Walking On Air: A Valance Family Novel My review: 2 of 5 stars There is a big difference between preaching and teaching. The main one, in my view, is that preaching doesn't belong in books. I always mark down for that, even in Christian fiction. Tell the reader a story. Let the reader take away what lessons they will, but please don't preach. When a writer preaches, it … [Read more...] about Book Review: Walking On Air by Catherine Anderson
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Book Review: Take a Chance on Me by Jennifer Dawson
Take A Chance On Me (A Something New Novel) My Review: 2.5 of 5 stars Ever heard the saying "like nails on a chalkboard?" Therein lies the problem with this book. It was steamy, sexy, romantic and even funny, BUT the overuse of the "f" word and the bad clichés nearly killed what could have been a good story. Three times I counted the phrase "like nails on a chalkboard," … [Read more...] about Book Review: Take a Chance on Me by Jennifer Dawson
Book Review: Gods at War (Student Edition) by Kyle Idleman
Gods at War Student Edition: The battle for your heart that will define your life My Review: 5 of 5 stars If someone were to ask you to name all of the Ten Commandments, could you do it? What about the second commandment in particular? The one that says "You shall not make for yourself an idol." I know I have often overlooked that one because it seems obsolete. No golden … [Read more...] about Book Review: Gods at War (Student Edition) by Kyle Idleman
Audiobook Review: Ties That Bind by Dave Isay and StoryCorps
What is StoryCorps? StoryCorps is one of the largest oral history projects of its kind. Since 2003, StoryCorps has collected and archived more than 50,000 interviews from more than 80,000 participants. Each conversation is recorded on a free CD to share, and is preserved at the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress. Millions listen to our weekly broadcasts on … [Read more...] about Audiobook Review: Ties That Bind by Dave Isay and StoryCorps
Book Review: Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell
Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell My review: 5 of 5 stars Do you remember your first love? The intensity? The drama? The obsession? Eleanor and Park is the story of two misfit teens who grow to love each other almost accidentally. Their love for each other becomes a living, breathing thing that consumes, confuses, frustrates, and connects them both. Set in 1986 … [Read more...] about Book Review: Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell