June 17, 2018

Blog/Jane Austen/Literary

Fatherly Types in Jane Austen’s Novels (and a Bonus Quiz)

In life, Jane Austen enjoyed a close relationship with her father. After his death, Austen wrote these words to her brother Francis: “His tenderness as a father, who can do justice to?” (Austen-Leigh 18). She refers to him as “an excellent Father” and writes of “the sweet, benevolent smile which always distinguished him” (144). But what of the fathers in...

June 10, 2018

Blog/Literary

Book List: 5 New Books on my Summer TBR List

School’s out, and I’m ready for adventure. I’m going to go out of my comfort zone and try something new: I’m going to try a few new books! (And some...

June 4, 2018

Blog/Literary

Book List: Confessions of a repeat book reader.

This week’s post is all about the books we love to read and re-read again. I’ll also share info about the free downloadable English Garden Summer Book Walk & Activity...

June 3, 2018

Blog/Faith/Literary

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Welcome, Kindred Spirits. I’m so glad you’re here! Life is so much better with Kindred Spirit friends along for the journey. Sign up below to receive my monthly newsletter, book...

June 1, 2018

Blog/Literary

Kindred Spirit Summer Read-Along Books

Kindred Spirit Summer Read-Along Books: June: The Blue Castle by L.M. Montgomery July: The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows August: A...

May 27, 2018

Blog/Literary

It’s almost summer! What’s on your reading list?

The Kindred Spirit Book Club summer reading series starts next week! Are you getting excited? I sure am! I used my birthday gift card this week to buy a few...

May 23, 2018

Blog/Faith

One look says it all.

Can you show love with only a glance? Much of literature says, “yes!” Countless love stories, movies, poems, and songs all agree. But can we actually minister to someone with...