Emma by Jane Austen - Review
Synopsis: Emma Woodhouse is one of Austen's most captivating and vivid characters. Beautiful, spoilt, vain and irrepressibly witty, Emma...
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Lyra Thompson
Sep 28, 20232 min read
The Christy Miller Series - Reflections and Overall Review
Almost two years ago, I was talking to my friend about Christian fiction books, because I hadn't read very many at the time. She told me...
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Lyra Thompson
Sep 26, 20233 min read
(SPOILERS) Sunset Lullaby (Christy and Todd: The Baby Years #3) by Robing Jones Gunn - Review
Book Synopsis: Christy’s life with Todd and their two little ones in their cozy Newport Beach cottage is everything she ever hoped for....
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Lyra Thompson
Sep 3, 20232 min read
(SPOILERS) Salty Kisses (Christy and Todd: The Baby Years #2) by Robin Jones Gunn - Review
Book Synopsis: Christy is elated when her best friend arrives in Newport Beach. Although the reason for Katie’s journey from Kenya is...
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Lyra Thompson
Aug 24, 20233 min read
The Fifth Avenue Story Society by Rachel Hauck
Book Synopsis: An invitation to join The Fifth Avenue Story Society gives five New York strangers a chance to rewrite their own stories....
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Lyra Thompson
Aug 16, 20232 min read
(SPOILERS) Sandy Toes (Christy and Todd: The Baby Years #1) by Robin Jones Gunn - Review
Book Synopsis: A new season begins for Christy and Todd with a pregnancy test and a disillusioning visit to the doctor. As they try to...
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Lyra Thompson
Aug 11, 20233 min read
Annie, Between the States by L. M. Elliott - Review
Book Synopsis: Annie Sinclair's Virginia home is in the battle path of the Civil War. Her brothers, Laurence and Jamie, fight to defend...
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Lyra Thompson
Aug 9, 20233 min read
The Last Bookshop in London by Madeline Martin - Review
Book Synopsis: August 1939: London prepares for war as Hitler’s forces sweep across Europe. Grace Bennett has always dreamed of moving to...
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Lyra Thompson
Aug 2, 20232 min read
One More Wish (Christy and Todd: The Married Years #3) by Robin Jones Gunn - Review
Book Synopsis: As Christy blows out the 26 candles on her birthday cake, she closes her eyes and makes a wish. Could this be the year...
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Lyra Thompson
Jul 24, 20232 min read
(SPOILDERS) Home of Our Hearts (Christy and Todd: The Married Years #2) by Robin Jones Gunn - Review
Book Synopsis: Christy and Todd are looking forward to being part of two important weddings. Christy would never think of missing Katie's...
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Lyra Thompson
Jul 12, 20233 min read
Canary Island Song by Robin Jones Gunn - Review
Book Synopsis: When Carolyn's grown daughter tells her she needs to "get a life," Carolyn decides it's time to step out of her familiar...
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Lyra Thompson
Jun 13, 20232 min read
Counting by 7s by Holly Goldberg Sloan - Review
Book Synopsis: Willow Chance is a twelve-year-old genius, obsessed with nature and diagnosing medical conditions, who finds it comforting...
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Lyra Thompson
Jun 1, 20234 min read
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen - Review
Book Synopsis: Since its immediate success in 1813, Pride and Prejudice has remained one of the most popular novels in the English...
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Lyra Thompson
May 10, 20232 min read
Forever With You (Christy and Todd: The Married Years #1) by Robin Jones Gunn - Review
About the Book: Now that they have been married for almost two years, Christy and Todd are facing challenges neither of them expected....
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Lyra Thompson
May 9, 20233 min read
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald - Review
About the Book: The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald's third book, stands as the supreme achievement of his career. This exemplary novel...
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Lyra Thompson
May 6, 20234 min read
Little Women Movies: 1994 VS 2019 Comparison
I've seen the Little Women movie adaptation three times now. I first watched in back in 2021 before I read the book and really enjoyed...
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Lyra Thompson
May 2, 20233 min read
The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner's Dilemma by Trenton Lee Stewart - Review
Book Synopsis: IF YOU FAIL, ALL IS LOST. Join the Mysterious Benedict Society as Reynie, Kate, Sticky, and Constance embark on a daring...
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Lyra Thompson
Apr 20, 20232 min read
Finally and Forever (Katie Weldon #4) by Robin Jones Gunn - Review
Book Synopsis: Katie Weldon wonders if she was crazy to spontaneously fly off to Africa on a mission trip. Suddenly she is dealing with a...
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Lyra Thompson
Apr 12, 20232 min read
(SPOILERS) Coming Attractions (Katie Weldon #3) by Robin Jones Gunn - Review
Book Synopsis: As graduation approaches, Katie Weldon is pretty sure she’s ready for the word “engaged” to describe her relationship with...
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Lyra Thompson
Mar 18, 20232 min read
On A Whim (Katie Weldon #2) by Robin Jones Gunn - Review
Book Synopsis: Ever since high school, Katie Weldon has wondered what it would be like to be Rick Doyle’s girlfriend. As a college senior...
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