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I'm excited to help reveal the cover of The Home Front Sisters!  Amy Lynn Green pens a Little Women-inspired novel set against the backdrop of World War II, woven with themes of sisterhood, unexpected challenges, and the resilience of women on the home front. @bethany_house

Giveaway:  One winner will receive a signed copy of the book and a $20 Amazon gift card.  Enter: justreadtours.com/2026/02/04 @JaynaBreigh @KregelBooks @justreadtours #justreadtours #AnAppearanceofImpropriety #JaynaBreigh #KregelBooks #legaldrama

Will their love turn into a scandal despite their efforts? The Appearance of Impropriety by @JaynaBreigh Giveaway: justreadtours.com/2026/02/04 @KregelBooks @justreadtours #justreadtours #anappearanceofimpropriety #jaynabreigh #kregelbooks #bookbee #legaldrama

I finally created a recap of my 2025 reading year. More thoughts here: instagram.com/p/DT3jd1OEnnc/… #ReadingRecap #2025Reading #BestBooksOf2025 #FavoriteReads

I love this novel about the ups and downs of a long marriage sooo much! More thoughts here: instagram.com/p/DTjGEN3kfBt/… #TheHeartOfWinter

2025 was a great year for Book Club Books! I’m so grateful to be part of two “in real life” book clubs - love our bookish conversations. #BookClubBooks #BookClub #BookClubPicks #BookishConversations

Enjoyed this sweet and silly rom-com novella. It’s excellent on audio with dual narrators for each POV. More thoughts here: instagram.com/p/DSxuIhzERAO/… @BeccaKinzer @TyndaleHouse

Catching up on 2025 reviews. The Antidote by Karen Russell is historical fiction heavy on the magical realism with many discussable themes. More thoughts here: instagram.com/p/DSX2qDzkebl/… #theantidote #karenrussellauthor #setinnebraska

I actually read this year’s National Book Award winner! I enjoyed the beginning and ending portions far more than the middle. More thoughts here: instagram.com/p/DSTNjM9ktdT/… #TheTrueTrueStoryOfRajaTheGullible #NationalBookAwardWinner

I love epistolary novels, especially murder mysteries written by Janice Hallett. Readers who enjoy an academic setting should consider The Examiner. More thoughts here: instagram.com/p/DSGPX9EEtGp/… #TheExaminer #EpistolaryNovel @JaniceHallett @AtriaBooks

Immersive | Emotional | Mental Health The Mad Wife is powerful historical fiction set in the 1950s. It focuses on societal expectations of women, motherhood, and mental health. More thoughts here: instagram.com/p/DSDHR1KERzW/… #theMadWife #MeaganChurchWriter

My December reading is off to a festive start with You Make It Feel Like Christmas. I enjoyed Christian fiction romance novella! More thoughts here: instagram.com/p/DRz8uaskWHf/… @tonishilohwrite #ChristmasRomance #ChristmasNovella

Over Yonder by Sean Dietrich is gritty, propulsive, and redemptive with outstanding storytelling. More thoughts here: instagram.com/p/DRcobe8kd3M/… @seanofthesouth1 @ThomasNelson #OverYonderBook

A small-town adventure, unexpected romance, and Christmas cheer. Title: Under the Mistletoe Author:  @PennyZeller Genre: Contemporary Christian RomCom @justreadtours #justreadtours #UndertheMistletoe #PennyZeller #SmallTownShenanigans #ChristmasRomCom #ChristmasFiction

Best Offer Wins is a wild ride in the best way! My thoughts here: instagram.com/p/DRNWfAEEV3M/… @PutnamBooks #MarisaKashino #DebutAuthor #DebutNovel #MysteryThriller #BestOfferWinsNovel

Atmospheric | Compelling | Suspenseful The Witch’s Orchard is an excellent debut novel. I loved Archer Sullivan’s storytelling and am looking forward to book 2 in August 2026. More thoughts here: instagram.com/p/DQejDRPkcuh/… #TheWitchsOrchard #ArcherSullivan

Giveaway: One winner will receive a signed copy of the book and a $20 Amazon gift card. Enter: justreadtours.com/2025/10/29  @AuthorAmandaWen @KregelBooks @justreadtours #justreadtours #EchoesofaSilentSong #MelodiesandMemories #AmandaWen #KregelPublications #ChoirSinger

An unexpected journey into the depth of a small town’s history Echoes of a Silent Song 🎶 By @AuthorAmandaWen Giveaway: justreadtours.com/2025/10/29 @KregelBooks @justreadtours #justreadtours #EchoesofaSilentSong #MelodiesandMemories #AmandaWen #KregelPublications #ChoralMusic

Giveaway:  One winner will receive a print copy of the book and a $25 gift card. Details, enter: justreadtours.com/2025/10/22 @JoanneBischof @TyndaleHouse @Crazy4Fiction @justreadtours #justreadtours #TheHeartofBennetHollow #JoanneBischofDeWitt #TyndaleHousePublishers #crazy4fiction

An Appalachian farmer’s daughter & a wealthy businessman find love but must reckon with what divides them. The Heart of Bennet Hollow By @JoanneBischof Giveaway: justreadtours.com/2025/10/22 @TyndaleHouse @Crazy4Fiction @justreadtours #TheHeartofBennetHollow #JoanneBischofDeWitt