Nook Tablet giveaway!

I don't normally do blog posts about giveaways, but this giveaway is too awesome not to share! Sparkling Reviews is giving away a Nook Tablet!

Our fastest, lightest tablet with the best entertainment displayed in stunning VividView™

• Movies, TV shows and music from the top names—Netflix, Hulu Plus™, Pandora® & more
• World's most advanced VividView™ 7" Touchscreen
• Over 2.5 million books, magazines, comics & kids' books
• Lightning fast Email, Web & smooth streaming video
• Thousands of must-have apps like Angry Birds and Epicurious
• Extra-long battery life—yet ultra-light and thin
• Always free NOOK support in-store

I don't know about you, but I'm excited! Feel free to not enter to give me a better chance, but I can't imagine you would want to pass this up! Head here to enter, and good luck!

Review: I'm God's Girl, Why Can't I Feel It?

I'm God's Girl, Why Can't I Feel It? by Kimberly Davidson

Release Date: February 24, 2009

Publisher: Tate Publishing

Genre: Devotional

Pages: 464

Format: Paperback

Buy It: Amazon

What if the perfect depression medication wasn't a medication at all? Drawing from personal and ministerial experience, join womens pastor Kimberly Davidson on a life-changing biblical journey where you will find encouragement, wisdom, and practical help to defeat depression and the blues. In the Bible, many of Gods girls, his precious daughters, dealt with depression. Follow Gods treasure map and feel the women depicted in Im Gods Girl? Why Cant I Feel It? urging you to climb out of your pit. Their stories are your stepping stones. Take their hand. Learn from them. Geared to women of all levels of Bible understanding, this effective, day-by-day healing study is for anyone struggling with depression or the blues. Gods Girl is not the description of one woman, but a portrait of different godly women, all with a direct connection to Jesus Christ. They became who they were created to be: women of hope, influence, and faith, because Jesus Christ, whom they put their trust and faith in, transformed and refined their lives.

This book was also a year long devotional, and I bought this one because I read another devotional by the same author and really enjoyed it. This book is targeted towards people with depression, but it can definitely help anyone who is simply struggling with something in their life. When I started this book I was in a much different place than I am now after reading it. This book is a great reminder on the little things that can help you enjoy life!

I bought this book. I was not required to post a review.

IMM: 1/8/11

In My Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by the wonderful Kristi at The Story Siren! We share books we received this week, whether we bought them, got them in the mail or checked them out from the library.

Gifted:
The Looking Glass Wars #3: Archenemy by Frank Beddor

For Review:

Sometimes He Whispers, Sometimes He Roars by Marilynn Chadwick
Beyond Molasses Creek by Nicole Seitz
What's Wrong With Me? by Daree Allen
Summer of Promise by Amanda Cabot
The Jerk Magnet by Melody Carlson

Review: One Year Mini for Women

The One Year Mini for Women by Susan Taylor

Release Date: October 1, 2005

Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers

Genre: Devotional

Pages: 384

Format: Hardcover

Buy It: Amazon

Love your One Year devotional but don't feel like lugging it with you whenever you travel? Finally, you can have it all—inspirational One Year readings for each day alongside brief passages from God's Word in a compact 4 × 6 size that fits effortlessly in a purse or pocket. Includes a ribbon so you can easily mark your place throughout the year. Take the One Year experience with you anytime, anywhere.

This was lent to me by my best friend. I wasn't sure how much I would enjoy it, because I prefer devotionals that are more specific in their audiences. However, I very much enjoyed reading this book this past year. One thing I really loved is how quick it was! This last year I read my devotionals right before bed, so often I'd be falling asleep and long readings didn't help. (I plan on changing that this year!) This book was always so quick to read each day, which really helped me to be interested in reading my other devotionals. If you want a quick but satisfying devotional, go for this book!

I was lent this book by a friend. I was not required to post a review.

IMM 12/31/11

In My Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by the wonderful Kristi at The Story Siren! We share books we received this week, whether we bought them, got them in the mail or checked them out from the library.

Sorry this one was so quiet! I don't know what happened.

Gifted:
Swag, letter and coffee (Thanks Tricia!)
Leah by Shannon Primicerio
What If... All the Boys Wanted You by Liz Ruckdeschel and Sara James
Just Ella by Margaret Peterson Haddix
The Cupid Chronicles by Coleen Murtagh Paratore
The Looking Glass Wars Book #2: Seeing Redd by Frank Beddor
The Essay Connection by Lynn Z. Bloom

For Review:
40 Ways to Get Closer to God by Jerry MacGregor

Won:
Love Finds You in Annapolis, Maryland (2 signed copies!) by Roseanna M. White (Thanks Amber!)

IMM: 12/17/11

In My Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by the wonderful Kristi at The Story Siren! We share books we received this week, whether we bought them, got them in the mail or checked them out from the library.

Bookmooch:
Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert

For Review:
A Wedding Invitation by Alice J. Wisler
The Keeper by Suzanne Woods Fisher

Bought:
Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini

Won:
Drink Deep by Chloe Neill
This Lullaby by Sarah Dessen

Mini Review and Blog Tour: The Merchant's Daughter

The Merchant's Daughter by Melanie Dickerson

Release Date: November 29, 2011

Publisher: Zondervan

Genre: Christian Romance

Pages: 288

Format: Paperback

Buy It: Amazon

An unthinkable danger. An unexpected choice. Annabel, once the daughter of a wealthy merchant, is trapped in indentured servitude to Lord Ranulf, a recluse who is rumored to be both terrifying and beastly. Her circumstances are made even worse by the proximity of Lord Ranulf's bailiff---a revolting man who has made unwelcome advances on Annabel in the past. Believing that life in a nunnery is the best way to escape the escalation of the bailiff's vile behavior and to preserve the faith that sustains her, Annabel is surprised to discover a sense of security and joy in her encounters with Lord Ranulf. As Annabel struggles to confront her feelings, she is involved in a situation that could place Ranulf in grave danger. Ranulf's future, and possibly his heart, may rest in her hands, and Annabel must decide whether to follow the plans she has cherished or the calling God has placed on her heart.

I loved this book SO MUCH! I'm not sure I even have words enough to describe how much I loved it. I own Melanie's other book, The Healer's Apprentice, but I haven't read it yet. I had heard it was good, and I love adaptations of fairy tales so when I heard she wrote one based off of Beauty and the Beast I was only too happy to have the chance to review it.


One thing that really stood out to me was how much Annabel focused on the fact that Ranulf was her lord, and she should have no feelings for him. It really helped me believe the romance because it didn't seem sudden like a lot of romances are. Definitely a must read!

This book was received free for review from the author. I was not required to give a positive review, simply an honest one.

Team Novel Teen is a group of bloggers dedicated to spreading the word about clean teen fiction. Check out other posts about Found in Translation by Roger Bruner by clicking on the links below, and check out www.NovelTeen.com for more information about Team Novel Teen.

The Librarian’s Bookshelf • Rachelle Rea • ADD Librarian • The Book Fae  • My Life with a Mission  • Legacy of a Writer • Terri's Writing Adventures • Book Nook 4 You • My Story Shelf • Sugar Peach • Jill Williamson