Absolutely Charming The Challengers by Grace Livingston Hill is an absolutely charming Christian novel written in a bygone age. Grace Livingston Hill writes with great warmth and faith as we follow a family through the hard times of the Wall Street Crash of 1929. We witness the close-knit family unit who pull together, thinking only […]

For Cat Lovers Everywhere Socks by Beverly Clearly is a delightful children’s novel for ages five years and older. More confident readers will be able to read the book themselves. Younger children will enjoy listening to the story. The story is told from the point of view of Socks, a young kitten in need of […]

See History Come Alive Lions Of Judah by Kirby Lee Davis is a fabulous Christian historical novel. It is the second book in The Jonah Cycle series but can be read as a stand-alone. I recommend reading book one first for maximum enjoyment. This book blends fact and fiction as its’ roots are in history. […]

In reply to Alison Fairfield. I, too, think it’s great–such a unique angle. And this is history young people need to know.

FWIW, I picked up a copy of BSN at a thrift store and afterward visited a close friend who browsers my purchases. As the adoptive mother of two sons from Russia she borrowed BSN and metas time that night. She thought it was great and offered it to her teenage boys to read.

We have got The Children’s Atlas of God’s World as a Christmas present for our young 6yo geographer. As a Ukrainian, and in the light of the ongoing brutal war in Ukraine, I was quite upset to find the Russian transliteration of the capital of Ukraine, i.e. Kiev whereas it should be Kyiv. I wonder whether there are similar errors with regard to other countries. Although we have enjoyed the large format and colourful images, I did expect more in terms of the content.

All Consuming & Heart Racing Maid Of Steel by Kate Baker is a fabulous historical novel that I just could not put down. The action is set in 1911 moving from New York to Queensland in Ireland. Immediately my heart was in my mouth as I read that the maiden voyage of a brand new […]

Beautiful And Poignant Before Your Memory Fades by Toshikazu Kawaguchi is the third book in the Before The Coffee Gets Cold series but can be read as a stand-alone. I recommend reading the previous books first for maximum enjoyment. Before The Coffee Gets Cold series has really spoken to my heart. The books are about […]

Heart Warming All That Really Matters by Nicole Deese is the most beautiful contemporary Christian novel that will leave you smiling as you celebrate the goodness of God. The story is about the riches of life. These riches are never found in possessions or bank accounts. These riches are found in people. We see characters’ […]