Christian book reviewers face certain challenges. We could review only Christian books and be reasonably assured that we won’t run into glaring content problems like profanity, sex, abuse, or LGBTQIA themes. But many such “safe” novels aren’t particularly good when it comes to character development, skillful plotting, or literary excellence. We’re looking for truth, goodness,… The post The Best This World Can Do: Thoughts about “Not Nothing” by Gayle Forman appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

A World Wonder cheerfully celebrates the real world wonders and reminds readers to fully invest in both their work and the people around them. The post A World Wonder by Laura Wifler appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

Three new picture books give readers insight into words, maps, and stories. The post 3 Picture Books about “How”: The Dictionary Story, The Shape of Things, and How to Make a Picture Book appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

Some practical considerations to keep in mind when choosing biographies for your children or students. The post Choosing Biographies: Practical Considerations appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

The Sherlock Society kicks off a fun mystery series by popular MG author James Ponti. The post The Sherlock Society by James Ponti appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

Absolutely Thrilling Cut Short by B D Spargo is an absolutely thrilling contemporary crime suspense that I just could not put down. It is the first book in the DCI Liam Doyle Thriller series and I cannot wait for the subsequent books. The action is set in present day, with flashbacks to 1996 and 1999. […]

Love Never Gives Up Blossoming Of Truth by Susan Gray is a simply marvellous historical novel that I just could not put down. The story is set in the mid 1920’s in North East England and surrounds the scripture 1 Corinthians 13. We witness the steadfast love that perseveres and never gives up. A love […]

Trust In His Leading In Search Of A Prince by Toni Shiloh is a contemporary Christian novel that completely enthralled me. It is a modern-day fairytale set in a fictional African island. There are all the elements of a traditional fairytale to entertain the reader, with the added bonus of being grounded in God. We […]

Looking Towards Tomorrow A Promise To My Sister by S E Rutledge is a powerful, heart breaking historical novel that was all consuming. The novel begins in Poland in 1961 before going backwards to 1939. Along with the leading characters we ‘experience’ Nazi occupied Poland from the ghetto to Auschwitz. We ‘hear’ of the horrendous […]

In The Science of Friendship, an 8th-grade girl takes an analytical approach to keeping friends and discovers some important truths about herself. The post The Science of Friendship by Tanita S. Davis appeared first on Redeemed Reader.