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Linda Book Lady’s April 2022 Reading Report & Diary

April 1, 2022 By Linda Jo Martin Leave a Comment

Mystery Stranger - art and haiku by Linda Jo Martin, 2022

Lovely springtime – my favorite season! I’m working on gardening projects, celebrating warmer days, and reading (as usual).
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Goal: Read a Book From or About Every Country in the World

March 27, 2022 By Linda Jo Martin Leave a Comment

World Map

A new goal for me! I want to read at least one book set in, about or from every country. All the books I’ve already read will count toward this: fiction or nonfiction, juvenile, whatever!
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Linda Book Lady’s March 2022 Reading Report & Diary

March 1, 2022 By Linda Jo Martin Leave a Comment

Valiant Striving Hopes - art and haiku by Linda Jo Martin

My book life is going well. Goodreads tells me I’m five books ahead of schedule for my 2022 reading goals, so I want to keep up with the progress there, and stay ahead of the goals.
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Linda Book Lady’s February 2022 Reading Report & Diary

February 1, 2022 By Linda Jo Martin 2 Comments

Water Bourne, by Linda Jo Martin

The month of love . . . February . . . well, every month should be a month of love, but this month we get to celebrate love! Remember, God is LOVE… so there’s something amazing to celebrate right there. (1 John 4:8) I’m loving God, my family, my books and reading progress, and my art class activities. So much happiness and fun!

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Linda Book Lady’s January 2022 Reading Report & Diary

January 1, 2022 By Linda Jo Martin Leave a Comment

Blue Winds, by Linda Jo Martin

I hope we all have a bright and happy new year with not too much snow and plenty of educational opportunities.
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My Progress on the 2022 Christian Reading Challenge – #vtReadingChallenge

December 31, 2021 By Linda Jo Martin 11 Comments

The Golden Cross, by Linda Jo Martin

I’ve decided to do the 2022 Christian Reading Challenge which I found on Tim Challies’ blog. He’s a pastor in Toronto, Canada. I find this to be a great alternative to the secular challenge I’ve done in past years. This Christian Reading Challenge includes both Christian and secular reading opportunities, so it is perfect for me.
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2022 Goals, Intentions, Plans, Strategies, Hopeful Desires, the Annual To-Do List, Kitchen Sink Still Included, Etc.

December 29, 2021 By Linda Jo Martin Leave a Comment

Psalms 1 - art by Linda Jo Martin

I use the days between Christmas and New Year’s Day to review my old goals and write new ones. Today I reviewed all the goals I made for 2021 so I’m ready to revise and try again.
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Linda Book Lady’s December 2021 Reading Report & Diary

December 1, 2021 By Linda Jo Martin Leave a Comment

Bountiful Blessings, by Linda Jo Martin

We’re almost ready for a new year but first, December! I’m planning to read a few Christmas novels this year. How about you?
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Linda Book Lady’s November 2021 Reading Report & Diary

November 1, 2021 By Linda Jo Martin Leave a Comment

Life Exploration, by Linda Jo Martin

I’m going through a process of simplification right now to make more room in my life for things that are important to me that haven’t been getting done right. As part of my simplification process I’m reducing my published list of TBR books to five only. I may read more than that, but will add them as I get to them, if I get to them.
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The Tag About Tags – a Booktube tag created by Ros

October 26, 2021 By Linda Jo Martin Leave a Comment

Hello people. Today I’m writing about a Booktube tag – “The Tag About Tags.” I’d like to write about tags I do on my Booktube channel and hope this will be the first of many tag postings here on my bookish blog. For those who don’t know – Booktube is a large community of book loving people making videos on YouTube.
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Linda Book Lady’s October 2021 Reading Report & Diary

October 10, 2021 By Linda Jo Martin Leave a Comment

Pyramid Lake, Nevada

I’ve been away so my October page is late since I haven’t yet perfected a means of using my computer comfortably while traveling. I’m happy to be home again where I’m starting to analyze my trip and my traveling inclinations. October reading is going to be a lot like September reading since for the 17 days away, I didn’t open even one of my paperbacks, but listened solely to audiobooks instead, while driving.
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Linda Book Lady’s September 2021 Reading Report & Diary

September 1, 2021 By Linda Jo Martin Leave a Comment

Power of Christ

September is the new land of promise. I’m leaving August, going forward with hope and perseverance, knowing that life takes me where I’m meant to go more often than just where I want to go. The future is unpredictable, but I’m willing to take my chances on September. Truly, I’m going there whether I want to or not. Might as well have a good attitude about it, right?
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About Me

Hi, I'm Linda, the Book Lady, and I'm excited about reading. A book is a gift you give yourself. It is so much fun to open that cover and discover what was hidden within. Books share the wisdom of the ages with us. Who wouldn't want that? So I read frequently and encourage reading. If you're a reader, let me know by becoming my friend on GoodReads.


My novel, River Girl, is about a girl living in the Klamath River Valley.

Here's a link to my prayer website:
Prayer Power.

My childhood memoirs: ljm memoirs.

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California Reading

California Reading

California Reading
5 members

This group is for anyone wanting to read California based fiction or nonfiction.

Our recommended shelf

The World Rushed In: The California Gold Rush Experience
The World Rushed In: The California Gold Rush Experience
by J.S. Holliday


Hillinger's California: Stories from All 58 Counties
Hillinger’s California: Stories from All 58 Counties
by Charles Hillinger





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My Art

Bird Art by Linda Jo Martin - http://lindajomartin.com
Acrylic
Wild and Precious - art by Linda Jo Martin
Watercolor / pen
Summer Afternoon - art by Linda Jo Martin
Pen / Watercolor

If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.” ? Cicero - Art by Linda Jo Martin http://lindajomartin.com
Acrylic
Acrylic
Angel art by Linda Jo Martin
Sketchbook

Psalm 91:9-11 - Angel art by Linda Jo Martin http://lindajomartin.com
Sketchbook
Art: Idaho Hills, by Linda Jo Martin
Junk journal, acrylic
March Mystery Madness 2020, art by Linda Jo Martin
Gouache journal

Plan A to Z - lettering by Linda Jo Martin
Lettering class project
A daring adventure - art by Linda Jo Martin
Fountain pen ink journal
Small Joys
Watercolor sketchbook

Watercolor sketchbook
Valley of decision.
Bible journaling
Mount Glittery by Linda Jo Martin - mountain climbing quote by John Muir
Acrylic painting

Watercolor sketchbook
“Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air.” ? Ralph Waldo Emerson ... watercolor painting by Linda Jo Martin
Watercolor sketchbook
Imagination Soars, by Linda Jo Martin - http://lindajomartin.com
Watercolor sketchbook

Plant Seeds
Watercolor sketchbook
The Prayer by Linda Jo Martin
Acrylic painting
A basket of flowers, by Linda Jo Martin - http://lindajomartin.com/writing/art
Fountain pen ink journal

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