It may be a Christmas movie, but It's a Wonderful Life has been transformed into great summer reading by author Greg Asamakoupoulos of Mercer Island.
From Amazon.com: Each chapter highlights an important movie scene, relationship, or theme
and makes a spiritual point. Even those who haven't seen the film will
understand the plot as Greg describes it, and people who know the movie
so well they can recite the dialogue will find themselves nodding in
agreement, appreciating Greg's thoughtful insights. The chapters are
concise and written in an engaging style - an easy read. And each one
concludes with "Questions for Reflection". These questions can be
helpful for individuals, of course, but will also be ideal for group
discussions.
Find it on the new books rack now, and later in adult nonfiction by the fireplace under 791.43.
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Honest, humorous look at breast cancer from a survivor
I'm excited to tell you that we've added It's Not About the Hair: And Other Certainties of Life & Cancer to our library this month.
Author Debra Jarvis, a chaplain at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, wrote this book about her own experience with breast cancer. Publisher's Weekly describes her sense of humor as "bawdy" and this book does contain profanity, so it may not be for everyone. However, those dealing with their own or a loved one's cancer may find its honesty especially helpful.
From Amazon.com: Debra Jarvis works as a chaplain supporting patients at Seattle’s Cancer Care Alliance (the clinic founded by the world-famous Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Institute). In that capacity she meets daily with patients in at many points along the path of living with cancer, from diagnosis to treatment to recovery and facing death. So in one of those ironic twists of fate, Jarvis was diagnosed with breast cancer herself. It’s Not About the Hair is the account of her time with cancer....This is a cancer story that won’t give you the creeps, but it will guide you to think deeply about the serious stuff like ingrained views on health and disease, life and death, the time we have and how we want to live it.
Find it on the new books rack now, and later in adult nonfiction by the fireplace under 362.196.
Author Debra Jarvis, a chaplain at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, wrote this book about her own experience with breast cancer. Publisher's Weekly describes her sense of humor as "bawdy" and this book does contain profanity, so it may not be for everyone. However, those dealing with their own or a loved one's cancer may find its honesty especially helpful.
From Amazon.com: Debra Jarvis works as a chaplain supporting patients at Seattle’s Cancer Care Alliance (the clinic founded by the world-famous Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Institute). In that capacity she meets daily with patients in at many points along the path of living with cancer, from diagnosis to treatment to recovery and facing death. So in one of those ironic twists of fate, Jarvis was diagnosed with breast cancer herself. It’s Not About the Hair is the account of her time with cancer....This is a cancer story that won’t give you the creeps, but it will guide you to think deeply about the serious stuff like ingrained views on health and disease, life and death, the time we have and how we want to live it.
Find it on the new books rack now, and later in adult nonfiction by the fireplace under 362.196.
More help for grief and loss, right in our library
Did you know that we have a list of grief resources on the website, as well as printed copies in the library? These books are all available from the King County Library System and have been recommended by members of the Pacific Northwest Association of Church Libraries. We've just added an especially good book from the list to our own library: A Grace Disguised: How the Soul Grows Through Loss by Jerry Sittser.
From Amazon.com:
An expanded edition of this classic book on grief and loss---with a new preface and epilogue. Loss came suddenly for Jerry Sittser. In an instant, a tragic car accident claimed three generations of his family: his mother, his wife, and his young daughter. While most of us will not experience such a catastrophic loss in our lifetime, all of us will taste it. And we can, if we choose, know as well the grace that transforms it. A Grace Disguised plumbs the depths of sorrow, whether due to illness, divorce, or the loss of someone we love. The circumstances are not important; what we do with those circumstances is. In coming to the end of ourselves, we can come to the beginning of a new life---one marked by spiritual depth, joy, compassion, and a deeper appreciation of simple blessings.
Find it on the new books rack now, and later in adult nonfiction by the fireplace under 248.8.
From Amazon.com:
An expanded edition of this classic book on grief and loss---with a new preface and epilogue. Loss came suddenly for Jerry Sittser. In an instant, a tragic car accident claimed three generations of his family: his mother, his wife, and his young daughter. While most of us will not experience such a catastrophic loss in our lifetime, all of us will taste it. And we can, if we choose, know as well the grace that transforms it. A Grace Disguised plumbs the depths of sorrow, whether due to illness, divorce, or the loss of someone we love. The circumstances are not important; what we do with those circumstances is. In coming to the end of ourselves, we can come to the beginning of a new life---one marked by spiritual depth, joy, compassion, and a deeper appreciation of simple blessings.
Find it on the new books rack now, and later in adult nonfiction by the fireplace under 248.8.
Historical Romance: A Vote of Confidence by Robin Lee Hatcher
If you like Janette Oke and other historical romance authors, why not give one of our newest books a try? A Vote of Confidence is the first in Robin Lee Hatcher's Sisters of Bethlehem Springs series. This book is set in 1915 and tells the story of Guinevere Arlington, a "woman in a man's world" who runs for mayor. Doesn't sound like a romance? Well, when her opponent turns out to be a handsome bachelor...
Find it in our adult fiction section, by the outside doors.
Are you running on empty?
If you're feeling guilty or overwhelmed because you don't feel like you spend enough time with God in practices like prayer and Bible reading, Refuel: An Uncomplicated Guide to Connecting with God by Doug Fields book may help. It's a short, quick read with lots of practical suggestions to help you put God first in your life in ways that work for you.
From Amazon.com: As a Christian, you know you need to have devotions. You've heard it from your pastor; you've seen the study guides; you may have even made a dent in the One Year Bible. Some of you have valiantly set your alarm clocks back an hour for morning quiet time, only to find that life creeps back in to steal your resolve. It isn't because you don't love God. You quit because you "bought into" someone's unsustainable habit at an unreasonable pace. But you don't have to keep running on empty. Bestselling author Doug Fields offers an uncomplicated, practical plan that you can carry out. This book won't teach you how to "cram God" into your already-full schedule. Instead, Doug will show you a practical, doable way of setting God first, and then letting everything else in your life fall into place. You will experience the fullness God has for you-just take some time to refuel.
Find it on the new book rack for now, and later under 248.4 in the adult non-fiction section to the left of the fireplace.
From Amazon.com: As a Christian, you know you need to have devotions. You've heard it from your pastor; you've seen the study guides; you may have even made a dent in the One Year Bible. Some of you have valiantly set your alarm clocks back an hour for morning quiet time, only to find that life creeps back in to steal your resolve. It isn't because you don't love God. You quit because you "bought into" someone's unsustainable habit at an unreasonable pace. But you don't have to keep running on empty. Bestselling author Doug Fields offers an uncomplicated, practical plan that you can carry out. This book won't teach you how to "cram God" into your already-full schedule. Instead, Doug will show you a practical, doable way of setting God first, and then letting everything else in your life fall into place. You will experience the fullness God has for you-just take some time to refuel.
Find it on the new book rack for now, and later under 248.4 in the adult non-fiction section to the left of the fireplace.
A new book for Easter
Want a new book to read to the little ones in your life for Easter? We have a new book thanks to a generous donation: The Easter Story by Carol Heyer.
From Amazon.com: This inspiring book takes the young reader from Christ's birth through his life, his death, and his Resurrection. The true meaning of Easter's rituals and traditions comes to life in Heyer's portrayals of the Last Supper, the crucifixion, and the glory of Easter morning.
Find it on the new book rack for now, and on the Easy Readers shelf (the bottom shelf of the bookcase by the door, below the biographies and adult fiction) after Easter.
From Amazon.com: This inspiring book takes the young reader from Christ's birth through his life, his death, and his Resurrection. The true meaning of Easter's rituals and traditions comes to life in Heyer's portrayals of the Last Supper, the crucifixion, and the glory of Easter morning.
Find it on the new book rack for now, and on the Easy Readers shelf (the bottom shelf of the bookcase by the door, below the biographies and adult fiction) after Easter.
Devotional calendars: tools for daily worship
Thanks to a generous donation we have two new devotional calendars in our library. You can find them both under 242.2 in the adult non-fiction section to the left of the fireplace. By the way, if you'd like some pointers on how to find books in our library, please let me know. I'd be happy to show you around!
Jesus Calling: Enjoying Peace in His Presence was written by Sarah Young, a missionary who has traveled around the world with her husband. They currently live and serve in Perth, Australia. The book encourages prayer as a dialogue with Jesus. Or try Daily Splashes of Joy: 365 Gems to Sparkle Your Day if you like a strong dose of humor with your devotions. Barbara Johnson is the author, so it's a good one to try if you enjoy her other books like Stick a Geranium in Your Hat and Be Happy!
The library is a great place to "try it before you buy it" and check out a devotional book or two to use at home for a while. Put some variety in your daily devotions and see how God speaks to you!
Jesus Calling: Enjoying Peace in His Presence was written by Sarah Young, a missionary who has traveled around the world with her husband. They currently live and serve in Perth, Australia. The book encourages prayer as a dialogue with Jesus. Or try Daily Splashes of Joy: 365 Gems to Sparkle Your Day if you like a strong dose of humor with your devotions. Barbara Johnson is the author, so it's a good one to try if you enjoy her other books like Stick a Geranium in Your Hat and Be Happy!
The library is a great place to "try it before you buy it" and check out a devotional book or two to use at home for a while. Put some variety in your daily devotions and see how God speaks to you!
Good news for Jan Karon fans!
Have you read Jan Karon's Mitford series? Do you miss Father Tim? We now have Home to Holly Springs, the first book in the new Father Tim series. This time Father Tim returns to his childhood home of Holly Springs, MS and discovers a family secret.
Want to know more? Check it out! This book is on the new book rack right now, and will go on the adult fiction shelves sometime after Christmas. If you like it and are interested in reading the sequel, In the Company of Others, let me know and I'll go shopping for it. Happy reading!
Want to know more? Check it out! This book is on the new book rack right now, and will go on the adult fiction shelves sometime after Christmas. If you like it and are interested in reading the sequel, In the Company of Others, let me know and I'll go shopping for it. Happy reading!
Book Review: Where Do I Go?
Do you like popular fiction? Check out one of our newest books, Where Do I Go? by Neta Jackson, located in the adult fiction section.
This is the first book in the Yada Yada House of Hope Series, a spin-off of the popular Yada Yada Prayer Group series, and has received very good reviews from Amazon.com customers. Gabby Fairbanks, the wife of a wealthy Chicago businessman, finds fulfillment working at a homeless shelter. How will she deal with her husband's hostile and unsupportive attitude? Check out the book and find out!
This is the first book in the Yada Yada House of Hope Series, a spin-off of the popular Yada Yada Prayer Group series, and has received very good reviews from Amazon.com customers. Gabby Fairbanks, the wife of a wealthy Chicago businessman, finds fulfillment working at a homeless shelter. How will she deal with her husband's hostile and unsupportive attitude? Check out the book and find out!
Want something different? How about a graphic novel?
I'm really excited about one of our latest additions to the Cross and Crown Library - as far as I know, our first graphic novel!
The Coming Storm (#1 in the Kingdoms: A Biblical Epic series)
by Ben Avery, illustrated by Mat Broome
On the high school/young adult shelf
This series is based on this story of Josiah and the Egyptian army in the books of 1&2 Kings and 1&2 Chronicles. If you're not familiar with graphic novels, think of it as a book-length comic book. Although teens are the book's target audience, many adults enjoy this style of literature as well. Whether you enjoy reading more traditional books or not, why not give it a try?
The Coming Storm (#1 in the Kingdoms: A Biblical Epic series)
by Ben Avery, illustrated by Mat Broome
On the high school/young adult shelf
This series is based on this story of Josiah and the Egyptian army in the books of 1&2 Kings and 1&2 Chronicles. If you're not familiar with graphic novels, think of it as a book-length comic book. Although teens are the book's target audience, many adults enjoy this style of literature as well. Whether you enjoy reading more traditional books or not, why not give it a try?
Book Review: Getting a Life
New books are coming in! Here’s one of the latest.
Getting a Life: How to Find Your True Vocation
Renee M. LaReau
In the nonfiction section at 248.8 LAR
Ever wonder what God is calling you to do with your life? This book is written especially for young adults, but any of us trying to discover the meaning of work in our lives may find it helpful. The emphasis is on connecting with God and the community to help each of us know ourselves.
Happy reading!
Getting a Life: How to Find Your True Vocation
Renee M. LaReau
In the nonfiction section at 248.8 LAR
Ever wonder what God is calling you to do with your life? This book is written especially for young adults, but any of us trying to discover the meaning of work in our lives may find it helpful. The emphasis is on connecting with God and the community to help each of us know ourselves.
Happy reading!
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