by Jennifer Hallmark | Jun 16, 2026 | A Smidgen of Hope, Blogs/Podcasts
Helen Keller was a lady who definitely could have lost her joy a thousand different times. But she chose to persevere. I hope you do too…
by J.R. Brady | Jun 12, 2026 | Blogs/Podcasts, Fiction, Friday Fiction: Books From Off the Beaten Track
What if sea beasts of ancient legend were alive today? This is the burning question explored in Beneath the Deep by Andrea Chatman. If you are in the mood for a good sea monster adventure with Jules Verne vibes, mystery, strong family bonds, and a touch of romance- I...
by Jennifer Hallmark | Jun 5, 2026 | Blogs/Podcasts, Friday Fiction: Books From Off the Beaten Track
Vacation time. Whether you go to the beach, the mountains, or the river for a weekend. Maybe you take a little time off to relax at home. No matter where you are, summer is the perfect time to catch up on your reading. And I thought I’d share some books that are...
by Jennifer Hallmark | Jun 2, 2026 | A Smidgen of Hope, Blogs/Podcasts
Can a person have too many books? I hope not. (Catch the reference back to the blog?) I’ve just finished a sixteen-book series by Patricia Moyes. I’m re-reading the ten books by James L. Rubart, some of my very favorite on the planet. I’m also...
by Melissa J. Troutman | May 29, 2026 | Blogs/Podcasts, Fiction, Friday Fiction: Books From Off the Beaten Track
When it comes to my favorite classics, Ben-Hur may have more depth, but The Scarlet Pimpernel has more intrigue. Published in novel form in 1905 by Baroness Emmuska Orczy, after two years of success as a play, The Scarlet Pimpernel tells the story of what happens when...
