Bread Illustrated: A Step-By-Step Guide to Achieving Bakery-Quality Results at Home – The Editors at America’s Test Kitchen (Editor)

If you are interested in learning how to make delicious home-made bread, this is the book for you.  I have loved going thru and trying the recipes in this book.  Everything I have made has been wonderful.  I particularly liked the explanations included with each recipe that explain why the recipe works to give you the result you want.  I also really appreciated the detailed information about ingredients and supplies.  This would make a great gift for your favorite baker!

Bread Illustrated Book Cover Bread Illustrated
America's Test Kitchen (Firm)
Cooking
America's Test Kitchen
September 6, 2016
432

Ordinary Graces: Word Gifts for Any Season – Lucinda Secrest McDowell

Ordinary Graces is a lovely devotional that is uplifting and inspiring. The book is divided into four sections: grace, strength, gratitude, and life. Each entry includes a Bible verse and a short story or reflection based upon one specific word from the verse. This devotional would be a wonderful gift for a friend.

While this complimentary book was provided for review by LitFuse Publicity Group, no other compensation was given. All remarks are my personal and honest opinions.

Ordinary Graces Book Cover Ordinary Graces
Lucinda Secrest McDowell
October 17, 2017
256

Total Christmas Makeover: 31 Devotions to Celebrate with Purpose – Melissa Spoelstra

It is really easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of preparing for Christmas and completely lose focus on why we actually celebrate Christmas.  Total Christmas Makeover is a great way to refocus yourself and your family.  This seasonal devotional is terrific.  I particularly liked the questions for reflection at the end of each devotion as well as the practical approach suggestions which provide activity ideas for families. 

While this complimentary book was provided for review by LitFuse Publicity Group, no other compensation was given.  All remarks are my personal and honest opinions.

Total Christmas Makeover Book Cover Total Christmas Makeover
Melissa Spoelstra
October 3, 2016
208

Mom Strong: How to Fight with All That’s in You for Your Family and Your Faith – Heidi St. John

Mom Strong is an encouraging, biblically based guide to navigating motherhood.  It is written by popular Mommy Blogger – Heidi St. John, and it is definitely a winner.  Many books aimed at Moms focus on the early years.  Mom Strong tackles issues that impact Moms of older children which I really appreciated.  Each chapter is packed with wisdom.  Of special note are the scripture based prayer points which are outstanding.

While this complimentary book was provided for review by Tyndale House Publishers, no other compensation was given.  All remarks are my personal and honest opinions.

Becoming Momstrong Book Cover Becoming Momstrong
Heidi St. John
Family & Relationships
October 3, 2017
256

A Woman Overwhelmed: Finding God in the Messes of Life – Hayley DiMarco

A Woman Overwhelmed is a Christian book that looks at the life-changing choice of being over-whelmed by God rather than being over-whelmed by your current circumstances.  Presented with humor, DiMarco shares important biblical truths and many highly entertaining stories from her own experience that are very easy to relate to as a mother.  Each chapter in the book concludes with a “Thoughts to Ponder” section which includes outstanding questions to use for discussion or as prompts for journaling.

While this complimentary book was provided for review by LitFuse Publicity Group, no other compensation was given.  All remarks are my personal and honest opinions. 

Of Mess and Moxie – Jen Hatmaker

Jen Hatmaker’s newest book is written with her signature conversational style which blends humor and honesty.  You really feel like you are chatting with a good friend as your read it.  Made up of short essays, this book is an easy read.  You will laugh as well as cry as you read this one. 

While this complimentary book was provided for review by Thomas Nelson Publishing, no other compensation was given.  All remarks are my personal and honest opinions.

You and Me – Susan Verde

You and Me is a terrific book.  This sweet story about friendship is written in rhyming couplet and features darling illustrations from Peter H. Reynolds that truly bring the text alive.  You and Me is a picture book gem that can be equally enjoyed by young readers as well as adults.  Looking for a little surprise gift for a favorite friend…This book would be a perfect choice! 

The Master’s Mind: The Art of Reshaping Your Thoughts – Lance Hahn

The Master’s Mind: The Art of Reshaping Your Thoughts is an interesting read. It explores changing the way you think about yourself through the use of a biblical framework in order to view yourself as God sees you. This book is a great resource for self discovery and reflection.

While this complimentary book was provided for review by Handlebar Marketing, no other compensation was given. All remarks are my personal and honest opinions.

The Master's Mind Book Cover The Master's Mind
Lance Hahn
Religion
Thomas Nelson
September 19, 2017
240

God Wants to Help You Overcome Your Greatest Battle of All

Convicted: A Crooked Cop, An Innocent Man, and an Unlikely Journey of Forgiveness and Friendship – Jameel McGee & Andrew Collins with Mark Tabb

Convicted is a page turner that shares the stories of Jameel McGee who was falsely convicted of drug crimes and crooked narcotics officer Andrew Collins.  In his pursuit to get drug arrests, Collins “created” the evidence that was needed to frame and ultimately earn a conviction against McGee.  McGee is sent to federal prison for those drug charges.  Collins also ends up in federal prison for his falsification of police reports.  During their respective time in prison, both men experience a period of renewal in their faith which prepares their hearts and minds for their unbelievable meeting after their release.  This book shares an incredibly inspiring story of forgiveness and reconciliation. 

While this complimentary book was provided for review by Random House Publishing, no other compensation was given.  All remarks are my personal and honest opinions.

Ordering Your Private World – Gordon MacDonald

Ordering your Private World is a time management book but not in the usual sense.  Rather than helping one figure out how to find time and organize all the commitments one has from a family, a career, and activities, this book focuses on ordering the internal and specifically ordering your life from a Christian point of view.  This revised and updated version also includes a study guide which is an outstanding resource as one explores this text.

While this complimentary book was provided for review by Handlebar Marketing, no other compensation was given.  All remarks are my personal and honest opinions.