
Really, what would Christmas be without the anticipatory thrill of looking ahead at potential new reads in the New Year?!
Can you believe that the time for the last Reader’s Choice Week of 2023 has actually arrived? Where did the time go? In a flurry of reading and book browsing no doubt. So, time to once again display your ninja librarian-type skills and uncover the literary gems on the horizon because it’s…
READERS CHOICE WEEK
Here’s how this week’s giveaways works: You recommend CHRISTIAN FICTION genre specific titles with release dates in January, February or March 2024 (up to three suggestions per genre day) and you have a chance to win one of your recommendations! BUT it’s a little more complicated than that so be sure to read ALL the details before entering.
IMPORTANT TO NOTE: These giveaways are available in paperback or ebook format to US and Canadian readers. Ebooks available internationally if you have a .com kindle account (US Amazon)
IT’S HISTORICAL ROMANCE / FICTION GIVEAWAY DAY!

To be entered in the draw just leave a comment (or 3) below, including the title(s) of the book(s) in the Historical Romance / Fiction genre you would like to win.
Historical Romance / Fiction — a full length story or novella or collection of novellas set in any time period before 1980. May cross genres such as YA, Suspense, Amish etc and may include dual timelines.
How does it work?
Easy peasy! Make recommendations in the comment section and if you win, you win the book you suggested.
BUT YOU GOTTA FOLLOW THE RULES!
- Publication date must be January, February or March 2024
- Each day is genre specific, so only submit titles from that genre
- Christian Fiction books only please!
- You can offer up to three suggestions per genre day BUT they need to be made in 3 separate comments (easier for me to keep track of.)
- No email entries this time round since comments are working on WP
OF SPECIAL NOTE: IF YOU HAVEN’T COMMENTED ON THIS BLOG BEFORE, YOUR FIRST COMMENT WON’T APPEAR UNTIL I APPROVE IT. AFTER THAT YOUR COMMENTS WILL POST AUTOMATICALLY.
- Entrants must submit their own selections (no piggybacking on someone else’s log in.)
- It’s helpful to include your email (using AT and DOT instead of @ and . to protect yourself from spammers) but you only need to add it to one of your comments per day. If you choose not to include your email, then it’s up to you to contact me if you are a winner.
Draw will be held and winner announced on
Saturday December 30 , 2023
(You can enter any of the giveaways up until noon on December 30. Winners will be announced later that afternoon.)
While the City Sleeps by Elizabeth Camden
nina4sm/at/gmail/dot/com
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If the Boot Fits by Karen Witemeyer
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Oooh, I didn’t know about While the City Sleeps! On my list now. And yes to a Texan fairy tale retelling! Good luck, Sylvia!
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I don’t know if Mimi Matthews’ books count. They aren’t CBA. If they do count, then I would like The Lily of Ludgate Hill.
nina4sm/at/gmail/dot/com
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Sorry, Sylvia. Mimi Mathews doesn’t fit the criteria for this giveaway so feel free to choose another book.
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Oh I didn’t look at this weeks upcoming events so I missed it was Reader’s Choice…. whoohoo!!
I gotta get this in one before I forget….The Tangled Tale of the Woolgathering Castoffs by Sharon Mondragón (January). I SO enjoyed “The Unlikely Yarn of the Dragon Lady” that I HAVE to have this one too! 😁
teamob4 (at) gmail (dot) com
P.S. I’ll be back tomorrow with two more selections, I just wanted to get this one in 😊
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I’d buy this one just on title merit alone BUT this one is contemporary so doesn’t work for todays Historical giveaway. Feel free to choose another title.
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HAHA….oops!!!! I got so excited I didn’t even follow the rules 😂😂
Okay I’m picking three in Historical…heehee!! I’m keeping this one for contemporary 😁
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Embers in the London Sky by Sarah Sundin
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This is high on my must read list! If it’s written by Sarah Sundin, it’s gotta be read. Good luck, Winnie!
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1/3 – Embers in the London Sky by Sarah Sundin – releasing 2/26
Thanks!
Tammy
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2/3 – The Rhythm of Fractured Grace by Amanda Wen – releasing 2/20. Two time periods and one is historical. LOVE this series!
Thanks,
Tammy
Obertam at Gmail dot com
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3/3 – Berlin Letters by Katherine Reay — releasing 3/5.
Thanks,
Tammy
Obertam at Gmail dot com
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Oooh, a new dual timeline is in our future! Good luck, Tammy!
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Good morning, Kav, & bookish friends! It’s really hard to believe we’re nearing the end of 2023 already! in 2 more days I’ll be a year older. Gasp! This year was full of unexpected surprises (some not good at all) & I’ll be rather glad to put it behind me. But as always God’s been faithful & merciful, sprinkling showers of blessings to help us keep going!
1) The Foxhole Victory Tour by Amy Lynn Green (Jan 23) *new to me author*
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Diane, you MUST go back and read Amy Lynn Green’s debut novel, Things We Didn’t Say, it was fabulous!!! It made her an auto read author of mine and I am not a huge historical fiction reader.
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Thanks for the awesome recommendation, Cindy! I have seen that one all over the place, but have a tendency to stick to authors I’m familiar with. Especially when it comes to war stories. However, thanks to Kav’s goal setting category, I’ve been venturing out of my comfort zone & reading more new-to-me authors! I really enjoyed new (to me) author, Cathy Gohlke’s, Ladies of the Lake, which takes place during WWI so I’m getting braver! One of my fave books of 2023!
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2) All My Secrets by Lynn Austin (Feb 6)
It’s been ages since I’ve read her books!
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3) The Irish Matchmaker by Jennifer Deibel (Feb 13)
Looking forward to the next two weeks and reading everyone’s suggestions!
dianalflowers at aol dot com
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I was super excited about The Irish Matchmaker but then I read the synopsis and it looks like it might be a bit love triangle-y. Yikes! I’ll have to read some reviews and see how that pans out. Good luck, Diane and Happy Early Birthday!
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I just reread the synopsis & it looks like you’re right. Hmm… Well, look at the bright side. At least we get to choose who we want the heroine to be with instead of automatically knowing from chapter 1, right? lol Altho even in some LTs you know right away who’s the better fit & it’s obvious who she ends up with. I’m all for unpredictable…in books! 😉
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Oh, and thank you for the birthday salutations! I’m excited bc I get to see the grands & give them their Christmas gifts! Woot! Best b’day present ever!
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Good morning, Kav! Would you mind doing a switch-a-roo? Sorry, Jennifer. 😦
3) A Cherished Betrothal by Denise Weimer (Jan 23)
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All My Secrets by Lynn Austin
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Good luck, Kathryn!
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1. ALL MY SECRETS by Lynn Austin
Release date – February 6, 2024
2clowns at arkansas dot net
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2. IF THE BOOK FITS by by Karen Witemeyer
Release date – March 12, 2024
2clowns at arkansas dot net
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3. EMBERS IN THE LONDON SKY by Sarah Sundin
Release date – February 6, 2024
2clowns at arkansas dot net
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Yes to all of those for me too! Good luck, Kay!
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Woohoo, I love these weeks!
#1 All My Secrets by Lynn Austin
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I do too — so much fun to look ahead never mind the towering TBR surrounding me! Good luck, Paula!
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Berlin Letters by Katherine Reay
kathrynlvossATgmailDOTcom
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Good luck, Kathryn!
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#2 Embers in the London Sky by Sarah Sundin
paulamarys49ATgmailDOTcom
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Got to change this because I am getting it through a review site! Yay
Changing it to:
Unsinkable by Jenni Walsh
paulamarys49ATgmailDOTcom
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Ooh, lucky you! And this is a new-to-me author. Unsinkable sounds great. Good luck, Paula!
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#3 The Rhythm of Fractured Grace by Amanda Wen
paulamarys49ATgmailDOTcom
Thanks for all these opportunities, Kav!
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Good luck, Paula! I want to read these ones too.
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Wow, 8:00 a.m. and already so many comments I feel late!
I already read a review copy of The Seamstress of Acadie by Laura Frantz,
so, Elizabeth Camden’s while the City Sleeps on 2/13
tracey14567 at gmail dot com
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If the Boot Fits by Karen Witemeyer 3/12
Her books usually come out in June so I’m glad for this earlier March release 🙂
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All My Secrets by Lynn on Austin 2/6
Thanks Kav, for the fun RC week we all love!
I have my notebook out and my pencil sharpened!
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I’ve heard good things about Laura Frantz’s soon to be release, surprised it hasn’t been mentioned yet. I’m with you on all your choices, Tracey. Looks like we have some great Historical reads in store for us. They will help wile away the stormy weather. Good luck!
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The only reason I’m not requesting Laura Frantz’s book is that I already have an early copy. Yay! It’s at the top of my TBR pile! I love her books!
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The Berlin Letters by Katherine Reay
whthomas13 at yahoo dot com
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Good luck, Winnie!
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The Foxhole Victory Tour by Amy Lynn Green
eclitton at gmail dot com
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If the Boot Fits by Karen Witemeyer
eclitton at gmail dot com
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A Noble Scheme by Roseanna M. White
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Eeeeeeeppppp!!! I am so ready for the second Imposters book!!!!! Good luck, Elizabeth!
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Double take by Lynette eason
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Oopsie — this one doesn’t fit into the Historical category. Good choice for Contemporary or Suspense day though. Feel free to choose another one.
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The woman by Kristin Hannah
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Embers in the London sky by Sarah Sundin
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The Seamstress of Acadic by Laura Frantz cheetahthecat1982ATgmailDOTcom
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Good luck, Kim!
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The Woman by Kristin Hannah isn’t Christian Fiction, Kim, though it does look interesting.
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All My Secrets by Lynn Austin
manderley23 at gmail dot com
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Embers in the London Sky by Sarah Sundin
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A Lady’s Guide to Marvels and Misadventure by Angela Bell
manderley23 at gmail dot com
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The Lady’s Guide…has me so intrigued. Sounds a bit Steampunkish if I’m reading it right. Good luck, Kimmy!
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It does to me too!
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Woo Hoo! It’s time for Reader’s Choice week.
Berlin Letters by Katherine Reay March 5
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The Seamstress of Acadie by Laura Frantz January 9
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A Noble Scheme by Roseanna M. White March 19
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Woohoo is right! Exciting reading times ahead! Good luck, Caryl!
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3. A Noble Scheme by Roseanna M. White
Thank you. Merry Christmas 🎄 blessings my book twin.
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Good luck, Lucy!
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1. If the Boot Fits by Karen Witemeyer
rachaeldalquist AT yahoo DOT com
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2. While the City Sleeps by Elizabeth Camden
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3. A Noble Scheme by Roseanna M White
Thanks for the giveaways! These Readers Choice ones are always so fun!
rachaeldalquist AT yahoo DOT com
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You’re welcome, Rachael. Good luck!
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Embers in the London Sky by Sarah Sundin
I love Sarah’s books!
mauback55 at gmail dot com
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I do too. She’s an author I’m absolutely current with and I aim to stay that way. Good luck, Melanie!
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Good morning, Kav. I want to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a great 2024! I hope you stay warm this winter and are able to read lots of books! I would love to win A Nobel Scheme by Roseanna M. White. I love her books. She is such a good writer. may_dayzee AT yahoo DOT com
Christmas blessings, Kay
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Merry Christmas, Kay! Can’t believe it’s so close. A Noble Scheme is high on my wish list too. Good luck!
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The Seamstress in Acadie by Laura Frantz
mauback55 at gmail dot com
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While the City Sleeps by Elizabeth Camden
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Have a very Merry Christmas, Kav!
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Merry Christmas, Melanie. Good luck!
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I’ve already pre-ordered this one, so am not entering. I thought it would be a good suggestion for other people. Finally His Bride by Jody Hedlund.
Here’s my entry title.
Chasing the Horizon by Mary Connealy
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Reader’s Choice Week is always so fun, but I’ll bet it drives you crazy keeping up with all of the entries!
First choice: The Rhythm of Fractured Grace by Amanda Wen 2/20 release
In doing my homework, I discovered that the library has already pre-ordered a few that I was interested in….shocking and unusual! Yipee!
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So exciting when our libraries anticipate our reading needs! RCW does keep me hopping, though this time it’s over two weeks so it won’t be as crazy. The tallying is always fun though. 🙂 Good luck, Perrianne!
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Ooohhh — Jody Hedlund is doing a spin off from her Bride Ships series! That was not on my radar at all! Thanks for the info, Sylvia. And yay for a new Mary Connealy series. Good luck!
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Book 2 of Jody Hedlund’s series is coming in the spring but is being co-written by a new author. This is under that mentoring line that Susan May Warren has called Sunrise Publishing.
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Good morning to everyone and Merry Christmas. In four days I will have a birthday. Squeal.
Lets try: January 21, 2024 Up from the Dust Martha’s Story by Heather Kaufman
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Happy early Birthday, Lori! This book does have me intrigued and I’m not a huge biblical fiction reader, but Martha’s story…Good luck!
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Second Choice:
The Berlin Letters by Katherine Reay 3/5 release
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Third Choice:
The Seamstress of Acadie by Laura Frantz
1/9 release
Now on to tomorrow’s bookish homework for your give-away!
Thank you for doing this!
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I do love when y’all do the bookish homework. 🙂 Good luck, Perrianne!
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Perfect time for something new
A Lady’s Guide to Marvels and Misadventure by Angela Bell
dianemestrella at gmail dot com
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I know, right? I’ll be reading this one for sure! Good luck, Diane!
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1. Embers in the London Sky by Sarah Sundin
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2. The Rhythm of Fractured Grace by Amanda Wen
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Good luck, Lucy!
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Embers in the London sky by Sarah Sundin
kathrynlvossATgmailDOTcom
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Good luck, Kathryn!
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Berlin Letters by Katherine Reay
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Good luck, Kim!
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