Christian Shelves

As 2024 comes to a close, the Clearly Christian Readathon hosts— Christian Books and Coffee , Devoted to Hope , and I—are thrilled that this past year, we were able to feature the following Christian authors: A.M. Heath Candice Sue Patterson Carolyn Miller Carrie Turansky Connilyn Cossette Courtney Westerhof Edwina Kiernan Elizabeth Trent Erica Dansereau  &  Britt Howard Gabrielle Meyer Hannah Linder Heather Wood Ivy Emerson Jennifer Deibel Jennifer Delamere Kimberley Woodhouse Laura Frantz Lisa Prysock Liwen Y. Ho Liz Johnson Lynnette Bonner Megan Besing Nicole Lam Penny Zeller Pepper Basham Stephenia H. McGee Susan L. Tuttle Susanne Dietze We look forward to sharing even more Christian authors and their books in 2025 😀 Note: All of these authors have publicly stated their commitment to writing clearly Christian books for readers; however, the Readathon hosts have not read every title published by these authors, so please continue to use your discernment when selecting ...

I've been terribly remiss in keeping up on this blog over the past month and hope that you have had a wonderful Christmas with loved ones! Thanks for stopping by this tiny corner of the Internet and for blessing me with your presence. I am honoured and pray that you will have an encouraging start to the new year!

If I wanted to sum up When Stars Light the Sky by Elizabeth Camden in just six words, it would be " beneath that starchy veneer, he smoldered ." If that doesn't get you hooked, I'm not sure what would 😏 This is the second book in the Women of Midtown series, documenting the accounts of women who worked the overnight shifts in New York in the early twentieth century. Many thanks to  Bethany House Publishers  and  LibraryThing  for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Book Thoughts content is also posted on LibraryThing. Book Synopsis In a world on the brink of war, two hearts must navigate shadows of uncertainty. Inga Klein's carefree life in New York takes a dramatic turn when she sails for Berlin, Germany, to serve as the secretary for America's ambassador. Amid the glamour of life at the embassy, she continually finds herself at odds with the straitlaced and imposing Benedict Kincaid, the diplomati...

This is a book that released a little earlier this fall, and it's one that I can see having great practical benefit for all believers. Unique Insight  is written by Stella Pak, MD, who has personal and professional experience of the autism spectrum. I am grateful to the author for providing me with a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own. Book Synopsis Bible study can be difficult, but people with autism spectrum disorder can be even more bewildered by abstract literary elements and intricate psychological, social, and emotional situations. Dr. Stella Pak, a physician with personal and professional experience of the autism spectrum, provides insights into Scripture study to benefit all believers. Source:  Amazon Book Thoughts I appreciated the opportunity to read a book that delves into the Bible with a focus on helping readers with autism better understand biblical meanings, stories, and applications. Unique Insights provides such valuable tools to help al...

What a joy it has been to follow Queen Red and Fox! The Great Destroyer is the final book in the  Red Fairy and Fox Adventures series  by Courtney Denelsbeck, releasing on December 11, 2024. I am grateful to the author for providing me with a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own. Book Synopsis The power to rid the world of evil comes with strings, one of which is to resist peeking into the past. When Queen Red’s desire to see her parents leads her down a dangerous path, she risks losing everything she holds dear. Meanwhile, Oliver must navigate his abandoned, cursed kingdom and the implications of the Creator’s words on his life as they uncover the mysteries of Red’s magic. Drexel forms treacherous alliances and faces his own inner demons as he fights to reclaim his kingdom. When their worlds collide, Red, Oliver, Fox, and Drexel must join forces to defeat a powerful evil that threatens to destroy them all. Will they have the strength to prevail, or will t...

This is a topic I've been grappling with since being online again, especially as a fairly anonymous blogger and Bookstagrammer. While I don't share many personal details about myself, I am more open to sharing my thoughts and convictions on matters around faith and reading. At the same time, there are also many other thoughts and convictions that I hold privately that I wouldn't feel comfortable sharing on virtual platforms. All of this has made me wonder about the responsibilities and concerns of being a private person in what would be considered a public space. First, I am aware of the conundrum of people following people, not just a brand or concept. When people connect, they want to know who is behind the identity. And I don't blame that notion at all considering that I feel the same way. I'm not surprised at online accounts that have a large following, simply because people have the opportunity to get to know another person. Personally, these are some of the ac...

This piece is more for myself than for anyone else out there, as I feel that I am one of the last people who should be writing about a deinfluenced Christmas at the volume that I end up procuring books. It's also not a new thought as I've previously shared about my desire to move from consumption to stewardship  in my life, and what it means to not only be a thoughtful reader, but to also be someone who doesn't end up becoming consumed by books itself. Despite believing in this concept, I still wrestle with it in reality, especially when the Christmas season hits and the temptation to take advantage of as many sales as I can is high. I don't offer any particular solutions other than to recognize that I easily fall into many marketing traps, and that my self-control could use some work. Black Friday and Cyber Monday and what has become an entire month of sales doesn't help, though it does pay off if I'm willing to wait for a while and have already done so (keepin...