It’s one of the best feelings a book lover can experience: reading the last page of a great novel. You know what’s even better? Discovering that your new favorite author isn’t new at all. Her novels take up multiple shelves at your local library. I met Lauraine Snelling briefly at a writer’s retreat in October and made a note to … Read More
Christian books
Friday Book Pick: The Christian Girl’s Guide to Style by Sherry Kyle
Have you tried shopping for a tween-aged girl lately? It makes me cringe nearly every time I go out with my daughter. She’s only eight (so not quite a tween), but the clothes that are being offered right now are scaled-down versions of teen fashion. Skin-tight jeans, tops with rude sayings, high heels… Oh, goodness–don’t … Read More
Friday Book Pick: A Friend in the Storm by Cheryl Ricker
Friday is here again and this week I have a very special Friday Book Pick recommendation, Cheryl Ricker’s A Friend in the Storm. If you have you ever had a friend who is suffering so badly that you struggle to find any words to say, this is the book for you. When author Cheryl Ricker discovered that her … Read More
We ‘Otter’ Be Friends
I spent last week at an amazing writers retreat (hosted by Books&Such Literary Agency) in beautiful Monterey, California. It was exciting to sit around with other authors and discuss publishing, publicity, social networking and how to connect with your readers. As a still-yet-unpublished writer, I found this a bit overwhelming, but also a fantastic glimpse of what is … Read More
Friday Book Pick: The Shape of Mercy by Susan Meissner
October is upon us and with it comes the images of ghosts and ghouls in every store window. This Friday Book Pick is a story that echoes with the voices of accused witches. Susan Meissner’s The Shape of Mercy is a hauntingly beautiful novel that should not be missed. Lauren, a young college student seeking independence from her wealthy family, answers an … Read More
Friday Book Pick: Tempting Titles for Teens
I’m a little late getting my Friday Book Pick posted for the week, but I am still excited to get it out for those of you looking for good books for the weekend. It’s still Friday on the West Coast, anyway. This week I’m highlighting some great new young adult titles. For suspense lovers: Brandilyn Collins is … Read More
Friday Book Pick: Love is a Battlefield by Annalisa Daughety
As we get into the long, lazy days of summer… Um, what happened to those? Are YOU experiencing lazy days? Right now, I’m juggling day camps, dance classes, play dates and trips to the pool. This summer has been anything but lazy. Oh, help… I’m turning into one of THOSE parents (the whiny, overscheduled ones). Well, … Read More
Friday Book Pick: Tomorrow We Die by Shawn Grady
Now that the heat of summer is upon us, it’s time to either retreat into the air conditioning or stretch out in the sunshine — your choice — with a great book. If you need a little excitement to spice up your summer, try out this new title by firefighter/paramedic/author Shawn Grady, Tomorrow We Die. … Read More
The Library is My Happy Place
Last night I went to our public library without my kids. (Gasp!) The public library (in any town) has always been my “happy place.” I love the smell, the quiet, the possibilities. I love to run my hand down the spines of all the books, knowing that I could never possibly read them all. It is simply … Read More
Friday Book Pick: Two Brides Too Many by Mona Hodgson
Friday is here! Finally — right? Are you looking for a great way to relax this weekend? Try Mona Hodgson‘s new book, Two Brides Too Many. It’s a fun read about two Eastern girls who answer ads for mail order brides and arrive in Colorado only to find their expected husbands are missing. Finding their … Read More