From Head to Foot

From Head to Foot

Annie Downs loves Scotland, ice cream, and unexpected shades of nail polish. Even more, she loves Jesus — and talking about Jesus to girls like you…and me. I’m older than Annie’s intended audience. In fact, I’m even a little older than Annie herself. But she had me from the very beginning: from the snow day…

Jodi Fischer mysteries

Jodi Fischer mysteries

Mystery books have always held a special place in my heart. I spent many enjoyable hours with the Hardy Boys, Boxcar Children, and Happy Hollisters during the first years of my reading life. But my book list has lacked titles from the mystery genre in my teen years, stemming from a desire to read more classic literature.

Little Bear & a Little Girl

Little Bear & a Little Girl

There once was a little, tiny girl who loved books and words. She loved her Bible story books, and memorized several of them word for word. She even memorized when to turn the pages, and recited the entire book to an unsuspecting grandparent who was then convinced that this barely three-year-old could actually read already….

Children’s Books

Children’s Books

I love children’s books.  Especially antique children’s books.  And so does my husband.  We know better than to venture to the children’s section of a vintage bookstore, unless we have lots of time and money! The lone bookshelf in our children’s bedroom doesn’t even contain all their books any more.  The ones meant for older…

You’re Already Amazing

You’re Already Amazing

Reading Holley Gerth‘s book You’re Already Amazing was like getting a great big hug.  In a conversational, across-the-table-at-the-coffee-shop style, Holley’s words wrapped around my heart, encouraging me to embrace who I am. You don’t have to be because you already are.  It doesn’t matter if you’re the “it” girl, because “God looks at you and…

To Have and To Hold

To Have and To Hold

To Have and To Hold is a thrilling tale set in Jamestown, Virginia, in 1621. A boatload of women arrives on the Virginia shore, many of whom are destined to become settlers’ brides. Captain Percy reluctantly agrees to join the welcoming party, although he has no intention of taking a wife.

The End.

The End.