A few weeks ago I was trying to address the cobwebs on the walls and corners above my desk (possibly some procrasti-cleaning due to a looming book deadline), and strangely found that I couldn’t bear to vacuum up the spiders that were trying to escape, whether they were poised on a freshly-woven web or weakly… The post Spiders: A Book List for Young Arachnophiles appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

Beyond Infinity examines the technology that went into building the James Webb Space Telescope, as well as what it has discovered since its launch. The post Beyond Infinity by Stephanie Warren Drimmer appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

A classic Christmas story of an old sinner who finds redemption through visits from four spirits who convict him of his worldly wretchedness. The post *Little Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, illustrated by Joe Sutphin appeared first on Redeemed Reader.

A Christmas Miracle Maddie’s Magic Christmas by Sam Maxfield is the most charming contemporary children’s Christmas novel for ages eight years and over. Whatever your age, this is a really delightful read. Sam Maxfield has perfectly captured the essence of Christmas. This is a book that will warm your heart and make you smile. The […]

Heroes & Villains The Revenge Pact by Liz Mistry is a gripping contemporary crime thriller that totally consumed me. It is the second book in the Solanki & McQueen series but can be read as a stand-alone. I recommend reading book one first as there is a background story, begun in the first book, which […]

Warmth, Welcome & Wit Sisters Making Mischief by Maddie Please is the most charming contemporary novel that I thoroughly enjoyed. I always enjoy novels by Maddie Please as she writes with warmth, welcome and wit. Sisters Making Mischief is like the sun appearing on a grey day, it cheers the reader from the start. The […]

Wow! – Fabulous! Blood Matters by Ian McFadyen is a totally gripping contemporary crime novel that I just could not put down. I read it in just one sitting. It is the tenth book in the DCI Carmichael series but can be read as a stand-alone. Ian McFadyen has constructed and well executed a marvellous […]

Re-Kindling The Magic Countdown To Christmas by Dianna Houx is the most charming, heartwarming contemporary Christmas novel that will warm your spirit and leave you smiling. This really is the essence of Christmas in a book. The novel is set in a Midwest American town that seems to have forgotten about Christmas. Wanting to re-create […]

Totally Gripping Storm Bodies by Steve Orme is a totally gripping crime suspense that I just could not put down. It is the second book in the D.I. Miles Davies series and can be read as a stand-alone. However, for maximum enjoyment and character progression, I recommend reading Storm Deaths first, especially as a storyline […]

Whooo goes there? It’s Knight Owl and Early Bird in this charming picture book sequel! Knight Owl and Early Bird by Christopher Denise. Christy Ottaviano Books, 2024. 48 Pages. Owl is very important. He is captain of the Knight Night Watch. One day, just as Owl is turning in, a new bird arrives at the… The post *Knight Owl and Early Bird by Christopher Denise appeared first on Redeemed Reader.