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Book Review: Obsession in Death by J.D. Robb
Obsession in Death by J.D. Robb Genre: Mystery/Thriller Publisher: Putnam Adult Publication Date: Feb 10, 2015 Eve Dallas could really use a vacation and she knows it. The recent murder investigation wrapping during Christmas proved that to her. So she’s promised Roarke that she will take a vacation with him. She just needs to get through the rest of the year without a murder. That doesn’t prove as easy as she’d hoped. And unfortunately, this isn’t a murder that she can pass off to someone else. You see the killer left her a note at the scene. Whoever committed this crime has done it FOR Eve. An offering of sorts.…
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Book Review: It Will Be Okay by Lysa TerKeurst
The little seed does not want anything to change in his life. It’s warm, comfy, and cozy in the farmer’s shed and that’s the way seed likes it. Even though the little seed sees the Farmer come in often and take out other seeds, he does not want his life to change. The little fox is very similar. He loves to run and play in the sun. His little den is fabulous and it’s his favorite place to snuggle down for a good night’s sleep. That’s until one night when a terrible storm strikes and his den fills with water. Poor little fox has no place to go. In the…
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Movie Review: Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Late last week, my family and I had the opportunity to see an early screening of this film. I was concerned that it may be a bit young for my family since I have a teenager, a tween and a ten year old, but that didn’t end up being a problem at all. There was literally something for everyone in this movie and when we got into the car, it was all we could talk about. Let me back up and give you a quick synopsis for those who haven’t read the book. Alexander’s birthday is coming. He’s about to turn twelve and he hates that everyone in his family…
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Book Review: God is Able by Priscilla Shirer
God is Able by Priscilla Shirer Genre: Nonfiction Publisher: B&H Books Published Date: September 3, 2013 Have you ever had a bad day? Maybe you’ve experienced some sort of failure in your life and wondered if God had abandoned you. If you haven’t, I have two things to say to you. One is that you are blessed and be thankful. The other is that you shouldn’t assume you’re golden in that realm. Everyone has them at some point. Okay, sermonette over. Back to the review. I’ve had those days. In fact I’ve had entire years of them and I can tell you, they are not easy to handle. Sometimes it’s…
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Book Review: Merlin’s Shadow by Robert Treskillard
Merlin’s Shadow by Robert Treskillard Reviewed by: Lori Twichell Genre: Fantasy/History Publisher: Blink Publication Date: October 2, 2013 Merlin is now the head of a small, rough and bruised band of outcasts who are determined to bring order and light back into the kingdom. Now that the babe Arthur, is an orphan, Merlin’s role as royal advisor looks more like royal body guard. With Uther’s former bard, Merlin’s fiancée, a knight and a friend, everyone is looking to Merlin to guide their next steps. And the choices are never easy. There are few who can be trusted and none of them are really considered friends. And so, in a constant…
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Book Review: Merlin’s Blade by Robert Treskillard
Merlin’s Blade by Robert Treskillard Genre: Fantasy/History Publisher: Blink Publication Date: April 16, 2013 Merlin is a young man who has spent his life around the hot fires of the forge. After a confrontation with wolves at a young age left him nearly blind, it’s one of the only places Merlin is welcome and able to truly feel at home. Even his step-mother and his sister don’t offer him much in the way of comfort or friendship in his life. When his step-mother’s family comes to town, they bring a strange stone that carries much mystery and intrigue with it. Glowing with an odd supernatural presence, this stone has a…
