Tag Archives: books

Summer Reading by Tara Randel

Posted on July 9, 2015 by tararandel

Summer is here! The kids are out of school. It’s vacation season! What better time to escape between the pages of a good book? Whether you’re at the beach or poolside, slathered in SPF 50 and drinking a cool beverage, … Continue reading →

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Crazy Little Thing by Kristen Heitzmann

Posted on January 30, 2015 by kristenheitzmann

This morning the craziest thing happened. I wrote the final words to a novel. Crazy? Why is it crazy for a storyteller with 20 published novels to be sitting in amazement at that fact? Well, for starters, I haven’t finished one … Continue reading →

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I’m Not Ready by Julie Arduini

Posted on November 19, 2014 by juliearduini

You know the phrase, “Be careful of what you wish for, you just might get it?” I was thinking about that when I looked at the pictures from Greater Buffalo earlier this week. I heard a lot of people say … Continue reading →

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Stories of good and evil, light and darkness

Posted on October 31, 2014 by lynettesowell

I was going to write something about Halloween or All Soul’s Day for my post today, but I didn’t think there was anything I could add to conversations swirling around out there. People have their opinions about what to do … Continue reading →

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Choosing What to Read by Vicki Hinze

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Vicki Hinze

  I looked through a listing of books this morning and one snagged my attention. Migrations, Volume 1: Don’t Forget to Breathe by Ashim Shanker. I’m not sure what about it snagged my attention, really. The cover is black and … Continue reading →

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Words, Words, Words

Posted on July 25, 2014 by kristenheitzmann

Have you ever wondered what there is left to say? The words I write every day are the outgrowth of a yearning to express something lasting, something meaningful, entertaining, special. As God spoke creation into being, his breath stirred creative … Continue reading →

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Calling All Librarian Stories!

Posted on July 21, 2014 by alandkathi66

I recently attended an international conference for Christian book buyers/sellers from around the world. Now I’m preparing to deliver a keynote speech at a national conference for book lenders—i.e., librarians. I’m excited about this opportunity because I’ve loved libraries since … Continue reading →

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Discovering Books

Posted on September 5, 2013 by bethrachg

In a world of millions of authors and even more books, discoverability has never been easy. While the shift into the digital age has created new avenues of promotion, anyone can get published and everyone is promoting—more than ever.  But … Continue reading →

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The Future’s So Bright…I’ve Gotta Read a Book

Posted on June 21, 2013 by lynettesowell

Happy first day of summer! I don’t know about where you live, but it’s already felt like summer for quite a while here in Texas. Sunny. Bright. Hot. People are sharing photos of their vacation trips to the lake, beach, … Continue reading →

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A Double Standard?

Posted on April 5, 2013 by lynettesowell

I hesitated to write this, but I thought I’d think alound and ask the question. I think it’s safe to say that for many readers, books aren’t their only form of entertainment. The realm of what we call inspirational or … Continue reading →

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Writer-Readers

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Maureen Lang

I’ve been a reader and a writer nearly all my life, and sometimes it’s hard to separate the two. When I was very young I learned to read a book not only to be entertained, but to try figuring out … Continue reading →

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Happy To Be Here by Tara Randel

Posted on March 28, 2013 by tararandel

 Hello! My name is Tara Randel and I’m excited about posting here at Christians Read. I’ve been writing for what seems like forever, but published since 2000. It’s been a long process, a lot of ups and downs along the … Continue reading →

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Do the books you read pass the test? by Maureen Lang

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Maureen Lang

I recently tuned in to a radio debate on the merits of reading commercial vs literary or classic novels. The focus was supposed to be on the romance genre, but both guests—two Phd’s from different universities—seemed to be talking as … Continue reading →

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Buying cheap books by Camy Tang

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Camy Tang/Camille Elliot

I have a sickness. I can’t stop buying cheap books. I am uncontrollable. If I see a Nook Daily Find or a Kindle Daily Deal, I can’t stop myself from clicking to look at it, and if it’s a book … Continue reading →

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Perfect Reading Weather by Elizabeth Goddard

Posted on January 17, 2013 by bethrachg

Lazy summer days or warm cozy evenings beside the fire. Which would you choose for enjoying a good read? It’s been raining here for days, and our backyard is a lake. Though snow is a rare event in central Louisiana, … Continue reading →

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