It's time for my latest blog for Bethany House and this months pick is A Daring Venture.
Upon a quick skim you might think that a story with a background about water purification and chlorination in the late 1800's would not seem like a very romantic backdrop - But! I hope you give this book a chance. While the background is not so exciting, it holds the main story together in inricate ways.
Rosalind is a biochemist intent on proving to the skeptical public that chlorination is a safe chemical for use in water systems to help stop the spread of cholera. Nicholas is an outspoken proponent of filtration systems only and wants nothing to do with chlorine. The two are thrown together as Nicholas is the new Comissioner of Water and Rosalind needs to convince him that her system is safe. This is where the romance kicks in! Nicholas starts to see the smart and successful woman Rosalind is. Rosalind is torn between going forward with her secret plan with a fellow doctor to chlorinate the town's water supply without them knowing so she can prove her heory, and knowing that if she does she will anger Nicholas if he ever finds out.
Very well written. It occasionally drifts toward boring when the water commissioners have to meet, but sparks back up when both Rosalind and Nicholas have to make their stand. I enjoyed this book and recommend that you don't assume the entire plot is based on chlorination, there is romance, revenge, and family dynamics too.
Sunday, July 29, 2018
Sunday, July 8, 2018
June/July Stack
I haven't had a blog in a while because I was working my way through three books and several audiobooks, but here's what I have gotten done so far:
In my fiction pile I have read The Rancher's Second Chance by Brenda Minton. A Love Inspired book from the Martin's Crossing series.
In The Rancher's Second Chance, Grace finds herself on the run from an abusive husband. With nowhere to turn, she ends up at the trailer of her ex - the man she left for his best friend (the abuser) He has conflicting feelings on whether or not he should take her back after the way she left him the first time, but when he finds out she's pregnant...he softens toward her situation.
The book has the usual meddling-for-good family who create a warm family unit around Grace. All of the characters are likable and the book features great fiction writing. Sit back and enjoy, it's a bit like watching a Hallmark Channel movie unfold before your eyes. I recommend this book (and the series!) for a great summer read.
Next up in my pile is a non-fiction book: Paul Harvey's America by Stephen Mansfield and David A. Holland.
I assume you know of the Paul Harvey radio legacy if you are picking up his biography. I'm included as one of his fans for many years. I grew up eating my breakfast and lunch to Paul Harvey news, and I remember the local furor when they removed his show from the local station to replace it with Fox News.
Paul Harvey was a one of a kind broadcaster. Like they say in the book, he let his listeners form their own opinions of the news he delivered. And there was no delivery like Paul Harvey's:warm, thoughtful, and just as curious as the rest of us. The right-wing jawers of today can't compare to his down home style and colloquialisms like "wash your ears out with this!" with the perfect tone of amazement in what he is just about to tell you.
This biography is a good read - particularly for older readers who grew up listening to him - It covers some personal history, some of his views on history, and a loving summary of his career in radio. The only thing I missed were some pictures. A biography isn't quite complete without some pictures of said person. Although the cover has a great pic of smiling Paul ahead of his beloved microphone.
Third on my list from this last month was a book called The Middle Place by Kelly Corrigan. Sort of a mix of autobiography that reads like a story with dialogue and characters from her real life.
The Middle Place is about a woman going through cancer at the same time she finds out her father has a potentially fatal cancer. Another great book that I would recommend seeking out. It is written with humor, hope, and love. The author travels back and forth in the story from her early days to her current days as it ties together the scene of her family life with her parents. I loved the pace and-don't worry- it's not devastatingly sad; it's Real and hilarious (like real life!).
In my fiction pile I have read The Rancher's Second Chance by Brenda Minton. A Love Inspired book from the Martin's Crossing series.
In The Rancher's Second Chance, Grace finds herself on the run from an abusive husband. With nowhere to turn, she ends up at the trailer of her ex - the man she left for his best friend (the abuser) He has conflicting feelings on whether or not he should take her back after the way she left him the first time, but when he finds out she's pregnant...he softens toward her situation.
The book has the usual meddling-for-good family who create a warm family unit around Grace. All of the characters are likable and the book features great fiction writing. Sit back and enjoy, it's a bit like watching a Hallmark Channel movie unfold before your eyes. I recommend this book (and the series!) for a great summer read.
Next up in my pile is a non-fiction book: Paul Harvey's America by Stephen Mansfield and David A. Holland.
I assume you know of the Paul Harvey radio legacy if you are picking up his biography. I'm included as one of his fans for many years. I grew up eating my breakfast and lunch to Paul Harvey news, and I remember the local furor when they removed his show from the local station to replace it with Fox News.
Paul Harvey was a one of a kind broadcaster. Like they say in the book, he let his listeners form their own opinions of the news he delivered. And there was no delivery like Paul Harvey's:warm, thoughtful, and just as curious as the rest of us. The right-wing jawers of today can't compare to his down home style and colloquialisms like "wash your ears out with this!" with the perfect tone of amazement in what he is just about to tell you.
This biography is a good read - particularly for older readers who grew up listening to him - It covers some personal history, some of his views on history, and a loving summary of his career in radio. The only thing I missed were some pictures. A biography isn't quite complete without some pictures of said person. Although the cover has a great pic of smiling Paul ahead of his beloved microphone.
Third on my list from this last month was a book called The Middle Place by Kelly Corrigan. Sort of a mix of autobiography that reads like a story with dialogue and characters from her real life.
The Middle Place is about a woman going through cancer at the same time she finds out her father has a potentially fatal cancer. Another great book that I would recommend seeking out. It is written with humor, hope, and love. The author travels back and forth in the story from her early days to her current days as it ties together the scene of her family life with her parents. I loved the pace and-don't worry- it's not devastatingly sad; it's Real and hilarious (like real life!).
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