This is such an addicting book to read. I have been fascinated by the tiny house movement which seems to have taken over the scene and this book helped to fill my head with the ideas that this type of living could take on. Dee Williams turned to this life because of life circumstances. This caused her take on getting rid of the unneeded things in her life. She begins to build a tiny house to gain freedom. This freedom helped her to become more of the person who she wanted to be.This book can motivate all to try to see what to change in their lives and the differences it can make in their lives. I recommend this book highly.
I was given this book by NetGalley and Penguin Group Blue Rider Press.
The last day of school is full of lots of excitement. In Mrs. Harwell's class it is especially fun. There are fun thoughts of the summer going through everyone's minds however, they are concerned their teacher will miss them.
Such a cute book. It has great illustrations and introduces children to caring for a dog. Ben has a dog named Buster, who is not trained. When the family decide they will go on vacation, they leave him with grandpa. This causes concern for Ben. He is not sure Grandpa will know how to take care of Buster. His dad writes notes for Ben to the grandpa. These notes are filled with some of the adventures and the not-so-great traits of Buster. While gone, Grandpa trains Buster and shows Ben how to make Buster listen. This way Buster can go on the next vacation.
This book, written for those in 4th through 6th grade, is such a lovely book. I believe that if this book were available when I was in those grades it would have quickly become a favorite.
Beverly Lewis has such a talent for writing stories based on the Amish. In this story an Amish girl shows some interest in life away from the community.
The Forgotten Room is a beautiful story which links three generations through paintings and a ruby necklace.
This book, Untraceable, is a suspense book which was written especially for teens.
Angela Hunt has made Esther come to life for me. Biblical stories, which are well-written, are a joy to find and read. Angela Hunt has the gift to do just this. Esther is brought in front of King Xerxes, when he called for beautiful women. Esther went though months of preparation before she won the heart of the king. However, she must not reveal her ethnic background to the king. Then she learned about a plan to exterminate all the Jews. Esther saves her people's lives while risking her own. 
This book, Children of the Stone, touched me to my heart. The research that was needed to write this is evident through the book, some of it is through interviews. This allowed the author to understand the struggles in Palestine as he wrote.
I began reading books by Ted Dekker when my daughter was in high school. He has a style that grabs your attention from the beginning and makes it difficult to put the book down.
This book is filled with photographs and directions to help make each person's Christmas unique. It helped to make me excited about the crafts that I can either do this year or next year. The projects also included poems to go with the crafts.
I love books which involve dog rescue. The author talks about her struggles trying to fit in with the world around her, plus how she rescued a dog and it helped to change her world. It opened up a whole new side to her, as it does all of us. She is so forthcoming throughout the book and I recommend this book highly.
What a fun book. I love cookbooks, especially those that share recipes from other cultures. I love the warmth and spices which are used in Moroccan food and Ruth Barnes shares tips and ideas for over 100 recipes. Included in the recipes are Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemons, Ema's Chicken Soup, kebabs, baklava and so, so much more. None of the recipes are difficult and, I believe, that most of the ingredients can be found at any local store.
Before I say anything, I want my readers to understand I am not a Pastor's Kid. I have known a few over the years and I believe this book could have been a good resource for them to fall back on. These kids face challenges and expectations from everywhere they turn. This can make their lives unbelievably difficult. I think this would be a good resource for pastors and their families to look into and talk about.
I enjoy historical fiction. This began when I started reading fictionalized biblical stories. This book fits in with the latter category. In "Mary, Chosen of God" the author was able to do a great job of telling this story. She was able to make her descriptions come to life in a way that I felt like I could reach out and touch the items she talked about, or hear the conversations taking place.
When I began dyeing yarn, I toyed with the idea of dyeing yarn from nature, however, I was not sure how to make the dye a permanent part of the yarn. This book is the answer. I really wasn't expecting to enjoy it, but the illustrations are beautiful and the instructions are so clear, I now have the confidence to try it.
Praying with our children is a wonderful way to show the importance of this activity and of God in our lives. However, there are times where our lives become so busy that we can't wrap our heads and hearts around this special time. This book, Family Prayer Made Easy, can help with this.
This is a heart-warming book that will touch the heart of people who love animals and enjoy feeling good. There is an elder lady, Bess, and a teen, Benny, who through the help of a dog and the Westminster Kennel Club, are able to heal parts of their lives.
Oliver and the Seawigs is a fun adventurous book for young children. Oliver Crisp's parents have always been explorers, until they decide to settle down. This does not last very long as their home, which is surrounded by water, become surrounded by islands also. While exploring, they go missing along with the islands.
