Welcome to the Books That Changed Me: 2025 Fall Edition! You’ve seen these books before with my review, but today I’m bringing them back with their blurb because good reads deserve attention. This time was hard to pick, I’ve been reading a great group of books that linger.
So, grab a cup of pumpkin latte, coffee, or tea with a nice slice of apple pie and settle down in the changing colors and read a great book this fall.
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When the two Corey children are orphaned in an Indian attack on the frontier of Kentucky, Daniel Boone tracks their escape through the woods and brings them to his home in Fort Boonesborough. There they will live with him, his wife Rebecca, and their eight children in their crowded cabin, where she and her brother Thatch learn much about Colonel Boone and why he is regarded as one of the greatest frontier explorers and hunters. Eliza is soon immersed in the hard life of a frontier woman – doing the many household chores, working gardens and crops, foraging for food in the woods, and hunting. After surviving a pivotal historic event in the Revolutionary War – the siege of Boonesborough, Eliza’s own story is integrated into the remainder of Daniel Boone’s life, his constant uprooting of his family to unexplored areas, his failed business ventures, and his growing fame.
This is a tale of life’s challenges in frontier Kentucky, Eliza’s grit and determination in meeting them, and above all, high adventure. It offers a deep look into the long and amazing life of Daniel Boone through the eyes of a young girl.
A Bold Bargain (The Bargainer Series Book 3)
by Jan Sikes
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A Young Man With the Heart of a Wolf
Eighteen-year-old Jack Barlow Blaine is driven by unwavering compassion for all, and a thirst for knowledge. Born into poverty and haunted by a violent past, he’s determined to escape his history by helping others—whether human or animal, no matter the cost.
But when Jack discovers an elderly woman in crisis, he faces a choice that challenges everything he thinks he knows about living and dying. The bargain she offers promises a better future, if the price isn’t higher than he’s capable of paying.
As Jack grapples with his decision, he must summon the courage to honor their bargain if he accepts her offer.
How far is he willing to go to keep his word?
The greatest acts of kindness are the ones that demand the most from us—and every decision can unlock destiny’s doors.
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Two worlds separated by time and space, a frantic search, a powerful enemy, and a baby dragon… At sixteen, Gabri’s life is complicated.
When a nightmarish vision rips Gabri O’Connell from her home and family, she wakes up powerless in a freezing tower on a hostile planet.
Saved by a dragon and brought to Sanctum inside the planet, her rescuers don’t want her there.
Will a baby dragon be the key to her survival? Will Gabri ever see her family again?
Get your copy of SANCTUM today.
Literary Titan Book Award Winner
TEEN TO ADULT FANTASY ADVENTURE
Ancient Voices: Poems About Ancient Egypt
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The Ancient Egyptians loved life and celebrated it with joy. Their deepest desire was to live an honorable life and achieve immortality in the afterlife, where they could exist in perfect harmony with the cosmic order and never experience pain, suffering, and hardship again. These original poems by Dawn Pisturino reflect the hopes and dreams of people who were not much different from us. They worked, loved, raised families, worshipped their gods, honored the dead, enjoyed festivals and celebrations, imbibed beer and wine, danced, sang, and played, aspired to better themselves, and appreciated the beauty and wonder of nature. Take a journey back in time to explore the minds and hearts of the Ancient Egyptians
NOTE: Two days until Miracles & Ghosts Past release, and John Howell is kicking off the blog tour on Wednesday. So there will be no Tuesday post tomorrow, but I will be posting the links here for the tour stops.
Embrace that inner child by reading a fantastic book this fall! D. L. Finn (Denise)
Great reviews, Denise!
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Thanks, Yvette. Glad to give them a second glance.xo
Thanks for the book recs! I haven’t read Pisturino’s collection yet, so I’m off to get a copy.🙂
Happy to recommend them, Priscilla! I loved the history mixed in.
That’s so kind of you, Priscilla! Thank you!
An interesting array of books, Denise. Thank you!
Thanks, Grant 🙂 Can’t go wrong with any of them.
Thanks so much, Denise, for featuring my book. I am honored to be with the other authors!
Great read, Noelle 🙂 So happy to share it! Xo
Thank you SO much for including A Bold Bargain here today, Denise! I am truly honored. I can add my recommendation for Daniel Boone’s story. I loved it! Thank you for sharing and congrats to Noelle and Patty!
I think it was your best so far, Jan 🙂 Thank you for adding your recommendation for Daniel Boone, too. Xo
Thank you so much, Denise! I feel honored that you found value in my book. It makes all the hard work worthwhile.
I loved how you blended history especially Egyptian, into it, Dawn. It waa a fantastic read.xo
Really good choices. Both of Granger’s books changed me, historically, and Jan’s book–that darling dog–they always stick.
Thanks, Jacqui! I agree both Noelle’s books were outstanding. I fell in love with that pup too 🙂
Excellent reviews, Denise. Congratulations to Noelle, Jan, Patty, and Dawn
Thank you, John 🙂 Happy to share them again.
Sharing to tempt more readers!!
I appreciate that, Liz 🙂 Lots to be tempted by!
Excellent reads, Denise. I just finished Dawn’s collection and thought it was beautiful, as well as unique. Loved Noelle’s and Jan’s books too. Thanks for revisiting PTL’s blurb for me. I’m intrigued. Happy Reading.
Thanks, Diana 🙂 It really was abeautiful and unique read and the other too such good ones. Glad I could intrigue you. Xo
Wonderful that you recommended these books, Denise. Thanks for bringing them to my attention.
Thank you Timothy! Happy to bring to your attention 🙂
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Fabulous choice, Denise. I am reading Jan’s book and Dawn’s poetry is so meaningful. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, Balroop 🙂 You are doing some good reading. I love how Dawn mixed meani ful with history.
A marvelous collection, Denise. Thanks for bringing attention to these books. Congrats to Noelle, Jan, Dawn, and PTL. Hugs all around.
Thank you, Teagan 🙂 Can’t go wrong with any of them! Hugs right back to you. Xo
Great presentation of these four books. I am familiar with a couple of them and I certainly understand your choice.
Thank you, Thomas! It’s always a tough choice with all the talent in our community.
All wonderful books, Denise. Jan and Noelle’s are on my Kindle!
Thank you, Joy 🙂 You have some great reading ahead!
A great selection, Denise! I loved Jan and Dawn’s books. Thanks for the other recommendations! And Congrats to all the authors! xo
Thank you, Lauren and I appriecate you adding your recommendations! xo
A slice of apple pie sure sounds good. Although I haven’t read the other books, I sure enjoyed Jan’s, and I’m sorry to say goodbye to those characters. Nice selection, Denise!
It really does sound good, Teri 🙂 I’m with you about saying goodbye to those wonderful characters.
I’m reading Jan’s right now. I haven’t read the other two. Thanks for the recommendations.