Dear Mrs. Chapman, We need to talk. The Reimagined Life Jade Morrow is one of the best books I have read so far this year. I mean, I finished it in just over 24 hours (because adulting, otherwise it would never have taken that long). And when I finished, late at night, mind you, ...
BOOK REVIEW: Breaking Free by Rachel Jeffs
One thing I’ve noticed as Draven, and I get deeper into these memoirs, is the voice. The child-like voice. Part fundy voice and part just childhood trauma infused into that being perpetually child-like state. Let’s talk about the word fundy for a minute. Here’s the deal: you ...
BOOK REVIEW: The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson
There is something special about well-written fiction. Where the words, the story take you to a time and place with experiences you never had, can never have, and your life does not offer relatability. But there you are, living that life as though you are there. Kim Michele Richardson did that ...
BOOK REVIEW: Amish Sweethearts by Amy Clipston
My first Amish book of the year! Amish fiction used to be a common genre for me, though I don't quite know why, as they are predominantly romance. But honestly, it's more about the authors than the subject matter. Many of my favorite authors (though not all) write a lot of Amish fiction. Amy ...
BOOK REVIEW: An Amish Christmas Kitchen by Leslie Gould, Jan Drexler, and Kate Lloyd
As I wrap up my brief flashback to cold weather in a heat wave, I'm digging back in with some Amish Christmas Fiction. This used to be a huge genre for me, though I've not dipped my toe in much this year. Jan Drexler was a new author for me as well, though I've loved Kate Lloyd in the before time, ...