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2026 Middle Grade Fiction of the Year
Every year, publishers from Abrams to Zondervan produce a flood of children’s books. Most are mediocre, some are truly bad (in style or content, or both), and a few rise to the top. Those are the ones we’re eager to find and read. Ferreting out the best of the best is no small task, but… The post 2026 Middle Grade Fiction of the Year appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
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2026 Picture Books of the Year
Picture books are a special art form. That is, the best picture books are an art form. And the following picture books are certainly in that top “best” tier, combining both illustrations and text to superb effect. . Our committee read picture books all year, scouring library shelves, release notices, social media mentions – hunting… The post 2026 Picture Books of the Year appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
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Jay-Way and KB Release New Single
Curb Records recording artist Jay-Way explores a full-circle life moment on new anthem, “Bank On It,” out now. Enlisting the help of KB, the two make a statement that belief and boldness don’t have to be at odds. Listen to the track here. Described as a victory lap with receipts, Jay-Way’s “Bank On It” was written in a rare moment of clarity where he could finally see the full arc of his life so far the pressure, the prayers, the progress, and the undeniable distance from where he started. The track looks back at the seasons he felt underestimated, questioned, and overlooked, contrasting those with the present reality of walking…
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NCS Collective Announces Upcoming Live Worship Album
Nothing But The Name, the highly anticipated live worship set from Nashville Christian Songwriters’ NCS Collective, is slated for release on April 10. Produced by Chris Springer, the NCS Records (NRT Music) project showcases 12 original tracks aligning some of Christian music’s leading artists and songwriters alongside NCS’ stable of rising standouts. With songwriting contributions from such worship veterans as Meredith Andrews, Mia Fieldes, Ben Schofield, and Ryan Hall, among others, Nothing But The Name features collaborations with acclaimed singer/songwriters Clark Beckham, Dara Maclean, John Chisum, Coby James, and Jack O’Brien, as well as burgeoning NCS Records artists Justin Barnett, Anne Elise Sherrod, and Ezra Worship Initiative. “The vision of…
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Jenn Johnson Set to Release Debut Solo Album
GRAMMY-nominated singer/songwriter Jenn Johnson will release her debut solo album, HAPPY, on May 22. The 12-track project is available for fans to pre-order here and pre-save here, ahead of the upcoming release. The album arrives on the heels of her two previously released singles, “Here In Your Arms” feat. Brian Johnson and “Walk With Me” feat. Tiffany Hudson marking a new chapter for the Bethel Music artist, songwriter and worship leader. Says Johnson, “My new album, HAPPY, is a mosaic a walk through my life. A mosaic is made from broken pieces that come together to create something beautiful. In many ways, that’s what life looks like. Moments of joy,…
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Joseph Habedank Announces Spring Leg of ‘The Church Tour’
For the last two months, Joseph Habedank has toured his acclaimed The Church Tour, touching hearts across the country and leaving audiences uplifted and encouraged. The Church Tour has proven to be the most successful tour to date for the award-winning artist, and will be extended into the Spring season! The Spring leg of this tour will include 20 cities across eight states, including Chicago, Dallas, Green Bay, Houston, Minneapolis and Myrtle Beach. The Church Tour is inspired by Joseph Habedank’s latest chart-topping radio single, entitled “The Church,” which was co-written by Habedank, Sue C. Smith and Jason Cox. The song chronicles the impact the singer/songwriter’s childhood church made on…
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The Last Baby In Auschwitz by Anna Stuart
The Spider Keeps On Spinning The Last Baby In Auschwitz by Anna Stuart is a powerful and heartbreaking historical novel that consumed me from the start. It is based in facts. The reader follows the plight of the Greek Jewish people from freedom to the hell that was Auschwitz. They were always “a heartbeat from […]
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Second Form At Malory Towers by Enid Blyton
Of Lessons & High Jinx Second Form At Malory Towers by Enid Blyton is a delightful children’s novel and just perfect for the over tens. It is the second book in the Malory Towers series but can be read as a stand-alone. I recommend reading the books in numerical order. I first read the series […]
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The [Almost] Farewell Tour: Russ Taff and Steve Taylor Concert Review
When Russ Taff released his latest album, Cover Story, it felt like a new chapter, and maybe a reinvention for the gospel icon. On Sunday, March 15th, Russ embarked on another new chapter, kicking off The [Almost] Farewell Tour, accompanied by fellow Christian music legend, Steve Taylor, in Nashville, Tennessee. From the moment he emerged from the wings, Taylor brought an intense energy and exuberance to the stage over the course of roughly ninety minutes, delivering a catalogue of beloved bangers spanning four decades, from I Want to Be A Clone to Squint (even the recent theme to The Dead Sea Squirrels.) In four decades, Taylor’s gift for weaving new…
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A Mother Always Knows by Diane Jeffrey
Superb Psychological Suspense A Mother Always Knows by Diane Jeffrey is a marvellous contemporary psychological crime suspense that hooked me in from the start. The action is told through four alternating points of view and in two different time periods. This enables the reader to become totally invested in the characters. We care what happens […]
