I’ve been reading the Gospels with my Bible plan, diving into the life and teachings of Jesus in chronological order. This unique approach means that today, I might be exploring the wisdom of Matthew, while tomorrow, I could be reading the insights John had. It’s a fresh and dynamic way to experience the scriptures, offering… Read More Seeing Jesus: Journeying through the Gospels
Reposted with final books: As an English major and bibliophile, I have read hundreds of books, journals, poems, and essays. Many friends who are fellow English majors at other colleges and non-English majors alike always ask me what I’m currently reading for class. I thought, ‘why not make a huge list of diverse literature that… Read More Literature you should read: from an English Major
Translated into forty languages, The Book Thief by Markus Zusak tells the extraordinary story of a girl, Liesel Meminger, during the World War. Words become her escape.… Read More The Book Thief by Markus Zusak (no spoiler 2min read)
Below are my March reads!… Read More March Reads
I’m in an online book club via Instagram and Goodreads! It’s great for meeting other readers and discussing the chosen novel of the month! You can join by clicking either link! To start the year, we voted on The Study of Charlotte by Brittany Cavallaro! What is this book about? Jamie, the great-grandson of Watson,… Read More The Study in Charlotte review QA
This post includes affiliates. There is no extra charge to you when you purchase. You can read more about my disclosure in the footer. “The inspiring true story of Mandy Harvey—a young woman who became deaf at age eighteen while pursuing a degree in music—and how she overcame adversity and found the courage to live… Read More Sensing the Rhythm by Mandy Harvey
At church, our series is about the roles of Jesus. One of which is the Good Shepherd. The theme verse for the series is 1 Corinthians 2:1-2. “You’ll remember, friends, that when I first came to you to let you in on God’s master stroke, I didn’t try to impress you with polished speeches and… Read More The Good Shepherd
This post includes affiliates. There is no extra charge to you when you purchase. You can read more about my disclosure in the footer. Keeping the Moon by Sara Dessen includes all the right messages for teens. Self-confidence, loving who you are, and standing up for oneself are all themes of this amazing story. Nicole,… Read More Keeping the Moon by Sara Dessen
EE is about a girl: Madeline Whittier. As the narrator of the story, Maddy explains her condition (SCID, a rare immune disease), personality, and surroundings in a way that’s personal. Her scheduled life is flipped upside down when new neighbors move in next door. With a protective mother and a rare disease, Madeline doesn’t leave her house. Maddy grows found and curious of them. This grows when the two teens from next door knock on her door. What happens when Maddy contacts the boy from next door? Is she willing to risk everything? This is about testing the limits and taking the risks you always think ‘what if’.… Read More Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon (book and movie review)
This post includes affiliates. There is no extra charge to you when you purchase. You can read more about my disclosure in the footer. Nerve has action, adventure, thrill, and romance! I read the novel last year but saw the movie for the first time last month! When a high school senior, Vee, gets sick… Read More Nerve Book and Movie Review