I recently read two books purely for enjoyment made extra enjoyable by the fact that they were available as part of my Amazon Prime membership - no extra cost!
The Christmas Lodge was a cozy winter "feel good" romance Christmas story. I don't want to spoil it for anyone so I'll say just read it especially if you're an Amazon Prime member and can get it "free."
A Very Merry Murder is a murder mystery with a lot of plot twists. A reality TV show moves into a farm to do a television series on farm life in a small village. The widowed farm owner isn't fond of the TV crew being on the property but reminds herself of the extra funds the inconvenience will provide especially with her sister getting married on the farm at Christmas time. Farm chores soon started to include murder investigations. Very interesting read!
I also read The Castaway and I cannot recall if I bought it or if it came with Prime as a "First Read." If you haven't noticed, I don't pass up the chance to get "free" books. A widowed first lady moves from the hustle & bustle of DC to a remote island to begin a new life as a bookstore owner. A life in politics means little privacy and lots of drama for the former first lady and her daughters after the death of the president. Imagine you're mourning the loss of a loved one and you find out that person was unfaithful and supporting another his lover & their child in another country. If you live in a cold, snowy part of the country, reading this book also gives you a "vacation" to a warmer climate as you read.
Finally, a book that I bought! I'm in the process of reading We're in the Mountains, Not Over the Hill which is a book about "seasoned" female backpackers and their journeys around the globe. There are some great stories along with tips that these women share so you don't have to learn the hard way if you embark on a backpacking journey. Backpacking is something that peaks my interest especially since my husband is preparing for a backpacking trip in 2026. I'm more inclined to do day hikes over backpacking unless something changes.
I've enjoyed reading these books and sharing my insights with you while not giving any spoilers. I hope you check out one of the books in this post. If you do, leave a comment to let me know!
While I do enjoy reading for pleasure, I start every morning with scripture and pray using the YouVersion Bible app. This app makes learning and studying scripture less daunting than flipping through pages of the Bible trying to figure it out on your own.
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