Sunday, September 24, 2023

{Sunday Post} — Anna Dressed in Blood, The Camp, and Voyages of the Imagination

The Caffeinated Book Reviewer's Kimberly hosts a weekly meme called "The Sunday Post"! 


* Weekly Tidbits *

 
  • Please keep in mind that I'm writing this post on Friday night. 

  • A cousin of mine on my adopted side passed away on Tuesday from cancer. A "celebration of life" will be held after his cremation; there won't be a funeral. 

  • I'm gradually recovering from my cold. My sneezing has stopped; however, my nose remains rather stuffy. The morning after I made myself mow the lawn, a canker sore appeared behind my tongue. It's still there, steadily improving. 

Friday, September 22, 2023

{Book Blogger Hop} — Has Reading Helped You Become a Better Person?




Welcome to the Book Blogger Hop!


To plan the post for next week in advance, go here for upcoming prompts. You must complete this form to submit a prompt. 

 

There is now a Facebook group for the Book Blogger Hop! Please join the community to connect with other book bloggers and receive the most recent Book Blogger Hop information.




What To Do


1. Post your response to the question. 



Has reading helped you become a better person?

Submitted by Billy @ Coffee Addicted Writer.


2. In the linky list widget, enter your name or nickname @ Blog Name and the direct URL to your post answering this week's question. Here's an example: Billy @ Coffee Addicted Writer

 

3. Please go to the other blogs on the list and comment on their BBH post.

{The Friday 56} — "The Heirloom"

Rules

Pick up any book.
Open your Reader to page 56 or 56%.
Look up any sentence (or more). Simply don't ruin it.
Share it.
  Visit www.fredasvoice.com and add your post URL to Linky.

(Note: As of September 1st, Freda is taking a break from her Friday 56 hop, so there's no linky. If I think of it, I'll continue putting up a post anyway.)

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

[Review] — "Star Trek: Picard: Second Self"

The book is available to buy on hardback, paperback, and Kindle


The paperback edition of Una McCormack's New York Times bestseller novel Star Trek: Picard: Second Self beamed down to retailers yesterday from Gallery Books. It's the fourth novel based on the Paramount+ streaming series Star Trek: Picard (the third and final season ended earlier this year). 


Una McCormack is no stranger to science fiction as she has penned ten other Star Trek novels: The Locus Flower (part of The World of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine), Hollow Men, The Never-Ending Sacrifice, Brinkmanship, The Missing, the New York Times bestseller The Fall: The Crimson Shadow, Enigma Tales, Discovery: The Way to the Stars, the USA Today's bestseller Picard: The Last Best Hope, and Discovery: Wonderlands. She's also written five Doctor Who novels from BBC Books: The King's Dragon, The Way Through the Woods, Royal Blood, Molten Heart, and All Flesh is Grass

Sunday, September 17, 2023

{Sunday Post} — Dark Things I Adore, The Listener, and What Doesn't Kill You

The Caffeinated Book Reviewer's Kimberly hosts a weekly meme called "The Sunday Post"! 


* Weekly Tidbits * 

 
  • I'm still ill with a terrible head cold. The sneezing is almost gone, but my coughing is worse; congestion comes and goes. I bought a new humidifier for my bedroom; hopefully, it will help. 

  • What's going on? The KC Royals have won 4 games in a row. They're 48-101. The question is: Can they win 50 games by the season's end?

Saturday, September 16, 2023

[Review] — "ROUTE 60: THE BIBLICAL HIGHWAY" — {Giveaway}


Only on September 18 and 19, take your families to see ROUTE 60: THE BIBLICAL HIGHWAY in cinemas. Get your tickets to ROUTE 60 today at route60.movie



Praise for ROUTE 60: The BIBLICAL HIGHWAY 


"Visually stunning and compelling storytelling.” - Mike Huckabee 

"ROUTE 60 combines the truth of the Bible with undeniable archaeological proof, and like our tour guides, Pompeo and Friedman, that’s a powerful combination!” - Erick Stakelbeck 



About ROUTE 60: The BIBLICAL HIGHWAY


The biblical spine of Israel, also known as the Path of the Patriarchs and formally known as Route 60, cuts through the center of the Promised Land. This 146-mile stretch of asphalt and concrete runs from Nazareth, Israel's largest Arab city, to Beersheba, one of Israel's high-tech cities. It is a route of profound historical significance and is frequently the site of tension and bloodshed. Route 60, which runs from north to south, links Muslims, Jews, and Christians with one another, as well as Israelis and Palestinians.

This journey is more than just a two-lane road; it is a historically significant, sacred link to the beginnings of both Christianity and Judaism and the Old and New Testament accounts.

Follow the path that Abraham, Jacob, King David, and Jesus once traveled—as they go along this holy route with Mike Pompeo and David Friedman, two world-changing diplomats. Learn the past, see the mending, and grasp the optimism along the ROUTE 60: THE BIBLICAL HIGHWAY.



My Thoughts


Mike Pompeo, a former secretary of state of the United States, and David Friedman, a former ambassador of the United States to Israel, lead viewers on a 90-minute tour of historical locations along the "Biblical Highway" in the fascinating documentary ROUTE 60: THE BIBLICAL HIGHWAY. While Friedman is Jewish, Pompeo is a Christian. Their thoughts and reflections on narratives from the Old and New Testaments were intriguing.

I've never visited the Holy Land, so I was anxious to watch a documentary about the landmarks and learn more about biblical history. Overall, I enjoyed 
ROUTE 60: THE BIBLICAL HIGHWAY; the 90-minute runtime flies by quickly. Undoubtedly, it's worth watching. ╌★★★★✰


Disclosure: Many thanks to TBN for providing a digital screener for this review. My opinions are entirely my own.


Giveaway Details

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$10 Amazon Gift Card

Friday, September 15, 2023

{Book Blogger Hop} — Average Time to Read a Book




Welcome to the Book Blogger Hop!


To plan the post for next week in advance, go here for upcoming prompts. You must complete this form to submit a prompt. 

 

There is now a Facebook group for the Book Blogger Hop! Please join the community to connect with other book bloggers and receive the most recent Book Blogger Hop information.




What To Do


1. Post your response to the question. 



How long does it usually take you to finish a book?

Submitted by Billy @ Coffee Addicted Writer.


2. In the linky list widget, enter your name or nickname @ Blog Name and the direct URL to your post answering this week's question. Here's an example: Billy @ Coffee Addicted Writer

 

3. Please go to the other blogs on the list and comment on their BBH post.

{The Friday 56} — "A Life with Ghosts"

Rules

Pick up any book.
Open your Reader to page 56 or 56%.
Look up any sentence (or more). Simply don't ruin it.
Share it.
  Visit www.fredasvoice.com and add your post URL to Linky.

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

The Power of Words - How Cade Courtley's Books Leave a Lasting Impression

Words have a powerful effect on us. They can make us feel scared, encouraged, aroused, angry, greedy, or safe. They can also be used to manipulate people and cause harm. 


Positive words can build your life and self-esteem, encouraging personal growth and better self-confidence. Negative words can have long-lasting detrimental effects on your mood and self-image.

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

[Review] — "THE EXORCIST LEGACY: 50 YEARS OF FEAR"

*The Exorcist Legacy is available to purchase on hardback and Kindle.* 

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the iconic horror movie The Exorcist. I was eager to read The Exorcist Legacy: 50 Years of Fear by Nat Segaloff, a movie publicist, film critic, TV producer, college teacher, reporter, broadcaster, and, of course, author. In terms of The Exorcist, Sagaloff is no stranger; he served as one of the film's first publicists and wrote the highly regarded biography of the late William David Friedkin, who directed the film.