The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom (book review)
Corrie ten Boom was a woman admired the world over for her courage, her forgiveness, and her memorable faith. In World War II, she and her family risked their lives to help Jews escape the Nazis, and their reward was a trip to Hitler's concentration camps. But she survived and [...]
Author Interview: Laurie Smith
As I schedule this post, most of the country is under quarantine. It may or may not be by the time you read this. Whether or not it is, writers are always writing and readers can always read. And thanks to the internet, we can do so safely from home! [...]
At Love’s Command by Karen Witemeyer (book review)
Ex-cavalry officer Matthew Hanger leads a band of mercenaries who defend the innocent, but when a rustler's bullet leaves one of them at death's door, they seek out help from Dr. Josephine Burkett. When Josephine's brother is abducted and she is caught in the crossfire, Matthew may have to sacrifice [...]
A Conspiracy in Belgravia (Lady Sherlock, #2) by Sherry Thomas (book review)
Being shunned by Society gives Charlotte Holmes the time and freedom to put her extraordinary powers of deduction to good use. As “Sherlock Holmes, consulting detective,” aided by the capable Mrs. Watson, she’s had great success helping with all manner of inquiries, but she’s not prepared for the new client [...]
Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Book Store by Robin Sloan (book review)
The Great Recession has shuffled Clay Jannon away from life as a San Francisco web-design drone and into the aisles of Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore, but after a few days on the job, Clay discovers that the store is more curious than either its name or its gnomic owner might [...]