Category Archives: Lauren

A Memory Between Us

Several months ago, I reviewed A Distant Melody, the first book in Sarah Sundin’s Wings of Glory series. I enjoyed this book, so I was glad to accept a review copy of A Memory Between Us, the second book in the series. Like the first book, this story is set during World War II, and…

Bible Books for Children

At 5 Minutes for Books, we are proud to feature books across many genres for children and adults. This week is all about highlighting children’s books, but if you’re also interested in Christian fiction, we have some great reviews. Read the anchor post to find all of the Fall Festival of Children’s Books reviews and…

Mailbox Monday — September 20

It’s Monday! What did you get in your mailbox this week? (Okay, technically it’s Sunday, but Mailbox Sunday doesn’t have that rhythm does it?). The Mailbox Monday carnival is hosted by Bermuda Onion for the month of September. This week check out our Fall Festival of Children’s Books (and giveaways). JENNIFER Nonfiction: Running the Books:…

ABC Books

At 5 Minutes for Books, we are proud to feature books across many genres for children and adults. This week is all about highlighting children’s books, but if you are a fan of Historical Fiction as I am, peruse some of the reviews in the archives. Stay tuned to find out how you can get…

Forgotten Treasures

If you don’t know it, this week is Book Blogger Appreciation Week. Check out the great guest posts over there from authors singing the praises of book bloggers, the Book Blogger Awards, and more. Each day this week there’s an opportunity for book bloggers to post on a certain topic, and today it is to…

My Name Is Mary Sutter

As a girl growing up in the south, I viewed the Civil War era in romantic terms. I pictured girls in hoop skirts on picturesque lawns in front of beautiful plantation homes. Of course, I know those years weren’t as glamorous as Gone With the Wind portrays. Like all wars, the Civil War devastated many…

Mailbox Monday — August 30

Oh how much we book bloggers love those men and women in blue, those in brown, and those who drive those big white trucks with the green and purple logo. This is what we found in our mailboxes this week. Click over to Chick Loves Lit to see what other bloggers have bought or received…

Amish Proverbs

I have read many Amish fiction books, and I enjoy escaping to a place where life seems calmer, more family-centered, and people are honest and hard-working. In April, my husband and I visited Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and spent the day touring and learning more about the Amish lifestyle. Although I know I would never be…

Diamond Ruby

Although historical fiction is my favorite genre, I haven’t read much of it lately. Really, I haven’t read much fiction at all this summer (not very convenient when you are a regular contributor for a book blog). We’ve been busy, but I’ve also been reading a lot more nonfiction titles because of health issues (I…

LMNO Peas

As a former elementary school teacher and a parent, I’ve seen lots of alphabet books. As we all know, alphabet books are a fun way to introduce the alphabet and encourage young children to interact with books. In his new book, LMNO Peas, author Keith Baker presents the alphabet in such a fun way that…