Here are this month’s book recommendations. I hope you’ll be blessed by these! Please share some of your favorites with us as well.
Fiction –
A Name Unknown by Roseanna White (KU)
The Shadows Over England series and the Codebreakers series by this author are some of my favorite books! She does a fantastic job writing believable, likeable, sympathetic characters in the interesting setting of pre/during WWI. This first book in the series, introduces a struggling “family” of street kids who banded together for survival. The oldest girl takes a risky job for a mysterious patron, but through the challenges and dangers, she ends up finding God. The story has bits of humor, great history, lovable characters, mystery, and romance. I enjoy this book just as much each time I reread it!
Non-Fiction –
The Magnolia Story by Chip and Joanna Gaines
I really enjoyed this memoir that was well-written, funny, and inspiring! It’s told mostly from Joanna’s perspective, with Chip chiming in here and there. They share about the struggles, hardships, victories, and surprises on their journey. Though they are in many ways just an ordinary couple, they have also chosen an extraordinary way of life in serving others, impacting their community, and following as God leads them. Their story is entertaining and uplifting!
Devotional –
Rose from Briar by Amy Carmichael
This book helped me so much during the worst years of my illness – probably because Amy wrote it during a season when she was mostly confined to bed with an injury. And she wrote it especially for people struggling with health issues. Though the writing and vocabulary are old-fashioned (published in 1933), the truths she shares are timeless. If you know someone suffering with chronic illness, this book is a priceless gift of encouragement.
(KU – available in Kindle Unlimited)
