For The Love Of Books

This was my first book by Tom Threadgill, and I am almost speechless! This is not my typical genre to read, but I was hooked from the first chapter (and by the way, the chapters are very short which I thought was amazing because it is easier to read short, but meaningful bits when I can fit it in!). Threadgill builds his characters, their worlds, and their relationships seamlessly. Everything about the book flows smoothly. It is now almost 1am and I just finished the book. My normal bedtime is 10pmish; but I had to know what happened next! Another side note. This is the first book I read by this author, so imagine my thrill when I looked up his books and realized he has a three book series that stars a very out of the scenes, minor character in Collision of Lies! I love when series build off of one another. If you are even slightly interested in shows like NCIS, CSI, etc, this would be a great book for you! I received this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own, and I w...

In Childhood, we are able to see into the “beginning of the story” so to speak, and see where the main  characters in Greg Schaffer’s upcoming full length novel Fatherhood are coming from. I like the fact that we see into the backgrounds - a lot of times when we don’t know the background of someone, we are quick to judge rather than feel compassion. I’m looking forward to reading Farherhood when it comes out! About the Book Book:   Childhood Author:  Greg Schaffer Genre:   Contemporary Release Date:  February 10, 2020 Katie lived a lonely childhood, her after school time filled with responsibilities to her father and special needs brother. Her chores prevented her from experiencing the carefree life her peers, including Joey, her neighbor and secret crush, lived. She began running to impress Joey, then discovered track as a possible way out of the small town of Nortonville, Tennessee. But as the promise of a college scholarship drew he...

In Managing Worry and Anxiety, Jean Holthaus helps walk us through ways that are Christ - focused and can help us overcome some of life’s hardest hurdles. Worry and anxiety are hard for Christians to deal with as we are “supposed to be happy and upbeat”. It’s a silent battle that many of us face, and Holthaus pulls from Scripture and gives us practical strategies to deal with the challenges. The book is well written and easy to read. I received a book from the publisher. All opinions expressed are my own.

In the book In Want + Plenty, Meredith McDaniel takes us on a journey through the Old Testament, specifically Exodus, and parallels it with our lives in current situations. McDaniel takes us on a journey, helps us apply true lessons to our own hearts and lives, and helps us draw closer to a Jesus as we work through this book. Even though it is more superficial, I love the feel of the cover and the layout of the book. The colors and the format blend well together and doesn’t leave me feeling suffocated. The author lays out her heart on the pages in a way that is sure to help someone if they allow it. I was given this book from the publisher. All opinions expressed are my own.

Isaiah’s Legacy BFF Blog Tour & Scavenger Hunt - STOP #17 1 Week ~ 24 Blogs ~ 3  Incredible  Prizes! Learn a little about  Isaiah’s Legacy  while picking up CLUES at each blog stop. Compile all the clues, submit the final PHRASE at the last stop, and you’ll be entered to win one of  3 Grand Prizes ! What are the prizes? They’re completely unique to the winners! Mesu will contact each winner personally to chat about what they would most like to see in Israel, and then she’ll SHOP for just the right gift while touring Israel, March 6-19! She’ll then purchase a personal and memorable gift specifically chosen for each of those three winners and ship them to each one when she returns. How fun is that?! About the Book The drama of the Old Testament comes to life as Judah’s most notorious king ascends to the throne in this gripping novel from the award-winning author of  Isaiah’s Daughter .  At eight years old, Shulle has...

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Suzanne Woods Fisher has done a fantastic job of bringing us into the Amish Word of Stoney Ridge. She continues to build the community and its residents up in a world that feels as if it is our own. I love reading this series because it feels as if we come back to have coffee or tea with old friends and chat about what has been happening in their lives. Fisher touches on the subject of how some people view “illegitimate” children and the horrible effect it can have on everyone around in a classy fashion. Definitely recommend this book! I received this book from Revell Reads and was not required to give a review. All opinions expressed are my own.

Back Cover Copy: At eight years old, Shulle has known only life in a small village with her loving but peculiar father. When Uncle Shebna offers shelter in Jerusalem in exchange for Shulle’s help tutoring King Manasseh, Judah’s five-year-old co-regent who displays the same peculiarities as her father, she’s eager to experience the royal court. But Shulle soon realizes the limits of her father’s strict adherence to Yahweh’s Law when Uncle Shebna teaches her of the starry hosts and their power. Convinced Judah must be freed from Yahweh’s chains, she begins the subtle swaying of young Manasseh, using her charm and skills on the boy no one else understands. When King Hezekiah dies, twelve-year-old Manasseh is thrust onto Judah’s throne, bitter at Yahweh and eager to marry the girl he adores. Assyria’s crown prince favors Manasseh and twists his brilliant mind toward cruelty, beginning Shulle’s long and harrowing journey to discover the Yahweh she’d never known, guided with loving ...

Going in to this book, I was not sure exactly what to expect, but now that I have read it, I am thrilled! The author has taken each Psalm, read it, then taken the time and skill to match up corresponding syllable counts with hymns to make it where we can easily sing through the Psalms. I love this concept!!  About the Book Book:  Psalm Hymns, Volume Five, Psalms 107-150 Author:  L.L. Larkins Genre:  Non-Fiction Release Date:  July 10, 2019 You’ve landed on the final book of Biblical Psalms in the Psalm Hymns series, Volume Five, Psalms 107-150 contains singable, recitable psalms in full form, adapted from the Biblical Psalms. In this last volume of the Psalm Hymns series, you are offered a method for singing book V of the Biblical Psalms. Maybe your favorite psalm is included. There are some sticky psalms, like  Psalm 119- King David’s love poem to God’s law. You can ask yourself while singing it, why the law is important to a King. Psa...