Highlights from my November reading
These highlights from my November reading include a ripping good novel, poetry, one of the best mothering books I’ve read, and a book on being distracted.
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Category: Reviews
What it’s like to write historical fiction (and a preview of Ella’s Promise)
An exclusive interview with author Ellen Gable and a peek at her newest historical romance, Ella’s Promise
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The Heart of Perfection: A Great Book to Read (and Reread)
The Heart of Perfection, by Colleen Carroll Campbell, is just what I needed, and reading it was a journey I enjoyed (and I will be rereading it!).
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Charlotte’s Honor: Romance and History Meant to Captivate
If you’re looking for a cozy book to curl up with, allow me to recommend Charlotte’s Honor, by Ellen Gable.
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It’s OK to Start with You and Nurturing Relationships
What do self-care and relationships have in common? For one thing, the great book from Julia Marie Hogan. For another, they’re intertwined. Let’s explore that, shall we?
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Book Review: The Vanishing Woman
Here’s a delightful whodunit, featuring the accidental detective, Fr. Gabriel.
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Summer Reading Rec: Under the Watchful Sky
Dare I say this is dystopian done right? Why yes, I do. Call this my summer pick for you: Under the Watchful Sky, by Roger Thomas. #yourewelcome
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Make Today Matter with Big Heart
Chris Lowney got me thinking about big heart and bringing it every day.
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Good Enough Is Good Enough: A Book EVERY MOM Should Read
I didn’t know she was a soul sister of mine until I read this book. It’s a book that, quite frankly, every Catholic mom should read. And reread.
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Catholic Mom’s Desk Calendar = Big Win
You deserve a boost of inspiration and a bolstering of support: You’ll find that (and more) in this new desk calendar.
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Julia’s Gifts: A Love Story Worth Reading
I emerge from the Reading Desert to review Julia’s Gift, a new novel from Ellen Gable. It’s historical fiction done well, and could feed your need for a light read or your read for a fun run…or something. (In other words, I liked it.)
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Ungifted: Here’s Why 11-Year-Old Fern Calls It a 5-Star Read
Fern (age 11) reads and reviews Ungifted, by Gordon Korman. Turns out she loves it, and what she has to say piques my interest, too!
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