Category Archives: Adult

Igraine the Brave – Cornelia Funke

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The cover of this book immediately caught my eye.  We have a little lady at home who enjoys fantasy stories and actually looks a great deal like the young lady featured on the front cover.  The fact that the plot of the book features a young girl who is challenged with becoming a knight and using her courage and skill in order to save her kingdom instantly grabbed our daughter’s attention and interest.  Igraine the Brave has quickly become a favorite and has now been re-read multiple times all in the course of a few week.

Ruby – Cynthia Bond

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Ruby presents a powerful story focusing on the power of love.  Bond is a talented writer and her writing style is rather lyrical which is especially striking in juxtaposition to her subject matter.  Although an interesting story, I found the book a challenge to read due to the amount of sexual violence.  I truly felt emotionally exhausted and at times simply had to stop reading.

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.

Easter Stories: Classic Tales for the Holy Season – C.S. Lewis, Leo Tolstoy, Oscar Wilde, and Others

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As you prepare your heart and mind for Easter,  Easter Stories: Classic Tales for the Holy Season is a wonderful companion.  This collection is filled with family friendly short stories that focus on the true meaning of Easter.

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

How Many Times Do I Have to Tell You? What God Wants Us to Hear When We Talk to Our Kids – Rachael Carman

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Rachael Carman provides an insightful and thought-provoking book organized around phrases commonly used by parents.  In each section she encourages the reader to think about not only how using the phrase impacts a child, but what God may be trying to teach you through the behavior of your children.  After each phrase-based entry there is a moment of introspection section which provides the reader with a few prompts/questions to spur further thought.

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.

 

Miracle at the Higher Grounds Cafe – Max Lucado

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Although I am a big Max Lucado fan, I was a bit skeptical about his first fictional work.  I was afraid it might be a bit hokey or heavy handed.  I was pleasantly surprised.  Miracle at the Higher Grounds Cafe was a fun and inspirational read.  You really cannot help but cheer on the characters.

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.

I Choose You Today: 31 Choices to Make Love Last – Deb DeArmond

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I Choose You Today: 31 Choices to Make Love Last is a great resource for Christian couples.  Each chapter begins with a real life story which is then followed with an explanation of biblical principles related to the issue/concern.  The questions at the end of each chapter are well done and enhance the text.  This book would be a great resource for those who are engaged and preparing to marry or for a couple-based Bible study or retreat.

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.

Living Well, Spending Less: 12 Secrets of the Good Life – Ruth Soukup

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Ruth Soukup is a popular blogger who writes about being content with less.  She also provides information about home and hearth concerns and ideas for saving money when you can.  Her blog is enjoyable and lots of good insights are shared.  Living Well, Spending Less: 12 Secrets of the Good Life is basically a reworking of many of her most popular blog posts.  The book is good, but it is doesn’t really give the reader any information beyond what Soukup shares on her blog.

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

Discipleship: Living for Christ in the Daily Grind – J. Heinrich Arnold

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Discipleship: Living for Christ in the Daily Grind is an interesting reference book.   The text is divided into three categories – The Disciple, The Church, and The Kingdom of God with a variety of entries for each category.  Scripture begins each section followed by commentary.  This text is really meant to be used as a a tool for deeper Biblical study.

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

Home for Christmas: Stories for Young and Old

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Home for Christmas: Stories for Young and Old is an enjoyable collection of engaging short stories.  The volume includes twenty tales.  Some are well know and other are not, but all those included are well written and uplifting.  This is collection would make a lovely gift.

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

Watch for the Light: Readings for Advent and Christmas

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Watch for the Light: Readings for Advent and Christmas is an outstanding devotional to use in order to prepare your heart and mind for Advent and Christmas.  The daily entries are excerpts from a variety of works from many scholarly writers.  This is a volume of depth that requires thought 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.