I like to think of myself as Lizzie Bennet from Pride and Prejudice: confident, poised, articulate. In truth, I am more like Josey Anderson. I have such lofty goals for being the perfect wife and mother, but inevitably, I bungle something!
I first met Josey Anderson when she traveled to Russia in Everything’s Coming Up Josey, and I followed her back to Russia in Chill Out, Josey! as she faced the challenges of marriage and pregnancy far from home. In Susan May Warren’s latest book, Get Cozy, Josey!, Josey steps up to support her husband by following him to Siberia. With two young children and primitive living conditions, Josey strives to be the wife, mother, and friend that God wants her to be.
These books are so fun to read. The humor is light; the message is upbeat. What I enjoy most about these books, however, is seeing myself in them! I have never lived without indoor plumbing in a remote corner of the world; but, like Josey, I strive to do what is best for my family as a wife and mother. While I dream big, I often fall so short. I am sure many of you have experienced this as well (at least I hope I am not alone). Laughing at Josey’s experiences felt a little like laughing at my own foibles. Like Josey, I must remember to forgive others, forgive myself, and then move forward while cherishing my many blessings.
I encourage you to read these books. If you are interested in reading the first chapter of Get Cozy, Josey!, click here. You can also visit Susan May Warren’s website to win a Get Cozy Gift Basket filled with fabulous treats.
Additionally, we have FIVE copies of Get Cozy, Josey! to give to our readers. Please leave a comment if you would like to win. We’ll announce the winners next Wednesday.
Lauren is a wife, a mother of two, and an avid reader. She blogs at Baseballs and Bows.
Michele says
I’m interested in reading this series…I’ve heard a few people mention them now. Count me in for the giveaway!
Krista says
I have yet to read these, but they really sound like fun!
Cynthia says
I haven’t read these yet, either, but they sound great!
stephanie says
I need to check these out – they sound fun!
Karissa says
I could use a good light book like this about now! thanks for the chance!
SANDY says
wow, need to get these- they sound great
Rebecca Snodgrass says
I would like to have these.
tabitha says
I love Josey!
Liz says
I read the first one and totally identified – I’ve been to Russia a few times. I’d love to read this latest one.
Susan C says
I haven’t read any of these yet, but I would like to. Josey sounds wonderful!
charline s says
This book sounds like a wonderful book. I would love to read it and the others too.
Becky says
I would love a chance to win this book! I read the first 2 and loved them! Haven’t had a chance to get the third one yet. Thank you!
Ashley says
I can’t wait to read this! I loved the first 2 in the series!
Denise says
I’d love to win this!
Corinne says
This series intrigues me. I think I’ll put them on my “to read” list for this fall. Of course I’d love to win!
Nicole C. says
Sound like a great book!
Jenn S. says
Sounds like a good one. I am always looking for a good read. Count me in!
Gidget says
Sounds cute! Guess I need to check out the other Josey books too! 🙂
Angel says
I’d love to win it.
shannon Baas says
Sounds interesting.
Julia says
I’m always on the lookout for good Christian books to read. I’d love to be in the draw for this one. Thanks!
Barbara H. says
I had never heard of these but they sound great. Count me in!
Casey says
How fun! I have Everything’s Coming Up Josey checked out from the library right now!
Michael Capp says
I want to win!
Heather Brandt says
I would love to win this book! I have never heard of this series but I’d love to read it since we are adopting from Russia and are waiting right now on trip two to Russia. Our little boy is in one of the regions of Siberia.
Thanks,
heatherlbrandt (at) verizon (dot) net
http://www.russianblessingswordpress.com (our adoption blog)
Michelle says
I just finished reading a book in a different series by Susan May Warren and loved it. I would love to be entered to win and try a new series by her.
Amy Tucker says
Prizes (5): Copy of Get Cozy, Josey! by Susan May Warren.
This sounds like a fantastic prize. I have not been able to read this yet.
Great blog by the way!
Ellen Westland says
I’d love to read this as I have always been curious about Russia.
Debbie says
This sounds great. I’d love a chance to win.
C. clemens says
i love this site. so helpful you do a good job running these contests.
Louise Brouillette says
It sounds like a good read
Susan May Warren says
I happened to stop by your blog today, and fun, I saw your ever so kind review! Thank you for enjoying Josey–I probably shouldn’t tell you how much of it is true! *g* Thanks for blogging! Have a great day! SMW
Charlotte says
I’d love to read this book. I have the first book in the series on my book club list, but I know I’ll end up reading all of them sooner or later. Thanks!
susan varney says
love to read
Valerie Mabrey says
thanks for the contest
Ann Fantom says
This sounds like an interesting book. Please enter me
Gail says
I’ve not read any of these but they sound good! I’ll have to see if they have them at my library!
Gina Stratos says
Would love to win
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K. Cleaver says
I’d love to read this. Thanks for entering me.
Dan Smith says
Sounds like a great book
Gina says
Count me in!
Susan Smith says
please enter me
Adrienne Gordon says
count me in
KrIsTa RoSe says
Thanks
Elaine R says
This sounds like such an interesting book! Hope I win!
Karen B says
Great giveaway – please enter me.
Kimberly V. says
I haven’t heard of these books yet but now you really have my interest. I love books like this and it sounds like a great book.
Thank you for the great giveaway!
Mary Casper says
I would really like to read this
christopher h says
sounds really good
Cindi says
I adore Susan May Warren’s Josey series! The light reading and Josey’s experiences make for delightful reading. Please enter me in your book giveaway drawing contest. Many thanks, Cindi