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Book Review: The Magnolia Duchess

16 Monday May 2016

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The Magnolia Duchess

 

The Magnolia Duchess is the third installment in author Beth White’s Gulf Coast Chronicles. I had the privilege of reading book two, The Creole Princess, prior to reading book three. Having read the second book, I still found myself lost in this novel. I am an avid reader of historical fiction and I do enjoy a book filled with historical detail. However, I feel like I may have missed the forest for the trees.

I must acknowledge the skill, planning, and writing talent with which Beth White pen’s her novels. White had definitely done her research and included so many historical details in her story of love and war. This story begins with Fiona Lanier discovering a washed up man on the shore. More interesting is the realization that she recognizes him. From here there seems to be a never-ending cast of characters and plot lines. Point of view in the story changes frequently to the point that I wish a full list was provided for the reader.

I never want to dissuade someone from reading a book based on m own personal feelings. Especially when the author took such pains to write such a detail filled story. If you love historical fiction loaded with characters and places, this might be the book for you. It just wasn’t a book for me. I was given a complimentary copy of this book by its publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own and I have not been compensated in any way

Review: NLT Slimline Tween Bible

01 Sunday May 2016

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slimline bible

 

I really like this new Guys Slimline Bible from Tyndale House Publishers! My oldest son has outgrown his childhood Bible that was full of pictures and loud colors. (not to mention his old Bible is a brick and too large to carry anywhere.)

There are a few features of this Bible that make it perfect for a guy who has grown up a bit. First, it is the New Living Translation. NLT is by far my favorite translation, especially for young readers. It is easy to understand and is simply and modern English translation of the original text. Secondly, this is a simple Bible, without any commentary or extras. Study Bibles have their place, but for day to day use this size is ideal. This Bible does contain a concordance, maps, a year long reading plan and a list of helpful verses to memorize categorized by subject matter.

I find the cover of this Bible perfect. (The cover feels like leather, but is not actual leather.) It is a bright blue chevron on a dark gray background. This is a Bible my son will not outgrow. He will be able to carry it for years to come. My favorite feature of this Bible is the verse inside the front cover.  “My victory and honor come from God alone. He is my refuge, a rock where no enemy can reach me” Psalm 62:7.  What a fantastic verse for a young man!

If I were to put an age appropriateness on this Bible, I would give a range of 10- life. The packaging labels the Bible for Tweens. This Bible would make a great gift for a young man who is moving past childish things. I was given a complimentary copy of this Bible by its publishers in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own and I have not been compensated.

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