Category: Book lists

During my ten years as a bookseller and 30 years as a parent, I was always on the lookout for good books for children.  Even though The Penderwicks showed up on my radar when my kids were...

If you’ve said to yourself, “I’d like to read more, but I don’t know where to start" I hear you. Do you prefer literary novels that concentrate on character development but don’t...

Anne is a lovable, chatty Cathy who loves big and dreams with child like faith. She rides the emotional roller coaster of high highs and deep despairs. She’s part of a tight knit community. She’s...

I heard long ago that picture books are the first literature and first art that a human experiences, so we should choose the best. This list contains some new favorites as well as long loved...

The challenges for women are many: Time pressure, changing gender roles, taking care of yourself and others, navigating relationships with God, family and friends, Bible study and personal...

Looking for another book like Unbroken?  My top picks if you’re looking for unbelievable true adventure are Endurance and Into Thin Air. If you love a riveting deep dive into one person’s...