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Newbery Buzz 2026: The Song of the Stone Tiger by Glenn McCarty
Hayley and Betsy discuss The Song of the Stone Tiger and evaluate its chances for a Newbery Award. The post Newbery Buzz 2026: The Song of the Stone Tiger by Glenn McCarty appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
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Johnny B: Worship, But Make it the 90s
During Dove Week, CCM’s Amanda and Logan Sekulow were introduced to Johnny B, who was a guest host on the Christian Music Guys Podcast. If you meet Johnny you’ll immediately clock, “Oh, this guy’s different!” Who else is making throwback worship music? His latest release is intentionally that way as the song in collaboration with Nineties Worship Night. “I Give You My Heart,” out now is a new take on the classic song by Darlene Zschech, featuring Crossroads Creative from Crossroads Church of Douglasville, Georgia. Within seconds of hitting play, you can hear the 90s. A few seconds in he lets out a full-on Backstreet Boys–level “yeaaahhh,” and somehow it…
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Dolphin Song by Lauren St John
The Rescue Dolphin Song by Lauren St John is a powerful contemporary YA novel. It is the third book in the White Giraffe series but can be read as a stand-alone. I recommend reading the books in numerical order for character progression and development. I enjoyed meeting up with familiar faces as we rejoin eleven-year-old […]
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New Beginnings At The Buckley Hotel by Marianne Crichton
A Warm Welcome Awaits New Beginnings At The Buckley Hotel by Marianne Crichton is a very charming contemporary tale about love, friendship and family. We meet the main staff members – calling themselves the M & M’s – as they help to organise the newly renovated Buckley Hotel which is set in London. They all […]
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A Polar Bear Christmas by Lucy Bozzi
Delightful A Polar Bear Christmas by Lucy Bozzi is a delightful book and just perfect for the under-fives. Whatever your age, this tale will enchant you. The story surrounds three polar bears who are eagerly awaiting the arrival of Santa Bear on Christmas Eve. Lucy Bozzi has perfectly captured the magic of Christmas through the […]
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A Tale Of Three Tabbies By Jane Lightbourne
A Charming Read A Tale Of Three Tabbies by Jane Lightbourne is a contemporary novel that I enjoyed. It is set mainly on a Greek island during the COVID pandemic of 2020. Its focus is a group of homeless cats, with the main light on three tabbies. A family bubble of two sisters and their […]
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A Ruff Royal Christmas by Karen Schaler
Time For Love A Ruff Royal Christmas by Karen Schaler is a most charming contemporary Christmas novel that I thoroughly enjoyed. Karen Schaler is the queen of the festive novel. Her words portray not only the physical setting, but also feelings, memories, emotions and the love that Christmas brings. Her words take up residence in […]
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New Years Eve on CBS is about to get “CeCe’d”!
At the Dove Awards earlier this year, Tauren Wells joked about songs and moments that have been “CeCe’d,” that rare transformation where something good becomes timeless once CeCe Winans touches it. Well Tauren, it might be time to update the definition. Because New Year’s Eve on CBS is about to get officially CeCe’d. On Wednesday, December 31, CeCe Winans will take the stage for CBS’ New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash, broadcasting live from Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park in Nashville, Tennessee. Hosted by country hitmaker HARDY and comedian Bert Kreischer, the national broadcast features an all-star lineup that reads like a modern country hall of fame, Keith Urban, Dierks…
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Middle and High School Small Group Devotionals Round Up
Small group devotionals for middle school and high school worth checking out in the New Year. The post Middle and High School Small Group Devotionals Round Up appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
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Hey Millennials, Barlow Girl Is (Sort Of) Back
Hey Millennials. If your back is starting to hurt, you’re debating whether it’s worth staying up until midnight on New Year’s Eve, and you’ve already scoped out the couch as your final destination for the night, first of all, welcome. Second, don’t worry, you’re not alone. In fact, according to a familiar trio from your iPod, you’re NEVER ALONE. Because yes, it happened. Two thirds of BarlowGirl have quietly re-entered the chat. Alyssa and Lauren Barlow are officially back as simply Barlow. Not only that, but they’re also back with a record deal. In a statement shared by the duo, Alyssa and Lauren laid it out plainly, honestly, and without hype: “Getting…
