Little Fires Everywhere
Oofta. A very popular book, but this was a distressing read for me. It probably didn’t help that I…
Genome
If the word ‘quantum’ excites you, you’ll probably enjoy this book. I really did like the first book, but my fears were realized in the sequel. It should not take you 1000 pages to answer the question…
The Honest Griever
Being an ‘honest’ griever is harder than you would think. Hoeksema is truly transparent as she shares her journey, even the thoughts that we all think but are too afraid to voice.
Pandemic
Due to our current pandemic, I felt it the right time to read this exceptionally long book. Somehow I read it in 5 days.
Capital Gaines
Firstly, great and clever title. Nextly, I'd say this book is probably going to be more inspiring to entrepreneurial types or people who are just die-hard-the Gaines-can-do-no-wrong types. I am neither, so…
The Book of Lost Names
A beautiful story set in France, WWII, following a network of forgers helping smuggle people to safety.
Jesus, the Evangelist
”During His life, [Christ] paid no attention to military, political, or economic affairs. But He wearied Himself down the Samaritan road to save this woman’s soul, and her witness to her neighbors was of compelling interest to our Lord. Does this not challenge our own priorities and interests? Even though we have earthly duties, isn’t what truly matters in every arena not the things of worldly concern but those things that advance the gospel and glorify God?”
The Kingdom of Back
Did you know Mozart had a sister who was just as musically competent- both in skill and composition- as he was? This is Lu’s adaptation of that historical story, intertwined with a fantastical world the Mozart siblings created together.
Scrappy Little Nobody
In this book, it came off as a little over the top. Like she was more so trying to just prove to herself that she was still a normal person. But normal or not- I still didn't find her very relatable.
The Ringmaster’s Daughter
And isn't that what love does? At times love is this 'other world' that distracts you from pain and fear and makes your heart do flips. It gives you something to believe in and hold onto. I think the author created a brilliant juxtaposition of the love and danger, wonder and fear, good and evil that could be found during that time.
Legacy of Lies
The bones of this book were good and fit the legal thriller category, however, I was very turned off by…
What We Forgot to Bury
Thumbs down for language, but enjoyed the unpredictability of this one. Who are the real victims and villains, or are they both? This is one that makes you want to go back and read it again to see what you missed.
A Trick of Light
Set in Stan Lee’s Alliances Universe, co-authored by Lee and a few others, this adventurous story between an unlikely pair of teenagers will keep you entertained. They must weather the storms of teenage-hood, harness their powers, and…
Coronavirus and Christ
"There is a better way. There is a better place to stand: the Rock of certainty rather than the sand of probabilities."
A Desperate Place
Google images of 'teratomas' and if you can handle those, then you'll be fine reading this.
Uncommon Ground
A very conflicted review. The premise of this book caught my attention and, paired with Tim Keller’s name, I was sure this would be a perfect fit. We all…
Against All Odds
Against all odds... you might like this book....Unrealistic and unrelatable. Maybe I'm not the target audience. I don't know. But this book had…
Earth Psalms
It’s a beautiful book. The design is well done- very vibrant and colorful and full of beautiful pictures of nature. This is a…
The Last Agent
You guys. I am just never going to Russia. After reading this and Book 1 back to back, I’m even dreaming in Russian espionage. And escaping Russia is just the worst.
The Eighth Sister
Part I reads like an action packed spy movie as Charles Jenkins navigates a CIA mission in Russia. Things aren’t what they seem and…