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Review: Heaven's Hug

I'm grateful to discover new Canadian authors and to be able to share their books, especially when it's as beautifully written and illustrated as this one. Heaven's Hug by Diana Yacoub is an adorable book for little ones that points to God's unending and delightful love for His children and is a recent release that would make a wonderful gift. Many thanks to the author for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Book Synopsis Step into a world of comfort, hope, and joy with Heaven’s Hug , a beautifully illustrated collection of poems inspired by God’s promises for children. Perfect for children, this book guides young hearts through Scripture, helping them understand how deeply loved and cherished they are by God. Each page pairs an uplifting promise from the Bible with a sweet, rhyming poem that brings the verse to life in a way children can understand and remember. Whether shared at bedtime, in the classroom, or...

Review: Slow Theology

It's not often that I'll reread a book within the same week, making Slow Theology by A.J. Swoboda & Nijay K. Gupta a new favourite for me. It's the exact pace I needed this season, where there's enough thoughtful content to chew on while providing broad encouragement to seek God more closely. Many thanks to Baker Publishing Group for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Book Synopsis Why slowing down is the secret to spiritual strength In our fast-paced world of outrageous headlines and knee-jerk reactions, we struggle to hear God's voice amid the noise. Despite constant connectivity, our lives lack true spiritual connection and depth. A. J. Swoboda and Nijay Gupta offer a practical theology guide for building resilient faith through Christian discipleship. Addressing spiritual deconstruction and doubt with honesty, they show how to fortify your faith against cultural challenges through eight transforma...

Review: The Secret Ingredient - Holy Grounds #2

It's such a joy to read Christmas short stories that offer a meaningful punch. If you're looking for a faith-filled book that will fit into your schedule this season while providing a warm welcome to the Holy Grounds Café, The Secret Ingredient by Kirsten Clark is a great accompaniment to your favourite cozy beverage. Many thanks to the author for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Book Synopsis Holy Grounds runs on two things: the nutty, caramel scent of coffee and Sebastien Davenport's beloved cranberry-gingerbread muffins. When the pastry chef collapses days before Christmas, owner Bridgette Calloway faces an impossible morning rush and an even harder truth: the beloved chef she's leaned on may need her more than ever. When a frightening diagnosis upends Seb's independence and he's at his lowest, it's his boss he finds himself calling. Perhaps she's more than a boss after all… Bridgette show...

Review: The Divine Proverb of Streusel

This is a book that has been on my TBR for some time and it's been perfect timing that I've been able to complete it before the holidays. The Divine Proverb of Streusel by Sara Brunsvold is a story that invites fellowship and retrospection while indulging in mouth-watering meals, growing faith, and family secrets. Many thanks to Revell and LibraryThing for providing a complimentary copy for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Book Thoughts content is also posted on LibraryThing. Book Synopsis Shaken by her parents' divorce and discouraged by the growing chasm between herself and her serious boyfriend, Nikki Werner seeks solace at her uncle's farm in a small Missouri hamlet. She'll spend the summer there, picking up the pieces of her shattered present so she can plan a better future. But what awaits her at the ancestral farm is the past—one she barely knows. Among her late grandmother's belongings, Nikki finds an old notebook filled with...

Review: On Our Way Home

What an immense privilege to be able to read On Our Way Home by Colleen Chao , who is on, so-to-speak, borrowed time and continuing to gift us with her words. It's a blessing to be graced with her perspective as she faces death and to see how she points to the work of Jesus in her life. Answering and joining in on questions about death, this book is one that is meant to be returned to time and again. Many thanks to Moody Publishers for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Book Synopsis Marvel at the true home Jesus has prepared for you and me. Deep in our souls is a longing for a home―a place of beauty and goodness. A place where we―and the ones we love―are not touched by grief and sorrow. We long to live without the threat of disease or violence, a place where there is no shadow over our joy. But this isn’t that place. The home we long for is . . . heaven. For the past three-and-a-half years, Colleen Chao has ...

Review: Beyond the Clouds - Women of Midtown #3

Am I ever excited to see Beyond the Clouds by Elizabeth Camden , the last book in the Women of Midtown series , release on January 20, 2026! I've appreciated the stories of heroism in this series, and what makes this book stand out is that Delia does not naturally have the traits to take risks or stand out. Her timid nature is relatable and shows that courage can come at a cost, making her adventure even more enthralling. Many thanks to Bethany House Publishers and NetGalley for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Book Synopsis As teenagers, Delia Byrne and Finn Delaney fell in love while flying kites and dreaming of a future together—until betrayal tore them apart. Now, Delia, a pacifist and paralegal, and Finn, a decorated war hero, cross paths in famine-stricken WWI Belgium. As they navigate war's dangers, they face another risk—falling in love again. Source: Amazon Book Thoughts A thrilli...