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Confessions of a Book Addict

May 14, 2015 By Cara Putman

I have a confession to make.  I am a book addict. There is absolutely nothing recovering about it. I adore the feel of books, the smell of books, bookshelves overloaded with books. I LOVE BOOKS. In many ways, it's why I became an author. My favorite authors as a teen (no offense, Janette Oke, Michael Phillips, Bodie Thoene, and Frank Peretti) simply could not keep up with my voracious, … [Read more...]

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15 Christian Novels to Read in 2015

January 21, 2015 By Tricia Goyer

Read a good book lately? I have. 15 in fact! Below are fourteen Christian novels that I read in 2014 ... and the one I'm currently reading. (I'm enjoying it.) All the books that I read last year were awesome--honestly! I loved them so much that I'm recommending them to you! I've included 15 GREAT books below with a 3 or 4-sentence review! A Lasting Impression (A Belmont Mansion Novel) Tamera … [Read more...]

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Say YES to the dress … and the book!

December 17, 2014 By Tricia Goyer

Saturday I went wedding dress shopping with my daughter, her bridesmaids, and my 85-year-old grandmother. Here is the group! (I was taking the photo.) My daughter Leslie is the second on the left with the curly hair!   I took photos of my daughter in the dresses she was trying on, and the dress she CHOSE! (It was the 4th one!) But at least a dozen times I was told, "Don't you dare … [Read more...]

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10 Great Gifts for Readers!

November 5, 2014 By Tricia Goyer

I love everything book related. Don't believe me? These are my favorite shoes: For Halloween I dressed my daughters as literary characters: This is one of my favorite shirts. I wear it all the time. Alice in Wonderland Shirt Are you like me? If so, here are a few ideas to put on your Christmas Wish List ... or things to buy for the readers you love! You can click on the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Reading Tagged With: Annie, books, Christmas gifts, gifts for readers, literary, Pippi Longstocking, reading

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