Book: The Explicit Gospel Author: Matt Chandler Year Published: 2011 Genre: Christian theology, non-fiction Overall Rating: 4 stars Target Audience: People who want the real truth about the Bible Romance/Sex: It’s non-fiction Setting: N/A Characters: N/A Plot: No plot really. He breaks the story of the Bible into the “gospel on the ground” and the “gospel in the air,” giving a prospective both from the human side and the spiritual side. Thoughts: The whole goal of … [Read more...]
Nov 5, 2012
I’m Moving
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So, we're moving to a new house in about two weeks, so I don't really have time to read a lot of books right now. However, if I can, I will still write the smaller posts each week, and put together some of the book lists for you guys. Then in December, I should be able to get back to regular reviewing. :-) Anybody participating in National Novel Writing Month this month? … [Read more...]
Sep 17, 2012
Review: The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner
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Look guys! It's a review! On the right day! I am so awesome. Or not. Anyway, on to the review! First off, I had no idea this story was so old. The original version of The Boxcar Children was published in 1924. It looks like it didn' t really take off as a story though, until the 1940's, when it was reissued. The original author wrote 19 of the books, with most of the happenings occurring between 1940 and 1950. Over 80 other titles were later added by other authors, set anywhere between … [Read more...]
Jun 4, 2012
Review: A Clash of Kings by George R.R. Martin
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Book: A Clash of Kings Author: George R.R. Martin Year Published: 1999 Genre: Adult Fantasy Overall Rating: 3 stars Target Audience: Adults Romance/Sex: Lots, probably at about an “R” rating. Setting: Westeros mostly, one of the continents in the Song of Ice and Fire universe. Characters: Way, way too many. Plot: This book doesn’t really have a clear plot. Since the series is so large, there is no definite climax or resolution, or anything. I supposed the biggest plot is … [Read more...]
Mar 12, 2012
Review: House of Many Ways by Diana Wynne Jones
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Book: House of Many Ways Author: Diana Wynne Jones Year Published: 2009 Genre: Children’s literature Overall Rating: 4 stars Target Audience: Kids Romance: Very little Setting: Fantasy universe, mostly medieval Characters: Charmain Baker, a boy named Peter, Charmain’s uncle William, Sophie, a toddler named Twinkle, a dog named Whinny or something like that, Princess Hilda, a king, and various other characters. Plot: Charmain’s parents send her to live with her magical uncle … [Read more...]
Feb 27, 2012
Review: Highland Blessings by Jennifer Hudson Taylor
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Today I'm reviewing another book that my sister-in-law let me borrow. Like most of the books she gives me, this one is inspirational romance. But, this is not your typical inspirational story. Book: Highland Blessings Author: Jennifer Hudson Taylor Year Published: 2010 Genre: Christian Romance Overall Rating: 3 stars Target Audience: Women and teens Romance: Mild Setting: The late 1400s in Scotland Characters: Two rival clans, one side is the MacPhearsons and the other is the … [Read more...]
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