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The Blackthorn Key by Kevin Sands (2015)

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If you like puzzles, chemistry, and British history, you might enjoy The Blackthorn Series by Kevin Sands and this first book, The Blackthorn Key (2015). We sure did. Continue reading

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The Call of Cthulhu by H.P. Lovecraft (1928)

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The Call of Cthulhu by H.P. Lovecraft (1928) may be a century old, but it’s an excitingly dark tale that birthed a whole web of stories about ancient beasts that exist only to destroy your safe little world. Encouraging! Continue reading

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The Pastor’s Justification by Jared Wilson (2013)

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The Pastor’s Justification by Jared Wilson (2013) is like a spiritual bath for the church leaders who need to be reminded of God’s wonderfully gracious Gospel. Definitely worth a read! Continue reading

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The Wave by Todd Strasser (1981)

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The social experiment conducted in The Wave by Todd Strasser (1981) is so poignant, I’m shocked I’d never heard of it! Frustrated by the mobs roaming the streets of Minnesota and Washington right now? This book will help you understand them a bit better. Continue reading

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Mother God by Sylvia Browne (2004)

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I read this trash for research purposes only. In my review of Mother God by Sylvia Browne (2004), I only scratch the surface of exposing this heretical cult, and I really don’t want to go any further. Continue reading

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When the Earth Was Flat by Graeme Donald (2012)

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Scientific history gets debunked in this delightful read, When the Earth Was Flat, though a few of Graeme Donald’s claims sound more opinionated than fact-based. Continue reading

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Adoniram Judson in Burma by Timothy Sui Lian Mang (2024)

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This short booklet was a refreshing reminder of the sacrificial labors of Adoniram Judson on the mission field of Burma. Continue reading

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Dilbert: The Third Year by Scott Adams (1991)

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In celebration of the passing of Scott Adams, I continue my foray through the full collection of Dilbert cartoon with this third year (1991). Continue reading

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Finding George Orwell in Burma by Emma Larkin (2004)

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For my most recent trip to Myanmar, I brought only one book with me, Finding George Orwell in Burma by Emma Larkin (2004). It didn’t take me long to wonder if I’d smuggled a banned book into the country, because this “travelogue” cuts deep in the heart of Burma’s political oppression, and it pulls no punches. I tried to hide the cover whenever I read it in public! Continue reading

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Trust No One by Linda Sue Park (2012)

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Trust No One by Linda Sue Park (Book 5 of 6 in the Vespers vs. Cahills series) ups the ante as Dan and Amy discover a mole in their midst. Continue reading

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