{ America the Beautiful Book Tag }

 

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 It has been a hot minute since I've done a tag of any kind on the blog.  

 

Do you remember back in the old blogging days, when tags were going around all the time?  There were so many, and we tagged each other back and forth, and through those got to know each other better.  I always enjoyed learning more about a blogger through the answers they gave.

 

I saw this one going around the booktuber videos and I thought it was so cute, that I decided to bring it to the blog and tag some of you.  Don't feel like you have to do it, if you don't want to, that's perfectly fine. 

 

In honor of America's 250th birthday, here are the prompts, which were created by Taylor over at Tales and Treats with Kay.

 

Here are the prompts:

In God We Trust – A Christian fiction book 

Old Glory – A book that elicits strong emotion 

Superpower – Main character with a unique ability OR a big, epic book 

The American Dream– A book with a great family 

One Republic – a book with political intrigue 

Pledge of Allegiance – A book or series you are fiercely loyal to 

Oh Say Can You See – A book that surprised you and gave you chills at the ending 

Melting Pot – A book that is a blend of 2 genres 

Secret Six– A book with espionage 

Westward Expansion – Tag others!  

 

In God We Trust – A Christian fiction book

I have so many for this prompt, but I can't pick them all, so I will just pick one of the Christian fiction books I have enjoyed lately.

 

Counted with the Stars by Connilyn Cossette

 

 

 

 

 Old Glory – A book that elicits strong emotion

Without a doubt it has to be A Voice in the Wind by Francine Rivers.  To this day, I think about the book, the story, Hadassah and her faith.  Probably the most powerful faith filled fiction book, I have ever read.

 

A voice in the Wind by Francine Rivers 

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Superpower – Main character with a unique ability OR a big, epic book 

This one is hard, I don't read much fantasy at all, so I don't think I have a book that would fit this prompt.  As for big epic book, I guess I will have to use one that I am currently reading which is HUGE.

 

Kristin Lavransdatter by Sigrid Undsett

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The American Dream– A book with a great family

I would have to pick Nancy E. Turner and These is My Words.  The bond that Sarah's family has is incredible.  Being in the frontier, loss is almost an every day occurrence, but this family sticks together no matter what comes their way.

 

These is my Words by Nancy E. Turner 

 

 

 

One Republic – a book with political intrigue 

I don't usually read books about politics at all, it's not something I find interesting and actually it's something I steer clear off since we have to deal with it in real life.  I would rather it stay very far from my reading Hahaha

 

I would have to say though, the one closest to it would be the Megan Soja trilogy Harbor of Spies which focuses on the American Revolution Era.

 

Spark of the Revolution by Megan Soja

 

   

 

 

Pledge of Allegiance – A book or series you are fiercely loyal to 

Without a doubt the series that I have kept for years and will never get rid of, is the Nancy E. Turner series Sarah Agnes Pine.

 

These is my words

Sarah's Quilt

The Star Garden

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oh Say Can You See – A book that surprised you and gave you chills at the ending

This is an easy one because Francine Rivers has a way of writing books that not only give you chills but have endings that leave you stunned.  Without a doubt, the book that did this for me and has now become my favorite book of all time, is:

 

A Voice in the Wind by Francine Rivers

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Melting Pot – A book that is a blend of 2 genres 

Oohhh that's hard.  I don't tend to read books that mix different genres, but recently I did read a trilogy by Carrie Cotten that does just that.  Fantasy and Christian Fiction, and I loved the series, matter of fact I have book four waiting to be read.

 

The Huntress by Carrie Cotten 

 

 

 

 

Secret Six– A book with espionage  

For me, I will have to go with another from the Harbor of Spies trilogy.  This book has romance, spies, revolution, action, everything.

 

Secrets of the Revolution by Megan Soja 

 

 

 

Westward Expansion – Tag others!  

Now, I am going to tag some of you, but again you do not have to join in if you don't want to, or you don't read enough to have answers to these.  It's just for fun.  I know this is mainly tagged as an America the Beautiful and in celebration of the 250th Anniversary, but even if you don't live in the USA, you can still join in and add books that are your favorites, from your own country.

 

Luludou

Tamy

Carrie

Kristina

Sherry

Syl

Sarah

Magazine da De

Debbie

Lisa

Nicole

Mari 

Daniela 

{ Things you may not know about me }

Back in the beginning of my blogging journey, I remember that one way we got to know each other better, was through all sorts of memes and tags.

It wasn't something all bloggers liked or even enjoyed and it did get to a point, where many times we would have to tell each other not to tag us or give us awards because it became so overwhelming.

But like I said above, that was in the beginning, I can say that it has been years since I've done any kind of tag or post where you get to learn a little more about me.


So here we go, I hope you enjoy this fun little post and maybe learn a little more about me, I may even surprise you with some things that you didn't know about me.

Never mentioned it online - Controversy, Venting and Curiosities

Well, let's see.....I mean for the most part I'm an open book and I tend to share and sometimes overshare (something I'm learning to not do).  I don't really think there is anything that I have never told anyone, but come to think of it, I don't think many people know that I smoked or rather, dabbled in smoking when I was about 18.  My greatgrandmother actually caught me in the bathroom and I about died LOL  I gave it up right then and there and never again picked up a cigarette.   To be perfectly honest, I smoked for a few weeks at most, so can't really count myself a smoker.

I have to sleep with a small pillow that I prop under my right arm.  It started as a way to help with the pain in my shoulder but even though my shoulder is not as painful as it used to be, it's a habit that just stuck and I can't....I mean really CAN'T sleep without it.

I think the only fear I really have is that of either dying and leaving my husband and children behind, or my husband dying or one of my kids.

Clingy dresses.  You know those type of dresses with that fabric that just clings to your curves and shows every little dimple and cellulite?  I can't handle those and will not wear anything like that, which is hard because it seems that all the cute summer dresses are made that way.

Oh boy!!!  When I'm PMsing, I can't stop eating and I crave, I mean CRAVEEEE chocolate.  I could go through chocolate bars like nobody's business.  It's like I can't get enough food, am constantly hungry and never satisfied.

Our finances and budget.  It's not that I don't think he can do it, but I am so methodical and have been doing it since we got married, so I have a method to my madness *so to speak*.  When he does it, it just confuses me and nothing seems right, it's frustrating to watch hahahah

Oh without a doubt, it's driving.  I never drive when we're all going somewhere, I make him drive all the time.  I just don't enjoy driving at all and only do so because I have to, so that's definitely the one thing I hate doing that I love when Curt does.

Yarn and books!!!  Although I still hold back on the yarn a bit but books are my downfall.  I have so many on my shelves that I still haven't read, and I receive books quite frequently to review, but if I'm at a bookstore I still have to bring home one.  What can I say, I love books!

Everything!!!  Curt gets frustrated at me sometimes because he wants me to spend money on myself or get something at the store, and I just won't do it.  I always say do I want it or do I need it, and if it's not a need or something we need to replace for the house, I will leave it behind and say "we can get it another time, I don't need it right now".

Marry my husband and have his children.  There are many things I could consider as being some of the best things I've done in my life, but I think by far, the top has to be my husband and children.

Cleaning the bathrooms.  I loathe cleaning bathrooms and I have to really force myself to get in there and do it.  I think it's the one chore in the house that if I could pay someone to do, I would.  But I'm a cheapskate remember?  LOL

Two faced and use people or only contact them when they need something.  It drives me insane.  I know we all have our faults and we're all human and make mistakes etc., but it really grates on my nerves when someone only contacts me if they need something, or when they act one way to my face and another behind my back.  Lying, disrespect is another that really bothers me.

That was quite fun to do, and I hope you all enjoyed learning a little bit more about me.  If any of you choose to do this tag, let me know, I would love to read yours and get to know you a little better :)