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I'm so grateful that many other readers pointed me toward A Lady's Guide to Marvels and Misadventure  by Angela Bell as it was the exact whimsy and joy I was seeking in my books while I was fighting an illness. With Angela being a featured author in the Clearly Christian Readathon  last year, I appreciated being exposed to a new author and a new genre at the same time! Book Synopsis When Clara's ex-fiancé spreads rumors that her family suffers from hereditary insanity, it's all she can do to protect them from society's prejudice. However, that proves to be difficult when her grandfather takes off on a flight of fancy. Thrown together with a vagabond tinker, Clara sets off on a whimsical adventure and finds a love that defies the odds. Source:  Amazon Book Thoughts What a world that Angela Bell has created! It was a sheer pleasure to disappear into her poetic language and escape to a world where a touch of the fantastical borders on the eccentric. Steampunk is a new...

One of my favourite topics in studying Christian theology and missiology is on culture, so this book immediately grabbed my attention. The Culture of God's Word by Harold L. Senkbeil and Lucas V. Woodford is a book that promises exactly what the title specifies. It's also a book where the refrain of “as the word is sown, its culture is grown” is aptly and appropriately repeated throughout, reminding readers that the Bible will always supersede culture. Many thanks to  Baker Publishing Group  for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Book Synopsis When It Comes to Spreading the Gospel, Relevance Is Irrelevant A thoroughly biblical approach to social witness and the transformation of souls Reminds us that while we have a part to play in evangelism, it is God who Gives the increase Some fight to recover Christian culture; others abandon any hope of transforming culture. Both mindsets are at odds with the early church. The ...

My new go-to Canadian historical fiction author is quickly becoming Christine Hill Suntz , especially with such engrossing books stemming from the time of Upper Canada. The Heiress and the Woodsman is one such story that explores the powder keg of conditions that allowed rebellion and protest to become more commonplace by the day. Releasing on August 11, 2026, there's plenty of time to immerse yourself in this world by reading Christine's debut of  The Lawyer and the Laundress beforehand (though this is not necessary as the novels are standalone books). Many thanks to  Tyndale House Publishers  and  NetGalley  for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Book Synopsis Charlotte Carruthers must find her brother. Joshua Robertson needs the funds to free his. On the road into the Canadian wilderness, they become reluctant allies in a race to save their siblings before brewing rebellion tears the colony apart. ...

I love that Elizabeth Camden has been venturing into contemporary stories as her meticulous research is a delight to encounter in more recent plots. The first book in the Far and Away series , Meet Me in Virginia , introduces us to the Chadwick family, with Alice kicking things off as our resident history professor with a penchant for Jane Austen. Being a woman of precision and refinement, it's quite fun to see her encounter a swashbuckling hero. I'm excited about what's next in the series as the Chadwick family has its own eccentricities, with the next book coming in spring 2026. Content to be aware of : yoga, a gym scene that readers may be sensitive to Book Synopsis She believes in elegance and tradition. He’s all about grit and smashing through obstacles. Together, they’re a disaster waiting to happen—or the perfect match. Alice Chadwick, a history professor devoted to the genteel values of Jane Austen’s world, has spent her career championing kindness and mannerly com...

If church history intrigues you, 30 Key Moments in the History of Christianity by Mark W. Graham is an excellent addition to your home library, offering stories from the global church that are not to be missed. Ranging from well-known testimonies to more obscure happenings in farther reaches of the nations, it's a book that will develop your curiosity and cause you to rejoice in God's faithfulness throughout the ages. Many thanks to  Baker Publishing Group  for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Book Synopsis Discover 30 Remarkably Diverse Stories from the First Thousand Years of the Church Encouraging, inspirational, challenging, and convicting true stories of the global church Sheds light on Western and non-Western church history through stories from a wide variety of cultural, social, and political contexts Offers invaluable insights for our times For many Christians, our understanding of the history of the church ...

I am so overjoyed that I was able to read The Light of Stars by  Jenelle Hovde  as it was everything I hoped it would be, plus even more. I knew going into it that there would be suspense, intrigue, romance, crossing cultures, and science, but the way that everything came together was sheer bliss. A brilliant exposition into biblical justice without sacrificing any elements of the plot, the second book of The Bluestocking Society releases on July 14, 2026 and you'll want to add it to your TBR! Many thanks to  Tyndale House Publishers  and  NetGalley  for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Content to be aware of : self-forgiveness; child abductions; violence toward labourers; references to debauchery, corruption Book Synopsis An arranged marriage. A powerful company tainted with corruption. Two souls caught between obligation and a longing to find their true calling in this Regency romance set in g...

I read the Lauren Holbrook series by Erynn Mangum decades ago, so it was such a pleasure to discover a more recent novel by her that's set in my favourite city, London. Mind the Gap is definitely a trip you want to take while enjoying a sweet romance 💂 Book Synopsis The best thing to do when all your dreams get crushed? Pack your bags and head to London. Kate Macon has spent her life preparing to be a teacher and six weeks into her dream come true, everything crashes and burns thanks to budget cuts and a hiring freeze. With nothing but bowls of cookie dough and Pride and Prejudice marathons to look forward to, it’s not a hard decision when her grandmother calls and invites her on a trip to London. However, instead of being an escape from reality, London just proves to be a catalyst for bringing out the worst in Kate. All her fears, insecurities and frustration seem to be right in front of everything. And her feisty grandmother, not to mention their quick-witted tour guide, aren...