Reading is good for you! How many things, in today’s day and age can you say that about? Reading teaches us new things, expands our horizons, allows us to travel all over the world, stretches our imaginations! Now, that said, there are many poorly written books about less than ideal topics. As Philippians 4:8 states, Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. I am excited to share this month’s picks for Simple Short Christian Book Reviews and a GIVEAWAY too!
Simple Short Christian Book Reviews And A Giveaway
Gardening
The Country Diary Of An Edwardian Lady written by Edith Holden is back in print this time through Rizzoli Publishing, which makes the most beautiful books! It even has a linen cover! That’s all well and good you might be saying, the content is exceptional, charming hand-drawn nature journal pictures on every page that will make you long to spend all your time out of doors! This book is of heirloom quality and would make an excellent gift! Stay tuned for more exquisite books through Rizzoli’s carefully curated program of bringing classic books back into print.
Lifestyle
It Is What You Make Of It by Justin McRoberts is a must-read that will challenge you to view your life the way God does, of great value! Funny stories are dotted through to illustrate truths and make for completely enjoyable reading. May I also recommend this for teens? Important Biblical truths are addressed and we all need to remind ourselves from time to time. Comes with thought-provoking questions to inspire us to be the person God created us to be and pursue what God wants for our lives! Make sure to enter the GIVEAWAY!
Home Decor
Home Stories: Design Ideas For Making A House A Home by Kim Leggett So many great solutions to problem areas of your home. Creativity flows from every page in this book, I especially loved the history lessons. No matter what your style you will find this book a valuable homemaking resource!
Spiritual Growth
You must check out this ministry, Be United In Christ! While you are at it make sure to read all their books. This is a brand-new release that will encourage, equip, and challenge you in your faith. All components of a book that is changing lives! I have to admit, I read a lot of books and not all of them are praiseworthy, but this one spoke to my spirit with the voice of God seeped into every word. Biblically accurate edifying books are hard to find but The Three Great Love Commandments will not leave you wanting!
Fiction
I’ve been waiting a long time for a new Janette Oke book to come out and these books don’t disappoint! When I was a new Christian, I yearned to know what a Christian home looked like, and how it worked, and Janette taught me that. She was my mentor and Titus 2 Woman. Yes, I know, her books are fiction. It didn’t matter, I am in part the woman I am today because I chose to learn the lessons she taught in her books. I am thankful! These, of course, are must-reads…Unyielding Hope and Sustaining Faith by Janette Oke and Laurel Oke Logan!
Sewing
Mending With Love: Creative Repairs For Your Favorite Things by Noriko Misumi is not only beautiful but full of substance too! Step-by-step instructions on how to mend and improve the clothes you own! Have fun with this amazing book!
Picture Books
The Log Cabin Quilt by Ellen Howard, Lady Bird Johnson, That’s Who! by Tracy Nelson Maurer, Abraham Lincoln by Ingri and Edward d’Aulaire, and finally Prayer’s For A Child by Rachel Field. Two of these excellent books are Caldecott Award winners. All the illustrations in these books are beautiful and help to tell the story in a powerful way. These are must-reads that the whole family will love. Get the older kids involved too. You are never too old for a picture book!
Evidence is surfacing that we are losing more than our power
of concentration to our addiction to the Internet. When we are on the
net, our prevailing operational mode is one of retrieval, not retention.
The problem with that is that our brains’ neural pathways
are only as good as the cognitive tasks
we ask them to perform.
P. M. Forni
Biography
Call the Nurse: True Stories Of A Country Nurse On A Scottish Isle by Mary J. MacLeod is well, encouraging. I read this book in the evenings before bed as a reward to myself. Filled with charming stories and some sad ones too. It was just the tonic I needed during COVID-19, no matter what circumstances you are going through it is a joy to read! In the genre of All Creatures Great and Small by James Herriot.
Crafts
Felt Flower Workshop: A Modern Guide To Crafting Gorgeous Plants and Flowers by Bryanne Rajamannar is worth the purchase price ten times over! Just look at the front cover! Lovely photos, chocked full of inspiration, and, easy to understand step-by-step instructions! Why not take off a whole day and spend it making flowers? I can’t think of anything I’d rather do!
Cookbook
The Forager’s Pantry: Cooking With Wild Edibles written by Ellen Zachos really surprised me! I didn’t really think there could be many good recipes in a foraging book, boy, was I wrong! Warning, reading this book will make you hungry! Another added benefit is that you will be looking everywhere for edibles you can forage in your part of the world. One word of recommendation, take a class from your local parks system on foraging before you start. Safety first…
Children
The Winged Watchman by Hilda van Stockum kept me up late reading this elementary school book! Well well-written, gripping story, and an encouragement to Christians everywhere to live out their faith. I checked this book out of the library but it is becoming part of my permanent library here at home! Enjoy reading this gem as a read-aloud or on your own!
Enjoy every. single. moment reading and rest in the knowledge that you are giving yourself the gift of health! Check out more Simple Short Christian Book Reviews HERE!
YOUR TURN…
What books would you recommend for me to read for next month’s Simple Short Christian Book Reviews?
Blessings,
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Thanks for these wonderful book reviews!
You are very welcome Lidy!