To Kindle or Not...

Hubby asked me the other day if I would like a Kindle. Not sure what I think about them. I know some bloggers who promote them and daughter orthodontist has one. He has nothing but good things to say about it. My only draw back is I like books. You see I like browsing through them, seeing the covers, reading the front and back flaps and holding the book. Now the Kindle can read to you, pick up where you left off reading and it seems to have other handy functions. Do you own one? What do you think about the Kindle? Is it a good choice to get one. I will always be drawn to books, it will take some time for me to get use to the new technology in reading gadgets.

Flight of the Reindeer

Flight Of The Reindeer
By Robert Sullivan
Drawings by Glenn Wolff


Ever wonder if Reindeer really fly. What about Santa Claus; real or not? This is a delightful book written in four parts with an Introduction and an Afterward.
The Introduction tells of the authors search for the truth of Santa. How his little boy belief turned into doubts as he grew older. Leading one through his search for the real story and perhaps returning to his Childhood belief.
Part one: The Echo of Hooves. Can they really fly? The search is on. He lead us through history to trace the origins of the Santa nation beyond the North Pole. Introducing us to Elves, Gnomes, Lovelings, Light-fairies, Dwarves, Angels and Mountain Spirits. Are they associated with Santa and his Reindeer?
Part Two: The North Pole Today. What is the North Pole and can one Live there. It is so Mysterious and Eerie there. Could a tiny village exit there and has anyone seen it? The author guides us through the eyes of others who have search and reveals their findings.
Part Three: The Miracle of Reindeer flight. Really has anyone seen them fly and will you believe if they have? Now the scientist are involved in this search. Greenland, Axel Heilberg Island, North Devon Island, Prince Patrick Island and other placed around the area where they have spotted reindeer in flight. Is it a certain type that fly? Robert goes into detail about this anomaly, creating a factual belief through Photo evidence.
Part Four:Eight Tiny Reindeer( Plus One). In this part Robert explores Santa and his reindeer. How can he get around with out help from computers and Radar in todays time? Are the governments helping him? Of course it must be a secret or is it? This was a great section to me! Oh I watch for him every year, but then of course the sleep overtakes me. But... when I awake Santa has been and gone.

This book will make you think twice and prehaps make you a "Believer"

"A Christmas Gift"

A Christmas Gift

by David Saperstein and James J. Rush
copyright October 2o09

I just finished this book. I haven't seen any reviews on it yet. I enjoyed the book.
It takes place in a small town setting. Katie Williams, age 12, has this gift handed down through generations. Because folks would not understand it the family try to keep it a secret. However the gift is getting stronger and her parents can not hide it from her anymore. Needing to tell her about the things happening to her the Mom shares the story about her family's gift. After the story is shared Katie begins to realize this is not just an ordinary gift.
As in many families today, there is a lost member. Katie discovers he is there in the town. Her determination to reunited the family takes her on an adventure. You will meet a lot of characters in this book. The story line evolves nicely and surprises you at ever turn. When you think you have it figured out, the next turn will make you rethink it.
I would say this is a good read for reading ages 5th grade to adults.

You'll be a Believer, Guarantied!

The Autobiography of
Santa Claus
As told by Jeff Guinn

This book is one of my favorite Seasonal books. It is told in a Historical fiction forum. I am in Love with Santa and his presence at Christmas time. I have read many book about Saint Nicholas and how he came to be a Christmas Icon. In this story told by Jeff Guinn, Santa is just beginning to realize the work he is to do. It starts out with one knowing it is Santa who is telling you about his life. How things happened that made him so famous. Jeff is just penning it. Santa tells you of his birth in 280A.D. in the town of Patara in the country Lycian. The childhood years and how the world was then. You get to see the insides of his family life and how that effect who he is to become.
I love how you meet people along the way. some we know from history. Like; Emperor Constantine, Pope Julius, Attila the Hun, King Arthur, Francis of Assisi and many more. The dark ages are covered, how the toys started, and how did those reindeer start flying? Do you wonder about Dickens and that "A Christmas Carol Story"? Oh you will be surprised about that. I do not want to forget to mention Virginia O'Hanlon and her Letter posted in the New York Sun. How Mr Church came to print that letter right on the editorial page. What a story indeed. I guaranty if you do not believe in Santa you will after reading this book!

Aloha Friday - Seasonal Books

Welcome to Aloha Friday. This is sponsored by An Island Life. This is how it works; you post a question on your blog, We travel to different blogs that are participating and answer their questions, they int urn travel to us to answer ours. There is a master Link list Here were you can link your post and visit others. Some of us provide a Linking system for you on our blogs. Just link up and we are off and traveling in the Bloggers World. Enjoy you lay back day!


My question:

What is your favorite Seasonal Book?

I love the Santa book series by Jeff Guinn. Every year I take them out in November and start reading them again. I will be adding them to my book reviews this month.