Summer Reading List at Harvest Lane Cottage

 Reading is a big part of my life. I do it every day. Every single day. Sometimes I can't sit down with a book, but I always make time to listen while I'm driving or creating or working around the house. I thank God my momma read to me. I thank God my teachers read to me. They helped my imagination to grow and develop so that I see stories play out in my mind as I read or listen. I've recently found that not everyone does that. 

 Please take time to read aloud to your children from very young to as old as they'll still let you. It's good for them, and it's good for you. You can bet I'll be reading to my little Gibby just as soon as he can sit and look at a book. ~smile~

Here's my promised summer reading list for 2023. I'll be honest, I always end up adding more to the list that may or may not show up here. 

  Please join me! Let me know what you're reading. What do you recommend? My friend, Laura, told me about Molly MacRae's cozy mysteries. I've already read two in the last few weeks. I'm hoping to make this blog a lot more interactive. I love corresponding with readers. 

  So here's my 2023 Summer Reading List:

Bible in 90 days 

with a YouVersion Bible.com reading plan.

YES! It's a lot! More than I expected. I'm not sure if I'll do 90 days again. The only way I can do it is by listening most of the time. I finished. 

♥

I'm listening to Love, Pray, Listen 
by Mary DeMuth on Scribd.
All done!
5 stars!

I began to read Mere Christianity
by C.S. Lewis but didn't finish it.
I find I just don't have the brain space to finish this until this fall.
Finished.

I downloaded John Adams
by David McCullough from Scribd.
McCullough is one of my favorite history writers.
I just started this July 4th.
This is a very long book!
August 3rd I'm still listening!

Homespun Devotions
is a very encouraging devotional book
by Cheryl Smith.
Finished 

Preserving by the Pint
by Marisa McClellan
Done

And for fun...

Spinning in her Grave
by Molly MacRae
I listened on Scribd.  I couldn't resist starting the next in the series! 

Nightfall in the Valley of Deep Time
by Tracy Higley
It's on my Scribd app.
Fished this. 
Fabulous! 
5 stars!

♥

If you'd like to keep up with my reading progress,

you can follow me on Goodreads. 

I update my progress

regularly.

Laura Lane

*I signed up for a free trial of Scribd in February 2019. It's a service where you can read or listen to books for just $11.99 a month with no limit.  

I kept the plan, because we really use it and like it a lot. We especially like the extensive list of audio books. Take a look. If you sign up from this link, you can get a two free months trial, and I'll get one month free, too.

My Summer Bucket List 2023

 

Hey y'all!

Do you make a bucket list each season like I do? You know, I've not once finished everything on my list, but it sure inspires me to keep busy and enjoy the season. This summer, I am especially excited, because my little Gibby, my nickname for my first grandbaby, is going to arrive. He's set to make his appearance near the end of summer. Update: He surprised us and came early! His name is Benjamin, and he's perfect! My Amy is taking after her momma. I have three children born at the end of August and beginning of September! It makes a long, hot summer for momma, that's sure. I finished knitting a little pair of socks for Gibby last week. I used leftover yarn from his momma's Christmas socks from this past year. That's very appropriate since his momma announced him to us on Christmas! I only wish I'd had leftover yarn from his daddy's socks, too, but he has size 13 feet! No leftovers there!

Here are some of the things that I want to do this summer. 

I'll put a heart by the things as I finish them.

 Write my summer bucket list

♥ Write my summer reading list

♥ Make a little sweater for Benjamin 

♥ Make a little hat to match  

♥ Make a few more newborn socks

 

♥ Knit socks for #summersockcamp 3 pairs done

~ Knit dishcloths for us and for gifts

♥ Knit a hat for the NICU 

♥Sew some wipes 

♥ Hand quilt 15 minutes a day... I've done it most days.

~ Sew a new skirt before school starts

~ Take in the elastic on a couple of skirts

~ Catch up my mending

~ Sew a project bag

~ Picnic in the park

♥ Day trip to northwest Arkansas

~ Drive in movie

♥ Frozen lemonade run to Sonic

 ♥ Worship Jesus under the stars

~ Sit by water and worship Jesus

~ Sit by a fire and worship Jesus

♥ Watch fireworks

♥ Talk to strangers

♥ Blow bubbles

♥ Eat icy cold watermelon

♥ Eat fresh corn on the cob

♥ Eat fresh tomatoes out of our garden

♥Make strawberry jam

♥ Make blueberry jam

~ Make a Christmas gift

~ Make a plan for blog posts

~ Make a daily and weekly rhythm plan 

~ Make a gift list for birthdays and Christmas

♥ Repot 3 houseplants

~ Finish fixing up the back porch table and chairs

What's on your summer bucket list friends?

Enjoy!

Laura

Happy for summer at home!

It's the best part of teaching.

PS Gibby is my nickname for our grandbaby due in a couple of months. GrandBaBY. Gibby!

My Prayer for You Dear Reader

 

My prayer for you, my reader...

Jesus, I thank you that you hear our prayers. Father, I thank you for sending Jesus. Holy Spirit, I thank you for being our comforter and our teacher. Lord God, three in one, I thank you that you personally know each one of my readers. You know each one's needs, fears, hopes, problems, pains, and illnesses. I ask you God to speak directly to each one, to meet each person's needs, and heal each physical problem. Bless each spiritually, physically, socially, and financially. I ask that you fill them with peace as they seek you and give their problems to you. I ask it all by the power of the Blood of Jesus, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

Hugs to you all!

Laura

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3 Word Review: In This Moment by Gabrielle Meyer

 I loved it!

Seriously, this book is excellent. Gabrielle Meyer created a trio of storylines that were at once captivating and believable. Not an easy task for a time travel type book. In This Moment* is the second of the Timeless series. I also reviewed When the Day Comes last summer when it was released. Loved it, too! 

If you like clean historical fiction, read these books. If you like clean historical romance, read these books. In This Moment has some kissing, but I cannot remember anything that would make a lady blush in it. Remember when ladies blushed? Here's a bit from the publisher about In This Moment.

From the Back Cover

Maggie inherited a gift from her time-crossing parents that allows her to live three separate lives in 1861, 1941, and 2001. Each night, she goes to sleep in one time period and wakes up in another. Until she turns twenty-one, when she will have to forfeit two of those lives--and everyone she knows in them--forever.

In 1861, Maggie is the daughter of a senator at the outbreak of the Civil War, navigating a capital full of Southern spies and wounded soldiers. In 1941, she is a navy nurse, grappling with her knowledge of the future when she joins a hospital ship going to Pearl Harbor. And in 2001, she's a brilliant young medical student, fulfilling her dream of becoming a surgeon.

While Maggie has sworn off romance until she makes her final choice, an intriguing man tugs at her heart in each era, only complicating the impossible decision she must make, which looms ever closer. With so much on the line, how can Maggie choose just one life to keep and the rest to lose?

My Thoughts:

I didn't even have to read the description of the book to know I wanted to read it. When the Day Comes blew me away last year. 

The three time periods Gabrielle chose were powder kegs in history. Maggie's personality is developed through all three periods, and she's responsible, remarkable, kind, and a most likeable young woman in all three. Her journey through the three lifetimes challenges her in her views of herself, of God, and how she fits into the world around her. 

There's nothing that I can write that will fully explain how suspenseful this book is or how it will capture your attention. You'll need time to read. You'll want time to read. You'll snatch moments to read!

I do recommend that you read the first book first. However, this is also a stand alone book.

Enjoy!

Laura

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s  “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

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★★            It was okay
★★★         Liked it
★★★★      Really liked it
★★★★★   It was amazing

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Hello Everyone!

Hello everyone!

I have a few minutes this morning so I thought I'd stop in and say hello. I keep telling myself that I'm going to be more regular in blogging. I'm trying to get into a new schedule now that school is out. We'll see what happens. I'm a little better about posting on Instagram. 

This morning I have been busy with writing cards. Some of them are thank you notes, and some of them are a little cards that have photos in them that. I thought the photos might bring back some happy memories to the recipients. 

I'll be going knitting this afternoon with some friends. It's a weekly appointment. I don't like to miss it. These girls have really challenged me, too. In fact it's because of some of these ladies that I'm now a dedicated sock knitter. I will try to post some pictures of some of the things I've been knitting tomorrow. 

I've also been reading some good books and listening to good books as well. My current read is called In This Moment* by Gabriel Meyer. I'll be reviewing it next week. I really tucked into the storyline!

Have a terrific week!

Laura

Writing, knitting, reading, and enjoying my time off work

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