Sara Roberts Jones has a knack for turning the mundane into the mysterious and intriguing. Who else could take a handful of errands, a savings box linked to a couple’s sex life, a simple canoe trip, or an old man lying on his porch and turn them into compelling short stories that you can’t put… Continue reading Go Right, a collection of short stories
Category: Books
Conquering Insulin Resistance Made Easy!
Anyone who reads my reviews knows that I am an unapologetic Dana Carpender fangirl. Her recipes never disappoint, and I have always appreciated her ability to explain complex nutritional concepts in a way that the average reader can easily understand. So I was intrigued when I learned of her collaboration with Dr. Rob Thompson on… Continue reading Conquering Insulin Resistance Made Easy!
Great Addition to the Low-Carb or Ketogenic Library
Dana Carpender never disappoints, and with the Fat Fast Cookbook from CarbSmart Press, she hits it out of the park! The first half of the book is packed with information on what a fat fast is, why you’d want to do one, and what you can expect during the process. She emphasizes that this is… Continue reading Great Addition to the Low-Carb or Ketogenic Library
Daily Minyan: An Adult Perspective
It is probably very strange for a 45-year-old shikse to review a book intended for Jewish men. But the premise intrigued me: praying meaningfully and appropriately for your age and stage of life. Let the liturgy and the rules of prayer draw you into a deeper and more intellectual spiritual experience. For readers unfamiliar with… Continue reading Daily Minyan: An Adult Perspective
Fix Yourself in Jesus
The word “fix” has two meanings: “to repair” and “to fasten securely.” Sally Hanan skillfully intertwines both aspects of “fixing” in Fix Yourself in Jesus, a manual for healing and hope. Jesus spoke of the need for a person to be “fixed” in him in John 15:1–11, where he says that he is the vine… Continue reading Fix Yourself in Jesus
Writing in Obedience: a must-read for Christian fiction writers
This three-part manual on writing and publishing is a must-read for the aspiring writer of Christian fiction. Throughout the book, the special task of writing as a Christian is carefully examined, but never with a heavy hand. There is no preachiness here. Part One addresses the initial urge to write, explaining how, and why, a… Continue reading Writing in Obedience: a must-read for Christian fiction writers
Colorado Promise: a lovely romance
Charlene Whitman’s first novel, Colorado Promise, reveals that she is a promising novelist with a firm grasp of the historical western romance. Her research is impeccable and her understanding of the morals and social conventions of the late 19th century American West is obvious throughout. Whitman’s weaving of several very disparate stories into one fascinating… Continue reading Colorado Promise: a lovely romance
Eclectic Spirituality — Read With Caution!
A Religion of One’s Own is a confusing book. While its stated purpose is to guide readers in “creating a personal spirituality in a secular world,” I found it to be more of a manual for self-analysis and self-therapy. It is composed of the typically eclectic “cherry-pick your beliefs” advice that seems to dominate modern… Continue reading Eclectic Spirituality — Read With Caution!
The Martian
Andy Weir’s debut novel is the most riveting, most compelling, most intense science-fiction thriller I have ever read. From his very first words, botanist Mark Watney sucks you into his harrowing, horrifying predicament: he is stranded on Mars. The sandstorm that led to his fellow Ares mission members fleeing the planet also destroyed the satellite… Continue reading The Martian
A Riveting Nautical Adventure
Rough Passage to London is a riveting tale of intrigue, danger, and adventure told in the tradition of Patrick O’Brien and C.S. Forester. In this fascinating novel, Robin Lloyd brings his ancestor Ely Morgan and the seafaring world of the 19th century vividly to life. Lloyd’s meticulous research and masterful storytelling ability transport the reader… Continue reading A Riveting Nautical Adventure