Wednesday, January 8, 2020

2019 Highlights #1, from Nicole, Paula and Winnie! Plus #GIVEAWAY

SEE BELOW FOR NICOLE'S GIVEAWAY of MEMORIES OF GLASS paperback by MELANIE DOBSON


Nicole’s Top Ten Books of 2019
When reflecting on all the books I read this year (over 125), several characteristics remained consistent among my favorites that have found a permanent place on my keeper shelf: delightful characters who remain with me long after the final page, intriguing storylines, the ability to make me experience deep emotions, and powerful messages of hope and grace that draw me deeper to my faith. 


A series consisting of a group of friends or siblings who have a continued role in subsequent installments is generally my preference, although there have also been several stand-alone novels that captured my attention this year.  A swoon-worthy romance that includes a tall, dark, and handsome hero with charisma and confidence is an added bonus!



My Top Three Books of 2019 (In Alphabetical Order by Title):
Just One Kiss by Courtney Walsh
The Montana Marshalls series by Susan May Warren
One Final Breath by Lynn H. Blackburn

My Remaining Top Books of 2019 (In Alphabetical Order by Title):
End Game by Rachel Dylan
Code of Valor by Lynette Eason
Dead Drift by Dani Pettrey (published in 2018)
Memories of Glass by Melanie Dobson
The Spice King by Elizabeth Camden
Sweet on You by Becky Wade
The Tea Chest by Heidi Chiavaroli (releases February 4, 2020)


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Paula Shreckhise's TOP... TWELVE of 2019!!
"This was so difficult to pick just 10(12) best books for 2019.

These were all released in 2019 and are full length novels. There are so many more I wanted to include and I wanted to read more great new releases."

Here in no particular order:
Whose Waves These Are by Amanda Dykes
Echoes Among The Stones by Jaime Jo Wright
The Rebel Bride by Shannon McNear
A Pursuit of Home by Kristi Hunter
When I Close My Eyes by Elizabeth Musser
Living Lies by Natalie Walters
Deadly Deceit by Natalie Walters
The King’s Mercy by Lori Benton
The Number of Love by Roseanna White
Fire Storm by Nancy Mehl
Finding Lady Enderly by Joanna Politano
My Heart Belongs in The Blue Ridge by Pepper Basham 


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Winnie Thomas's...TOP TWENTY!!
(listed alphabetically) (and took about a week to reduce from her top forty!)

 









A Bound Heart by Laura Frantz
All Manner of Things by Susie Finkbeiner
As the Light Fades by Catherine West
Between Two Shores by Jocelyn Green
Daughters of Northern Shores by Joanne Bischof
Diamond in the Rough by Jen Turano
Far Side of the Sea by Kate Breslin
Finding Lady Enderly by Joanna Davidson Politano
Just One Kiss by Courtney Walsh
Memories of Glass by Melanie Dobson
My Dearest Dietrich by Amanda Barrett
Now and Then and Always by Melissa Tagg
One Thing I Know by Kara Isaac
The Curse of Misty Mayfair by Jaime Jo Wright
The Medallion by Cathy Gohlke
The Number of Love by Roseanna M. White
The Spice King by Elizabeth Camden
Until the Mountains Fall by Connilyn Cossette
Whose Waves These Are by Amanda Dykes
Wings Like a Dove by Camille Eide


(Deb gives them lots of credit for narrowing these lists down. We have more tomorrow! I did ask for top tens but you see what I got!  YAY!!!!)

Now, for the GIVEAWAY!  Nicole is generously providing this brand new paperback of Memories of Glass by Melanie Dobson!


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39 comments:

  1. What wonderful lists of books. I'll add some to my tbr list!

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  2. We can't ask you to Follow or Like Inkwell on Facebook, but we hope that you do when you 'visit' us on facebook.

    I'm really appreciative of the effort the reviewers made with these lists. It's very difficult to pick favorites. I know how much these stories are loved. So thanks to them (more coming tomorrow!) and thanks to the awesome authors listed here. For each one listed there's another well-loved story that didn't make the list. We're thankful for an ABUNDANCE of awesome authors and stories, aren't you?

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  3. I've read 12 of the books listed and more of them are on my TBR list! I'm also a blog follower.

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    1. You're ahead of me as I tend to get my fiction from Audiobooks and so I'm rarely keeping up with new releases!
      Thanks for commenting!

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  4. I am an email follower and have liked the Facebook page.
    Always looking for new books to read. Thank you for the opportunity to enter the draw!

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    1. You've been with us forever, Elaine! Thanks so much!

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  5. Only 2 of these, as 2019 was a crazy year for me. Thanks for the chance.

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    1. Two works for me. You notice I didn't mention my book count!

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  6. I’m always on the lookout to find new different authors with works I would enjoy reading.

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    1. Thanks for checking in with us, Lori. I hope you find something on our list that you love!

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  7. I have read ten of these stories with so many more of them in my massive want-to-read list! I couldn't possibly narrow my books down to the top 10 or even 12 honestly, I read WAY too many every year. Then I'd just feel like I would leave too many out, so I just don't choose, lol!

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    1. Of course, I am a follower since I also am part of this great reviewer team on Inkwell :-)

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    2. Yes, it's stressful to pick and choose! You gals are so organized that you can look over the list of all of the 'hundreds' you read each year and THEN face the hard work on whittling it down. sigh.

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  8. I have read 2 of the books on your lists! Thanks for the tips about some new-to-me authors and books. PS--I subscribe to Inkwell Inspirations by email. Thanks for the great giveaway.

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  9. Great lists of wonderful novels in 2019. I found some new authors and look forward to checking out their books.

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    1. Thanks Klynn! You'll find many of them on other 'top ten' lists for the year!

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  10. Great list! Inspired me to get my Goodreads act together and catch up with listing what I've read and enjoyed. I very much enjoy Melanie Dobsen's books. Adding this one to my TBR list.

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  11. Forgot to mention, I'm a follower.

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  12. Okay, I know I'm indecisive! I tried to narrow it down more--I really did--but there were just too many amazing stories. I'm getting more selective as to what I choose to read, also, so that makes it harder to decide on my favorites.

    Thanks, Debra, for humoring me! LOL

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    1. Winnie, I love how even though we all have different reading preferences, we still had 2 books in common on our lists. There were also several others on your list and Paula’s list that I really enjoyed! It definitely is hard to narrow our lists down when we get to read so many amazing books!

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    2. Nicole, all three of us read a lot of the same books, don't we? I'm kind of on a historical fiction kick right now, so I've read a lot of those lately.

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  13. Wow, what a great list of so many awesome authors and their books! Thank you for sharing this list.

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  14. I think I've read 7, although most of the rest are on my (infinitely long) TBR list. I'm an Inkwell follower on Facebook and via email.

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    1. That's great. I gave up on my TBR pile on my Kindle! That's going to blow up someday! Thanks for commenting Sarah, and being a follower of the blog! We appreciate it!

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  16. I've read 8 of the books on your combines list. I have several of the others on my bookshelves.

    I follow the blog via e-mail

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  17. This was such a fun post to do! I always love looking at everyone’s top 10 lists. Debra, thank you so much for all your hard work in putting these posts together for our readers!

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  18. I've read twelve of these books and several more are on my TBR pile. A couple of them I'll be reading later in the year for book club. I follow this blog via email. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  19. Of course I’m a follower! LOL!
    I think I have read 24 of these, 12 more than my list. Just add them to my top !
    I am pleased to see we like the same books. And I know Trixi and I enjoy the same genre too.
    I’ve been intrigued about Memories of Glass.

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  20. I've read The Montana Marshalls series by Susan May Warren :) loved it!

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  21. Only six, with several more either on my TBR or wishlist.

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    1. Oops I follow through one of your author. Will sign up to follow by email. jeaniedannheim (at) gmail (dot) com

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  22. Looks like a good book. I like historical fiction and books on WW2. Vivian Furbay jtandviv (at) q (dot) com

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  23. I am not a follower of Inkwell but would like to be. Vivian Furbay jtandviv (at) q (dot) com

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