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A Tour of London and Bath Bookstores & Giveaway

June 13, 2024 By Cara Putman

Monday I returned from a trip to London -- Eric, two of our kids, and I spent 2.5 weeks there with 16 students on study abroad. It was a great time to explore -- and for me to teach in a compressed timeframe, but what I wanted to share with you today is some of the delightful bookshops we explored while we were there. There were other bookstores we explored, too. We love Waterstones, and Oxford … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry Tagged With: Bookstores, cara putman, England, giveaway, reading

Have you joined the Hunt?

March 14, 2024 By Cara Putman

The spring Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt, that is? I love these hunts. They are such a great way for me to discover new authors by going through the hunt and learning more about authors who are friends and discovering new authors. I always learn something about their books, too. It's such fun. And this year's collection of books is fabulous. Just look at them:  It's so easy to join … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: cara putman, giveaway, reading

5 Book Recommendations for Your Reading Pleasure + 1 Giveaway

January 11, 2024 By Cara Putman

With the cold weather or book deadlines, all I've wanted to do is curl up with a good book. Thanks to that, I've been reading a lot of great books lately. Today I thought I'd bring you a few of my favorite reads form the last few months. I love writing, but I also love sharing books I enjoy with other readers. It's one of the reasons I started Book Talk. So be sure to check out these books if you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Book recommendations, cara putman, Dani Pettrey, giveaway, Julie Klassen, Lynette Eason, reading, Roseanna White, Suzanne Allain

What’s your dream for 2024 + Giveaway

December 28, 2023 By Cara Putman

Just a few days ago we were in Nebraska with my family for a quick Christmas trip that was extended a day thanks to the White Christmas we all wanted. That White Christmas shut down the interstate around us and got us an extra day of game playing and fun with cousins. One of the conversations we had several times is that we know we are blessed. Our family enjoys spending time together, and I know … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Tagged With: cara putman, dreams, giveaway, New Year

Mom/Grandmother/Aunt advice needed

December 5, 2023 By Tamera Alexander

December 13 approaches, which means we're coming up on Leo's first birthday! I can hardly believe it. Leo's younger sister Ari (pronounced "R-ee," the name is Hebrew and means Lion of God) is due at the end of January. Almost Irish Twins! Kellie, our fabulous daughter-in-law, is hoping Ari has her coloring and skin (Kellie's a brunette and tans beautifully while the rest of us Alexanders, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry Tagged With: A Million Little Choices, giveaway, Tamera Alexander

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