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October 13, 2010 by
Lauren
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…
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September 27, 2010 by
Lauren
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…
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September 18, 2010 by
Lauren
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…
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Written on
September 13, 2010 by
Lauren
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…
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Written on
August 27, 2010 by
Lauren
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…
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August 21, 2010 by
Lauren
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…
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August 12, 2010 by
Lauren
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…
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