Category: Non-fiction
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Writers Write: 7 Books to Inspire You
A writer writes. Publishing is nice, but it’s not what makes anyone a writer. November is National Novel Writing Month. It’s a challenge for writers all over the globe to write a 50,000 word novel in 30 days. The focus is quantity over quality; to create a first draft quickly, averaging about 1700 words a…
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October Collection: Trivia and Treats
WELCOME to our monthly collection where we offer links and ideas for you to explore with us. I hope you have a cup of tea and a quiet moment to savor the good things in life while you read. High Wind The clouds before him rushed, as theyWere racing home to end the day;The flying…
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A Fall of Marigolds
By Susan Meissner, 2014, 400 pages, historical fiction A Fall of Marigolds is a dual time-line story of two women touched by tragedy and connected by a silk scarf with marigolds woven across it. The majority of the story follows Clara Wood, who saw the Triangle Shirtwaist fire in 1911. There she lost a person…
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Where the Light Fell: A Memoir
By Philip Yancey, published 2023, 300 pages Philip Yancey and his brother, Marshall, grew up in 1950’s Atlanta, Georgia. His father died when the the brothers were very young. Through this devastating turn of events, his mother was convinced her sons were destined for a special appointment by God, namely missionaries to Africa. Earning their…
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Jeanette Lockerbie [Author Spotlight]
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I hope you have heard of the book Salt in my Kitchen by Jeanette Lockerbie. It is a small devotional book written by Mrs. Lockerbie and is such a neat book to have around. Jeanette Lockerbie was born in Scotland and spent her adult years in Canada and the United States. She has written nearly forty books,…
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The Man Who Caught the Storm
The Man Who Caught the Storm is the story of Tim Samaris, history’s self-taught tornado chaser. Without any special training and little government funding, he managed to put a probe in the path of an F4 tornado, something all the scientists and meteorologists claimed to be impossible. With steely nerves and heart- stopping chase, Samaras…
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The Daily Walk Bible
The Daily Walk Bible, New International Version, 1442 pages, first copyright 1973. The Daily Walk Bible is the entire Bible divided into daily readings, dated from January 1 to December 31. Each book is introduced with facts about the author, timeline, purpose and themes, including a key verse. Each day’s reading starts with an overview,…
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Animal, Vegetable, Miracle
This was a most amazing book! When it came in the mail, I wasn’t sure I would get through the whole book. It was thick and had small print! I started in with high hopes and was pleasantly surprised to find that I really liked it! It almost makes me want to plant a vegetable…
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The Inviting Life: 9 Books About Hospitality
Recently I heard someone say that in this day and age, it takes a conscious effort to have company. At the time, I didn’t like that thought. I would like company to be spontaneous and effortless. It just happens. I resist the idea that life is busier now, too busy to have company. The fact…
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4 Books for Eaters
You can pick up a lot of eating advice these days. I don’t want to add to the confusion. These four books simplify the conflicting messages that circulate around food. The study of nutrition can make us aware of how great God is and how little we know; how detailed each body system is and…
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