little stories in light of the big story
This summer marks three years since I clicked the button that gave me my own website. Initially, this corner of the web was for book reviews. As an avid reader with a low budget for books, I was exhilarated to learn about publishing companies that offered free hard copies in exchange for an honest review. [...]
I had written and scheduled a blog post to release this morning. However, yesterday, I learned the tragic news that Tim Challies son, Nick, had unexpectedly passed away. I have postponed releasing any more of my own content for the remainder of the week, and instead would like to ask you to join me in [...]
I went on a walk today and felt a few crisp leaves crunch beneath my feet. Summer is almost gone, and autumn will be here before we know it. You may have noticed how little I've been here on the blog these last few months. It wasn't planned, at least not at first. Life simply [...]
Dear friends, The one year blog anniversary is right around the corner, and with it I'm having to make a few changes. Blogging this last year has been an incredible journey and I'm blown away by all the things I've learned, people I've met, and books I've been privileged to read. I've thoroughly enjoyed it [...]
Hello there friends! WINTER IS OVER. (Mostly...) Spring has finally sprung and with it busy schedules have returned, winter blues are fading, closets are being cleaned out, new goals getting set, and lots of dreaming about flowers beginning. You may have noticed things around here have been a little slow the last few weeks, and [...]
This has been in the works for several months now, and today I am so happy to finally share it with you! This summer, starting on May 1st and finishing June 30th, I'm going to be reading through and discussing The Pilgrim's Progress with some family and friends, and I would LOVE for us to do it [...]
I've been reading through countless articles from fellow bloggers and book reviewers as to their top or favorite books from this year. Not necessarily ones that were published this year, but ones they read and loved. I didn't start reviewing books until late summer, and by that point had already made my way through a [...]
Hey there friends! I've got some exciting news... *drumroll please* If you follow me on Instagram, you'll recall a few weeks back I mentioned I was looking for small bookish shops to feature this holiday season. Here is the official announcement of my most recent project on the blog: The Small Shop Spotlight Series. Every [...]
"Let us cross over the river, and rest under the shade of the trees." -Beloved Bride About the book... The letters of the American hero, Stonewall Jackson, to his wife, Anna. He is a respected leader in military history, and remembered for his death at such a young age. His story graces many history books, [...]
There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind. -C. S. Lewis Hey there friends! HAPPY FALL Y'ALL!! I cannot wait to put my boots on, find a pumpkin spice latte, and pretend I'm trendy! A few changes... You may have noticed some changes to the site! If you didn't, maybe this [...]
The Corner Shelf 