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, though 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:

3: degrees I have attained in theological education (including a diploma to Associate of Arts equivalency)
4: countries of authors whom I have beta read books for
6: years of theological higher education I have pursued
235+ (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
2,100+: 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: Someone to Trust - Laurel Ridge #1

This is such a sweet story that starts off with quite the embarrassing encounter. From there, it can only go up, right? That's the case with Megan in Someone to Trust by Lesa Henderson , the first in the Laurel Ridge series depicting a small town that acts as a refuge for visitors. Book Synopsis Megan McCormick doesn't leave Atlanta looking for love. Far from it. She runs to the mountain town of Laurel Crest to flee from her past and a broken heart. When she's knocked over by Lee Grainger, handsome veterinarian and lover of small-town living, Megan's life takes an unexpected turn. Tired of fast-paced city life, Lee is considering a permanent move to the mountains. His run-in with Megan has him believing he's in Laurel Crest for more than a partnership in an animal hospital. After a case of mistaken identity is cleared up, Megan and Lee strike up a friendship. Lee is everything Megan ever wanted—smart, loyal and dedicated to his faith. But Megan has experienced dee...

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 for review consideration. 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, y...

Review: Singing Through Fire

I actually didn't know if I would be able to read this book in time for its release but from the moment I started, I couldn't help but keep on going until I knew the full story. Singing Through Fire by Lara Silverman is not only a captivating memoir, but it is so worshipful that I couldn't help but pray along as I read her story. If you're interested in this book before release date, you can visit Lara's form to receive the book order link on August 26, 2025. Many thanks to the author for providing me with a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own. Book Synopsis What if you fall in love on the brink of death? Singing Through Fire invites readers into the Job-like true story of a young woman who loses everything—and dares to ask why a good God allows it. When Stanford Law graduate Lara Palanjian collapses on her dream job, she never imagines it will lead to four years bedridden—or to the love of her life. Enter Matthew Silverman: a witty, wise, and...