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    Book Review: Bread of Life

    Today, I’m reviewing Bread of Life by Abigail Dodds, published by Crossway. Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. All views expressed are my own. This post includes Amazon affiliate links. My Review I’m picky about devotional books. So many of the ones I pick up and flip through seem to be just so much fluff; platitudes…

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    36 Free Vintage Christmas Books

    Today I'm sharing a roundup of free Christmas e-books, with free audiobooks also available for most of them. These titles are in the public domain because they are very vintage... Some are classics that have stood the test of time; others are more obscure. Many of them were written for children or young people.

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    Book Review: Cloud of Witnesses

    Cloud of Witnesses is perhaps the most beautiful prayer book I've encountered. It is a small curated collection of prayers from a wide variety of sources throughout church history. It's a lovely hardback book with gold foil accents and a ribbon marker, perfect for gift-giving.

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    Book Review: To Outwit Them All

    To Outwit Them All by Peggy Wirgua is a fictional account of the "lady" in George Washington's spy ring during the Revolutionary War. Before I read this novel, I had only the vaguest notion that there even was a spy ring, so it was fascinating to learn more about it. What I found most intriguing was that the lady was…

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    Book Review: A Simple Kindess in Flatsboro

    When you're in the mood for a feel-good kind of book, you have to check out A Simple Kindness in Flatsboro. So many wonderful characters and an inspiring storyline. I absolutely loved this heartwarming story. I highly recommend it to everyone, but especially if you love small-town books.

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    August Reading Recap

    Summer reading is winding down. Time to pull out all the cozy books for fall. Or whatever catches my eye. We'll see what comes along. For now, here's a report on what I read and found to read in August.