“Maybe you should have this conversation with Jayden and see what he thinks about you trying to hook us up.”

“How do you know I haven’t? Maybe he’s waiting for you to be sure of him.”

Lisa’s breath caught, and her gaze stilled on her.

Is that true?

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About the Author

Natasha D. Frazier fell in love with love around the age of twelve because of artists like Babyface, Boys II Men, Whitney Houston, and New Edition. Around sixteen when her mother purchased a romance novel and left it lying around the house untouched, Natasha read it and a spark for the written word had been ignited.

Natasha believes that writing is one of her purposes and contributions to the world. She feels accomplished when she can get a few words written and like blah when life gets in the way. Her hope is that at the end of every novel, readers will feel like they’ve been wrapped in a cozy blanket with a mug of their favorite coffee/tea/warm drink. 

When she isn’t reading or writing, she is likely watching movies with her family. Natasha resides in Richmond, TX with her husband, Eddie Frazier, Jr. and their three children, Eden, Ethan, and Emilyn. Her greatest joy and commitment is to her family who she hopes to inspire above all else. One of her many mottos in life is: Faith removes limitations. Natasha and her family attend Parkway Fellowship in Richmond, TX, where she volunteers as a small group leader for elementary students. Natasha is also a member of the Houston Area Alumni Chapter of Jackson State University and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. 

Connect with Natasha by visiting natashafrazier.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.

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Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a Love Between the Pages book box which contains an autographed copy of the book and curated book themed swag!

(1) winner will receive a $10 Amazon gift card!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight September 8, 2025 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on September 15, 2025. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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Book Spotlight: Canyon of Deceit by DiAnn Mills

Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for Canyon of Deceit by DiAnn Mills hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

 

Title: Canyon of Deceit 

Author: DiAnn Mills 

Publisher: Tyndale Fiction 

Release Date: September 9, 2025 

Genre: Romantic Mystery & Suspense 

A rescue team searches for a missing young girl and suspects all is not as it seems in this high-stakes romantic suspense novel from the author of Lethal Standoff and Facing the Enemy. 

When wilderness survival expert Therese Palmer receives a frantic phone call from former colleague Professor Rurik Ivanov, she is shocked by the news that his young daughter, Alina, is missing—and that Rurik wants Therese’s help finding her. She’s sure Rurik hasn’t given her the whole story . . . especially since he refuses to report the kidnapping to the police. Yet with a child’s life hanging in the balance, Therese can’t turn down this mission. She knows the clock is ticking and she can’t do this alone. 

Therese reaches out to Texas Ranger Blane Gardner, whom she met seven months ago during one of her training courses in wilderness survival skills. Blane’s specialized training and background with the Crisis Negotiation Unit make him uniquely prepared for this search-and-rescue mission. He agrees to help Therese and to accept Rurik’s terms to keep Alina’s disappearance quiet, and as the two begin working together, Therese is determined the spark growing between them won’t distract from their mission to save Alina. 

Traversing deep into the desert of Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Alina’s last known location, Therese and Blane struggle to separate truth from lies within the mix of intel they’re receiving. As they close in on answers that suggest the involvement of Russian organized crime and a high-profile international assassination attempt, they must fight to rescue Alina before she becomes an innocent casualty of a much bigger plot—no matter the risk to their own lives. 

PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | Tyndale Fiction | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | ChristianBook | Bookshop | BookBub

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Excerpt

Alina suffering under the control of the monster who might have killed her mother caused me to forget all manner of good sense. How had the kidnappers navigated her to Dog Canyon? How had they raised and lowered her over steep inclines and slippery shale rock? With ropes? Carried her?

If I accepted the job, I needed a member of law enforcement whom I trusted . . . Someone wilderness-worthy with negotiation skills and able to expertly use a firearm without hesitation.

A man’s name held my attention. Seven months ago in Houston, I’d trained Texas Rangers on wilderness-survival skills through a four-day-long series of hands-on classes. One of the Rangers worked in the Crisis Negotiation Unit—CNT. A man I respected. He had a master’s degree in psychology and a reputation as a risk-taker. I needed a trained professional who put others first . . . providing he let me lead and give the orders.

Captain Blane Gardner.

I hesitated to call him. We’d gone out three times, and I enjoyed his company and commitment to the Texas Rangers. Then I invited him to church. He claimed he and God weren’t on speaking terms, so I ended the relationship. Although I’d made the right decision, several sleepless nights passed before I could push his pecan-colored eyes, thick red hair, and fit physique out of my heart. My pulse sped at the idea of spending hours alone with him in the wilderness, and the thought of putting myself through the emotional roller coaster again sent my pulse racing, but saving a child’s life took priority.

With thirty minutes before I had to leave to meet Professor Ivanov, I pulled up Blane’s contact info on my phone. Any other time, I’d have been considerate of the early hour, but not this morning. I pressed in the numbers, and a groggy man answered.

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About the Author

DiAnn Mills is a bestselling author who believes her readers should expect an adventure. She weaves memorable characters with unpredictable plots to create action-packed, suspense-filled novels with threads of romance. DiAnn believes every breath of life is someone's story, so why not capture those moments and create a thrilling adventure?

Her titles have appeared on the CBA and ECPA bestseller lists; won two Christy Awards, the Selah Award, and the Golden Scroll; and been finalists for the Inspirational Reader's Choice Award and the Carol Award. DiAnn is a founding board member of the American Christian Fiction Writers and an active member of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers, the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association, Mystery Writers of America, the Jerry Jenkins Writers Guild, and International Thriller Writers. DiAnn continues her passion of helping other writers be successful. She speaks to various groups and teaches writing workshops around the country. 

DiAnn has been termed a coffee snob and roasts her own coffee beans. She's an avid reader, loves to cook, and believes her grandchildren are the smartest kids in the universe. She and her husband live in sunny Houston, Texas. 

DiAnn is very active online and would love to connect with readers on social media or her website, diannmills.com

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Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a print copy of Canyon of Deceit and $25 gift card to winner's choice bookstore!

Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. Full tour schedule linked below. Giveaway began at midnight September 9, 2025 and lasts through 11:59 PM EST on September 16, 2025. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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Author Interview: The Recluse's Vindication by Danielle Grandinetti

Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for The Recluse's Vindication by Danielle Grandinetti, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: The Recluse's Vindication 
Series: Our House on Heather Wynd 
Author: Danielle Grandinetti 
Publisher: Hearth Spot Press 
Release Date: September 12, 2025 
Genre: Historical Romantic Suspense

The Loch Ness Monster isn't the only recluse seeking a Scottish haven. 

Bieldfell. Scotland, 1933—Falsely accused of murder sixteen years ago, American cowboy Benjamin Ford has chosen to hide out in the Scottish Highlands. Reclusive and not afraid to die, he rescues children out of an increasingly dangerous Germany. When his childhood best friend appears at his door, he's not the boy she remembers. 

Eleanor Finch's life ended sixteen years ago. In one horrible day, she lost her dreams, her reputation, and her heart. However, she never gives up the hope of finding her friend, so when she learns of Ben's whereabouts, she leaves all that is familiar to convince him to return home. 

But Eleanor isn't the only person searching for Ben. Hunters follow her trail. The thin veil of gossip and rumor may be their only chance of a future ... unless the Loch Ness Monster is real after all.

PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | Buy from the Author | Amazon

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Book Excerpt

Benjamin Ford stood atop a hill cloaked in a mist that hid him from God Himself and his fellow man. Head bowed under the weight of his sins, they pressed on his broad shoulders. But he would carry them if it meant an innocent would live.

The cool dampness swirled around him. The lapping of Loch Ness below created an otherworldly sense. There was life beyond the veil. Today, he didn’t want to acknowledge it. Perhaps because yesterday, he’d taken a thirty-fourth life. The exact number of years he’d lived on this earth.

Or maybe because today heralded the sixteenth anniversary of the first time he killed a man.

What absolution could there be for a man with so much bloodshed on his hands? He opened them now, his sleeves rolled to his elbows, revealing the tattoos gained from his time in the US Navy. Droplets formed on weather-worn skin, the mist heavy with water. It couldn’t wash away the darkness that threatened to crush his soul.

“Herr Ford?” a tiny voice preceded the equally tiny child.

“Yes, Amalie?” Benjamin switched to German before kneeling before the brave little orphan girl he’d smuggled out of Germany last night. Her blond hair hung limp about her pale face. “Are you ready to see Miss Blair? She’ll have tea and biscuits.”

“Will I like my new home?” Her blue eyes shimmered. The poor girl had lost so much in a few short hours, stolen by men who thought her Jewish blood made her less than they. “I don’t want to leave you.”

“Oh, wee one.” His voice roughened as she slipped into his embrace. He had promised her father, his friend, that he would do all in his power to protect the man’s only child. But she deserved more than the damaged soul of the likes of him.

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About the Author

Danielle Grandinetti is an award-winning inspirational romance author fueled by tea, books, and the creative beauty of nature. Her stories combine romance, mystery, and suspense against the backdrop of the 1930s to tell the tale of finding home and hope in hard times. With a master’s in communication and culture and a passion for intercultural communication, storytelling has been her heartbeat for as long as she can remember. Married to her hero, Danielle is a second-generation Italian-American, a dairy farmer’s granddaughter, and a boy mom from Chicagoland who now lives along Lake Michigan’s Wisconsin shoreline.

Connect with Danielle Grandinetti by visiting daniellegrandinetti.com to follow her on social media and subscribe to email updates.

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Author Interview

Q: What inspired you to write The Recluse’s Vindication?

Danielle: Last year, I was part of the Our House on Sycamore Street multi-author, multi-genre series with my book The Italian Musician’s Sanctuary. I loved it! So when the opportunity came to join the Our House on Heather Wynd series, I was all in.

Q: How long did it take to write this book?

Danielle: Not all that long, honestly. The story came together in a way I didn’t expect. In essence, it flowed along and I simply had to keep up. Not all books are like this, but this one was.

Q: What surprised you while researching/writing this novel?

Danielle: That the first newsprint published sighting of Nessie occurred in the very year I planned to set my story. The connection proved the lynch pin for the entire book.

Q: Do you have a favorite quote from The Recluse’s Vindication?

Danielle: "He would accept the mantle God laid on him and trade his soul so the innocent could live."

Q: When did you first know you wanted to be an author?

Danielle: I’ve loved stories since I was little and wrote my first one at age eight. I haven’t looked back!

Q: Would you share something about yourself that most readers wouldn’t know?

Danielle: I don’t like coffee though I’ve tried to like it in all sorts of ways. However, I figured if I couldn’t find a coffee I liked in Italy, there was no hope. I mean … not even tiramisu trained my tastebuds!

Q: What are you currently reading?

Danielle: The Collector of Burned Books by Roseanna M. White

Q: What is your favorite genre to read?

Danielle: Historical romance, especially if it has intrigue.

Q: What is your favorite hobby?

Danielle: Besides reading and writing, I love taking nature pictures.

Q: What is your favorite season and why?

Danielle: Fall! It has all my favorite things except Christmastide.

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Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive paperback copies of: The Recluse's Vindication, The Italian Musician's Sanctuary, & The Heart of Beauty, all by Danielle Grandinetti!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight September 10, 2025 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on September 17, 2025. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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Book Spotlight: A Scheming in Parliament by Erica Vetsch

Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for A Scheming in Parliament by Erica Vetsch hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

 

Title: A Scheming in Parliament 

Series: Of Cloaks & Daggers #2 

Author: Erica Vetsch 

Publisher: Kregel Publications 

Release Date: August 26, 2025 

Genre: Regency Mystery Romance 

Evil is masquerading in the halls of Parliament, and Sir Bertrand Thorndike is tasked with investigating from the inside. With his new position as a member of the House of Commons, he has access to the power brokers of English government. His tactic is to listen and learn, careful not to reveal his true motives, and he's quickly inducted into the mysterious Theban Club. 

Miss Philippa Cashel's mission, the Princess Charlotte Eleos School for Women in Need, is thriving with donations, and the students are learning skills to help them earn their livings in honorable ways. But when a dear friend's past is revealed by blackmail, Philippa must wrestle with the question, Is it ever right to do the wrong thing? 

Bertie's and Philippa's missions collide when Bertie uncovers a dangerous plot involving vulnerable women. He and Philippa join forces against the corruption threatening to topple England's government, all while navigating their outward reputations and inward feelings for each other.

PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | Kregel Publications | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | BookBub

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Excerpt

Philippa felt numb, her heart heavy, not wanting to broach the blackmail letter with Aunt Dolly, yet yearning to at the same time.

Aunt Dolly stood in the nave, inspecting the red-painted scrollwork adorning the now-cream-colored rafters. At last she turned to Philippa. “Out with it, child.”

With nothing else to do, Philippa retrieved the accusing letter from her apron pocket, separating it from Lady Tiptree’s. “This came in the post, and I’m afraid I opened it by accident. I thought it was to do with the school, but it is of a more personal nature. I read it.” She held the paper out.

“Why should such a trifling thing bother you, child? I’m sure it is nothing.” Aunt Dolly took the page, tilting it toward the sunlight. Her body stilled as she read, except for her hands, which began to tremble. When she finished, she looked up into the vaulted space.

“I am trying not to make assumptions, Aunt Dolly, but I’m having a difficult time. Perhaps . . .” Philippa tried to work some moisture into her mouth. “Perhaps you could give me some context for the writer’s remarks?”

Aunt Dolly didn’t answer for a long stretch, almost as if she had not heard. Then she inhaled deeply. “Sit, child, and I will tell you all.” (pp. 92–93)

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About the Author

Erica Vetsch is a New York Times best-selling author and ACFW Carol Award winner, and has been a Romantic Times top pick for her previous books. She loves Jesus, history, romance, and watching sports. This transplanted Kansan now makes her home in Rochester, Minnesota. Learn more about Erica at ericavetsch.com.

Connect with Erica by visiting ericavetsch.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.

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Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a print copy of A Scheming in Parliament and a $20 Amazon gift card!

Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. Full tour schedule linked below. Giveaway began at midnight September 3, 2025 and lasts through 11:59 PM EST on September 10, 2025. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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August 2025 Reading Recap & September 2025 TBR

    My August 2025 Reads: 

1. North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - A story of life and suffering with a fascinating, admirable heroine. An excellent example of classical literature with the exception of the too abrupt ending.


2. The Rules of Falling for You by Mollie Rushmeyer  - ⭐⭐⭐⭐ - An entertaining romcom that held space for serious issues. Read my review.

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Expected September 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. The Collector of Burned Books by Roseanna M. White - Read this book earlier in the summer, but it's the September selection for my local book club, so I'll be rereading it. Read my review.


4. Coal Black Lies by Cindy K. Sproles - My local book club's August selection. I missed reading it, but the discussion made it sound so good, that I still want to read it.

What will you read this month?