Another great read of 2020. I’m giving this one 4 stars only because it seemed to drag a little for me. Otherwise, it’s a beautiful story worth reading. Out of the Embers releases March 3rd! Book Description From Amazon Ten years after her parents were killed, Evelyn Radcliffe is once…
Author: Abigail M Thomas
Exploring Fiction: When “Pray and Read Scripture” isn’t the Best Advice
There are so many wonderful Christian themes in the fiction books I read that I’ve decided to start a series of posts delving into these themes. Today’s post is based on the book Shades of Light by Sharon Garlough Brown, a book that follows Wren, a woman struggling with depression…
Book Review: Veiled in Smoke
If there was ever a book that I wanted to hold close to my chest, this would be the one. From the very beginning, I was hooked. My heart went out to the Townsend family, the main characters of this story, and I found myself wanting to know more about…
Lost in Time
Emily’s pulse raced with excitement as she studied the mustard-colored house in front of her. A bitter wind blew fierce, taunting her, but she hardly noticed its presence. Today was the day she was going to step back in history, back to a time she only read about in novels.…
Book Review: The Fifth Avenue Story Society
There’s no doubt about it: The Fifth Avenue Story Society by Rachel Hauck receives 5 stars from me. “See how much the written word can do? See how truth can set a soul free?” Rachel Hauck does not disappoint in this beautifully written novel where friendships are formed, broken bonds…
When God Gives You a Word You Don’t Want to Embrace
With the new year in full swing, I have to come clean about something: I don’t like my word for this year. I didn’t choose it, and I don’t want to do it. More than likely you’ve heard someone say, “My word for this year is,” and then they tell…
Book Review: Collision of Lies
Collision of Lies by Tom Threadgill has not yet been released, but thanks to Baker Publishing and Interviews and Reviews, I was able to read an advanced reader copy and can now share my thoughts with you. If it interests you, I highly recommend pre-ordering this book on Amazon. Collision…
20 Christian Fiction Reads to kick off 2020
What better way to kick off 2020 than with a book in your hand? All the books below are coming out this winter season. A couple authors have made a return to my list, two authors I have met in person and enjoyed learning from them (Heidi Chiavoroli and Tessa…
Remembering Christmas: A Short Story
With a heavy heart, Lillian hung up the phone and placed it back in the cradle on the kitchen counter. Andrea would not be coming for Christmas.
Adopting the Tradition of Jolabokaflod
Each year for Christmas, my husband and I try to follow a simple formula for purchasing gifts for our children. Some years we follow it, others perhaps not. However, here is how it goes: Three gifts are placed beneath the tree for each child. One is fun. Something they can…