Random Thoughts From A Book Worm

The Celebration by Wanda Brunstetter is the third book in the series The Amish Cooking Class. Lyle and Heidi have taken in young siblings whose parents have passed away in a car accident. In hopes to increase the kids’ social circles, Heidi offers a cooking class to children. The students are a little different in this book, two children whose parents are separated, a son of a single parent father, a daughter of a singe parent mom, and a young girl who is spoiled. Heidi has to approach this class differently as she is not only teaching children to cook, but also providing support through her Bible verses to the families. It was great to see how Lyle and Heidi along with the other families assisted each other when in need. It was great to see Kendra and baby Heidi back in the story along with the new marriage of friends. As always, it is easy to root for Lyle and Heidi. I was very excited that they had found a family and was eager to see if they would be able to adopt. I ho...

Devotions for the Hungry Heart by Shellie Rushing Tomlinson is not date based so one can start at any time. This was exciting for me as I did not receive it on January 1. Another great feature of this 20 week devotional is that it runs from Monday – Saturday with devotionals for those who seek God every day of the week. Honestly, I do find myself wishing there was a Sunday devotional but that is because I am enjoying Shellie’s stories so much. The headings are continuous throughout the book and all based on a Hungry Heart. Mondays focus on surrendered hearts, Tuesdays on intentional hearts, Wednesday on a praying heart, Thursday on a celebrating heart, Friday on a needy heart, and Saturday on a sharing heart. Each devotional includes a great story from the author’s personal life and ends with a correlation to the scriptures and a Bible verse. The Bible verse has given me a great start to jump right into the scriptures for a daily reading. The author has added several recip...

Amish Sweethearts by Amy Clipston is a collection of four sweet, Amish romances that will release Tuesday, January 9, 2018.   Love and Buggy Rides Janie Lantz is a cashier at Lancaster Souvenirs and Buggy Rides, where Jonathan Stoltfuz is a buggy driver. After a frightening accident where Jonathan is the dirver of the rig occurs, Janie and Jonathan start talking and a fast friendship occurs. Jonathan blames himself even though Janie saw that it was the driver of the cars fault. After her father tells her to not get involved, will she come forward and ease Jonathan’s mind and help settle the situation? A Home for Lindsay   Straight from Amy Clipston’s beloved Kauffman Amish Bakery, Lindsay is eager to get married to Matthew and have a home of her own after being so unsure of where she belongs.  When he calls of the wedding due to circumstances beyond her control, will her heart break or will she get her happy ending?   Where the Heart Is...

Today I want to spotlight a new release book by Amy Lillard. Kappy King and the Puppy Kaper is book one of An Amish Mystery series and released on December 27, 2017. Kappy “Kathryn” King is the kapp maker and odd ball in her district. Upon returning home from a shopping trip, she find her front door painted blue, the color that meant she was single and looking for a husband. No doubt in her mind, she knows that her neighbor, Jimmy, is to blame. Jimmy, a young man with Down’s Syndrome, lives with his mother, Ruth Peachey, across the road from Kappy. They bred Beagles and rent out their land to other Amish farmers. Upon going to confront Jimmy about her blue door, she discovers Jimmy crying over his mother’s dead body.   Jimmy’s shunned sister, Edie, returns home in time for her mother’s funeral.  During the funeral, the police show up to arrest poor Jimmy. Edie and Kappy make it their mission to solve the murder and free Jimmy. This book was the perfect mi...

Well folks, this is the start of my long procrastinated blog. Hopefully you will enjoy my random thoughts on the various books that I have enjoyed reading. While I review books, I do not give away too many details of the book. I strive to get the reader interested in the book, without spoiling the story plot or ending. I will also do my best to include information about the author and other books in the series. Most of my books will be Christian fiction but I will post about various fiction and non-fiction books that I find interesting. I will be doing reviews and giveaways on my YouTube channel as well. Please subscribe and follow for your chance to win! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH68Sy3xRTYLjNPi6zyCaBA I am beginning a new book today by Kathleen Fuller titled Words From the Heart. Please check back for recent reviews and thoughts! Happy reading from one Book Worm to another!