Growing Through The War Years An Orphan’s Christmas by Katie Flynn is an historical novel that I read in just one sitting. The action begins in 1936 as we follow the lead character through the orphanage to a wooden dwelling and through the war years. Molly is a plucky girl. It is her personality and […]

Dragonfruit, What Monstrous Gods, and The Hedgewitch of Foxhall: three 2024 YA romantic fantasy novels by authors we have enjoyed in the past. Dragonfruit by Makiia Lucier. Clarion Books, 2024. 366 pages.   What is a wish worth? It’s a question that has haunted Hanalei, an exile from the island of Tamarind. In this fantasy… The post Three 2024 YA Romantic Fantasy Novels appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

A Heart Full Of Christmas Wishing For Mistletoe by Robin Lee Hatcher is the most charming Christmas Christian contemporary novel that will warm the reader’s heart and make you smile. It is the sixth book in Love On Sanctuary Shores but can be read as a stand-alone. All the books in the series are written […]

Choosing Jolabokaflod titles for my family every year is a pleasant challenge. What would interest each member that we don’t already have in our collection? As each boy reaches a new stage of maturity and I see their own characteristics developing, I want to find a good fit for their personal libraries. Here’s what I… The post Jolabokaflod for Megan’s family in 2024 appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

Back Porch Book Chat: a casual conversation about books and writing. Today we’re visiting with Tasha Kazanjian, author of A Trick of Spades. A lover of old books, history, and theology, Tasha writes fantasy inspired by very real places and times. She can’t resist adding a bit of magic to her worlds, but her stories primarily focus… The post Back Porch Book Chat with Tasha Kazanjian (YA author) appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

On Track tracks the development of worldwide rail lines and their significance to both industry and history. The post On Track by Tom Adams appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

Three new middle-grade novels offer something for fans of survival fiction, quirky humor, and sci-fi. The post Fun Middle-Grade Reads for Winter Break: Library Girl, The Long Way Around, and We Do Not Welcome Our 10-Year-Old Overlord appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

Katy and the Big Snow is pitch perfect as a kindergarten/early elementary age read aloud. The post Katy and the Big Snow by Virginia Lee Burton appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

Large font, vivid illustrations on every page, and a simple plot make The Miniature World of Marvin and James a good fit for new readers looking to build their reading confidence. The post The Miniature World of Marvin and James by Elise Broach and illustrated by Kelly Murphy appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

Lost in the Empire City takes readers to 19th century New York, where a young immigrant from Italy attempts to find his way. The post Lost in the Empire City by Avi appeared first on Redeemed Reader.