At times, life seems like a circus. What happens, though, when you embrace the chaos instead of choosing to hide from it? Perhaps, you find solutions that include talking it out or finding a tenant to help you pay the mortgage after you abruptly lose your job. But is thatRead More →
The middle of the week brings both joy and hope. There is joy for the weekend and hope that the responsibilities for the week, some of which seem heavier than others, are coming to an end. Reading mysteries and psychological thrillers are the best way to unwind while preparing forRead More →
Holy Week may be over, but that doesn’t mean you have to stop improving your life. Memoirs have a way of leading us down a path of gratitude. As we gain knowledge about someone else’s struggles, we tend to take note of our journeys and be thankful. This week, IRead More →
Another week brings another opportunity to finish a book or two. This week’s book recommendations focus on poetry, evangelism, and politics. One author seeks to put the Great Commission of Jesus Christ into action. Another presents a fictitious perspective of Capitol Hill that some would say isn’t so false afterRead More →
Cesario Estrada Chavez (Cesar Chavez) was born on March 31, 1927, in Yuma, Arizona. He began working in agriculture as a child and remained a key person in the fight for farm workers’ rights until his death on April 23, 1993. During his lifetime, Cesar Chavez worked alongside Dolores HuertaRead More →
Things that go bump in the night have nothing on this week’s book recs. From a crazy plot-twisting story by Freida McFadden to an ex-pastor who ran drugs for the cartel, there is something present for those who love psychological thrillers and crazy memoirs. Did I mention that there isRead More →
Some are enjoying Spring Break. Others are returning to work and school after several days of relaxation. Whether you are coming or going, there is something for you to read. Consider these three books while putting together your TBR pile this week. Everything Is Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence ofRead More →
Mid-week is here, which means it’s time to grow our TBR lists! Consider adding these books to your list of books to read. The Anti-Greed Gospel: Why the Love of Money is the Root of Racism and How the Church Can Create A New Way Forward by Malcolm Foley RacismRead More →
The new year is in full swing, and there are so many opportunities. There are opportunities to connect more. There are opportunities to love more. And, of course, there are opportunities to read more! Here are 12 books to consider adding to your TBR pile this year. Isaac’s Song byRead More →
Nikki Giovanni was an American poet and professor at Virginia Tech. She died at the age of 81 on Monday, December 9, 2024. To many, Nikki Giovanni was much more than a poet. She was a voice for Black women during a time when such voices were either silenced orRead More →