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Liar's Winter: An Appalachian Novel by Cindy Sproles

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad

5.0

Cindy K. Sproles is one of my favorite authors. Her stories are so impactful. I loved how Edna called God sir in her prayers. This book is sad and hopeful. The themes in this book are: not letting what people say about you define you, choosing what kind of person you will be, forgiving and loving others even when they mistreat you, and not judging people based on their looks.

“It’s the choices we make that make us who we are. Not what we look like.”

Letters to a Birmingham Jail: A Response to the Words and Dreams of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by

5.0

I like how each chapter is formatted. Each pastor wrote a letter in response to Martin Luther King Jr’s letter from his “Letter in a Birmingham Jail.”

“It is inconsistent with the gospel for believers to lift up the name of Jesus with one hand and hold onto racial attitudes, thoughts, beliefs, or actions in the other hand.”

Marrying Bonnie by Melanie D. Snitker

hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective

5.0

Marrying Chrissy by Melanie D. Snitker

inspiring lighthearted

5.0

I enjoyed the characters, the problems the characters faced, etc. I enjoy Melanie D. Snitker’s writing style.

Good Boundaries and Goodbyes: Loving Others Without Losing the Best of Who You Are by Lysa TerKeurst

hopeful informative reflective

5.0

This book is truly a blessing. I like how the author includes a prayer, scriptures, and reflections at the end of this chapter. This is a book I will refer to throughout the years.

Yours Truly, Thomas by Rachel Fordham

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• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Such a lovely story! There were so many good quotes!

The Man He Never Was by James L. Rubart
Did not finish book. Stopped at 78%.

I read 300 pages. This book was strange to me. 

Love Overboard by Shannon Sue Dunlap
Did not finish book. Stopped at 101%.

I read 308 pages. The story was actually ok but I wasn’t interested in it. The Shippers were funny, though. 

Merry Little Hate Notes by Jennifer Peel
Did not finish book. Stopped at 6%.

I read 14 pages. Not for me. A character is referred to as a demigod.

Becoming Mrs. Lewis by Patti Callahan
Did not finish book. Stopped at 0%.

I read 111 pages. I felt that her corresponding with Lewis when she was married was inappropriate because she started to develop feelings for him. Also, the drinking and smoking was unexpected. This wasn’t the book for me.