On the Nightstand: The Secret Keepers of Old Depot Grocery

I read a lot of contemporary Christian fiction this summer, and greatly enjoyed finding some new-to-me authors. The one who resonated with me the most was Amanda Cox, a Christy-winning novelist who describes herself as a “therapist-turned-novelist who pens stories about characters finding hope, healing, and a sense of belonging.” I wish I did that… Continue reading On the Nightstand: The Secret Keepers of Old Depot Grocery

On the Nightstand: Love and the Dream Come True

I started this one on the way home from South Dakota, and am really enjoying it so far. It’s a contemporary Christian romance, and the setup is that a down-on-his-luck musician (think someone like an American Idol winner four years later) goes home for his sister’s wedding and encounters her flighty but lovely single-mom best… Continue reading On the Nightstand: Love and the Dream Come True

On the Nightstand: A Two-Fer

I’m going to my home state of South Dakota this month to travel with my beloved aunt, visit with cousins and friends from college, and attend my 50th (gulp!) high school reunion. I’m figuring the plane travel will give me extra time for reading, so I have books from two friends on my nightstand this… Continue reading On the Nightstand: A Two-Fer

On the Nightstand: Angels & Devils

Call me suggestible if you like. I’ve been called worse. I fully intended to spend April reading a different book. But this afternoon I went for my weekly prayer and reflection hour at a neighborhood parish, and this book was sitting out. I had a few minutes, so I picked it up. I’ve read some… Continue reading On the Nightstand: Angels & Devils