Best Books of 2024 Part 1

Best Books of 2024: Part 1

The best books of 2024 from the first half of the year. Featuring current events, nature and environment, fiction, and memoir.

Best Books of 2023 Part 2

Best Books of 2023: Part 2

Continuing the best books of 2023 list, here are my favorite reads from the second half of the year. Featuring my top read of the year.

Favorite Books on the Sabbath

My Favorite Books on the Sabbath

These are my 5 most favorite books on the Sabbath, originating from multiple communities of faith, collected from years of reading.

Best Books of 2023 Part 1

Best Books of 2023: Part 1

Reading slump is over! The first installment of my best books of 2023 list. Featuring history, science, and poetry.

Restless Sabbath: When You Can't Stop Hustling on the Day of Rest

Restless Sabbath: When You Can’t Stop Hustling on the Day of Rest

Sabbath in the Time of Corona part 2. Reflecting on restless Sabbaths, when a person or a body of people just can’t stop hustling.

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Kids’ Corner

Favorite Children's Books Part 6

My Favorite Children’s Books: Part 6

The sixth installment of my favorite children’s books series. Need gift ideas for the holidays? Hopefully there’s something for you here!

Children's Books That Celebrate Differences

My Favorite Children’s Books That Celebrate Differences

Raise antiracist kids. Embrace our diverse colors and cultures. Read these children’s books that celebrate differences.

My Favorite Children's Books: Christian Edition

My Favorite Children’s Books: Part 4 (Christian Edition)

In this fourth installment of the series, I’m sharing my Favorite Christian Children’s Books. Also read about my criteria for the list.

Favorite Children's Books part 3

My Favorite Children’s Books: Part 3

It’s the third installment of my favorite children’s books series. Looking for gifts for your little ones? Check out these books!

Favorite Children's Books Part 2

My Favorite Children’s Books: Part 2

It’s the second installment of my favorite children’s books! Now that my baby is bigger, I’m including his reviews too.