New Release - The Choir Immortal - Katie Schuermann

Dear Readers,

I had the chance to meet Katie Schuermann at a convention this past summer.  I can so easily say that her personality comes through in her writing very clearly.  She was just a delight to talk to.  As I watched her with other visitors to her booth, I could see the bubbly personality that came through in her characters and also a lovely sense of humor.  So I was glad to see her sequel to House of Living Stones arrive here at the store.

The Choir Immortal picks up almost where "House" left off.  Two of Bradbury's own are getting married.  It will be the wedding of the century and anyone who is anyone will be there.  But does any wedding go off without a hitch?  This one doesn't.  If it isn't the broken air-conditioner, the cake starts to melt and if that isn't enough, maybe a trip to the emergency room will ruin the day.

Thankfully the church rallies and all is well.  They just had to learn that prayers, patience and cinnamon rolls are usually a great way to handle those difficult days.

Fun, laugh worthy and a delight to read, I have this one on the TBR list.  We all know people that Katie writes about.  For better or for worse we will all find even ourselves on these pages of what life is like in a church.

Happy Reading,

New Release - Dead Dog like Me - Max Davis

Dear Readers,

I am truly amazed at the different titles that are given to books.  Dead Dogs like Me by Max Davis is probably one of the odder ones I have seen.  It does usually make me wonder what is the book about to make that the title.  With this one, it is going to take a bit more research that just reading the book of the book.

Pastor Nick Gregory's life is falling apart.  His wife is getting a divorce, his church no longer trusts him and his faith is on life support and fading fast.  Can things get any worse?  Well yes, Nick suffers a horrific car accident, but the biggest shock is that once wakes up he knows he is not only not in his hometown, he is not is in his century.  Nick is transported back to 800 B.C. and into the life of Mephibosheth, King Saul's nephew.

As you can tell by that description, this is not really your typical fiction book.  It has an interesting mix of contemporary and Biblical, but set in a time not written about much.  King Saul is not really high on most Biblical fiction writers list to write about.  Well unless he is the bad guy to David's good guy.  So a very different undertaking by Max.

If you are looking for something a bit different, this might just be the book you are looking for.

Happy Reading,

New Releases - September 21 - 26

Dear Readers,

Remind me to not complain about writers not writing fast enough.  With all the new titles and authors now arriving in the store, I know I will never catch up with my reading.  How exciting for all of us readers!

Happy Reading,

Come Rain or Come Shine - Jan Karon - A Mitford Novel - The wedding we have all waited years to attend.  Dooley and Lacey are finally getting married and everyone is invited.  It is going to be pretty casual so come as you are and bring a dish to pass.

The Choir Immortal - Katie Schuermann - sequel to Living Stones - Two of their own are getting married. Zion Lutheran church could not be more excited.  Nothing can get them down.  Not busted air conditioners, melted cake or a trip to the emergency room.

The Reluctant Bride - Kathleen Fuller - #1 An Amish of Birch Creek Novel - Sadie was never going to marry.  Especially not Aden.  But when a tragic accident kill her parents and injury her sister, Sadie must marry.  Even when the only answer is the man who betrayed her years ago.

Hiding Places - Erin Healey - 11 year old Kate knows lots of secrets.  Who has marijuana hidden in the lodge.  Who keeps pilfering cash and where does her grandfather keep his stash of candy bars.  But some secrets can hurt her family and Kate maybe shelter that secret.

Falling like Snowflakes - Denise Hunter - A Summer Harbor Novel - Eden maybe the answer to Beau problems.  He needs help with his family's Christmas tree farm.  Facing his first Christmas without his parents Beau feels a bit overwhelmed.  When Eden comes looking for work, he sees a break.

Miracle Drug - Richard Mabry M.D. - One experimental drug, sure to cure the infection killing Dr. Josh Pearson's girlfriend.  The problem is that there is only on dose and two people have the infection.  The other person?  The President of the United States.

Every Girl Get Confused - Janice Thompson - #2 Brides with Style Novel - Katie and Brady are a match made in heaven.  Casey is back in Fairfield wanting to rekindle their relationship and Katie's parents would love for her to leave Dallas behind and come home.  Who will she pick?

Dead Dog Like Me - Max Davis -  Nick's life is falling apart, not only has his wife left him and his church doubts him, he now finds himself in the body of Mephibosheth.  Back in 800 BC and nephew to King Saul Nick/Mephibosheth finds he must adapt to a completely different way of life.

Anna's Healing  - Vannetta Chapman - A Tornado hits Anna's small town and her injury puts her in a wheelchair.  Forces to accept a new way of life, Anna makes adjustment through the help of 3 very special people.  Just as things become normal again she is healed and now draws a whole new kind of attention.

New Release - On a Firm Foundation - Lynn Austin

Dear Readers,

I can't remember the last time a Biblical series did so well as Lynn Austin's The Restoration Chronicles.  Book #1 Return to Me flew off the shelves and each book after has also.  Readers are eating them up and looking for more so book #3, On this Foundation, has not sat on the shelves long.

As the walls of Jerusalem rise so do the enemies trying to make sure the country of Israel never lives again.  When word reaches Nehemiah that the walls are broken and the gates buried, he turns to God for guidance.  He then sets out for Jerusalem himself to make sure the city is rebuilt and God's leadership is followed.

The powerful conclusion to Lynn's popular series, you will find yourself with a great understanding of what life was like for the group of Israelites who were willing to risk their lives to make sure their country is safe and rebuilt so once again it can be a strong and powerful nation.

Happy Reading,

Jan Karon

Dear Readers,

I love to read the Mitford books by Jan Karon.  That is why I was so excited to see another one releasing in the series.  Come Rain or Come Shine is the 12th book with Father Tim as the main character.  The wonderful thing about this series is that you not only love Father Tim, you become immersed in the other delightful characters that have wandered throughout the series. Does anyone else miss Uncle Billy's jokes?

Finally the wedding is going to happen.  Dooley and Lacey are going to tie the knot.  They want to do it in a very casual way and as inexpensively as possible.  It just means that it might be a bit more work for everyone.  But it also means it will truly be a community affair.

I was asked today why I love the Mitford books so much.  It didn't take me long to answer, "because they truly are a get away for me.  It is like a little vacation where everything I am worried or stressed over goes away and I can enjoy a bit of time with some old friend of mine."  That is what the Mitford books have always done for me.

They are that refreshing series where people do get along, they may argue, they may disagree, but when the chips are down they have your back and help you.  I think the Mitford books make most of us wish for that place where we belong.

Happy Reading

Sharon Brown

Just a reminder, Sharon Brown will be in our store tomorrow night at 7:00 p.m.  speaking about and signing the second book in her "shoes" series, Two Steps Forward.  

RSVP for this free event 

seating is limited. 

New Release - Murder at the Courthouse - A.H. Gabhart

Dear Readers,

I have really enjoy the different genres that Ann Gabhart has written in.  Whether contemporary or historical she writes with a gentle pen and you can just sink into the story and find your way home.  So I was very excited to hear that she was joining the mystery genre also.  Murder at the Courthouse by A.H. Gabhart is a cozy mystery that promises to be fun to read.

Michael Keane gave up his job in Columbus so he could relax.  He figured going to Hidden Spring KY was the pretty place to go as nothing ever happened there.  Of course that is before they find a dead body on the step to the courthouse.  The search for the killer leads Michael to question everything he thought he knew about small town living.

I always love reading descriptions on the back of a book that says "nothing every happen in such and such town."  I think to myself, yup nothing happens there until an author of mysteries find you and then sudden half your town is dead and every killer in the country lives next door.  Okay it isn't that bad, but it sure can feel that way. :-)

I am looking forward to reading Murder at the Courthouse as it looks like a lovely cozy mystery that seems to have a bit of bite to it.  Ann's sense of humor and trying to figure out which of the small town citizens are lying will make for a fun little weekend read.

Happy Reading,