The cover is what grabbed my attention on this book. But it didn’t take many pages before I was pulled into the story of a strong-willed independent woman who was trying to find her place in a world that severely constrained the opportunities available to women. Imagine 1855 Louisville. It’s a time just a handful of years before the Civil War. A …

Last night I went to see the Help with some girlfriends. Since some of you have asked for my thoughts on the movie, here we go. Now I haven’t read the book — it’s on my to be read list, but haven’t made the time for it. So I can’t comment on the book at all. Though after seeing the …

Dead Reckoning is Ronie Kendig’s debut novel and an absolute page-turner. I’m already hearing rumors that her second novel is even better which I frankly find hard to believe. This book rockets to a quick start from the first chapter and is a race that travels through exotic locales in a race to stop a nuclear disaster. The characters are …

Abigail has always been a special Biblical character to me. A strong woman who saved her household because of her wisdom and faith in God. She was beautiful, but that wasn’t her primary value. No, to me, I’ve always wanted to have the wisdom and humility she showed. So I was delighted to receive a copy of Jill Eileen Smith’s …

Are you looking for a spring break read? Then Susan May Warren’s latest book may be perfect for you. PJ Sugar is back and just as stubborn about telling anyone what the P and J stand for. But she’s also a heroine I love to follow. She has sass, she has insecurities, she has a hope to live up to …

Watch Over Me is a powerfully offering from Christa Parrish. She has quickly become an author whose books I will read — unusually since her books aren’t suspense, straight romance, or a historical time period I love. This one is classified as contemporary fiction, but with overtones of women’s fiction. Even so, Watch Over Me pulled me in from the …

Shaunti Feldhahn’s latest book, The Male Factor: the Unwritten Rules, Misperceptions, and Secret Beliefs of Men in the Workplace grew out of her realization that time and again women short circuited their success in the workplace because they don’t understand the rules of the game. As with her other books, The Male Factor is based on a nationwide survey and …

Because I have two tight book deadlines, I’m not letting myself read many books right now. In fact, I’m almost in book withdrawal. However, when Thomas Nelson made The Sweet By and By available for review, I had to get it. First, I have thoroughly enjoyed every Rachel Hauck book I’ve read. Second, I enjoy Sara Evans music. Third, I …

The publisher sent me these two delightful picture books. I’ve received a couple earlier books in the series awhile ago, and the kids enjoyed them so much, I was eager to see what these titles were like. While we enjoyed the message and wonderful illustrations in both titles, I love the emphasis in God Gave Us Christmas. Sometimes it’s hard …