Book Fare: Book Club Fun, Wholesome Recommendations, Deep Discussions

There’s a different tone on the show today as we bring you an update on the state of the show in the first section. Next, we bring you three of the Christian Spiritual books that have impacted us most deeply. It was uncanny how much these three “talked” to one another and were so appropriate for today! Stay to the end to hear our closing thoughts! And please tell your thoug

Is the idea of reading the Great Works of Western Civilization intimidating or daunting? Did you read classics in school and just didn’t get it or didn’t like them? Is it difficult to know where to begin? Well start where you are – here with us! We will walk you through a Baker’s Dozen Quick Tips, and give you 2 recommendations each from Children’s Literature, Short St

Today we dive into Detective Fiction Recommendations - after last week's Detective Fiction Primer. If you love mysteries (like Amanda) or even if it's not your favorite (like Elizabeth and Tricia), you will find a recommendation to start with. What did Elizabeth read as homework for this episode? Does Tricia read any besides Nero Wolfe? And HOW MANY will Amanda recommend??

How can Murder be a Cozy Mystery? How is Detective Fiction like Fairy Tales? What do Superheroes, The Western Cowboy Hero, and Dad TV have to do with Detective Fiction? We present to you The Definitive Detective Fiction Primer! Walk with us thru the birth and growth of the genre, focusing on The Golden Age of Detective Fiction, talk about what the genre is, the importance of set

Have you ever felt like everyone around you is being fake? Do you ever think conventional manners are ridiculous? Have you ever felt like people just need to WAKE UP?!? Then this discussion is for you! Today, in our first Book Club of 2024, we discuss Oscar Wilde's brilliant play The Importance of Being Earnest. From the funniest moments to some cultural background to what Wild

From the sweet first friendships of girlhood to the deep, sometimes complicated friendships of womanhood, we talk about what Friendship is, why we need it, and how it relates to Community. This episode also features a short and sweet interview with Amanda’s daughter, Ruby, talking about one of her favorite friendship books and great quotes from Guroain, Aristotle, and CS Lewis! W

Today we're talking about making reading a part of our family cultures. But what does that mean? You may picture your whole family sitting down quietly at night before bed, and that and other idyllic pictures may seem impossible, but today we're talking about how simple and fun it can be! We share relatable stories and easy tips to start making reading more a part of your e

If you could ask one the Top 20 Podcasters in the world to share one book, what would it be? Our guest today is Stefanie Gass, who is not only one of the Top 20 Podcasters is the world, but is also a Christian who is passionate about helping other Christian Women to grow their online businesses using podcasting. We discuss some of our favorite marriage books, what it takes to hav

Have you looked at this year and thought, "Why should I set a reading goal (or any goal) - it's never worked before!" Friend, we hear you! We have all been in places where goal setting is discouraging and hard. Today, we tackle the problem of unwieldy goals with a Book Fare first! Tricia is putting on her professional coaching hat to walk Elizabeth through her goal-s

Have you set any reading goals for 2024? It can be confusing to know how to set reading goals that won't be too much or too discouraging. We've been there! Today we talk about the reading goals we're exploring for the new year, what they might be, and why we've chosen them. We're also discussing all the new things coming down the pike this year, like... Join ou