Tag: Christian
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Book Review: Carry the Cross with Padre Pio by Susan B. Bartoli
In this Lenten guide, we get a mini-biography about Padre Pio’s life as well as prayers and reflections inspired by his writings. Padre Pio is a perfect saint to call upon during the season of Lent…
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Book Review: When Secrets Fall by R. Cavazos
When I saw this book, I was so excited. A lot of my interests are very niche. I typically assume that if I want stories that explore certain subjects, I will have to write them myself, particularly if I want any kind of spirituality involved. When Secrets Fall has a large focus on Ancient Egypt, namely, found…
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Book Review: The Well-Read Life by Marcie Stokman & Colleen Hutt
When life gets busy, reading tends to be one of the first things people give up. ‘Well-Read Mom’ founders Marcie Stokman and Colleen Hutt discuss the importance of reading and why it should be among our top priorities. What’s more, they discuss the impact of taking the time to read a good book (namely literature)…
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Book Review: In a Far-Off Land by Stephanie Landsem
Between the author and the synopsis of this book, I was super excited when I came across this book. The Old Hollywood feel jumps off the page early on in the book, granted, it highlights the darker side of show business…
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Top 5: Books I read in 2023
This year has gone by both quickly and slowly and in a blur for some reason. I can’t say it was a year of my most cherished and memorable reads, but there have been some new favorites along the way…
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Book Review: The Power and the Glory by Graham Greene
I’ve heard about this book a number of times over the years. When I began reading, I quickly realized my assumptions about the plot were quite different than what’s actually written. I was uncertain how much I’d enjoy it, but given that the book has been considered the greatest Catholic novel of all time, I…
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Book Review: For Better and Worse by E.B. Roshan
This is the third book I’m reading by E.B. Roshan and it was a treat as always. For Better and Worse is the fourth book in the Sevia series but it could potentially be read as a standalone. I’ve read the first book in the series and this book is the continuation…
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Book Review: Code Name Edelweiss by Stephanie Landsem
This was everything I hoped it would be and more. Emotional, heartwarming, and infuriating at times, I was completely immersed in this story about the early days of Hitler’s rein. Instead of being on European soil, it’s set in America…
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Book Review: Helena by Evelyn Waugh
I hadn’t heard of Evelyn Waugh or any of his books until a couple of them were mentioned during a homily. Helena piqued my interest the most given the subject matter and a line that was quoted. I’ve heard of St. Helena by name but didn’t know much about her story…
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Book Review: The Betrayal by Doug Dorsey
A haunting concept, yet totally gripping. The first in a series of three books, The Betrayal takes a look at a dystopian future under Sovereign Alexander Wraith who comes to power after much of humanity has been wiped out. Though the world is relatively united, it’s far from having archived true peace…