Watch Over Me is a powerfully offering from Christa Parrish. She has quickly become an author whose books I will read — unusually since her books aren’t suspense, straight romance, or a historical time period I love. This one is classified as contemporary fiction, but with overtones of women’s fiction. Even so, Watch Over Me pulled me in from the …
The Male Factor: A Review
Shaunti Feldhahn’s latest book, The Male Factor: the Unwritten Rules, Misperceptions, and Secret Beliefs of Men in the Workplace grew out of her realization that time and again women short circuited their success in the workplace because they don’t understand the rules of the game. As with her other books, The Male Factor is based on a nationwide survey and …
Review: Sweet By and By
Because I have two tight book deadlines, I’m not letting myself read many books right now. In fact, I’m almost in book withdrawal. However, when Thomas Nelson made The Sweet By and By available for review, I had to get it. First, I have thoroughly enjoyed every Rachel Hauck book I’ve read. Second, I enjoy Sara Evans music. Third, I …
God Gave us…Reviews
The publisher sent me these two delightful picture books. I’ve received a couple earlier books in the series awhile ago, and the kids enjoyed them so much, I was eager to see what these titles were like. While we enjoyed the message and wonderful illustrations in both titles, I love the emphasis in God Gave Us Christmas. Sometimes it’s hard …
Christian Vampires? Thirsty Review…read on…
WOW! Initially, the idea of a Christian vampire book scared me. I’ve never read a vampire book, and didn’t expect to like it. I was wrong! In Thirsty Tracey has drafted a suspense that is richly layered. Nina Parker is an alcoholic and alcohol has destroyed her life. No, she has allowed alcohol to destroy her life. But now she’s …
Surrender All Review
Ever feel like life is careening out of control and the more it spins the more you fight to hang on and steer? Wonder what it would feel like to surrender everything to God’s control? Wonder if it would bring the peace that seems too good to be true? Surrender All explores this topic, while aspiring to deliver an Answer …
Blue Like Play Dough Review
I had the pleasure of reading Blue like Play Dough as Tricia wrote it. What impressed me then and now is the incredible way in which Tricia is vulnerable and transparent about the Ever had those days where you just weren’t sure you could take it anymore? You were pushed, pulled and torn by the joys and chores of motherhood …
The Shape of Mercy and Giveaway
Susan Meissner’s newest book, The Shape of Mercy, is a blend of contemporary and historical fiction, mystery and romance. Set in present day Santa Barbara and also in colonial America during the Salem Witch Trials, the book follows a young college student as she transcribes the diary of a young woman falsely accused of witchcraft in 1692. I am currently …
Searching for Spice Review
Megan DiMaria’s debut novel Searching for Spice is a fun switch from the typical books I read. It was one I savored instead of racing through. Here’s a synopsis: Linda Revere longs to have a sizzling affair … with her husband — a practical, no-nonsense community college science teacher. Unfortunately, life isn’t scripted, and nothing goes according to plan. From …
Interview with Author of The Shack and Giveaway
Wednesday, I participated in a blogger conference call with William P. Young, the author of The Shack. This is greatly abridged; it’s just the notes I typed as quickly as I could. I tried to capture the highlights, and I hope that you can get a part of Paul’s (as he is called) personality. He is incredibly smart and humble, …