little stories in light of the big story
Several months ago I had the pleasure of sitting down to discuss books and writing with Jaquelle Ferris, the author of This Changes Everything and podcast host of Age of Minority. It was a pleasure to talk with her. I hope you enjoy what she had to say as much as I did! Tell us [...]
"I know that. And I want you to have a wonderful time." She sighed. "I just want your life to be easy."I opened both my eyes to see her digging through her makeup case, her lips pushed together tightly."Who said that life was supposed to be easy?" I asked."All Manner of Things" by Susie Finkbeiner [...]
Pauling's message never wavered. Present suffering didn't mean the Almighty's purposes were void. He'd the best planned for His children, and that best would include trials. Affliction. But understanding His ways wasn't the path to peace. Peace was always with us, because He is peace.The King's MercyLori Benton About the book... Joanna Carey is the [...]
I haven't ever done one of these before, but there's a first for everything. Today I'm sharing five of my favorite books I would recommend to teenage girls (around ages 13-16). I hope you enjoy, and maybe, find a good book to read... and let's be honest, these books are really good for any girl. Young and [...]
"It's worth a try," Kalmar said. "Either way, it's going to make a great story." Kalmar mounted the other dragon and held out his hand to his mother. "Are you coming?"The Warden and the Wolf King About the book... The final installment in Andrew Peterson's masterpiece, The Wingfeather Saga. The culmination of each little storyline that will bring you [...]
"It took a few days to realize the light was coming from her. She was shining it. Janner Igiby had changed her. He was gone, but he had left some of his gift behind."Monster in the Hollows About the book... The Wingfeather family, formerly known as the Igiby family, is tucked away temporarily in the [...]
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 [...]
It is humbly hoped that the inhabitants of this little cottage continue, after the example of those gone before them, to walk in that narrow path, where, although the traveler may find a few thorns, he has blessed assurance that it will certainly lead to everlasting joy, for the path of the just is as [...]
Hello, dear Robin! Thank you so much for joining me for an interview! It is such an honor! I first heard about your books through Hallmark Channel, when Erin Krakow from When Calls the Heart (one of my favorite shows) was in the movie Finding Father Christmas. We watched the movie, and then I checked [...]
Yer the High King, which means ye've got to start thinking of more than yerself."North! Or be eaten by Andrew Peterson About the book... The second installment of the literary and imaginative masterpiece: The Wingfeather Saga, the Igiby family has been forced to leave the quiet Glipwood Township and flee from the dreaded Fangs of Dang [...]
The Corner Shelf 