The Hunger Games
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Reviews on Monday, August 08, 2011
After hearing many friends rave about the trilogy of books that kick off with Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games, I’ve decided to take the plunge and dive in for myself, to see what all the fuss is about. These seem to me to be among the most discussed books for young adults since the dawn of the Harry Potter series.
I haven’t quite finished the first book yet, but already know I’ll be moving ahead... READ MORE
Strange But Fun
Posted by DariaSockey in Reviews on Monday, August 08, 2011
Strange but fun.
That was the conclusion of our book club when we met last evening to discuss the 1906 novel Manalive by G.K. Chesterton. Chesterton, a Catholic convert and one of the most brilliant essayist of the 20th century, is best known for expository works such as Orthodoxy, What’s Wrong With the World, and The Everylasting Man.
But he also wrote several novels. These can be an acquired taste,... READ MORE
New Teen Magazine Looks Great
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Reviews on Wednesday, April 20, 2011
I’m always happy to promote the work of fellow Catholics, and especially when their projects are as greatly needed and as totally cool as Ink and Fairydust Magazine. Shaylynn, one of the teens involved in this super project, wrote me recently and invited me to help spread the word. Here’s what she has to say about the magazine:
My name is Shaylynn, a 16 year old homeschooled Catholic, and for the... READ MORE
No Age Limit
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Just me on Wednesday, November 10, 2010
I normally want to post about food on a regular basis, but during pregnancy my recipe consumption goes way down. My book consumption, on the other hand, increases significantly. There’s something about dealing with constant nausea that makes me want to disappear into a novel.
The last time I was at the library, I grabbed the first of Regina Doman’s fairy tale novels, Snow White & Rose Red. I’d heard... READ MORE
50,000 Words in 30 Days
Posted by Danielle Bean in Just me on Monday, October 12, 2009
Have any of you ever participated in the National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) in November?
If so, what were your results? Did you actually succeed in producing 50,000 words in 30 days? Anyone game to try it with me? Am I crazy for even considering it?
Fiction and Favorites
Posted by Lisa Hendey in News on Thursday, September 24, 2009
On this week’s episode of the Faith & Family Live Cast (click here to listen or click on the player above), we kick things off by congratulating our friend Rebecca on her new column, “In Good Company” at the Catholic News Agency. Way to go Rebecca!
In our first topic of the week, we take a look at reading fiction and share some of our favorite recently read titles, including the following:
Are You a Storyteller?
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Just me on Wednesday, February 18, 2009
I love a good story. One game our family has always loved to play together is something we call the “story game”. One of us will begin a story and then “tag” the next family member, who continues to weave the tale for a moment or two until it’s his turn to tag, and so on. We can play the “story game” for hours and have crafted some pretty fabulous tales over the years.
With three voracious readers... READ MORE
A Little Book Can Make a Big Difference
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Reviews on Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Last week, I had the privilege of interviewing Catholic mom and author Nancy Carabio Belanger and learning more about her fabulous book, Olivia and the Little Way
Nancy, a mom of two sons, has written a book that may be aimed at school age readers, but will become a favorite of moms as well. In the story, Olivia, a ten-year-old girl, is having trouble fitting in with the kids at her new Catholic... READ MORE
Christian Fiction
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Faith on Friday, August 29, 2008
Earlier this week I re-read some of G.K. Chesterton’s Father Brown mysteries (specifically the ones in this collection) and greatly enjoyed the intellectual stimulation of the brilliant plotting and Chesterton’s famous wit.
When I’d finished those, I picked up Prince Caspian for old time’s sake, and lost myself for a few hours in the lovely adventures of the Pevensie children and their Narnian friends... READ MORE
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