Top Ten Tuesday-- Books Made Into Movies

Top Ten Tuesday

Books Made Into Movies

Most of the time the book is always better than the movie. It's just a fact of life. The book gives so many more details usually and there is only so much you can do with a movie in an hour and a half. But these movies I am going to list while maybe not as good as the book, can be entertaining to watch. I'm shooting for 10 Christian fiction movies here. We will see how well I do.

1. Love Comes Softly Series

I really do like these movies. The first one varied a little from the books by making Missy older and I actually understand that. I really liked the first couple that they made but the last few weren't my favorites because they strayed so much from the books. Still this series is great to watch if you are looking for wholesome entertainment. But hey, give the books a shot too. You won't be sorry.

2. A Time to Dance

I LOVED this movie! To be fair I haven't read the book, but they did a fantastic job making this movie. It literally moved me to tears. I really should read this book!

3. The Last Sin Eater

Again I haven't read this book but I have several very reliable sources who say it is wonderful. It is on my TBR pile. I have however seen some of this movie and I was completely confused. I'm going to say read the book first if you are attempting to watch this one.

4. The Christmas Box/ Timepiece

I love these movies. They are some of my favorite movies to watch at Christmas. They are very well done and worth the watch. I haven't read the books (this is a book blog right? Ha!) but I know the movies are great.

5. Saving Sarah Cain

I loved this book! I wanted to like the movie just as much but I didn't like it much at all. It was one of those where they left out things that I felt were important and just really let me down. Read the book it's excellent!

6. The Chronicles of Narnia

The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe

So I loved this movie when I saw it. I loved how the Bible came to life thorough this movie. I haven't read the books but I know others who have and they enjoyed the movie also.

7. Like Dandelion Dust

I read this book. This was not my favorite Karen Kingsbury book anyway, but surprisingly the movie was still worse than the book. Having a recognizable cast didn't help this one for me.

8. The Bridge

I really liked this movie. But I waited until both parts came out before I watched it. Talk about an angry bunch when they split this one up a few Christmas's ago. Excellent movie and the book is on my TBR for Christmas this year.

9. The Shunning

I have been told that this is Beverly Lewis' best series, but I haven't read it yet. These movies were decent. I would love to read these books too. I actually have them in my TBR Pile as soon as I can get the third book. I do not like reading a series until I have them all.

10. The Passion of the Christ

Ok, so I was grasping at straws but this is about the Bible. The Bible is a book non-fiction, but still it. I loved this movie! Mel Gibson did an excellent job of portraying scripture in this movie while still keeping it very close to scripture. It's one of my all time favorite Bible based movies.

Whew! I made it. That was actually kind of tough. What did I miss? Do you agree with my thoughts on these movies? Do you have some to recommend that I didn't mention? Let me know in the comments.

Top Ten Tuesday-- Top Ten Book Series

This weeks Top Ten Tuesday is going to focus on book series' that I very much enjoyed.

I love a good series. I very much enjoy the thrill of reading through 3 or 4 books to find out the whole story. Let's look at a few of my favorites.

Top Ten Tuesday--Top Ten Reasons to Read My Blog

Top Ten Tuesday!!

So earlier this year I tried out the Top Ten Tuesday thing and I liked it. So starting today, since it's the start of a new school year for us, I'm going to do Top Ten Tuesday every week. Barring no books are due for review on a Tuesday.

Also for your avid reader pleasure I will be doing Throwback Thursday. Throwback Thursday will consist of books at least 3 years old that I have either read before or might be new to me. They will include reviews as well as where to purchase them (if purchasing them is available.) I thought this would be a fun way to add something different to my blog as well as give me a good excuse to read all those books in my bookcase that I keep telling myself I'm gonna read again HA! Throwback Thursday will be whenever the mood strikes me. Could be every week, could be every other week, whenever the mood strikes me.

So here goes nothing........

Top Ten Reasons to Read My Blog

10. Book Reviews

I happen to love reading books. I have only been reviewing for a little over two years, but I love it. In that two years time I have learned a lot from other bloggers and even taken a class on blogging. I have read a ton of amazing authors I wouldn't have had the opportunity to read had it not been for reviewing. So before you make out that new TBR list come by and check out my reviews!

9. I'm An Honest Reviewer

I know, more about reviewing but I just wanted to say, you don't have to worry about me leading you astray on books that I have read. You will always get my honest and fair opinion.

8. Real Life

Occasionally I'll have some real life posts that prove I'm human and that (hopefully) give encouragement for other moms/women.

7. Giveaways
Periodically I'll be doing giveaways. They may be from a blog tour I'm on or a just because from me. Sign up for my emails so you don't miss out.

6. Clean Reading
No matter what I am writing on my blog, or what book I might be reviewing, I'll always be clean and reader friendly. The only time that you might have to be careful is if I've found something in a book I need to warn you about. But I will always be discreet.

5. I'm Not An Over Poster
Horrible grammar I'm sure, but you know what I'm talking about. Those blogs that send 5 emails everyday. whether they have five different reviews or they send you the same one over and over. I can promise I'm here enough for you to notice me but I won't overload you mailbox.


4. Variety
More and more I am trying to review lots of different kinds of books. While I do try not to get books in genres I know I don't usually like, I am trying to branch out a little when I see one that grabs me. There are also reviews on children's books, devotional/Bible study books and non-fiction. Variety is the spice of life right?

3. Connection
I love connecting with my readers. I'd like to get to know you better. I would also like for you to know me better. Maybe there will be a time in the near future when I can learn more about you.


2. Fun
I always like to make sure my readers are having a good time. Feel free to let me know how I can make my blog more fun and exciting.

1. Support
The number one reason for reading my blog is to support me and authors alike. You support me by reading and commenting. The more you show interest, the more authors see my influence. By doing this you may also see an author or book you might like and buy their work, thus supporting the authors I review.


Thanks for reading today's Top Ten Tuesday!
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Tuesday Top Ten

Top Ten List of Books I Want to Read This Summer

I had this idea after reading some blogging tips that were posted in a blogging class I was taking. One of their tips was to have a top ten list on your blog to get  more traffic to your blog through Pinterest. So needless to say I'm gonna give it a try.

My list contains new, old, classic and contemporary. I am really wanting to re-read a series I have and I want to dive into some of the literary classics I haven't read. To some of you this list might seem strange but I'm taking the summer to be different in what I read :-)

10. The Bronte Sisters

This one might seem a little odd but I actually read a book by Katherine Reay called The Bronte' Plot and it made me so interested in reading some books by the sisters.

9. To Kill a Mockingbird

A classic I have never read. My oldest daughter and I are going to be reading it this summer.

I love the movie though.

8. Lynn Austin's Wonderland Creek

If I get a chance to read this book, it will be my first by Lynn. After hearing so many good things about her I really can't wait to read her work. I actually bought several of her books at our library's book sale a few weeks ago, so I have a few to choose from.


7. Ted Dekker's Circle Series


I know I'm like the only person on the planet that hasn't read Ted's books, but I'm gonna be honest and say that I'm not so sure if he is my style. I am however going to give this series a try. Who knows? Maybe I'll jump on the Christian Horror/Suspense bandwagon. Is that a thing? Christian horror? Idk?

6. Janette Oke's Love Comes Softly Series

The Love Comes Softly series is the first series in Christian fiction that I read. I love these so much that I want to reread them this summer. I have officially been able to collect all of her books written solely by her and add them to my personal library and I plan on reading each one.

5. The Ringmaster's Wife by Kristy Cambron

The first book I ever read by Kristy was A Sparrow in Terezin from her Hidden Masterpiece series and I loved it! She has become one of my new favorite authors since I started reviewing. I can't wait to read this one.


4. The Wedding Dress by Rachel Hauck

Y'all I love Rachel Hauck! I have read the other books in this series but I haven't gotten around to reading this one. I can't wait to crack it open because based on the other books in the series I know it's going to be fabulous. The other books in the series are The Wedding Chapel and The Wedding Shop.




3. The Illusionist's Apprentice

Again I love Kristy! This one is her newest book and I'm just as excited about it as all the others.


2. Chautona Havig's None So Blind

This book sounded so good to me and I am really glad that I got the opportunity to review it! Can't wait to share my review.


1. The Writing Desk by Rachel Hauck

I am SOOOOOOOOO excited about this book!!! I cannot wait to get my hands on this. I will always read anything she has written and I am just chomping at the bit to dive in.


So tell me. What's on your summer reading Top Ten?