Year-End 2016 Novella & Novella Collections Favorite Reads + Giveaway


Welcome to my very late Year-End 2016 Favorites!!

 My year end favorite reads are books I've read in 2016 for the first time (and not necessarily all reviewed here - eek! or reviewed in 2016 - a few were posted in January 2017).  They are also not all published in 2016, but majority am. 

 To start it off, here's what's going to happen. Every day in through February 28th (minus Sunday) at 6:00 PM EST, 
  1. I will tell you my favorite reads in the category of the day through their covers (you know how I love covers) and 
  2. you click on them to see my review of the book (in a new window). 
  3. Then you come back and fill out the Rafflecopter for a chance to win a prize! 


Novella: A short novel or a long short story, usually between 17,500 and 40,000 words.
Novella Collection: A full book that consists of two or more novellas.



      

  


I love novellas! It doesn't matter if it's published by itself or in a collection. They give you just the right amount of plot and message all in a lovely little package. When you're press on time, these are the best ones to pick up, and you'd be surprised by the depth of these stories. You'll be wondering how does the author do that? It's not too long, nor is it too short. It's perfect!


(1) winner will win a pair of ARCs of two novella collections + book swag. 
Terms are on the Rafflecopter.

Many thanks to publisher, Thomas Nelson & Zondervan Fiction for providing the book prize for this giveaway!





Don't forget these other Top Faves of 2016 and Giveaways!
(Not in order)

    
     
    
    


Thank you for reading my posts. For full blog information and links to giveaways, head over to the blog: http://justcommonly.blogspot.com.

Comments

  1. justcommonlyFebruary 17, 2017 at 9:04 PM

    Aww! Thanks for stopping in Ruthy!! I love this story. It really brightened my day when I read it! Thank you!

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  2. justcommonlyFebruary 17, 2017 at 9:05 PM

    Lucy! You'll enjoy the rest as well. Amish Harvest had some tough issues discussed and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I think the others in the same "Amish" collections are also wonderful.

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  3. justcommonlyFebruary 18, 2017 at 3:47 PM

    Awesome Tiffany! I loved the themes in An Amish Harvest. The other Amish collections are also fabulous!! And you must try the others on this list!

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  4. justcommonlyFebruary 18, 2017 at 3:48 PM

    Totally agree Deana about Amy's books. I think you'll enjoy Restoring Christmas too. All of Cynthia's stories evoked a sense of hope! Just love. And the others, obviously are my favorites, so hope you'll get a chance to check them out too!

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  5. justcommonlyFebruary 18, 2017 at 3:49 PM

    Hi Andrea! O, I know. With this Ring?!!!! It had some great characters I've already loved from the authors' other stories, so yea.. a great one!

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  6. justcommonlyFebruary 18, 2017 at 3:49 PM

    Dianna, yes. Restoring Christmas was spot on. Just perfect.

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  7. justcommonlyFebruary 18, 2017 at 3:50 PM

    Silent Night, Star-Lit Night was a special one to me. I read it when I was under the weather and feeling a bit down. It picked me right up. It wasn't just in the story. It lit up for me as well. =)

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  8. justcommonlyFebruary 18, 2017 at 3:50 PM

    hahah. RIGHT??!!! You must try the others as well!

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  9. justcommonlyFebruary 18, 2017 at 3:51 PM

    I agree! Did you get the chance to read Dani's Still Life or Lynette's Moving Target yet? They are FABULOUS!

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  10. justcommonlyFebruary 18, 2017 at 3:52 PM

    There's still time to add them to your TBR, and I hope you'll get the chance to read them ALL. And here's to a win for you!

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  11. justcommonlyFebruary 18, 2017 at 3:52 PM

    Aren't they great? Thanks for stopping in!

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  12. justcommonlyFebruary 18, 2017 at 3:53 PM

    A historical fiction fan, eh? LOL. O, me too! And especially if you've read these authors' other works. With this Ring has lots of familiar friends!

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  13. justcommonlyFebruary 18, 2017 at 3:54 PM

    This Quiet Sky - #bestillmysoul is right. Be warn - ugly cry in the most beautiful story!

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  14. justcommonlyFebruary 18, 2017 at 3:55 PM

    O, Gail, stop everything and go read Joanne's This Quiet Sky! It's short - a novella and it's just BEAUTIFUL!

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  15. justcommonlyFebruary 18, 2017 at 3:55 PM

    Thanks Patricia. And you're welcome. These books have a special place in my heart, so I hope everyone gets the chance to read them.

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  16. justcommonlyFebruary 18, 2017 at 7:37 PM

    Caryl, you'll love With This Ring, and the others too! Good luck!

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  17. justcommonlyFebruary 18, 2017 at 7:38 PM

    Awesome! Thanks for sharing and stopping in!

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  18. justcommonlyFebruary 18, 2017 at 11:18 PM

    Richard, they are ALL good! I think Sins of the Past is a great choice! It's also on my favorite Mystery & Suspense category (live today)!

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  19. justcommonlyFebruary 19, 2017 at 9:17 PM

    All are great! I love how you chose 2 fromdifferent genres! Love it!

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  20. justcommonlyFebruary 20, 2017 at 4:44 PM

    Totally agree. I hope you'll get to check out the rest!

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  21. justcommonlyFebruary 20, 2017 at 4:45 PM

    Awesome! Amish fiction is truly a great genre. I'm hooked on them too! Thanks for stopping by!

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  22. justcommonlyFebruary 21, 2017 at 10:01 PM

    Thanks for dropping by! Sins of the Past is amazing!

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