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“Thanksgiving Thief” by: Carolyn Keene

This is the 16th book in the Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew series by Carolyn Keene. Recommended Age:  5+ 96 pages Description :  Wild turkeys are running loose in River Heights! Can the Clue Crew round them up before they ruin the Thanksgiving feast? River Heights Elementary School is having a Thanksgiving pageant, and Nancy, Bess, and George want to dress up as Native Americans! But when the town starts preparing for Thanksgiving dinner, the girls end up smelling a mystery instead of turkey. As Thanksgiving food around town starts to disappear, the Clue Crew realizes that someone is trying to destroy the holiday! Can they catch these birdbrained bandits? Or will Thanksgiving dinner be a recipe for disaster? My Rating: 5/5 I love how inclusive Nancy and her friends are! They invite the girls around them to join in on solving the mystery. This is a great role model for young readers to imitate! I also appreciate that when the girls do not obey, there are consequences. My only co...
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“Mall Madness” by: Carolyn Keene

This is the 15th book in the Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew series by: Carolyn Keene. Recommended Age:  5+ 96 pages Description :  Back-to-school shopping spree! The Clue Crew is headed to the mall! They are ready to shop till they drop for new school supplies. First stop: the Pencil Box for glittery notebooks. But right away it looks like the girls have a back-to-school mystery on their hands. Money is missing from the Pencil Box's cash register, and all fingers point to the clerk, Rodger. Rodger is Nancy's neighbor, and she doesn't believe he's a thief. But she'll need to examine the facts first. Good thing she bought a new notebook! My Rating: 5/5 This book was good. The mystery was well-written and would likely be interesting for younger audiences. However, I did not love the last chapter (after the mystery was solved). There were some additional details that I felt did not need to be there. Other than that, I was great! Things to be aware of in “Mall Madness” Add...
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“Delighting in the Trinity” by: Michael Reeves

Recommended Age:  16+ (for comprehension) 135 pages Description :  Delighting in the Trinity  by Michael Reeves is a classic introduction to the heart of the Christian faith―our triune God. Drawing from centuries of church history up to the present, Reeves explores how the doctrine of the Trinity isn't just a theological concept but the foundation of our intimate relationship with God.  Written with wit, clarity, and warmth, this engaging book unpacks how understanding the Trinity shapes every aspect of Christian life, from salvation to prayer to the church and every aspect of our faith. With profound truths presented in a relatable, accessible way,  Delighting in the Trinity  invites Christians into deeper joy, richer worship, and a closer walk with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. My Rating: 5/5 I really enjoyed this book! It was simple and yet profound in its discussion of the Holy Trinity. Things to be aware of in “Delighting in the Trinity” Language: ...
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“Trapped in Hitler’s Hell” by: Anita Dittman and Jan Markell

Recommended Age:  16+ (depending on the sensitivity level) 185 pages Description:  Anita Dittman was just a little girl when the winds of Hitler and Nazism began to blow through Germany. By the time she was twelve, the war had begun. Abandoned by her father when he realized the price of being associated with a Jewish wife and family, Anita and her mother were ultimately left to fend for themselves. Anita’s teenage years are spent desperately fighting for survival yet learning to trust in the One she discovered would not leave her … My Rating: 5/5 This is truly such a powerful story! God’s miraculous and gracious Hand is clearly seen through Anita Dittman’s life. No human author could ever orchestrate a story in the same way. Even though there is a lot of suffering and violence recounted in this book, do not let that hinder you from picking it up. Our Lord and Savior suffered far more than we often envision as He died on the cross to pay our own sin debt. May you be reminded of...
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“Amish Country Crossroads” by Beverly Lewis

Recommended Age: 15-17+ (primarily for content 704 pages Description :  The lives and love of Philip Bradley and Rachel Yoder captivate readers again in this 3-in-1 edition of the popular series featuring The postcard, The crossroad, and Sanctuary My Rating: 4/5 To start, for clarification (because I was confused at first), the first two books in this collection are in a series, but the last one, (<i> Sanctuary,</i> ) is a stand-alone. The Postcard  and The Crossroad :   These two books were so sweet! The story had me crying both sympathetic and happy tears! I absolutely loved the beginning of book 1 and the end of book 2. It was just so sweet how Lewis introduced this story and then tied everything together. I loved it so much that I wish there was a book 3! After the ending I wanted more of the characters. I wish I could have continued to see them grow instead of just the epilogue (even though that was a nice touch). I do want to note, though, that there wer...
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"On Tyranny" by: Timothy Snyder

Recommended Age : 16+ (to be able to understand political contexts)  128 pages Description :   The Founding Fathers tried to protect us from the threat they knew, the tyranny that overcame ancient democracy. Today, our political order faces new threats, not unlike the totalitarianism of the twentieth century. We are no wiser than the Europeans who saw democracy yield to fascism, Nazism, or communism. Our one advantage is that we might learn from their experience. On Tyranny is a call to arms and a guide to resistance, with invaluable ideas for how we can preserve our freedoms in the uncertain years to come.     My Rating: 3/5     This book had a lot of good information, but not all of the tips were very practical. (-1 star) Notable Quotes: “We do not see the minds that we harm when we publish falsehoods, but that doesn’t mean we do not harm” (pg. 79). Things to be aware of in “On Tyranny” Language: - 1 “sh*thouse” (in a quote) Romantic Content: ...
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