The Christmas Dog by Melody Carlson is a lovely little story about what Christmas is all about.  Betty Kowalski (probably a relation somehow :D), has become kind of sour.   Her husband passed away and her children have moved away and she has an obnoxious neighbor who seems to be tearing apart the house behind hers […] Read more…

This is a heart-warming holiday story of a grumpy old curmudgeon who is suddenly in charge of caring for a grandson he’s never seen.  Set in World War II, the old man’s estranged son is away flying bombers in England when his son’s wife dies suddenly in a car accident.   Set in his stubborn ways […] Read more…

From the publisher: In 1890, Julia Cavanaugh travels west from New York City to unite orphans in her care with new families. Imagine her horror when she discovers that she’s to be “delivered,” too–as bride to an uncouth miner! But with no return fare, Julia’s options are bleak. What does God have planned for her […] Read more…

I am a very practical, give me the next thing to do, check stuff off my list kind of gal.  When I read a self-help or productivity type book, I want a book that gives me something to do, not just describes how I should be doing things.  Simple Acts of Moving Forward: 60 Suggestions […] Read more…

From the Publisher: Letters to Darcy originated as a blog, written by a young woman from Texas named Tracy Ramos. The blog was comprised of a series of diary entries that Tracy wrote to her unborn daughter, Darcy, over the course of approximately nine months. Early in her pregnancy, Tracy learned Darcy had a rare, […] Read more…

The Swiss Courier, by Tricia Goyer & Mike Yorkey, is a spell-binding, page-turning historical novel set in Switzerland during World War II.    After an attempt on Hitler’s life, the Gestapo steps up efforts to elimate possible enemies.  In their search, they zero in on a German scientist who is working on the atomic bomb for […] Read more…

Ivy weaves an elaborate tail of magic, serendipity, time travel (sort of) and love.   Mel Snow is a fabric consultant on a job in Vegas when she meets Toby in a dirty roadside bar.   Toby is a true magician and due to some interesting turns of events, they end up married within a few days.   […] Read more…

From the publisher: Your physical body needs oxygen in order to survive. Inhale, exhale … one leads naturally to the other. Inhale too long and you feel as if your lungs will burst. Exhale too long and you get light-headed. The same rhythm is essential in the life of faith. You inhale life-giving strength from […] Read more…

Amish Peace, written by Suzanne Woods Fisher, was spawned by an interest in her grandfather’s life.   This is a fabulous book about many of the major tenants of Amish culture including simplicity, time and community. This isn’t normally the type of book that I would read, but when I was asked if I was […] Read more…