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Christian Books for Girls Who Love God and Horses

Christian Books for Girls Who Love God and Horses

Two girls run around the driveway, flicking at the air with willow twigs. They look a bit old to play with imaginary horses, but…
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Not a History Fan? Thrilling Medieval Christian Fiction You’ll Love Anyway

Not a History Fan? Thrilling Medieval Christian Fiction You’ll Love Anyway

I may have spent the better part of my childhood pretending I was Queen Lucy, but the Chronicles of Narnia…
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The Best Inspirational Historical Fiction About America in the 1920s & 1930s

The Best Inspirational Historical Fiction About America in the 1920s & 1930s

Herbert and Alma were married on September 26, 1929. Just over one month later, the stock market crashed. By the…
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When You See Yourself in The Pages of a Book (a review of Halstad House)

When You See Yourself in The Pages of a Book (a review of Halstad House)

An unopened letter. A childhood friend. A bootlegger “cousin.” It’s 1922 in the town of Emmett, Washington. Fluffy biscuits fresh…
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Aren’t books pure joy?

Aren’t books pure joy?

The Printed Letter Bookshop–a bookshop, not a bookstore, mind you–is where Aunt Maddie invested everything, including the money from Uncle Pete’s life insurance. And while it may not have shown great monetary profits, the close-knit community of friends she’d made is priceless.

What Sets George MacDonald Apart from Other Fiction Writers

What Sets George MacDonald Apart from Other Fiction Writers

“Tell me honestly, do you really believe one word of all that?” The skeptic’s question to the curate was a staggering…
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How to Make Pirates, Renegades, Dwarfs, and Dormice Come Alive for Your Children

How to Make Pirates, Renegades, Dwarfs, and Dormice Come Alive for Your Children

I was Lucy the Valiant, Queen of Narnia. In one hand I grasped my shield–a metal garbage can lid–and in…
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The Tales of Larkin (a review by Ruth Anne, age 10)

The Tales of Larkin (a review by Ruth Anne, age 10)

Dear Reader, Larkin is one of my favorite games, stories, and dreams. Alan W. Harris’ The Tales of Larkin are…
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Love, Mary Elisabeth: a delightful read for all ages

Love, Mary Elisabeth: a delightful read for all ages

“A children’s story which is enjoyed only by children is a bad children’s story. The good ones last.” -C.S. Lewis…
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Love, Mary Elisabeth (a review by Ruth Anne, age 9)

Love, Mary Elisabeth (a review by Ruth Anne, age 9)

Dear Reader, Since my mother first got Love, Mary Elisabeth on my Kindle, I have been a TOTAL fan! Love, Mary…
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Epistolary Books That Will Have You Checking the Mailbox

Epistolary Books That Will Have You Checking the Mailbox

I met my husband when we were thirteen years old. Our families exchanged mailing addresses after a “chance” meeting and…
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Tune My Heart to Sing Thy Grace: Setting a Tone of Melodious Praise in Your Home

Tune My Heart to Sing Thy Grace: Setting a Tone of Melodious Praise in Your Home

I like to sing. I can’t sing parts, but I can usually keep to the melody (if not on key)….
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Hello, I’m Gretchen.

Gretchen Louise My love affair with the written word began at age 3 1/2. My husband and I went bookshopping on our honeymoon. And now, we work together to instill a love of reading and a passion for good books in our four children. Read more...

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