Noble Book Review
Mesu Andrews takes the reader on a delightful journey through the ancient Middle East to explore little-known Bible verses and the longer stories behind their few words. Throughout her novel, Andrews’s dedication to preserving the historical accuracy of her stories is applaudable. The scant biblical references she worked off don’t offer much of a behind-the-scenes…
‘The Bitter End Birding Society’ Book Review
Amanda Cox blends history and contemporary elements in The Bitter End Birding Society. With alternating viewpoints at different points in history and with different members of the same extended family, the main theme in the book is how to deal with a difficult past. Whether it’s generational hurt that was never dealt with or traumatic…
Last Light Over Galveston Book Review
Jennifer L. Wright’s Last Light Over Galveston is certainly going on the bookshelf to stay! It’s a beautifully crafted story of a young woman finding her place in the world and discovering what parts of life are worth fighting for. Tedious Relationships Kathleen McDaniels was born into wealth and had a luxurious future planned for…
Splendor of the Land Book Review
Connilyn Cossette’s Splendor of the Land is definitely one of my favorite books from 2025! Beyond the literary genius, her story resonated on a deeply personal level and challenged me to reconsider how I view parts of my own life. It left me saying, “Wow. What a story!” Splendor of the Land is biblical times…
‘When the Road Comes Around’ Book Review
Katie Powner’s When the Road Comes Around describes the unshakable bonds of family, with unique perspectives into the minds of mothers, sons, and those with special needs. This heartwarming tale is a must-have for every bookshelf! I absolutely loved Powner’s ability to take the outcasts of society and make them the stars of this novel.…
‘These Blue Mountains’ Book Review: Hope As Strong As The Hills
Hedda doesn’t want a grand adventure in life. In fact, a simple routine of teaching music and spending time with an ailing friend is all she hopes for now. Love had come and gone, a dream laid to rest 15 years ago. Spinning Fiction From Facts This is primarily a historical novel, a fictional spin…
The Sands of Sea Blue Beach Book Review: Adorable, Relatable, and the Perfect Book for a Day at the Beach
Looking for the perfect seaside read for your next vacation? Look no further! The Sands of Sea Blue Beach is the perfect lighthearted novel for a summer day. This was the first “then-now” romance I’ve ever read, but wow, it certainly set a high standard! The characters are lovable and relatable when they’re 16, and…
‘The Collector of Burned Books’ Book Review: A Unique WWII Perspective
In this gripping World War II novel about the power of words, two people form an unlikely friendship amid the Nazi occupation in Paris and fight to preserve the truth that enemies of freedom long to destroy. I thoroughly enjoyed this enchanting story by Roseanna M. White! It was fascinating to see her focus on…
‘Perilous Tides’ Book Review: Trust is like an Onion
Perilous Tides is a novel of convoluted intrigue that keeps the reader guessing as to what the truth really is. SummaryElizabeth Goddard explores a fictional tale of money-motivated NASA contractors and engineers who tried to protect the integrity of the parts they were producing. But being a whistleblower when powerful businessmen did not want their…
‘Vanished’ Book Review
On July 1, 2025, Vanished will join the shelves of rapture literature, with Dr. David Jeremiah’s ideas of what the end of the world might be like. This is a book about choices. The consequences of choices. The tremendous effort it takes to make the choice to confront the pain of the past and find…