by Brandy Heineman | Dec 18, 2015 | Blog, Reading, Recommended Books
Christmas came early on my reading list this year. When I curled up with Kristen Heitzmann’s latest novel Told You So, a comedy-drama that pushes the usual limits of Christian fiction for a deep take on grace, I unwrapped something I wanted. A fun and...
by Brandy Heineman | May 28, 2015 | Blog, Reading, Recommended Books
A teacher on the run. A bounty hunter in pursuit. Can two enemies learn to trust each other before they both lose what they hold most dear? Karen Witemeyer is one of my favorite authors, and after reading the sneak peak of A Worthy Pursuit included with her recent...
by Brandy Heineman | May 5, 2015 | Blog, Jesus, Reading, Recommended Books
Until the Harvest, the second full-length novel in the Appalachian Blessings series by Sarah Loudin Thomas, is officially out today! You can find my full review here, but this post is more a rumination on character and theme. Since I’ve wavered quite a bit on my...
by Brandy Heineman | Feb 10, 2015 | Blog, Reading, Recommended Books
Spoiler Alert: If you’re boycotting Valentine’s Day, this post might not be your favorite… but, if you love love and you’re looking for themed reads to go along with your conversation hearts and chocolate-covered cherries, I’ve got nine...
by Brandy Heineman | Aug 13, 2013 | Blog, Reading
I’ve written before about the fact that there’s power in naming things. However, I don’t think I have written about my angst over my novel’s genre, at least not directly. Is it a mystery since it has a mystery in it? Is it a romance because it...
by Brandy Heineman | Jul 9, 2013 | Blog, Reading, Recommended Books, Whispers in the Branches
Feeling bookish and need some recommendations? Here are my favorite genealogy-themed reads from the last few years. In no particular order … The Violets of March by Sarah Jio (2011, Plume) — I know I’ve touted Ms. Jio before … Brace yourselves,...
