Sunday Inspiration~ March 8, 2026

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Sunday Inspiration~ March 1, 2026

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Sunday Inspiration~ February 22, 2026

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Sunday Inspiration~ February 15, 2026

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My January Reads 2026

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Good morning, y'all! I hope you've had a fantastic week. Are y'all ready for the weekend? I know I am. Any plans for Valentine's Day? Today, I'm sharing my January reads! I know I'm a little late with this but that's oaky. 

Here's how my book recap goes. 

~I have included pictures if I have them and have provided links to them on Amazon so you can find out more about the books before you buy or check them out at your local library. 

~ If I left a more detailed review for a book, I'll include the link under the book so you can check it out. I leave reviews for books I really like or have received for reviews on Amazon, Goodreads, and this blog. 

~If I receive a preview book, I'll include the release date for you.

~ Each book will have a rating in bold. I rate each book with a numbered star.

The rating system I use is as follows ~

*5 This book was amazing! I couldn't put it down. I loved the book so much that I either bought the book or planned to buy it to add to my ever-growing collection so I could reread it. 

*4 This means the book is definitely worth reading. I really enjoyed the book. I liked it, but not enough to buy it and add it to my collection. 

*3 This book was good. It wasn't the best book I've read, but I did enjoy it. I wouldn't need to read it again. 

*2 This book was okay. I finished it but had to force myself to. I probably didn't like the plot or the characters. The story just didn't work for me. 

*1 This means I didn't like the book at all, and I couldn't finish it.

This month, I only read 3 books. I've been busy organizing the house and helping Therese prepare for her new bundle of joy. 

1. The Christmas Cottage by Fiona Baker 

     Rating~ **** Stars

This is the 1st book in Fir Tree Grove Holidays series from Fiona Baker. There are four books in this series. This was a sweet holiday romance. There's plenty of holiday cheer. Vanessa heads home to help her grandmother, Mabel run her toy store during the Christmas season. While there, Vanessa meets Jackson, the owner of the local diner. Can he help Vanessa find her Christmas spirit? Will their friendship grow into more? With the magic of Christmas, it's pretty likely.

2. Starting Over in Sedona by Lynne M. Spreen

    Rating~ ***** Stars

This is fantastic read about a woman starting over. Sue Weston is tired of grieving her old life and her late husband. She's excited when her estranged sister contacts her and promises to leave her the family home and land in Sedona. Things don't go as planned, but Sue finds what she was searching for. This a great book about an older character. As I've gotten older, I love finding stories with characters around my age. I can relate to them more. A lot of the stories that focus on 20 somethings, I can no longer relate too. They seem to immature. There are two more books in this series, and I can't wait to read them. 

3. The Taming of a Wicked Rogue by Samantha Holt

     Rating~ *** Stars

This was a freebie from one of those stuff your Kindle days. It's a quick read. It's written fairly well. It's not the worst historical fiction I've read. Now a days, I find most of the "historical" fiction stories are too "modern" for me. The language, descriptions, and the plot are not realistic. The writers have done a poor job researching in my opinion. I was able to finish this one. There have been a few I couldn't. Rebecca and Lord Leonard have a past and reunite unexpectantly. Life changes drastically for them as they keep their connection a secret. 

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Sunday Inspiration~ February 8, 2026

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My Reading Goals for 2026

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Hello friends! Today I'm sharing my reading goals for the year!

I'm a little late getting this post up, but I wanted to share my reading goals for 2026. My goal is to share what I read each month and a few book reviews along the way. I keep track of all my books on GoodReads. 

Here are my reading goals for 2026~

1. Read 125 books. This includes regular books, eBooks, and any new books I've added to my Sunday school lessons. I'm keeping the same goal as last year since I think this year will be a little busy with a new grandbaby!

2. Read 25 faith-based books. This includes my Bible study books, books about the Saints, and any other book about my Catholic faith.

3. Read 25 books from my Want to Read list on GoodReads. It is currently at 634 books. I just keep finding more books to add. It's like the old saying, so little time, so much to read. I think I might have read only 5 off the list last year. I want to make a better effort at this year. 

4. Read 20 books from my own bookshelves. I keep adding books whenever our library has a used book sale. I need to start reading through them. I need room on the shelves, so I have to read a few and make some room. 

5. Read/reread 5 classics. 

Do you have any reading goals? Any good challenges that you're doing? Any book recommendations?

I'd love to hear about them!

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