Category: reading
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Writing (and Reading) Resource: On Magic & Miracles
On Magic and Miracles: A Theological Guide to Discerning Fictional Magic by Marian A. Jacobs publisher’s synopsis From classic fantasy like The Lord of the Rings and The Chronicles of Narnia to modern stories like Harry Potter, Christians have been debating the issue of fictional magic for decades. Some believers read and write fantasy as an expression of their God-given…
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Three Back-to-School Reads
As summer comes to a close, it’s time to hit the books–both nonfiction and fiction. 😉 Here are some YA books featuring school settings to add to your TBR! * Vivid by Ashley Bustamante ➡️ fantasy dystopian featuring a color-based magic system * Enhanced by Candace Kade ➡️ futuristic China with genetic enhancements * Wolf…
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Books Are Magic
Have you ever thought about how special and magical books are? Somewhere, someone comes up with an idea, an entire world, characters, and plot existing in their imagination. They write it down. A publisher decides to print it, and suddenly this idea is shared with readers all across the globe. They’re invited to join the…
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Thoughts on Reading Goals
I failed my 2024 Goodreads goal. I knew it was coming. For the past four years, ever since I started tracking how many books I read each year, I passed one hundred books each year. I finished out this past year with sixty-four books. And that’s okay. As we start this new year, I want…
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Wintery Reads
Christmas is in the air! If you’re looking for some books to enjoy during some cozy fireside reading, here are some recommendations: *Splinters of Scarlet by Emily Bain Murphy — this YA historical fantasy is perfect for this time of year. A part of the story even takes place over Christmas. *Ignite by Kara Swanson…
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Hooks are Important
What makes you pick up a book? The main thing that makes me pick up a book is whether or not the back cover hooks me. Yes, I’ll read the endorsements, and sometimes scan the first page, but the blurb has to first intrigue me. And while a stunning cover is a plus, I’ve never…
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Complete Series to Read
I think we can all agree that waiting for the next book in a series is one of the hardest things about being a bookworm. But don’t worry—these series recommendations are complete and make great binge reads! The Heist Society series (heists, Europe, art, cons) The Songkeeper Chronicles (music is magic, a gryphon, epic stakes)…
Hailey Huntington 