I missed my January book report, and February has been a sad month for reading books (I’m blaming it on the hustle—and the fact that I’m currently in the middle of seven different books). January Reads Emergency | Neil Strauss: I read this book on a recommendation from my brother. I love Neil’s approach—he’s a journalist who immerses himself into… Read More
In Review Wayfarer
Every once in a while, you are fortunate enough to come across a book – or a book series – that is so captivating, you do not want it to end. Alexandra Bracken’s Passenger series has done this to me. Wayfarer, just like its predecessor, is jammed packed full of action, excitement, romance, and has enough twists and turns to… Read More
Door to Freedom Jana Kelley
Can you imagine the struggles that Christians face when living under Islamic law? Jana Kelley explores modern-day persecution and the life of Muslims in Sudan in her new book, Door to Freedom. In the Islamic country of Sudan, Mia has learned to boldly share her faith. Rania, the daughter of a wealthy Sudanese Arab, seeks to find the reason for… Read More
The Dog Who Was There | Ron Marasco
See the story of a teacher from Galilee through a homeless, hungry, and struggling-to-survive dog’s eyes in Ron Marasco’s new book, The Dog Who Was There. On the outskirts of Jerusalem, Barley meets a homeless man and petty criminal named Samid. Together, Barley and his unlikely new master experience fresh struggles and new revelations. Soon Barley is swept up into… Read More
Jocelyn Green’s ‘The Mark of a King’ + a Giveaway
You’ll be on the edge of your seat as you take the journey to the fledgling 1720s French colony of Louisiana in Jocelyn Green’s new book, The Mark of the King. After being imprisoned and branded for the death of her client, twenty-five-year-old midwife Julianne Chevalier trades her life sentence for exile, where she hopes to be reunited with her… Read More
In Review: Brave Girls 365 Devotional
Brave Girls 365 Devotional is the perfect devotional for the little girl in your life. This little book is jam packed with truth in 365 devotions. Each devotion is told by one of the brave girls—Hope, Glory, Honor, Gracie, and Faith. The devotions not only have a catchy title and fun graphics, but a daily scripture and a powerful message. One of… Read More
What I’m Reading
titles: If We Survive and The Maze Runner authors: Andrew Klavan and James Dashner genre: YA Fiction thoughts: IWS: I’m reading this one with my tutor student—her choice. I’m glad she chose it. Crazy fast pace! I tried to read it once before and I couldn’t finish it. Second reading I’m baffled on why I put this one down in… Read More