Today’s batch of book reviews is a true variety platter, featuring literary fiction, a thriller, poetry, romantic comedy, and a parenting book. Let’s get right to the reviews! An Anonymous Girl, by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen: Jessica Farris is a struggling makeup artist whose eagerness to earn some extra money leads her to participate… Continue Reading
Do you tend to read books that were recently released, or books that have stood the test of time? While I wish I could say that I read a healthy mix of both, I have to admit that in the past few years I’ve read predominantly recent releases (likely thanks to the influence of book… Continue Reading
To be a mom—really, to be a human—is to constantly be pulled in a million directions at once. Our days are spent juggling housework, meal preparation, and kids’ schedules as we attempt to keep our houses clean, our families fed and entertained, and our selves somewhat sane. To complicate this already-precarious caseload, we are met… Continue Reading
It’s no secret that sharing books with my children is just about my favorite part of parenting. We are in such a sweet spot right now, where I get to read board books with the twins and more advanced picture books with Charleston; I just love the variety! And in the last few months, Charleston… Continue Reading
Time for the third and final round of July’s book reviews. Today’s books could not be more different: romance, historical fiction, horror/thriller, social commentary, and some Bible doctrine are keeping things interesting around here! Undercover Bromance, by Lyssa Kay Adams: Braden Mack, a successful nightclub owner, is the founder of the Bromance Book Club, but… Continue Reading
Hello, and happy Book Review day! Today’s reviews include three of summer’s most-buzzed novels as well as two nonfiction titles I adored. Let’s get right to the reviews! The Vanishing Half, by Brit Bennett: Identical twin sisters Stella and Desiree Vignes grew up in the southern black community of Mallard, a town of men “who… Continue Reading
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