2 “Misperceptions about God can certainly create a barrier in your relationship with him. And meanwhile, the friendship, love, and encouragement you could be sharing with your heavenly Father are never realized – all because of wrong assumptions about him.” If you believe in God, you probably have a view of […] The Real God by Chip IngramThis entry was posted in Reading and tagged Religious on January 30, 2017 by Sarah Anne Carter
“Initially she assigned the devastation of Tennessee – the blaze and the disease- to justice. The whites got what they deserved. For enslaving people, for massacring another race, for stealing the very land itself. … But if people received their just portion of misfortune, what had she done to […] Underground Railroad by Colson WhiteheadThis entry was posted in Reading and tagged Fiction historical fiction on January 27, 2017 by Sarah Anne Carter
2 So, what did you think? Did you like the book? Would you recommend it? Or do you think people should pass on reading it? You can discuss the questions in the comments section below on the blog or join us on Facebook. Thanks for joining us! February’s book is The Last […] Online Book Club: The Truth According to Us, Part 2This entry was posted in Online Book Club Reading and tagged Online Book Club on January 25, 2017 by Sarah Anne Carter
“It was urgent, and living in a state of urgency can be invigorating. But the fear can be mistaken for purpose, which is even more dangerous than the threat itself.” A superstorm is coming unlike anything the Northeast United States has seen before. The warm air of a hurricane […] We are Unprepared by Meg Little ReillyThis entry was posted in Reading and tagged Dystopian Fiction on January 23, 2017 by Sarah Anne Carter
“You don’t have to act your age. You don’t even have to feel it. And if it does attempt to elbow its way into your life, you do not have to pay attention. If I am out shopping and hear music playing in a store, I start to dance. If […] Keep Moving by Dick Van DykeThis entry was posted in Reading and tagged Biographical Inspirational Non-Fiction on January 20, 2017 by Sarah Anne Carter
3 The Last Days of Night by Graham Moore Do you enjoy talking to people about what you read? If so, I’m glad you found this page. I’m starting a monthly online book club with questions posted twice a month for people to discuss. February’s book is going to be The Last Days of […] Sarah Anne’s Online Book Club: February Book AnnouncementThis entry was posted in Online Book Club Reading and tagged Online Book Club on January 18, 2017 by Sarah Anne Carter
“Embedded in its secretive rules about the workings of the world – hidden forces and unseen causal relationships so complex that I believed only God could have created them – were answers to the greatest questions about our existence. If only I could uncover them.” The saying goes that behind […] The Other Einstein by Marie BenedictThis entry was posted in Reading and tagged Fiction Historical on January 16, 2017 by Sarah Anne Carter
“‘One of the things I always try to remind myself is that everyone has scars,’ she says. ‘A lot of them even worse than mine. The only difference is that mine are visible and most people’s aren’t.'” A young television star disappears from the public spotlight after she is […] November 9 by Colleen HooverThis entry was posted in Reading and tagged Fiction on January 13, 2017 by Sarah Anne Carter
5 If you are stopping by to find questions for your book club, please leave a note for me telling me where you are from! Today is the day! It’s time to kick off the online book club. For today’s questions, please only discuss parts from Chapters 1-28. If you have […] Online Book Club: The Truth According to Us, Part 1This entry was posted in Online Book Club and tagged Online Book Club on January 11, 2017 by Sarah Anne Carter
1 “Sonia met my eyes in the mirror. ‘You know, people come to Italy for all sorts of reasons, but when they stay, it’s for the same two things.’ ‘What?’ ‘Love and gelato.’ ‘Amen,’ Howard said.” Lina finds herself spending the summer in Italy to fulfill her mom’s dying wish. […] Love and Gelato by Jenna Evans WelchThis entry was posted in Reading and tagged Fiction Young Adult on January 9, 2017 by Sarah Anne Carter