Book Reviews
Michelle Sutton’s review of After the Leaves Fall by Nicole Baart.
About the Book: Her childhood marked by rejection and loss, Julia Bakker longs for life to finally begin. Determined to escape her conservative Christian hometown, she chooses college for a radical reinvention. But following a momentous mistake, the self-defeated Julia returns to her loving grandmother’s farm. Will she learn to hope in a God who…
Try Dying by James Scott Bell
This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducingTRY DYING (Center Street October 24, 2007) by James Scott BellREVIEW: I really wanted to be farther into this book before this blog tour posted, but alas I’m a slow reader! But so far I’m enjoying the book, as much as I enjoyed meeting the author! The…
Saturday Morning Review: Abomination by Colleen Coble
Colleen Coble’s first hardback is hitting stores now — Woohoo! It’s even on display at Barnes and Noble. So look for it — it’s a fantastic book! A serial killer is loose in Upper Peninsula, Michigan, punishing people for their sins. One of his victims escaped with her life and small daughter. Now the race…
Illuminated by Matt Bronleewe
This week, theChristian Fiction Blog Allianceis introducing Illuminated(Thomas Nelson August 7, 2007)by Matt Bronleewe ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Matt Bronleewe is a recognized producer, songwriter and author. The former member of the band Jars of Clay, has earned numerous awards producing and co-writing albums that have sold a combined total of over 20 million copies. His…
Amy Grant’s Mosaic
Book Description: One of America’s most popular music artists shares beautiful pieces of an unforgettable human mosaic, revealing pieces of a life in progress.With her unmistakable voice and honest lyrics, Amy Grant has captured a unique place in American music. As the bestselling Christian music artist of all time, a crossover pop sensation, and the…
Michelle Sutton’s review of Sunrise by Karen Kingsbury…
From the Publisher: In preparation for their long-awaited wedding day, Dayne and Katy are determined to keep the ceremony a secret from the paparazzi. Their relationship grows closer and stronger as they plan together, but in the end it takes the help of the Baxter family and many of the CKT kids so that they’ll…
Michelle Sutton’s review of Am I Forgiving? by Jeannie St. John Taylor
Product Description: Gold Medallion finalist Jeannie St. John Taylor returns with her engaging character, Erik. Erik is afraid that he has lost his best friend when Chuck ignores him and plays in the snow with Todd. To make things worse, Erik breaks his arm when his sled swerves into a tree after trying to avoid…
Authentic Parenting in a Postmodern Culture by Mary DeMuth
In one sentence, what is Authentic Parenting in a Postmodern Culture about? It’s about learning how to parent our kids in a winsome, authentic way, so that our kids are well-prepared to face life when they leave home. What does postmodern mean? And why should it matter to parents? Postmodernism is the waiting room between…
Michelle Sutton’s review of Going for Broke by Melanie Dobson
Product Description: The first time Leia pulled the lever on the slot machine she hadn’t felt much, other than maybe a twinge of guilt, knowing how much her husband despised any kind of gambling. After all, she’d just been killing time while nursing a busted leg at the slopes. Several months, thousands of clicks and…
REVIEW: Reluctant Runaway by Jill Elizabeth Nelsom
This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing RELUCTANT RUNAWAY (Multnomah, March 2007) by Jill Nelson ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Jill Elizabeth Nelson is a member of the CFBA. Her blog, Artistic Blogger, addresses issues about art, art theft, antiquities preservation, and the art of fiction writing. She takes art seriously – when she’s not…