“Roots and Sky: A Journey Home in Four Seasons”… In all truth, this title pretty much describes the book perfectly. Written by Christie Purifoy and published by Revell in the spring of 2016, “Roots and Sky” is indeed a “journey home”. Naturally, this journey occurs through the four seasons of a year, beginning with Fall and progressing gently, peacefully, and naturally through Winter, Spring, and Summer. Continue reading
Book Reviews
A Sparkling, Comedic, Winsome Story
Do you like surprises? I know I do, if they are pleasant ones! When I first discovered Siri Mitchell’s new Historical Romance novel from Bethany House entitled “Flirtation Walk”, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Delightfully, it turned out I was in for a sweet surprise. Within the first few pages it captured my imagination, and by the end of the book it had become one of my favorite historical novels so far this year. Just what was so special about the story? Well, let me share 3 of my favorite aspects with you… Continue reading
5 Reasons to Read “A Fool and His Monet”!
“A Fool and His Monet” is a DELIGHTFUL new book written by Sandra Orchard, and published by Revell in the spring of 2016. But don’t just take my word for it, keep reading for 5 reasons why you can’t miss this new release!
1. The storyline is unique. After all, it’s not every day that a new FBI agent must solve a dead-end case with the advice of her special-agent-wannabe Aunt Martha, a protective coworker, a mysterious yet helpful apartment superintendent, and a mother who wishes she would leave her dangerous job and work at a TUMS factory.
2. Simply put, the characters are practically REAL people; well drawn, quirky, and compelling, they are often hilarious in their words and mannerisms. Continue reading
What Is It About Prince Edward Island?
As a child, did you read a timeless story about a little red-haired orphan girl named Anne Shirley who opened the doors of your mind to imagination, adventure, and dreaming? Well, if you can remember making the acquaintance of this girl, then you will undoubtedly also remember the location of her stories… Each one occurs in a beautiful, even magical place in Canada known as Prince Edward Island, made famous by Anne’s creator L.M. Montgomery. As an adult, if you ever hoped to make a return visit (in your imagination) to the “Island of Dreams” as PEI is called, a new Christian Romance series will allow you to do just that. Liz Johnson is the author, and the first book in her “Prince Edward Island Dreams” series published by Revell is entitled “The Red Door Inn”. Continue reading
Unrealistic, Uninspiring, and Unlikely
The “Old West” is a setting familiar to all and beloved by many. In Maggie Brendan’s newest book published by Revell, entitled “A Sweet Misfortune”, all of the prerequisites for a great old-time western story are clearly in place. But is that enough to allow the story to leap out of the pages and come to life in our imaginations? Continue reading
Beautiful Uncertainty by Mandy Hale, “The Single Woman”
“If life doesn’t look like you thought it might… If you’re walking through a season of uncertainty, of waiting, of idling in ‘the meantime’, this book if for you.” Mandy Hale, New York Times bestselling author, shares these words on the back cover of her sweet new volume entitled “Beautiful Uncertainty: Singleness, Surrender, and Stepping Out on Faith”. Published by Thomas Nelson in the first part of 2016, Mandy’s heartfelt words are certain to touch the hearts of many women who are experiencing uncertainty in their own lives. They certainly touched mine. Continue reading
Deborah’s Story Comes to Life
If you favor historical fiction of any kind, and ESPECIALLY if you enjoy Biblical fiction, you are certain to adore Jill Eileen Smith’s newest release from Revell, entitled “The Prophetess: Deborah’s Story”. As second in the “Daughter’s of the Promised Land” series, this book is also a standalone novel that will capture your attention and imagination from the first page. Continue reading
Make a Return Visit to an Unforgettable Town
At last, all our questions have been answered! Well, at least our questions pertaining to Al and Millie Richardson, Dr. Susan Jeffries, Justin Hinkle, Franklin Thacker, and all the other characters that make up the little town of Goose Creek, Kentucky. “Renovating the Richardsons” is the anticipated sequel to “The Most Famous Illegal Goose Creek Parade”, written by Virginia Smith and published by Harvest House. It is the second full-length story in the “Tales From the Goose Creek B&B” series, which also includes an adorable novella entitled “Dr. Horatio vs. The Six-Toed Cat”.
In “Renovating the Richardsons”, favorite characters return with many new stories to tell, but a couple of new residents also make surprising contributions to the tiny town. Old problems are resolved (how did the new painting on the water tower turn out?), but new questions go unanswered (will a massage parlor actually survive in Goose Creek?), leaving the perfect opportunity for another book to be added to the series. Continue reading
You Won’t Be Able to Put it Down (Or Turn Off the Lights!)
“Intensity. Skill. Tenacity. The bodyguards of Elite Guardians Agency have it all.”
With this tagline, you can’t help but be intrigued; especially when you realize that all of the bodyguards in the agency are women! “Always Watching” is the first book in Lynette Eason’s new series from Revell, aptly entitled “Elite Guardians”. Written from several perspectives, this romantic suspense novel is impossible to put down. It is also fast-paced enough to leave you breathless, and so vividly creepy that you just may want to sleep with the lights on for, say, a WEEK! (Hypothetically speaking, of course, because I definitely didn’t feel that way myself… Well, maybe just a little!) Continue reading
An Inspirational Journey for Freedom
As teenagers and young adults, we often dream of doing something great with our lives; of making a difference and changing the world. When we actually decide to chase after the dreams that are truly God-given, beautiful and incredible things are bound to happen. In a new non-fiction release from BakerBooks, young Bethany Winz (with Susanna Foth Aughtmon) shares her story of what happened when she decided to chase after a dream, and how it changed her life – but not always in the ways she expected. “One Dress. One Year: One Girl’s Stand against Human Trafficking” is the impactful memoir of Bethany’s experiences as a sixteen-year-old girl who decided to make a stand for the men, women, and children trapped in slavery around the world. Her plan? To wear the same black dress, every day, for one entire year, and to raise $100,000 in the process. Continue reading
Prairie Sky Book Reviews 