About

Welcome to Christian Shelves!

It's pretty self-explanatory, but the blog is named for bookshelves... containing Christian books. I know shelves aren't inherently Christian, but treat it as symbolism or a metaphor 😄

If you're new to this blog, here are some posts that you may be interested in reading.

Faith

As a Christian, I adhere to most Statements or Confessions of Faith that are made by Protestant churches and organizations. The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada provides an all-encompassing Statement of Faith for its affiliates that I have utilized.

Reviews

I currently review books through LibraryThing's Early Reviewer Program, NetGalley, and directly through authors and select publishers and publicists, including Moody Publishers' Influencer Review Program.

If there is a way for Christian books to be sent to Canada, I am all ears! I also beta read books for authors I already have a relationship with, although if time opens up for me down the road, I am willing to expand what I presently do.

Just for fun, here are some other badges I've received:

For authors who would like to share more about their books with me, you can do so through this Book Review Requests form. Thank you!

Statistics

Here are some quick numbers if you're keen to discover more about Christian Shelves:

4: countries where authors whom I have beta read books for reside
6: years of theological higher education I have pursued
250+ (and counting): reviews of Christian fiction and Christian non-fiction books shared on this blog
700+: books on my absurdly long TBR
1,500+: Christian books I have read since I started keeping track of them; excludes many more prior to this date
2,200+: followers on social media (Instagram only; excludes Goodreads, etc.)
Infinity: time I wish I had to read more books!

Disclosure

Please note that I participate in the Amazon Associates program and as such, may earn from qualifying purchases based on the links I share. In receiving complimentary ARCs, I provide voluntary reviews that reflect my own opinion.
*Note: I am not currently enrolled in the Amazon Associates program, but am leaving this notice in case I reenroll in it. Apparently, the program doesn't allow you to only earn a few cents on it 😂
I'd love to be able to somehow monetize the work that I do on here, but for now, I'll have to contend myself with winning giveaways 🤣

Contact

If you'd like to get in touch, you can email christianshelves [at] gmail [dot] com.

Thank you for stopping by—have a blessed day!

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Review: A Heart to Treasure - Searching Hearts #1

There can be a genteelness to Regency books that allows for reflection while reading about the hardships that people faced during this time in history. A Heart to Treasure by Dienece Darling probes both the heart and the mind, allowing readers to be immersed in an era where trust in God is required when circumstances appear bleak. Many thanks to the author for providing me with a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Book Synopsis The vicar’s son and the draper’s daughter have fought against all odds to be together, but a storm is coming. One that will shatter everything. Life hasn’t been easy for Obadiah Howard, especially after that misstep at Oxford which nearly obliterated his chances of joining the church. Added to that, he fell in love with the draper’s daughter. But a miracle revived his dreams of having a curacy and his strict father allowed his betrothal to Miss Hill. Only, what if there was no miracle? What if all of Obadiah’s br...

Review: The Biblio Diet

Over the years, I've had the joy of reading many books on health and nutrition, partly a product of some studies I've done on it and also due to personal interest. As a result, I'm always intrigued when there is a Christian perspective on this subject. I'm grateful that I learnt about The Biblio Diet by Jordan Rubin and Dr. Josh Axe after having previously read Eat Dirt by Dr. Josh Axe. Many thanks to Worthy Books for providing a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own. Book Synopsis In this breakthrough book, New York Times bestselling authors and nutrition experts Jordan Rubin and Dr. Josh Axe offer a simple and holistic plan for building strength, health, and longevity. Based on the ancient wisdom of the Bible and confirmed by modern science, The Biblio Diet’s intuitive and easy-to-follow plan invites you to experience a breakthrough in the health of your entire family by learning to eat and live God’s way. In this book, you’ll receive powerful in...

Review: The Final Word - Bite of Betrayal #2

This is a book where the name Miles Morgan will have you wishing he was a real person after getting to meet his character. The Final Word is the next book in the Bite of Betrayal series by Laura Thomas, set in the English village of Bramble Downs. Combining the opera, a bakery, a book based on a Cinderella retelling, and sisters who have each others' backs through thick and thin, there is much to explore in Miles and Sophie's story! Many thanks to Mountain Brook Ink for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Content to be aware of : scenes of violence and death, domestic abuse, stalking Book Synopsis When aspiring author Sophie Brooks chooses to trade a vibrant Paris life for the tranquility of a quaint English village, she imagines her final days in the City of Lights will be magical. Sophie doesn’t anticipate a chilling encounter with an old flame—nor does she plan to find a new love on her very last night...