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YA Review: The Curse of the Blue Tattoo
The Curse of the Blue Tattoo by L.A. Meyer Reviewed by: Lori Twichell Genre: YA, historical, adventure, Audiobook Publisher: Graphia /Listen & Live Audio Publication Date: 2004 Jacky Faber is back! When we last left Miss Faber, her female identity had been discovered by the crew of the H.M.S. Dolphin, leaving her in the direst sort of situation for a young girl on a British Naval vessel. In order to keep her safe, they’ve imprisoned her in the brig and now the men in charge have a plan for her; they are going to drop her off at the Lawson Peabody School for girls in Boston. Jacky is, to say…
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Book Review: Pastor’s Wives by Lisa Takeuchi Cullen
Genre: Dramatic Publisher: Penguin Publication Date: April 2013 Reviewed by Lori Twichell Ruthie Matters married a man from Wall Street. As a financial guru, her husband Jerry spent his life organizing people’s finances and building their businesses on firm financial principles. Then something happened. One day Jerry woke up and felt he’d been called by God to go into the ministry. Not like go work at a food pantry or help orphans. Like lead a church type ministry. Though Ruthie was boggled by the idea, she supported Jerry right into a mega-church that’s featured on every television, radio and print media possible. This was definitely not the life she expected.…
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Review: When Jesus Wept
Reviewed by: Lori Twichell Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Zondervan Publication Date: March 19, 2013 The shortest verse in the Bible is often quoted and sometimes bandied about. Jesus wept. It’s simple and sometimes can be put into odd context, but when really considered, it’s powerful. Living here amongst humanity with so much pain in front of him, and the Bible only mentions one time that Jesus wept. At the death of his friend, Lazarus. In this latest outing from powerhouse authors Brock and Bodie Thoene, that one verse is explored, examined, and brought together in a gorgeous story that outlines the beautiful relationship that might have occurred between Lazarus and…
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Book Review: Paige Torn
Reviewed by: Lori Twichell Genre: Chick lit Publisher: Th1nk: Imprint of NavPress Publication Date: May 2013 Paige Alder is busy. Like really super duper busy. Her work schedule is crammed with tasks, her best friend is getting married and throwing a huge anniversary party for her parents, she’s the girl’s youth leader at church and she’s volunteered to help several people at church with what they have going on as well. We’re talking big time issues. The busy schedule is wreaking havoc with her finances because really – providing meals for ailing people or crafts for special events doesn’t always include reimbursement. Her health is sliding downhill because she literally…
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Review: Real-Life Devotional Bible for Women: Insights for Everyday Life by Lisa Terkeurst
NIV Real-Life Devotional Bible for Women: Insights for Everyday Life by Lisa Terkeurst Reviewed by: Lori Twichell Genre: Non-Fiction Publisher: Zondervan Publication Date: Mar 19th, 2013 My life is really busy. It’s chaotic, full of crazy and very often, it’s hard to find peace. I’ve also had many, many Bibles throughout my lifetime. I’ve had study Bibles and women’s Bibles and small ones and big ones and…you get the picture. The Real Life Devotional Bible for Women stepped out of the mold for me. Short, creative devotionals are peppered throughout this Bible – enough for someone to have a new devotional daily (as the title says) and they are wonderful.…
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Review: Hero’s Lot by Patrick Carr
The Hero’s Lot (The Staff and the Sword Trilogy #2) by Patrick W. Carr Reviewed by: Amber McCallister Genre: Fiction, Fantasy Publisher: Bethany House Publication Date: July 2013 The Hero’s Lot is a spellbinding, edge-of-your-seat thrill ride that will leave you breathless and reeling from the truly masterful and immensely pleasurable writing of Patrick W. Carr. The Hero’s Lot is a captivating tale of hope amidst despair, life amidst death, and love amidst hate. The complexity of this story is quickly unraveled by the simple truth of faith. The beautifully crafted characters are rich with depth and overflowing with life as they come alive through the pages of this exquisite,…
