Today’s book reviews include two nonfiction titles that are very “of the moment”, two novels I’ve been wanting to read for some time, and a popular new book from a much-loved author. Let’s get right to the reviews! The Family Man, by Elinor Lipman: Henry Archer is a Manhattan-dwelling gay man who recently retired from… Continue Reading
The past few years have seen me on a journey towards developing an awareness of racism in America and recognizing my own complicity in this problem. Through much reading and listening to the voices of people of color, I’ve grown increasingly convinced that racism is antithetical to the Gospel, and I have felt convicted to… Continue Reading
I have five four-star book reviews to share with you today, but their star ratings are just about all they have in common. A romance, a thriller, a middle-grade novel, and books on politics and marriage make up today’s batch of reviews. Let’s dive right in! The Four Seasons of Marriage: Secrets to a Lasting… Continue Reading
I am beyond excited about the reviews I am sharing with you today. Four of these books were outstanding and are in the running for my list of favorite books of the year. The fifth, though far from a favorite, certainly left me with plenty to think (and write) about. Let’s get to the reviews!… Continue Reading
Today’s book review roundup is pretty nonfiction heavy, but all five of these books are very different in both style and content. One interesting commonality is that hree of these books were recommended on favorite podcasts, and one is pocdast-adjacent. Let’s get right to the reviews! The Office: The Untold Story of the Greatest Sitcom… Continue Reading
Happiness is a universal desire. In fact, across the globe, people profess that happiness is their most cherished goal, and apparently it’s a worthwhile pursuit. In his book How Happiness Happens, Max Lucado writes, “Happiness. Everyone craves it. And everyone benefits from it. Happy people enjoy higher odds of a strong marriage, lower odds of… Continue Reading
It’s my final book review roundup for the month, and today’s batch of books was a mixed bag. From a cute middle grade novel by a beloved author, to a steamy romance that was decidedly not for me, here’s my take on five books I’ve read recently. An Abundance of Katherines, by John Green: Colin… Continue Reading
I’m so excited about the reviews I’m sharing today: five books that I really loved, a few of which are candidates for my Favorite Books of 2020. Let’s get right to the reviews! What If If’s True: A Storyteller’s Journey With Jesus, by Charles Martin: Years ago, while grappling with some tough theological questions, Christian… Continue Reading
My reading this month has largely fallen into three categories: thrillers, nonfiction (inspirational or educational), and children’s literature. Today’s reviews reflect this particular variety, and all but one of these five books was a winner. The Tenant, by Katrine Engberg: Jeppe Korner and Anette Werner are an oddly matched pair of Copenhagen police detectives whose… Continue Reading
At the end of last year, when I began pondering my One Word for 2020, I never would have predicted what this year would hold; in fact, I don’t think any of us could have envisioned these strange, uncomfortable, and frightening circumstances in which we currently find ourselves. Had I known then what was in… Continue Reading