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The Second Story Bookshop by Denise Hunter, Book Review

The Second Story Bookshop by Denise Hunter, Book Review

by Ruth Schmeckpeper | Apr 14, 2026 | Book Recommendations

Some stories feel like coming home—and The Second Story Bookshop is one of them. When Shelby inherits her grandmother’s beloved bookshop, it seems like the perfect fresh start. But the inheritance comes with an unexpected complication—her ex-boyfriend is still very...
Hymn of Life by Jennifer Willcock, Book Review

Hymn of Life by Jennifer Willcock, Book Review

by Ruth Schmeckpeper | Apr 14, 2026 | Book Recommendations

What happens when the life you built—and the faith you trusted—no longer feels steady? After the death of her controlling husband, Lauren is left trying to piece together not only her future, but her relationship with God. As the former wife of a well-known pastor,...
The Women of Oak Ridge by Michelle Shocklee, Book Review

The Women of Oak Ridge by Michelle Shocklee, Book Review

by Ruth Schmeckpeper | Apr 14, 2026 | Book Recommendations

What if you helped change the course of history . . . but weren’t told how? Set during World War II, The Women of Oak Ridge brings to light a little-known piece of history—the secret city of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, where thousands of men and women played a critical role...
Heart & Soul by Nancy Lavo, Book Review

Heart & Soul by Nancy Lavo, Book Review

by Ruth Schmeckpeper | Mar 16, 2026 | Book Recommendations

Heart & Soul by Nancy Lavo tells the sweet story of Noah and Emily, two people who discover that God’s plans often lead us to places—and relationships—we never expected. When Noah, a gifted preacher, is sent to a small-town congregation for a short visitation...
Love & Baseball by Jaime Jo Wright and Chloe JoAnne Book Review

Love & Baseball by Jaime Jo Wright and Chloe JoAnne Book Review

by Ruth Schmeckpeper | Mar 16, 2026 | Book Recommendations

Love & Baseball by Jaime Jo Wright and Chloe JoAnne is a delightful young adult romance filled with humor, heart, and a clever twist of modern technology. Brielle Walters is tired of the constant pressure to have a boyfriend, so she does what any overwhelmed teen...
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