Many arguments are made for and against same-sex marriage that end with divisiveness and confusion instead of thoughtful conversation. New York Times –bestselling author Dr. Preston Sprinkle provides a resource that will encourage respectful and thoughtful conversations around the question “Does the Bible support same-sex marriage?” I had heard of Preston Sprinkle only a few … Continue reading A Review of “Does the Bible Support Same-Sex Marriage?” by Preston Sprinkle
A review of ‘American Leftovers’ by eric wilson, shaun wilson, and heidi wilson messner
Synopsis When three children follow their parents through eastern Europe on Bible-smuggling adventures in the early 1970s, they have no idea their father is fleeing a felony warrant for his arrest. Returning to the States, they face third-culture questions of home and identity. They also deal with sexual situations and abuse, while settling into an … Continue reading A review of ‘American Leftovers’ by eric wilson, shaun wilson, and heidi wilson messner
A Review of ‘Anxious People’ by Fredrik Backman
This is a poignant comedy about a crime that never took place, a would-be bank robber who disappears into thin air, and eight extremely anxious strangers who find they have more in common than they ever imagined. For years, I have been aware of Fredrik Backman's work. As a bookseller, I frequently saw A Man … Continue reading A Review of ‘Anxious People’ by Fredrik Backman
A Review of ‘Piranesi’ by Susanna Clarke
Almost fifteen years after the publication of her first novel, Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell, author Susanna Clarke has returned with Piranesi, a story about a man living in a house which, with its hundreds of halls and atriums which are full of statues, seems to be a world all of its own. What if … Continue reading A Review of ‘Piranesi’ by Susanna Clarke
A Review of the Bibliotheca Bible Collection
As a pastor's kid and someone who is currently active in the church, I have always had issues with the Bible. Not in content, per se, but in format. As someone who is highly visual, I tend to take in as much as I can at once. If you are familiar with the traditional formatting … Continue reading A Review of the Bibliotheca Bible Collection
Review of ‘Legendary’ by Stephanie Garber
A heart to protect. A debt to repay. A game to win. I remember being excited for Caraval when I first learned about it. The cover, the setting, the premise-- everything about it sounded wonderful. When I finally read it, I was satisfied and enjoyed the story, but wasn't entirely overwhelmed. The ending contained a … Continue reading Review of ‘Legendary’ by Stephanie Garber
Interview with Ryan O’Neal from Sleeping at Last
If you've never heard of Sleeping at Last, I suggest you open up Spotify, Apple Music, or whatever music streaming service you prefer, and take a listen (Saturn being my song of choice). After that, you can find my interview with Ryan O'Neal, the artist behind the music. 1. When you are not creating music, … Continue reading Interview with Ryan O’Neal from Sleeping at Last
Flame by Katie Cross- Review
The lives of two sisterwitches are about to be turned upside down, bringing everything they knew burning down around them. It has been two years since Katie Cross released the last book in her breath-taking Network Series. Throughout said series, readers met dozens of characters, brilliantly realized and easy to fall in love with. The … Continue reading Flame by Katie Cross- Review
An Interview with E.G. Wilson
I had the chance to talk to E.G. Wilson, author of the New Zealand-based science fiction Voiceless Duology, about her debut novel(s), writing, and more! Where did the idea for the Voiceless Duology come from? I was working as a Planner at the local council when I got the germ of an idea for what would become … Continue reading An Interview with E.G. Wilson
A Review of ‘From A Certain Point of View’
2017 marks 40 years since Star Wars: A New Hope-- then titled simply Star Wars-- debuted in theaters, inviting millions of people to a galaxy far, far away. When Disney bought Lucasfilm, retconning everything but the main Skywalker films and the animated Clone Wars television series, a spark of life was once again reignited in the franchise. … Continue reading A Review of ‘From A Certain Point of View’