Welcome to the Literary Lodge! And to our Five Fall Favorites party! Come on in and let’s get started, shall we?
This is the Literary Lodge as I have mentioned. It’s a wonderful place to spend a week, and we’re so glad you came to spend it with us. Grab some books, and go read on one of the benches under the trees, or fill a backpack for a hike up into the hills. If you’d prefer to stay closer to the cabin, there are some charming boats you can sit in to read if you’d like, or take them out on the water. It’s a calm day, and the sun looks like it’s going to penetrate the fog any minute now. But if it doesn’t get warm enough for you, there is a stack of blankets right over there; feel free to help yourself. Oh, and we have a bonfire going if you’d like to sit around the fire and talk books. If you’d like to take a bike ride, out to the barn to read, each one has a basket for your books. And while you’re out that way, stop by the orchard and fill a bushel or two of apples. This year has been great for the apples, and I don’t know if we can get them all picked before winter hits.
Now, before you run off to some party room, let me give you a quick tour. Each of the participating blogs/party rooms, have their own Top 5 books to share. The buttons to read these rooms are down below. But one of them is going to give a FREE short story to anyone who wants it! It’s the Books room, and somewhere on their post they’ll share the link to it. (Remember, the rooms change every day.)
But don’t forget to visit all the other rooms and comment, follow, sign up, etc. because that’s going to earn you more entries into the amazing giveaway we are offering! It’s so good that we all wish we could enter it ourselves.
And now, with no more chatter, I’ll share my Top 5 books in today’s genre. If you wish to add a book to your TBR (To Be Read) list on Goodreads, or just read more about the book, find the link for Amazon, or whatever, click on the book image.
Historical Fiction/Bible Times
Adam and His Kin by Ruth Beechick
It’s been a long time since I’ve read this book, but I still remember how interested I was in it. Even though many things were imagined, the author brought the story to life in a way that kept my attention and made Bible people come to life.
Pillar of Fire by Joseph Holt Ingraham
This was a fascinating story about Moses in Egypt, the plagues, the exodus, and what it might have been like. The story captured my attention and I thought about things I’d never thought about before.
A Cry from Egypt by Hope Auer
Taking us into Egypt with the Israelite slaves, this story was well done. The main characters were, for the most part, the slaves and their perspective on the plagues and what they thought of Moses. Having not read a lot of books set during Bible times, I wasn’t sure I would enjoy this book, but I did.
A Stand at Sinai by Hope Auer
Coming almost right after A Cry from Egypt ends, this book continues the story of the Israelites’ journey to Mt. Sinai. I enjoyed this book though there were a few times the characters seemed to act a little modern, but it wasn’t much. There is also trouble with the parents and rebellion against God. (This is, after all, what really happened in the Bible.) I am looking forward to reading the 3rd book in this series when it comes out.
The Runaway by Patricia M. St. John
This is the fictional account of the family in the Bible from Tyre. The daughter is possessed by a demon and the mother goes to Jesus asking for help. Told from the son’s perspective, this story held my attention. It may be a bit intense for younger readers if they are sensitive, but there is nothing to defile. It’s a fascinating look at what might have happened.
And now, here are the doors, I mean buttons, to take you to the party rooms! Have fun and don’t forget to leave comments, add books to your TBR list and enter the giveaway! Oh, and these will open in a new tab, so don’t worry, you won’t get lost in the acres of land around the Literary Lodge. 🙂
Grand Prize Giveaway!
• Signed copy of Dylan’s Story by Rebekah A. Morris
• Signed copy of Dandelion Dust by Faith Potts
• Signed copy of Kate’s Innocence by Sarah Holman
• Signed copy of The Twin Arrows by Kate Willis
• Signed copy of Journey to Love by Amanda Tero
• Coffee Nut M & M’s
• Packets of Apple Cider
• Cute Fall Mug
And there might be an Amazon Gift Card in there too. 😉
This giveaway is open to everyone. International as well as US. However, if we have an International winner, they will get kindle copies of all these books, and an amazon gift card. (Sorry, we just can’t mail this internationally.)
If we get more than 75 different people entered into the giveaway, we will add a 2nd place winner, so be sure to tell you family and friends!
Please be honest in your entries because they will be checked.
This has to be updated manually, and I can only do that every 3 hours, so if you enter and don’t see any progress, don’t despair, I will update it. 🙂
Just so you know, the button to “With a Joyful Noise” doesn’t work.
Yeah, I saw that, and I think her post just isn’t up. I’ve contacted her, and hopefully it’ll be up very soon. Thanks for letting me know.
Hurray for Five Fall Favourites!!! And nice books! I’ve actually only read one of them (Adam and His Kin) but the Patricia St. John one sounds really good. I’ve read some of her books before and I’ve greatly enjoyed them! Actually…all the books you listed sound awesome xD I need to read more!!!!! 😛
Hi Blessing! You made it!!!! 😀 *hugs*
Yes, you should read “The Runaway.” I think you’d enjoy it. They’re all good, of course, but start with that one. 🙂 Finding time to read can be a challenge. I usually find Sunday afternoons my best reading time.
So glad you were able to stop by! 🙂
So excited for this party! Thanks for hosting, Rebekh! 😀
Yes, it’s finally here! 🙂 You’re welcome, it’s my pleasure!
I am super excited about this party! Thanks for hosting it, Rebekah! 🙂
My pleasure! Glad you could come!
I commented on 5 blogs, but as I was about to type up which ones somehow I pressed submit. Would you like me to say which ones I commented on? 🙂
Yes, just leave a comment saying which blogs you commented on and that will work.
Okay, I commented on:
The Destiny of One
Whimsical Writings for His Glory
Stories by Firefly
Reveries
and yours!
Sorry about the whole mishap. 😉
No problem. 🙂 Things like that happen. 🙂
I am so excited for this party! I look forward to everyone’s posts and thank you so much for having an amazing giveaway!
Glad you have joined us, Maddy!
We rather liked the giveaway too. 😉
Yay, it’s begun! I’m so excited for this! 😀
Yes, it’s begun! So many books are being shared, and so many more are coming! I hope you are ready! 🙂
This is very exciting! I am looking forward to every day of the party. 🙂 (Unfortunately, school must be a priority this week…) “The Runaway” looks the most interesting of your top 5; I’m kind of picky about Biblical fiction, but I do like reading it. 🙂
CutePolarBear
I’m pretty picky about Bible Fiction too. 🙂 Glad you could come! Yes, take care of school first, the party will still be here when you get done. Maybe it’ll help motivate you to focus and get your work done quickly. 🙂
That kind of motivation never seems to work for me. 😉 What I have to do is glue myself on my desk chair, and not even go to my computer. When that happens, I’m done for. 😛
Well, do whatever you have to do to get your school done so you can come party! 😀
Oops, I just realized that I entered that I commented on Faith Blum’s blog, but I didn’t put the correct name of the blog. I just put “Faith Blum” as the name instead of the full name of her blog. Sorry, is that okay?
Either the name of the person, or the name of their blog will work. 🙂 I know both. 🙂
I’m so excited for this fall party! Thanks for hosting it!
Thank you for coming and joining in the fun! 🙂 The more people who come, the more fun it is. 🙂
What fun! I’m off to read the different posts! Do you have to put them in a comment here, or will you know when I’ve commented on there?
Enjoy your visits to the barn, boat, etc. 🙂 Leave comments on the other posts, and then when you’ve left comments on 5 blogs, you can enter that giveaway entry by listing the blogs you commented on. Have fun! And yes, this blog does count for one. 😉
Oh, I get it and rafflecopter where you enter your entries, I get that too. Mine’s set up through my mom so it’s under April or April Bell. Thanks so much!
You’re welcome!
Hi, Rebekah! Thanks for helping to host this for all of us readers! Since you liked “The Runaway” by Patricia St. John, I think you would enjoy “Twice Freed”, also by that author. It is soooo good! Right now I’m reading Patricia St. John’s autobiography–another really good book. =D
Thanks for the fun!
Liberty B.
“Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.” II Corinthians 3:17
Hi Liberty! It’s my pleasure to host this again. 🙂
Oh, we have “Twice Freed” and I think I may have read it, but it’s been a long time ago. I should go add it to my to read list. 🙂
What’s the name of the autobiography? That sounds really good, because I’ve really enjoyed all Patricia St. John’s books that I’ve read.
Oh, I love those first two!
(And Happy Part Beginning!) 😀
You liked the beginning of my post? 🙂
I’m sure I typed “Party Beginning”… Long day, maybe? 😀
That makes more sense. 🙂 I couldn’t figure out what was so special about the beginning of my post! 😛
Bwahaha! 😀 Well, it was fun. 😉
😛
I am interested in reading A Cry from Egypt by Hope Auer. I am adding it to my TBR list.
Oh, good. I wasn’t sure if I’d enjoy it, but I really did. And I heard that she’s writing a 3rd book in the series, so I’m eager to see what that one’s like.
I accidentally did not put what blogs I commented on. So sorry about that!
Here’s what ones I did:
The Destiny of One
Kelsey’s Notebook
Noble Novels
Once Upon An Ordinary,
And yours!
That works too. 🙂
Oh wow… I COMPLETELY forgot about Hope Auer’s books! I enjoyed those!!! The others I haven’t read yet. 🙂
So you’ve read Hope’s books too? Fun! It’s easy to forget about books. 🙂 Oh, you should read the others! I wonder how long our TBR list will be just from this party?
Yes I have!! 🙂 Oh my… don’t even mention the TBR pile…. monstrous mountain… ;P
It’s finally here!! I’m so excited for the next few days!! 😀
Yay! Yay! Yay! 😀 It’s already fun, and think it’s just going to get more so! 😀
Nice selection of books. I’ve been looking for some more biblical fiction, so I will add these to my TBR pile! 😀
Glad to share some! Hope you’ll enjoy them.
Oh my goodness; there is *so* much work put into this! Rebekah, I’m discovering your blog for the first time and the impression is impressive. I just can’t get over how well done this online book party is – I mean, excuse me, this Literary Lodge! :O
Well thank you. It did help that this is the 2nd year we’ve done it, so some of the kinks got worked out the first time around. But I’m glad you are enjoying your stay at the Literary Lodge. 😉 Thanks for coming!
Hi Rebekah! These blog hops are always so fun. Hope I can keep up!
It can be a challenge to keep up, but if you miss something, you can always come back. 🙂
I loved Adam and His Kin!
Me too.
Yay! I’m so excited to see everyone’s posts! Thank you so much for hosting!
My pleasure! Glad you are enjoying the party! It’s so much fun to read what everyone shares. 🙂
High five on Hope Auer’s books! The Runaway looks good! That is going on my TBR list for sure!
Yes, the Runaway is good. Let me know what you think of it after you’ve read it. 🙂