Book Reviews

I read a variety of books by many different writers. Many are new to me, and sometimes I am very pleased. I've discovered some new favorites. Of course, some don't impress me a lot, and I tell you why. (You might very well have another opinion about the same book. That's fine! Let me know your thoughts.) I try to be kind while telling my true feelings about the books I read. If I really dislike a book, I won't review it on my blog.

Most of my reading is from Christian books. They may use a variety of different Bible translations, and the authors may have different associations and religious backgrounds. My reviews are about the basic merit of the book itself and not a commentary on the author's life, background, theological position, or associations. If I like a book, it is not a blanket endorsement. If I recommend a book, I believe a discerning Christian will find it an enjoyable read.

My reviews represent my personal thoughts only. Enjoy!

2012
Book review: WHAT I WANT MY CHILDREN TO KNOW
Three Book Reviews: THE WAYS OF GOD, FORSAKEN, and ALLEREDNIC
Book Review: THE PRAYER THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE
Four Book Reviews YOUR LIFE A LEGACY, ANGEL IN THE SALOON, CRISPEN'S POINT, and THE HEART'S JOURNEY HOME
Book Review: THE LOST SCROLLS
Book Review: GROW OLD WITH ME
Reviews of Recent Reading WE ALL MARRIED IDIOTS, STRIKE THE MATCH, and RAIN DANCE
Unwind with Good Books THE DUNN DEAL
Book Reviews: Two Men's Stories ARRESTING GRACE, BETTER TO BE BROKEN
Book Review: MESSAGES
Book Reviews: RIVER RISING, A CHRISTIAN COUGAR, and REMEMBERING CHRISTMAS
Book Reviews: HAZARDOUS DUTY and TEXAS ROADS

2013
Book Reviews: A ROOM OF MY OWN, 21 STORIES OF GRATITUDE, and STEALING JENNY
Book review: PRIME OF LIFE
Book review: WOUNDED SPIRITS
Book Reviews: UNTIL FOREVER, EYES WIDE OPEN, SELL MORE BOOKS
Book reviews about worship
Ivory & Ice
Fiction Reviews: The Hidden Son, The Good Girl, Unseen
Book Reviews: Sexy Christians; Confessions of a Cracked Pot; God, Me, and Sweet Iced Tea
Book Reviews: The Forever Stone, Rain Song
A Place of Healing, Missionary
Book Reviews: Payne and Misery, Home Before Dark
Book Review: The Lion of Babylon
Book Review: While the World Watched
Book Reviews: I'm No Angel, Beautiful by Design

2014
Create: Stop Making Excuses and Start Making Stuff by Stephen Altrogge / Finding Christmas: Stories of Startling Joy and Perfect Peace by James Calvin Schaap
In the Land of Blue Burqas by Kate McCloud
Tom and Me by Billie Sloan
The Last Detail by Lisa Lickel, How Sweet It Is by Alice Wisler, The Quilt by T. Davis Bunn
The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert by Rosaria Butterfield, Biking Across America by Paul Stutzman
Hiking Through by Paul Stutzman, Hatteras Girl by Alice J. Wisler
Don't Let the Goats Eat the Loquat Trees by Thomas Hale non-fiction
Jew in the Pew by Jenny Berg Chandler, non-fiction
The Vengeance Squad Goes to England by Sidney W. Frost, Murder at the Art and Craft Fair by Steve Demaree (fiction)
Freefall by Kristen Heitzmann
Your Identity in Christ by John Stange, What on Earth is Happening? Signs of the End Times by Val Waldeck (non-fiction)

2015
Fiction Classic: Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe
Non-Fiction: The Devil in Pew Number Seven by Rebecca Nichols Alonzo
Non-Fiction: Between Worlds: Essays on Culture and Belonging by Marilyn Gardner
Non-Fiction: A Life of Obedience by Andrew Murray
Non-Fiction: Character Makes a Difference by Mike Huckabee
Non-Fiction: I Dared to Call Him Father by Bilquis Sheikh
Fiction: Florian's Gate by T. Davis Bunn
Fiction: The Impressionist by Tim Clinton and Max Davis
Non-Fiction: The Monster Within: Facing an Eating Disorder by Cynthia R. McClure
Non-Fiction: Kisses From Katie by Katie Davis
Non-Fiction: The Wounded Heart: Hope for Adult Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse by Dr. Dan B. Allender
Fiction: Forever Faithful by Darlene Shortridge
Fiction: The Unveiling by Tamara Leigh

2016
NON-FICTION
Out of a Far Country by Angela Yuan and Christopher Yuan
Passport Through Darkness by Kimberly L. Smith
FICTION
Miranda Warning by Heather Day Gilbert
My Father's House by Rose Chandler Johnson
Thrill Squeaker by Christy Barritt
The Tenth Plague by Adam Blumer
The Reunion by Dan Walsh
My Soul to Keep by T. Davis Bunn
Running Home by Barbara Ellen Brink
Random Acts of Murder by Christy Barritt