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My Apologetics Dinner Party by Louis Markos
Book Synopsis: Have you ever wanted to look over the shoulder of an expert apologist as he has conversations about faith? Louis Markos, acclaimed author of From Plato to Christ and Passing the Torch, gives you a seat at his table for an international potluck dinner held in his home, where guests from many faith traditions and walks of life engage in spirited discussion about faith, miracles, and the meaning of life. My Apologetics Dinner Party presents a method of talking abo
Lyra Thompson
23 hours ago3 min read


The Last Battle by C. S. Lewis
Book Synopsis: NARNIA... where dwarfs are loyal and tough and strong—or are they? ...where you must say goodbye... and where the adventure begins again. The unicorn says that humans are brought to Narnia when Narnia is stirred and upset. And Narnia is in trouble now: A false Aslan roams the land. Narnia's only hope is that Eustace and Jill, old friends to Narnia, will be able to find the true Aslan and restore peace to the land. Their task is a difficult one because, as the C
Lyra Thompson
5 days ago3 min read


The Magician's Nephew by C. S. Lewis
Book Synopsis: The secret passage to the house next door leads to a fascinating adventure. Narnia... a land where the woods are thick and cold, where Talking Beasts come to life—an entirely new world where adventure begins. One cold, wet summer in London, Digory and Polly meet and become fast friends. Their lives take a sudden turn when Digory’s Uncle Andrew, who fancies himself a magician, sends them hurtling to... somewhere else. They arrive in Narnia, just as it is born fr
Lyra Thompson
Apr 83 min read


The Horse and His Boy by C. S. Lewis
Book Synopsis: The Horse and his Boy is a stirring and dramatic fantasy story that finds a young boy named Shasta on the run from his homeland with the talking horse, Bree. When the pair discover a deadly plot by the Calormen people to conquer the land of Narnia, the race is on to warn the inhabitants of the impending danger and to rescue them all from certain death. My Review: 4.25/5 stars. I enjoyed a lot of things about this book, and I don't really have anything negative
Lyra Thompson
Apr 32 min read


The Silver Chair by C. S. Lewis
Book Synopsis: NARNIA...where owls are wise, where some of the giants like to snack on humans, where a prince is put under an evil spell...and where the adventure begins. Eustace and Jill escape from the bullies at school through a strange door in the wall, which, for once, is unlocked. It leads to the open moor...or does it? Once again Aslan has a task for the children, and Narnia needs them. Through dangers untold and caverns deep and dark, they pursue the quest that brings
Lyra Thompson
Mar 222 min read


Nero and Paul by Kathie Lee Gifford & Bryan M. Litfin
Book Synopsis: Centuries ago, against the backdrop of Roman domination and decadence, a rabbi-turned-evangelist challenged the ideology of an immoral emperor. Two competing messages clashed—and they were messages that echo into our modern world. One voice says, Do what feels good. Gain more influence. Focus on yourself and build your own kingdom. Another says, Live for something beyond yourself—something eternal. Carry out your God-given mission, no matter the cost. Follow yo
Lyra Thompson
Mar 184 min read


(SPOILERS) Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C. S. Lewis
Book Synopsis: The Dawn Treader is the first ship Narnia has seen in centuries. King Caspian has built it for his voyage to find the seven lords, good men whom his evil uncle Miraz banished when he usurped the throne. The journey takes Edmund, Lucy, and their cousin Eustace to the Eastern Islands, beyond the Silver Sea, toward Aslan's country at the End of the World. My Review: 3.75/5 stars. This was my least favorite of the Narnia series so far. It didn't hold my attention a
Lyra Thompson
Mar 42 min read


Prince Caspian by C. S. Lewis
Book Synopsis: Narnia . . . where animals talk . . . where trees walk . . . where a battle is about to begin. A prince denied his rightful throne gathers an army in a desperate attempt to rid his land of a false king. But in the end, it is a battle of honor between two men alone that will decide the fate of an entire world. My Review: 4.5/5 stars. I liked this more than The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe. The plot was more engaging, it had a more interesting concept, and i
Lyra Thompson
Feb 122 min read


The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis
Book Synopsis: They open a door and enter a world NARNIA...the land beyond the wardrobe, the secret country known only to Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy...the place where the adventure begins. Lucy is the first to find the secret of the wardrobe in the professor's mysterious old house. At first, no one believes her when she tells of her adventures in the land of Narnia. But soon Edmund and then Peter and Susan discover the Magic and meet Aslan, the Great Lion, for themselves.
Lyra Thompson
Feb 72 min read
Promise Me Tomorrow by Donna Jo Stone - Review
Book Synopsis: For sixteen-year-old Nina, communicating her emotions is ridiculously hard. She expresses those best through art, the one...
Lyra Thompson
May 13, 20253 min read
Hey, Jude Carpenter by Storm Shultz
Book Synopsis: Jude Carpenter likes his life. Sure, his mom is a little intense sometimes, and sure, it would be great if his older...
Lyra Thompson
Mar 21, 20253 min read
Hope at the Ocean's Edge by Chantal J. MacDonald
Book Synopsis: Sadie Jones experienced extreme devastation at only nine years old. Now on the cusp of her high school graduation, Sadie...
Lyra Thompson
Mar 9, 20253 min read
Between You and Me by Melissa Knight - Review
Book Synopsis: Meet Colton, the heartthrob of Rayburn High. With his charming smile and flirtatious nature, the girls are wrapped around...
Lyra Thompson
Feb 18, 20253 min read
Dandelion Dust by Faith L. Potts - Review
Book Synopsis: Like a speck of dandelion dust riding the tides of a prairie wind, life is fleeting. Though I never realized just how...
Lyra Thompson
Jan 27, 20252 min read
(SPOILERS) London in the Dark by Victoria Lynn - Review
Book Synopsis: London, 1910 Budding Private Detective Cyril Arlington Hartwell has a conundrum. London is being ravaged by the largest...
Lyra Thompson
Jan 18, 20253 min read
I Don't Dance by Jesseca Wheaton - Review
Book Synopsis: Ty and Jen have been friends for nearly as long as anyone can remember. But when Ty goes off to college and leaves her...
Lyra Thompson
Jan 14, 20251 min read
Counted Worthy by Leah E. Good - Review
Book Synopsis: Heather Stone lives in fear of repeating the past, yet she continues doing the one thing that could trigger another...
Lyra Thompson
Jan 10, 20252 min read
Live Your Truth and Other Lies by Alisa Childers - Review
Book Synopsis: Are you tired of feeling like you have to check social media to find out what you're supposed to think? Are you weary of...
Lyra Thompson
Jan 6, 20252 min read
The Screwtape Letters (Annotated Edition) by C. S. Lewis - Review
Book Synopsis: A masterpiece of satire, this classic has entertained and enlightened readers the world over with its sly and ironic...
Lyra Thompson
Jan 6, 20253 min read
I Still Believe by Jeremy Camp - Review
Book Synopsis: A leading artist on the contemporary Christian scene, Jeremy Camp has gained a sizable fan following. I Still Believe...
Lyra Thompson
Dec 22, 20242 min read
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