Posts Tagged ‘Christmas’
Why LOTR Is a Christmas Book…And What Makes Fiction Timeless
Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year, and all the books I read in December seem extra special. A few days ago, I found myself turning for the hundredth time to J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, because when looking for special fiction, what better novel to turn to than the…
Read MoreMistletoe and Mayhem Author Q&A with Janice Thompson
FF: What inspired the story in your book?This book was inspired by a real life event that took place in our family back in the 90s. My mother and step-father lived on a 63-acre ranch in the Mabank Texas area. We always drove up from the Houston area to spend Christmas with this. On this…
Read MoreMy Beloved Book Review
What a sweet and nostalgic Christmas story from Jan Karon! Admittedly, this was my first novel with these dearly loved characters, but it was so easy to see why they have been treasured by so many readers. Real and authentic is the only way of life around Mitford, which is a truly delightful small town.…
Read MoreMy Beloved Author Q&A With Jan Karon
Jan Karon is the author of the bestselling series of fifteen Mitford novels featuring Father Timothy Kavanagh, an Episcopal priest, and the fictional village of Mitford, which is set in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. FF: What inspired the story in My Beloved? What brought you back to Mitford? I was inspired by a short story…
Read MoreJan Karon returns to Mitford with ‘My Beloved’, released October 7, 2025
Did you know that in 1988, Jan Karon left a successful career in advertising, moved to tiny Blowing Rock, NC, and started writing stories for the local Blowing Rocket about a man named Father Tim? Those stories eventually became At Home in Mitford, Jan’s first Mitford novel, and the rest is history. Tens of millions…
Read MoreKaren Kingsbury’s New Holiday Novel to Release on October 21, With Major Motion Picture Following
Nashville, Tenn. – Beloved #1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury returns to bookshelves this fall with The Christmas Ring, a heartwarming new fiction novel releasing October 21 from Thomas Nelson. Timed for the holiday season, the book will also arrive alongside a theatrical film adaptation from Fathom Entertainment, debuting in theaters nationwide starting…
Read MoreContemporary Romance Author Q&A: Toni Shiloh (You Make It Feel like Christmas)
Christian Fiction New Book Release: Contemporary Romance Author Q&A: Toni Shiloh (You Make It Feel like Christmas)
Read More2022 Holiday Gift Guide – December
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Read MorePure Flix Announces Christmas Lineup with 190+ Film & TV Series Titles
Pure Flix will celebrate the Christmas 2022 season with an extensive offering of 190 movies and shows. The selection includes 14 original and exclusive films and series created and curated to illuminate and enrich your family’s Christmas celebrations.
Read MoreEllie Holcomb to Release 3rd Children’s Book ‘Sounding Joy’ September 20
Ellie Holcomb, will be releasing her third children’s book, Sounding Joy, on September 20, 2022 via B&H Kids/B&H Publishing Group. The Christmas book explores the question of what joy sounds like as the reader travels through beautiful Christmastime scenes in the illustrated board book.
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