Book Giveaway!!

Hello Bookworms!!,
        I have an exciting announcement!! In just 2 weeks from today I will be announcing a book giveaway!! Entry will be very simple!

Entry:

Simply go to my Twitter, @LovelyLizzie10, on Black Friday and RT my post about the giveaway

                             OR

Go to the See Lizzie Read  Facebook page on Black Friday and "Like" or "Comment"

One lucky winner will be chosen at random!

There will be a post up at 12:00 am EST on Black Friday to remind everyone and I will be tweeting and facebooking reminders throughout the day!!

The giveaway is open to all countries! :)

Stay tuned for the announcement of which book!! (I know you'll love it :) )

The Boscome Valley Mystery - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Hello Bookworms!,

            I have another review from the world of Sherlock Holmes. This time it’s The Boscombe Valley Mystery by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

Summary:

            A young man’s father has been murdered. All the evidence points to the young man and he has been arrested. The young man and the authorities now look to Sherlock Holmes to prove whether or not the young man really could’ve killed his father. According to the evidence, it is improbable that anyone other than the young man really committed this crime. But at Sherlock says, when you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains however improbable must be the truth. The question is not can Sherlock Holmes solve the mystery, its can he solve it before the young man goes to trial and is hanged for murder.

 

 

 

Review:

            I liked The Boscombe Valley Mystery because it was not only a mystery but it was a bit suspenseful. Unfortunately for me it was a tad bit slow moving in the middle even for a short story. But the ending made up for it. I would recommend the Boscombe Valley Mystery to mystery lovers everywhere.

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** This is the book I am using to read the Sherlock Holmes stories. I like the layout of the book, the only drawback is that it is not a complete version of the original Sherlock Holmes works some of the short stories were not included. However, it does include the whole novel “The Hounds of Baskervilles” and the short stories are published in the same fashion as they originally were in The Strand with all the illustrations by Sidney Paget. At just $10 I recommend it to anyone who wants to become acquainted with the original Sherlock Holmes works for the first time like myself.

 

Links to Buy:

http://www.amazon.com/The-Original-Illustrated-Sherlock-Holmes/dp/0890090572/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1380123962&sr=8-1&keywords=The+Original+Illustrated+Sherlock+Holmes

 

Until Next Time,

        Lizzie <3

The Lightkeeper's Daughter by Colleen Coble

Hello Bookworms,

        I have a review of a wonderful piece of inspirational historical fiction for you today. It is a work that I very much enjoyed reading and I cannot wait to read more by this author. Today’s review is of The Lightkeeper’s Daughter (A Mercy Falls Novel) by Colleen Coble!

 

Summary:

          Addie Sullivan grew up living and working at her parents’ lighthouse. When her father passed away of consumption, life got significantly harder. Addie’s mother, Josephine Sullivan, is much too hard on now 25 year old Addie. However, the faith that Addie’s father passed on to her keeps her strong. When a strange man is hurt and nursed back to health at the lighthouse, he delivers life changing news: Addie’s father and mother are not her real father and mother and Addie is actually the daughter of a very rich man. As Addie learns more about her real family, things aren’t adding up. Who can she trust? And who is in on a plot to stop her happy reunion with her father?  Things are taking a violent turn and Addie must find the truth before it is too late.

 

Review:

        I had seen and heard of Colleen Coble and her writing but I had never read any of it. So when I found one of her books in a local dollar store (I’m all about supplying myself with good books at the cheapest possible prices) I couldn’t pass it up. I’m glad I didn’t pass it up! Mrs. Coble’s story was fast paced, interesting, suspenseful, and fun. Every character is a wonderful addition to the plot of the story even Addie’s dear, gifted dog, Gideon. After reading this book by Colleen Coble, I am ready to get my hands on more of her books. There are at least two other books that revolve around lighthouses ( a personal favorite setting for me) but for those who enjoy different setting, Mrs. Coble has written books set in other places including her Rock Harbor series, Aloha Reef Series, and books set in Alaska, the Lonestar state (Texas area), and more. I think Mrs. Coble has something more almost everyone! I highly recommend “The Lightkeeper’s Daughter” by Colleen Coble! I also recommend everyone to check out Mrs. Coble’s other works as well! J

 

Links To Buy:

http://www.amazon.com/Lightkeepers-Daughter-Mercy-Falls-Series/dp/1595542671/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1382383842&sr=8-1&keywords=The+Lightkeepers+Daughter+Colleen+Coble

 

Already read “The Lightkeeper’s Daughter”? Interested in Checking out author Colleen Coble’s other works? Here are some links to other books by Colleen Coble!

Links to More Colleen Coble Books:
The Lightkeeper’s Bride:

http://www.amazon.com/Lightkeepers-Bride-Mercy-Falls-Series/dp/1595542663/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1382384576&sr=8-1&keywords=Mercy+Falls+Colleen+Coble

The Lightkeeper’s Ball:

http://www.amazon.com/Lightkeepers-Ball-Mercy-Falls-Novel/dp/159554268X/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1382384762&sr=8-2&keywords=Mercy+Falls+Colleen+Coble

The Mercy Falls Collection: 3 in 1 Volume:

http://www.amazon.com/The-Mercy-Falls-Collection-Lightkeepers/dp/1401689493/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1382384834&sr=8-4&keywords=Mercy+Falls+Colleen+Coble

The Aloha Reef  Series:

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=The+Aloha+Reef+Series+Colleen+Coble&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3AThe+Aloha+Reef+Series+Colleen+Coble

Until Next Time,
                   Lizzie <3

Doyleockian Guest Post

Hello Bookworms!,
            I was recently honored with the opportunity to guest write a post on the blog Doyleockian. Doyleockian is a blog by author Alistair Duncan. I myself enjoy following his posts and was thrilled to get to submit a piece to him on "The Many Faces of Irene".

View my article, "The Many Faces of Irene" on Doyleockian here:
http://alistaird221b.blogspot.com/2013/10/guest-post-many-faces-of-irene.html

While you're there, explore the world of all things Sherlockian/Doyleockian and consider following the blog yourself! :) You won't regret it!

My thanks to Alistair Duncan for allowing me to write a piece and publishing it on his blog!

Until next time,
          Lizzie <3

A Case of Identity - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Hello Bookworms!,

            I have another of the Sherlock Holmes works for you today! It’s A Case of Identity by none other than Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

Summary:

            A young woman is heartbroken. She has fallen in love with a young man and now something has happened to him. Her father didn’t like the man but she can only think the best of him. The young lady has few people she can trust so she turns to the one man she thinks can solve the mystery, Mr. Sherlock Holmes. Holmes and Watson endeavor to find out what happened to the object of this young woman’s affection in A Case of Identity by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

Review:

            I enjoyed reading A Case of Identity and it I believe will prove to be one of the more memorable for me. I have to admit that I liked it a bit more than I liked The Red-Headed League. I think that readers who are wanting to acquaint or reacquaint themselves with the stories of Sherlock Holmes will enjoy reading A Case of Identity.

 

** This is the book I am using to read the Sherlock Holmes stories. I like the layout of the book, the only drawback is that it is not a complete version of the original Sherlock Holmes works some of the short stories were not included. However, it does include the whole novel “The Hounds of Baskervilles” and the short stories are published in the same fashion as they originally were in The Strand with all the illustrations by Sidney Paget. At just $10 I recommend it to anyone who wants to become acquainted with the original Sherlock Holmes works for the first time like myself.

Links to Buy:

http://www.amazon.com/The-Original-Illustrated-Sherlock-Holmes/dp/0890090572/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1380123962&sr=8-1&keywords=The+Original+Illustrated+Sherlock+Holmes

 

Until Next Time,

              Lizzie <3

Some Buried Ceaser by Rex Stout

Hello Bookworms!

            Today I have a wonderful murder mystery for you from the Famed Nero Wolfe Mysteries! This Mystery is called “Some Buried Ceaser”!

Summary:

       Hickory Ceaser Grindon is a prized champion bull. Everyone believes that the bull’s current owner paid too much for the bull but the owner is determined to do something shocking to matter the cost. He plans to barbeque the prized bull and invite some of the most affluent people in the community to come out and share in the meal. When the son of the owner’s rival is found dead inside the fence and Ceaser is seen with blood on his horns, the police come to the obvious conclusion that the boy was killed by the bull, but Detective Nero Wolfe thinks otherwise. But can he prove it? As Wolfe and his faithful employee Archie Goodwin investigate, they will find that murder isn’t the only shocker in this story…

Review:

            This summer has been a summer of firsts in literature for me. This was the first Nero Wolfe I had read! I must say that I truly enjoyed it! Many times while reading a book I am able to get some idea of how things may turn out, so when an author can surprise me, I love it! I have to admit that I couldn’t figure out how the story was going to turn out and then one of the final twists totally caught me off guard! I highly recommend “Some Buried Ceaser” by Rex Stout to mystery lovers everywhere!

 

Link to Buy:

Amazon.com

http://www.amazon.com/Some-Buried-Caesar-Wolfe-Mysteries/dp/0553254642/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1379365534&sr=1-1&keywords=some+buried+Caesar

And Only To Decieve by Tasha Alexander

Hello  Bookworms!!,

          I did a LOT of reading over this past summer and today I have a brand new review for you!  This suspense novel is sure to keep you guessing! Its “And Only To Deceive” by Tasha Alexander!

Summary:

          Lady Emily Ashton was only married for a few months when her husband Lord Phillip Ashton died on a hunting trip in Africa. Suddenly confronted with new freedom and now in possession of the huge Ashton fortune, Emily hardly knows what to do with herself. After all, she only married Phillip to escape her overly critical mother. Now she must mourn a man that she barely knew and pretend to all his family and friends that they were the happiest and most intimate of couples. As Lady Ashton explores the diaries of her late husband, she falls in love with the man he was. But was Phillip Ashton really the man he made himself out to be in his journals? Something isn’t right. And how many of his friends know the truth?  Lady Ashton’s quest for the truth will take her all over the world, from the highest circles of society to the darkest depths of society’s seedy underbelly.

 

Review:

                I must admit that I was concerned when I picked up this book. I had found it pretty cheap in a used book store and I didn’t know anything about author Tasha Alexander’s writing. This was my first experience reading her writing. I was amazed! From the first few words, I was completely hooked on the story of Lady Emily Ashton! And it just got better and better as I continued to read! All of Mrs. Alexander’s colorful characters and the masterful way she weaves a story of intrigue and suspense will capture your attention. This is a book that you can expect to pick up and say “I’ll take a few minutes and read a page or two” and realize hours later that you’ve read several chapters! It’s just that good! I don’t want to say anything else about the plot or the story because there are so many twists and important details throughout the book from beginning to end that I’m afraid I’ll give something away! So I’ll just end with this: I highly recommend this book to everyone! You will love it! Go out and get a copy, give a copy as a gift, recommend it to your friends! It’s that good!

 

Link  to  buy:

http://www.amazon.com/And-Only-Deceive-Lady-Emily/dp/006114844X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1378581603&sr=8-1&keywords=And+Only+To+Decieve+Tasha+Alexander


Until Next Time,
               Lizzie <3