I need to do some serious reading in the next few weeks! I've got books of all kinds to read. I've got fiction, non-fiction, and teen books to get through devour. I've decided that having you come on this journey with me will make it fun! So, during the next 4 weeks I am putting the names of 14 regular Christian fiction books, 7 non-fiction books, and 7 teen/young adult books into a bowl and drawing them out to read and giveaway.
Book giveaway for Day 4: (fiction) How Sweet It Is by Alice J. Wisler
Here are the rules to enter:
A. Post a comment answering a random question with that day's post.
Today's Question: This book is about a woman starting up a cake-making business. She also loves pie. Which do you prefer, cake or pie? What's your favorite kind of cake? Favorite pie?
My Answer: Usually I prefer cake. My favorite cake is one I make called "Too Much Chocolate Cake." My mother-in-law makes an eggnog pie that is my favorite pie.
B. Include an email address where I can reach you if you are selected as the winner for that giveaway.
C. Enter on or before Feb. 13 for this book, the winner will be drawn Feb. 14.
D. Come back tomorrow for the next book!
TODAY'S BOOK GIVEAWAY
Description:
Leaving behind a broken romance and her job as a chef in Atlanta, Deena Livingston reluctantly agrees to teach cooking to middle schoolers in North Carolina. But how can she convince the kids that home cooking is better than fast food? Will a Dr. Seuss-quoting plumber, a handsome social worker, and eight rambunctious youngsters change Deena's outlook on life? 320 pages, softcover from Bethany.
My Thoughts:
I really enjoyed this book. Deena is a likeable and realistic person who has flaws and fears to overcome. I really enjoyed the "supporting" characters and all the lessons that their influence brings to Deen's life. Even includes a few yummy-looking recipes!
Book Bullets:
- My rating: 5 out of 5 stars
- Genre: women's fiction
- Themes: forgiveness, hope
- Part of a Series: no
- Publication year: 2009
- Pages: 320
