The Juliet Code: A Historical Comedy/Mystery

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Tour Banner: The Juliet Code by Pepper Basham is on tour with Celebrate Lit Dec. 28, 2023-Jan 10, 2024

I’m so glad we get to start the year talking about Freddy and Grace! These two are hilarious, as they try to figure out life together as newlyweds, while finding themselves at the heart of one mystery after another. Often life-threatening, and always interesting. This is the third book, but can stand alone just fine. About the Book Book: The Juliet Code Author: Pepper Basham Genre: Christian Fiction/Historical Fiction Release Date: December, 2023 Newlyweds Lord and Lady Astley Finally Reach Their Honeymoon Destination Only to Encounter a New Mystery in Need of Solving Frederick and Grace Percy finally make it to Italy to enjoy … Read More

Bookish Merch: 115+ Best Unique Gifts for Readers To Enjoy

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Unique gifts for Readers. Pink background, woman in white sweater holding a blue gift package

Welcome to the book lover’s paradise! If you are looking for the perfect bookish merch for your favorite reader, start here. With wide variety of bookish items, it’s like a treasure hunt. If you’re ready, come along with me. I put my favorites together for you to enjoy! I have to admit I had way too much fun putting this together! Whether your favorite bookworm (or book Dragon) loves teas, coloring, apparel, blankets, beach towels, bookends, or some other type of unique gifts for readers, chances are, you’ll find what you’re looking for right here! And if they happen to … Read More

100+ Christian Middle Grade Books You’ll Love

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Open book on grunge background: Middle grade books

Today let’s talk about how to determine the best middle grade books of all time. (and yes, I plan on tackling a quality high school reading list soon, too) The Best Middle Grade Books of All Time I have been reading for a long time. Some stories are awesome, and some are not. Today, I am sharing the ones that I believe qualified to be the best middle grade books of all time. Not all are strictly Christian, but none of them are disrespectful in any way. Most actually make perfect family read-aloud materials, for 1st grade up, even if … Read More

Top 10 Best Christian Allegory Books For Your Next Adventure

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Top 10 Christian Allegory books

Before we really dig into the best Christian allegory books, lets set a foundation of why they’re worth reading. Because their power is impressive. They tend to capture the imagination and take you along for the ride. So we want to know where we’re going is where we want to be, right? Then we can cover the best books in this genre for kids, teens, and adults. I have some really fun ones for all ages, and I can’t wait to share them with you!! Why The Use of Biblical Allegory Should Affect our Book Choices? Biblical allegories are very … Read More

4 Practical Ruth and Naomi Relationship Principles to Live By

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4 Ruth and Naomi Relationship Principles

Retelling of Bible stories in another time period can be a powerful tool. Translating the Ruth and Naomi relationship dynamics into other settings managed to bring home the lessons all over again.   Join me today as we talk about 4 tried and true principles from the relationship of Ruth and Naomi. One of the greatest things about books set in other times and places, but based on Bible stories is that you aren’t tampering with the original, so anyone who’s nervous about Biblical fiction can safely enjoy it. You’ll see what I mean in the book below, based on the … Read More

Light of Eidon

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Light of Eidon by Karen Hancock on Tour with Celebrate Lit July 22-August 6 2023

Welcome to an epic fantasy that will immerse you into the adventure of a lifetime. About the Book Book: The Light of Eidon Author: Karen Hancock Genre: Fantasy (reprint) Release Date: July 11, 2023 Special Hardcover Edition of a Classic Christian Fantasy Abramm has dedicated the last eight years of his life to becoming worthy to touch and tend the Sacred Flames of Eidon, and he expects to be blessed for his devotion and sacrifice. But on the eve of taking the vows that will irrevocably separate him from the life he was born to—as Abramm Kalladorne, fifth son of the king of Kiriath—he … Read More

United Forces: Dystopian for Kids

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United Forces: The Underground Book Readers by Terry Overton on tour with Celebrate Lit April 20-May3, 2023

An unforgettable storyline with kids you may find yourself praying for accidentally (true confessions here, you guys!). Today we get to visit the Underground Book Readers Secret Society again, and see how they’re doing. If you recall, we first met them a few months ago, and I was eager for the opportunity to follow up with them. These kids are alone, with the “world force” in charge, but they have each other, and they have hope. About the Book Book: The Underground Book Readers: United Forces Author: Terry Overton Genre: Middle grade, pre-teen, teen dystopian Release date: March 1, 2023 In the second book … Read More

Could There Be Good Dragons in the Bible?

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Dragons can teach us Faith

Do you like Dragons? I do. The good ones, anyway. If you give them half a chance, they can show you some of the best characteristics, the ones that inspire you to live as Jesus wants you to. And the bad dragons, well, they show you what the consequences are for bad choices, and what you REALLY don’t want to look like. But, are there any Good dragons in the Bible? I know the dragons in the Bible, in Revelation at least, are NOT good. So Let’s take a quick look through a few ‘dragons in the Bible’ verses and see what … Read More

Where Treasure Lies

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Where Treasure Lies, by Amanda Tru. On tour with Celebrate Lit March 2023

This week from Celebrate Lit and Amanda Tru, we have Where Treasure Lies. A quest, a mission, and a bunch of storms, both natural and ‘political’ make this one well worth reading. And I put ‘political’ in quotations because it’s not political parties, just local control issues. I couldn’t put this one down, so I’m happy to be able to share it with you. About the Book Book: Where Treasure Lies Author: Amanda Tru Genre: Christian Contemporary Romance Release date: February 28, 2023 Two stories…thirty years apart. Will solving the mystery of the past provide the key to the present? Scott Connelly arrives in … Read More

The Secret Society

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The Secret Society by Terry Overton on tour with Celebrate Lit February 2023

The Secret Society is eerily possible and may be scarier to moms than to their kids. But I would still highly recommend it for kids and adults. It poses some great launching pads for ‘what if’ kinds of questions. Not to scare, but to make you think, at least on an individual level. I personally couldn’t put it down. And I don’t think my son will let me go very long between chapters when we dive into it also! About the Book Book: The Underground Book Readers: The Secret Society Author: Terry Overton Genre: Upper Middle Grade, Pre-Teen, Teen, YA Christian Fiction Dystopian … Read More