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February 20, 2024 By Tamera Alexander

I typically listen to several audio books at once, and right now I'm listening to five. All of them very different... Christians know what Jesus Christ has done — but who is he? What is his deepest heart for his people, weary and faltering on their journey toward heaven? Jesus said he is "gentle and lowly in heart." This audiobook reflects on these words, opening up a neglected yet central … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry Tagged With: A Million Little Choices, Audio Books, reading, Tamera Alexander

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

The Topic We Never Want to Talk About

November 6, 2023 By Angela Hunt

Several months ago, Jerry Jenkins and the folks at Focus on the Family approached three novelists to tackle important issues in our society. Those novelists were me, Tamera Alexander (yes, our Tammy!), and Chris Fabry. Those three books have just released, and all three of them are moving stories about issues that are affecting Christians and our society. My book is about suicide, perhaps … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry Tagged With: New books, reading

Ready for the Season Christmas Reads

October 26, 2023 By Cara Putman

It's so hard to believe that in a few days we will be turning the calendar page to November and in a few more weeks December. In a slightly unusual move for me, I've been reading Christmas books in October, and really enjoying the foray into these sweet, holiday reads. In case you're ready to deck the halls early, I thought I'd share these titles with you, too, this week. There are so many great … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Books Tagged With: cara putman, Christmas books, giveaway, reading

The Story Behind the Story, What I’m Reading, and Giveaway

September 28, 2023 By Cara Putman

Here in Indiana the leaves are beginning to turn signaling fall is on the way, but if you've been to a bookstore lately, you may have noticed the Christmas collections are releasing. Last week my novella Beauty Bright in the We Three Kings Christmas novella collection released. It's been so fun to read early reactions to this collection. I shared the Story Behind the Story on Book Talk with Cara. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Book Giveaway, cara putman, giveaway, reading, writing

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