It’s almost Christmas time — I can’t believe I just typed those words! — so I thought today, I’d share three of my favorite Christmas books from the last couple years. Then I’d share three brand new releases I can’t wait to finish reading and end with a giveaway of one of them. I adore Rachel Hauck’s royal fairytales, and …
Book Talk: Katherine Reay Click here to listen to the episode with Katherine Reay Today we’re catching up with fan-favorite guest and writing friend Katherine Reay to discuss her novel, The Undercover Bookshop! Combining the charm of classic Golden Age detective fiction with real-life Cold War espionage, Katherine crafts a story that feels like “a delicious scone of an escape” …
Did you know I’m part of the Christian Fiction Reading Challenge this year? Each month, this group is reading a book by this amazing group of authors that I pinch myself when I realize I get to be part of it. These are literally some of my favorite author friends and on my auto-buy list: Denise Hunter. Colleen Coble. Rachel …
Book Talk: Janyre Tromp Click here to listen to the episode with Janyre Tromp Welcome to Book Talk! Today we’re diving into the haunting, sweeping vistas of 1960s Northern Michigan with my good friend, author Janyre Tromp. Janyre is renowned for her rich, atmospheric historical fiction, and in this episode, we’re discussing her captivating Gothic suspense novel, Burning in the …
Book Talk: Ryan Steck Click here to listen to the episode with Ryan Steck Welcome back to Book Talk with Cara! In this episode, we’re thrilled to present a captivating conversation with the ultimate thriller insider, Ryan Steck, the acclaimed author of the Matthew Redd series, founder and editor-in-chief of The Real Book Spy, and even a continuation author for …
I was sitting in a meeting at work last Friday when my friend Jaime Wright texted me a photo with a simple word: CARA!!!! I vaguely knew that the Christy annoucement was coming up. I was prepared to celebrate with my friends who would receive the nods that their books had finaled. My sharp inhale of breath and quick exit …
Book Talk: Christine Wells Click here to listen to the episode with Christine Wells Welcome back to Book Talk! I’m your host, Cara Putman, and today we’re stepping into the glamorous, intoxicating world of post-WWII Paris with Australian author Christine Wells. Christine is a former corporate lawyer turned historical novelist who masterfully brings incredible, resilient women to life on the …
Book Talk: Michelle Griep Click here to listen to the episode with Michelle Griep In this episode of Book Talk with Cara, host Cara Putman welcomes back Christy Award–winning author Michelle Griep! A self-proclaimed “Dickens aficionado,” Michelle drops in to talk about her Christmas novella, Belle’s Christmas Carol. Michelle shares the creative spark behind exploring Belle—the iconic woman who dumps …
Book Talk: Deborah Raney Click here to listen to the episode with Deborah Raney In this episode of Book Talk with Cara, host Cara Putman catches up with longtime friend and bestselling author Deborah Raney! Deb drops in to discuss her new release, Who Names the Stars?, the third standalone novel in her God Who series exploring different attributes of …
August is almost over. Gulp! I’m still not quite sure how that happened. It’s that crazy time of year when life is speeding up. I’m trying to give myself permission to not be busy all the time. I’m not very good at it, but I’m trying to get better. I’ve often said that reading is the one thing I do …