Before I even talk about this book let's talk about the setting. Living in Southwest Missouri my entire life (I was born in Springfield) I am familiar with the local Amish communities. I've moved just a bit north of Springfield and enjoy visiting the local (smaller) Amish community in Dunnegan. ...
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BOOK REVIEW: The View from Rainshadow Bay by Colleen Coble
I am not one of the multitude that chooses books by their covers. I mean I appreciate a pretty picture now and then but for the most part covers play little to no actual role in my choosing to read a book. If that were the case I would never have chosen to read 'The View from Rainshadow Bay'. ...
BOOK REVIEW: Coldwater by Samuel Parker
This book drew me in when I got the Revell email back in December and I knew I had to read it. And then I had to wait to read it longer than anticipated due to delays and warehouse issues. And then the first couple of chapters hooked me in so hard that I could have been on the edge of my seat but ...
BOOK REVIEW: Under a Cloudless Sky by Chris Fabry
Oh for the love of gravy, I have no idea how I want to review this book. I really really liked it for so many reasons I really can't tell you. I mean, let's face it, there are things I question and some concerns I have but there are so many other things that I just take with the wind and don't ...
BOOK REVIEW: Isaiah’s Daughter by Mesu Andrews
Biblical fiction can go one of only two ways, it can be done extremely well or it can do a complete 180 from that and be done completely so far from well that it's well you know what 180 means. Even established amazing Biblical fiction authors can have those 180 books. Every time I pick one up I ...