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Books

I love being able to review books for a number of publishing houses! Here’s what I’ve been reading:

The Lifegiving Table: Nurturing Faith through Feasting, One Meal at a Time, by Sally Clarkson

The Life-Changing Manga of Tidying Up, by Marie Kondo

Alexander Hamilton: The Graphic History of an American Founding Father, by Jonathan Hennessey and Justin Greenwood

This Life I Live: One Man’s Extraordinary, Ordinary Life and the Woman Who Changed It Forever, by Rory Feek

All Things Bright and Beautiful, by Make Believe Ideas

Of Cats and Men, by Sam Kalda

Only Love Today, by Rachel Macy Stafford

The Glory of the Messiah, by Susan Perlman and Shelley Skoropinski

Words of Grace, by Jacqui Grace and Dee Arrand

Are My Kids on Track?, by Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan

Reclaiming Hope: Lessons Learned in the Obama White House About the Future of Faith in America, by Michael R. Wear

A Boy Called Christmas, by Matt Haig (audiobook)

An Uncommon Courtship, by Kristi Ann Hunter

What Falls from the Sky: How I Disconnected from the Internet and Reconnected with the God Who Made the Clouds, by Esther Emery

The Innkeeper of Ivy Hill, by Julie Klassen

Enjoy, by Trillia Newbell

The Shattered Vigil, by Patrick Carr

Guardrails: Six Principles for a Multiplying Church, by Alan Briggs and Dave Ferguson

Doodletopia Fairies, by Christopher Hart

A Mile Wide, by Brandon Hatmaker

The Fir Tree, by Hans Christian Anderson, and illustrated by Sanna Annukka

The Snow Queen: A Tale in Seven Stories, by Hans Christian Anderson, and illustrated by Sanna Annukka

Moments with the Savior, by Ken Gire

Natural Color: Vibrant Plant Dye Projects for Your Home and Wardrobe, by Sasha Duerr

Moments & Days: How Our Holy Celebrations Shape Our Faith, by Michelle Van Loon

Gratitude: a Prayer and Praise Coloring Journal from Tyndale House

Oil Painting Essentials, by Gregg Kreutz

Math & Magic in Wonderland, by Lilac Mohr

Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World, written and illustrated by Rachel Ignotofsky

Come to the Family Table: Slowing Down to Enjoy Food, Each Other, and Jesus, by Ted & Amy Cunningham

Taste and See: Savoring the Supremacy of God in All of Life, by John Piper

For Better or for Kids: A Vow to Love Your Spouse with Kids in the House, by Ruth and Patrick Schwenk

“Dead Wake: the The Last Crossing of the Lusitania,” by Erik Larson

An Elegant Facade, by Kristi Ann Hunter

Give Your Child the World, by Jamie C. Martin

From this Moment, by Elizabeth Camden

Dressed for Death, by Julianna Deering.

Having a Martha Home the Mary Way, by Sarah Mae.

An Insider’s Guide to Praying for the World, by Brian C. Stiller

The Lifegiving Home: Creating a Place of Belonging and Becoming, by Sally & Sarah Clarkson

Undaunted Hope, by Jody Hedlund

The Painter’s Daughter, by Julie Klassen

We Cannot Be Silent, by Albert Mohler

The Shock of Night, by Patrick W. Carr

Submarines, Secrets and a Daring Rescue, by Robert J. Skead with Robert A. Skead.

Money Making Mom, by Crystal Paine (the Money Saving Mom).

She’s Almost A Teenager, by Peter & Heather Larson and David & Claudia Arp

Love Everlasting, by Tracie Peterson.

Seven Women and the Secret of Their Greatness, by Eric Metaxas.

Prayers that Changed History, by Tricia Goyer

The Lost Heiress, by Roseanna M. White. This fiction book was published September 8, 2015, by Bethany House.

The Printer and the Preacher: Ben Franklin, George Whitefield, and the Surprising Friendship that Invented America, by Randy Peterson. This nonfiction book was published June 9, 2015, by Thomas Nelson.

“Anne of Green Gables,” My Daughter, and Me, by Lorilee Craker. This nonfiction book was published August 20, 2015, by Tyndale House.

Not by Sight, by Kate Breslin. This fiction book was published August 4, 2015, by Bethany House.

Longing for Paris: One Woman’s Search for Joy, Beauty, and Adventure-Right Where She Is, by Sarah Mae. This nonfiction book was published on August 4, 2015, by Tyndale House.

A Worthy Pursuit, by Karen Witemeyer. This fiction book was published on June 2, 2015, by Bethany House.

The Huntress of Thornbeck Forest, by Melanie Dickerson. This fiction book was released on May 12, 2015 by Zondervan.

Fairy Tale Romance Collection: The Healer’s Apprentice, The Merchant’s Daughter, The Fairest Beauty, The Captive Maiden, and The Princess Spy, by Melanie Dickerson. This fiction book collection was released for Kindle on March 10, 2015 by Zondervan.

Savor: Living Abundantly Where You Are, As You Are, by Shauna Niequist. This nonfiction book was released on March 10, 2015 by Zondervan.

An Uncertain Choice, by Jody Hedlund. This fiction book was released on March 3, 2015 by Zondervan.

After a Fashion, by Jen Turano. This fiction book was released on March 3, 2015 by Bethany House.

Living Well Spending Less, by Ruth Soukup. This nonfiction book was released on December 30, 2014 by Zondervan.

A Plague of Unicorns, by Jane Yolen. This fiction book was released on December 23, 2014 by Zonderkidz (Zondervan).

Wonder, by Travis Thrasher. This fiction book was published on December 18, 2014, by THINK (Tyndale House).

Slaying the Debt Dragon: How One Family Conquered Their Money Monster and Found an Inspired Happily Ever After, by Cherie Lowe. This nonfiction book was published on December 18, 2014, by Tyndale House.

A Lady at Willowgrove Hall, by Sarah E. Ladd. This fiction book was released on October 7, 2014 by Thomas Nelson.

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