Title: Caleb’s Crossing Author: Geraldine Brooks Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Bethia Mayfield is a bright daughter of the town’s Puritan minister. Her grandfather settled the town on what’s to become Martha’s Vineyard among the local Native Americans. While Bethia is gathering clams, she meets Native American, Cheeshahteamauk (English name Caleb). Caleb is the chief’s sonContinue reading “Caleb’s Crossing – Geraldine Brooks”
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The Oath – Frank Peretti
Title: The Oath Author: Frank Peretti Genre: Thriler Plot: A man has been killed near the small town of Hyde River. His wife, Evelyn Benson, was picked up by a local trucker half crazed with a broken knife in her hand. While she heals in the hospital, her brother-in-law Steve Benson searches for what happened.Continue reading “The Oath – Frank Peretti”
A.D. Series – Ted Dekker
Title: 1. A.D. 30, 2. A.D. 33 Author: Ted Dekker Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: A.D. 30 (1) – Maviah is the daughter of a great Bedouin sheikhs. She is an outcast, unwanted, and illegitimate. When another tribe attacks and destroys most of her tribe, Mariah manages to escape with two of her father’s warriors, SabaContinue reading “A.D. Series – Ted Dekker”
A Week at Surfside Beach – Pierce Koslosky Jr.
Thanks to Mindbuck Media for letting me have an early access look at this book. This book is available to read on June 9. Title: A Week at Surfside Beach Author: Pierce Koslosky Jr. Genre: Short stories, realistic fiction Plot: Each chapter of the book is a different family’s, or families, week at a groupContinue reading “A Week at Surfside Beach – Pierce Koslosky Jr.”
Green Rider Series – Kristen Britain
Book 7 – Winterlight is available now Title: 1-Green Rider, 2-First Rider’s Call, 3-High King’s Tomb, 4-Blackveil, 5-Mirror Sight, 6-Firebrand Author: Kristen Britain Genre: Fantasy Plot: 1 (Green Rider): Karigan G’ladheon was running away from school. She was running for fear of punishment for fighting with another student. While in the middle of the GreenContinue reading “Green Rider Series – Kristen Britain”
Falling From Horses – Molly Gloss
Title: Falling From Horses Author: Molly Gloss Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Bud Frazer is a ranch hand from Eastern Oregon. In 1938 he decides to leave his family’s ranch and head for Hollywood. He hopes to become a stunt rider for the movies. On his bus ride down, he meets and befriends Lily Shaw. LilyContinue reading “Falling From Horses – Molly Gloss”
Every Note Played – Lisa Genova
Title: Every Note Played Author: Lisa Genova Genre: Realistic Fiction Plot: Richard is a well known, accomplished pianist. He can no longer play. He just had to cut his tour short. Richard has retreated to his house, alone and frustrated. Richard can no longer use his right arm. He has ALS. Richard is resistant toContinue reading “Every Note Played – Lisa Genova”
The Namesake – Jhumpa Lahiri
Title: The Namesake Author: Jhumpa Lahiri Genre: Realistic Fiction Plot: Ashima is waiting to meet her future husband, Ashoke Ganguli, in Calcutta, India. It’s an arranged marriage. He seems nice and not long after they are married, they move to Massachusetts where Ashoke has taken a professor job at MIT. Ashima is scared and withdrawn.Continue reading “The Namesake – Jhumpa Lahiri”
The Phantom of the Opera – Gaston Leroux
Title: The Phantom of the Opera Author: Gaston Leroux Genre: Gothic fiction Plot: At the Palais Garnier, there are rumors of a ghost causing accidents. He is the Opera Ghost. A mysterious accident cause the leading soprano, La Carlotta, to leave. She’s had enough and storms out during a dress rehearsal. This propels a chorusContinue reading “The Phantom of the Opera – Gaston Leroux”
Guest Post – Mere Christianity
Thank you Macy of Macy Thoughts for this wonderful book review! Title: Mere Christianity Author: C.S. Lewis Genre: Christian nonfiction A Christian nonfiction written originally as a radio script in the height of WWII, Mere Christianity is book that delves into the intricacies of Christianity in a tactful and engaging manner. In it, Lewis pulls apart the major yet ambiguous topics ofContinue reading “Guest Post – Mere Christianity”
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