I've been blowing through books, which often happens when my life feels out of control. But two of the three kids are settled now and the college student is home for just this week before heading back. And I expect that means …
From the Start by Melissa Tagg
Ah, Melissa Tagg. Your stories are wonderful. They make me laugh. They make me cry. They make me remember why I love old movies. And after loving every page of From the Start, I can't wait to get to know the rest of the …
My New Favorite Parenting Book
It's not a book, really. More of a short story. Yes, it's fiction. But perhaps one of the most insightful pieces of fiction, especially as a caution to parents. The other amazing fact about it? It was written nearly 150 …
Catching up on May & June Reading
Whew! May was a whirlwind until vacation. Then we ramped up a bit into the first of June as well. Things are finally starting to settle. In the mean time, I've been reading. And reading. And reading. Here are some I've …
The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton
Some of you already know I'm that geeky kind of reader that truly enjoys much of what we term classic literature. There is just something amazing about the stories that have endured. Mostly it involves the way they employ …
Christian fiction fans in Dallas–heads up!
This is happening on Saturday, so get a group of reader friends together and come join us at the Hyatt Regency Dallas (on Reunion Blvd)! We'll be there from 11 am to 2 pm. Want to know what the RT Booklovers Convention is …
Great Reads
I read a lot in the month of March. April's not looking so good, but that's ok. Vacation is coming! And for hubby and I, vacation=lots of reading time. For now, here are a few of the great books I've finished in the past few …
Seven Literary Sages
I read the issue of Christian History Magazine (a physical copy) about the Seven Literary Sages from cover to cover. Interesting, thought-provoking articles about George MacDonald, G.K. Chesterton, Dorothy Sayers, C.S. Lewis, …
Newsletter Goodies
Do you receive my email newsletter? I'll admit, I haven't been very good at sending it out. I rarely felt that I had anything to say that you would care about! But for the past few months I've been thinking about what I …
Rising to the Challenge by Alicia A. Willis
Today my friend Alicia Willis releases the third installment in her Comrades of Honor series! (Though I'm told it reads fine as a stand alone.) Yay, Alicia! So to celebrate with her, we're giving away one copy of the ebook! …