Last Post for October Book of the Month Club Sandi Rog's Out of the Ashes

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By: Susan Elliott


Sandi Rog's Out of the Ashes was phenomenal! I wasn't quite sure how to run a fiction book of the month club. I think the non-fiction club posts were much easier, because with fiction we all read at different speeds. So, the next time we do a fiction book of the month, I think I will do an initial book post, and then a month end book post about the book.

If you haven't read Out of the Ashes make sure to check it out. It's a really great book. I know that this book is the first in the series, and I for one am looking forward to reading the next book.

So readers, what were your thoughts about this book? Did you start it with any preconceived ideas, and if so did it live up to your expectations or surpass them? I for one didn't know what to expect, but the characters were dynamic and I really enjoyed the way they interacted with each other. I didn't have any notions about the book before I read it, because I hadn't yet read any of Sandi's books; although, I knew it would be good because she is an award winning author!

At any rate let me know what you're thinking. And if you want to participate in the November Book of the Month Club reading we are reading Heather Pryor's Purer in Heart. (It's a nonfiction devotional book) Hopefully, Heather will find some time to stop by the blog and engage us with a few comments. I'll post the reading schedule on November, 1, 2015.


Purer in Heart by Heather Pryor

"What does it take to be purer in heart? This 13 lesson study for teen-aged girls and women explores possessing purity in every area of our lives so that we may stand before the Lord with "clean hands and a pure heart". (Psalm 24:3-4) Each lesson includes discussion questions, a personal challenge, prayer requests, and a scripture to commit to memory. Chapter topics include: Purity in our speech, Purity in our thoughts, Purity in our motives, Purity in our religion, and more. The book is designed to be used for either personal or group Bible study. Grab a Bible and prepare your heart to delve into the Scriptures to search for the answers to growing purer in heart." (Amazon)

October Book of the Month Week One: Out of the Ashes by Sandi Rog

Can I just say, WOW! If you're not reading the book of the month club book for October you should be. There is still time to get into this month's book of the month club book.

Let me just say, I've been reading it for about two days and I'm almost through with it. Most of that has been reading through it today. I just can't put it down!

Sandi has written a compelling story and I can't wait to discuss it with you in the comment section. Please let me know what you're favorite part of the story is so far.

I'll start, I love the way Amelia and Nathaniel get together. Fantastic!

Make sure you pick up a copy of Sandi Rog's Out of the Ashes as soon as possible, I promise you won't regret it.

Book of the Month Club Reading Schedule: Out of the Ashes by Sandi Rog

I know you've been waiting with great anticipation for this month's reading schedule. Wait no longer, because it is here!

Reading Schedule 

Week 1 -- Chapters 1-5
Week 2 -- Chapters 6-12
Week 3 -- Chapters 13- 17
Week 4 -- Chapters 18- 22, Epilogue

If you haven't gotten your copy of Out of the Ashes, there is still time to join us. I will start posting about the book at the end of week 2. This will give everyone time to get the book and more time to read. I also have a speaking engagement at the end of the first full week of October so my schedule is super busy, for the first week.

So, don't give up on me, that first post will come. I don't know about you but I am looking forward to reading Out of the Ashes.

If you'd like to know more about Sandi Rog, check out her Meet the Author Page, and for a free sneak peek click: here.

I look forward to hearing from you as we go through this book. 

October Book of the Month Club Sandi Rog's Out of the Ashes

I am so excited to announce the October book of the month book! I've never read Sandi's books, but I have been wanting to. Now's my chance, and yours, too!

I hope you take advantage of our reading together. As always I will post a reading schedule, and remember don't give away any crucial plot elements before we reach them as a group.

I will post my thoughts on the readings each week. Let's have fun with it, and make sure to rate her book on Amazon when your through reading.

For information about why you should always rate books click here.


Out of the Ashes

"A stranger. A kiss. A shotgun wedding. NATHANIEL WARD, wealthy entrepreneur, needs a wife. But he's not interested in the preening, high-society women who are offered to him on a silver platter. He wants one woman, and one woman alone: the girl who gave him all the money in her reticule years ago when the Great Chicago Fire left him destitute. He sets out to find this woman and discovers she's unattached. There's only one problem, a shotgun wedding may be able to bind them, but will he ever be able to win her heart? AMELIA E. TAYLOR blows a kiss to a street rat. Little did she know, years later that kiss would follow her to Green Pines, Colorado. When a handsome stranger arrives in her hometown, she guards her heart from the stirrings this man ignites. Despite society's disapproval of spinsterhood, she is determined not to marry, having witnessed first-hand the lack of love and horrors that accompany marriage. But will a shotgun wedding reveal blessings that arise out of the ashes?" (Amazon)


You can read a sneak peek of Out of the Ashes by clicking here.

Make sure to check out Sandi's other books on her Meet the Author Page!