As often happens, nearly every book in today’s roundup evoked mixed opinions: a little to love, a little to loathe, and plenty in the middle. On a positive note, these inconclusive reactions make for much more compelling reviews. Let’s get to them! My Sister, the Serial Killer, by Oyinkan Braithwaite: Korede and Ayoola are two… Continue Reading
As every mom and dad knows, this parenting business is no easy feat. Being Charleston’s mother is the most wonderful, natural thing I have ever done, but it is also the most difficult. There is SO much about motherhood that is hard, and in my efforts to serve my child well, I often find my… Continue Reading
This last Quick Lit post of the month features two historical novels, a Liane Moriarty read-alike, and two nonfiction reads that I can heartily recommend. Let’s dive into the reviews! Necessary Lies, by Diane Chamberlain: As a newlywed in North Carolina in 1960, recent college graduate Jane Forrester is expected to set aside career aspirations… Continue Reading
Sometimes I open a book expecting to love it. . . only to find that it didn’t fully meet my expectations. On the flip side, I occasionally pick up a book I’ve hardly heard of and am blown away. I experienced both of these scenarios with the books I’m sharing today: though all were worthwhile… Continue Reading
It’s time for my first book reviews of summer! Today’s batch of reviews includes a heartwarming novel by a new-to-me author, some historical fiction, an atmospheric thriller, and two compelling nonfiction reads. Let’s get to the reviews! Out of Sorts: Making Peace With an Evolving Faith, by Sarah Bessey: Many Christians who have been hurt… Continue Reading
Summer is just around the corner, and for many, that means that the year’s best reading is about to begin. I of course believe that any time of year is a good time for books, but in an effort to help YOU find the perfect read for your summer vacation or for lounging by the… Continue Reading
Bo’s Café is a remarkable little book that I’d never heard of until a few weeks ago. Now that I’ve read it, I can’t wait to get it into the hands of everyone I know! The novel centers around the character of Steven Kerner, a high-powered executive living a seemingly idyllic life in Southern California.… Continue Reading
Today’s batch of reviews contains a mix of chick lit, memoir, contemporary fiction, and thriller. All six books were heavy at points, but every one of them receives my hearty recommendation. Let’s get to the reviews! The Precious One, by Marisa de los Santos: Seventeen years ago, Wilson Cleary abandoned his wife and twin teenagers,… Continue Reading
“I woke up one morning and life was as I had always known it to be. There were certain things I thought I could count on. I looked at my hand, for example, and I knew it was my hand. My foot was my foot. My face, my face. My history, my history. After all,… Continue Reading
Today’s batch of reviews contains a mix of fiction and nonfiction, with my opinions as varied as the titles themselves. Enjoy the reviews! Crazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God, by Francis Chan: Francis Chan’s Letters to the Church singlehandedly transformed my thoughts about the body of Christ and our current church model. In sharing… Continue Reading