What was your favorite picture book as a kid?
Crystal: The Pokey Little Puppy
Sue: The Tale of Peter Rabbit

What was the first “real” book (with chapters and without pictures) you remember reading?
Crystal: Nancy Drew
Sue: From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler

What was your most favorite book in high school?
Crystal: The Pearl by John Steinbeck
Sue: The Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens

What was your least favorite book in high school?
Crystal: My world history book (LOL)
Sue: math & science textbooks—I loved all other books

What was the last novel you read?
Crystal: Finally Forever by Karin Beery
Sue: The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride

What was the last nonfiction book you read?
Crystal: Everyday Joys by Tama Fortner
Sue: The Awe of God by John Bevere

Which book lived up to the hype (from the past 1-2 years)?
Crystal: On the Night You were Born (children’s book) by Nancy Tillman
Sue: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer (5 years ago)

Which book do you love that needs more hype?
Crystal: Ladies of the Lake by Cathy Gohlke
Sue: The Ways We Hide by Kristina McMorris

Next novel on your TBR.
Crystal: Anything written by Eva Marie Everson
Sue: The Story She Left Behind by Patti Callahan Henry

Next nonfiction on your TBR.
Crystal: Sacred Prayers by Ann Voskamp
Sue: Voices by Sam Chand, Bonhoeffer by Eric Metaxas

Tell us about your newest release/upcoming release.

The Compassion Storybook Bible for kids ages 5-10, includes 52 stories from the Bible with the theme of compassion. The heart and soul of the book is that when we become more like Jesus, we will have more compassion for others. Engaging illustrations, Bible verses and prayers, along with discussion questions allows families to use this book at mealtime, bedtime, or anytime they want to have meaningful moment with God through His word.

Crystal Bowman is a bestselling, award-winning author of more than 100 books for children and families. She also writes stories for Clubhouse Jr. magazine, and lyrics for children’s piano music. Her devotions for children and Bible storybooks have been distributed worldwide and have been translated into more than a dozen languages. She is also a writing coach and freelance editor. Crystal and her husband enjoy spending time with their grown children and eight huggable grandchildren.

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Sue Schlesman is an author, teacher, and church leader. With a Masters in Theology and Culture, Sue is active in teaching and writing about transformative faith. Sue has published 5 books and writes for a number of Christian publications. She is passionate about spiritual discipleship, missions, literature, art, and travel. Sue and her husband have been married for 35 years, have 3 adult sons, 2 daughters-in-law, and a grandchild on the way.

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