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Article‘Reading is a kind of magic’
Jane Walters is the chair of the Association of Christian Writers (ACW). Here she talks about her own journey of becoming a writer and why she feels Christian literature is so important
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OpinionWhy should adults care about World Book Day?
’The benefits of reading are well documented,’ says publisher, Nicki Copeland. She shares why she loves to read and why ‘stories stimulate our imaginations’, long after childhood.
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OpinionPop singer Pink is giving away copies of banned books at her concerts and I think she is right to do so
Following news that the state of Florida has banned certain books in school libraries, here is writer Alex Noel on why she shares Pink’s view that book bans are a danger to freedom of speech and self expression.
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OpinionWant to learn about Christianity and feminism? These are the books you need
Lauren Windle, author of Notes On Feminism: Being a Woman in a Church Led By Men, recommends the best books for people exploring feminism from a Christian perspective.
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ArticleFive things I have learned about…reading
Cathy Madavan is a self-confessed bookaholic, but here she explains why reading can be good for all of us.
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OpinionI experienced ‘post-book grief’ after reading books on the occult but it led me back to the Bible
Kate Orson loves to get lost in a book, but after feeling bereft at the end of her last, she felt drawn back to the Bible.
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OpinionI love women, but reading books written by men helped me grow and understand myself better
Christian writer Sarah Jane Souther explains the value she finds in focusing her reading on books written by men.
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Opinion10 books every Christian woman should add to her reading list this World Book Day
To celebrate World Book Day, Woman Alive book club host Claire Musters and other book club members share the titles that have been transformational in their own lives.
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OpinionWitch lit is the latest book trend enticing women in… here’s what Christians should know
Lauren Windle delves into the ‘witch lit’ book craze that promises to empower women but often does so at the expense of Christianity.
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OpinionHere are the top ten books every Christian woman should read in 2023
If you’re hoping to pad out your “to be read” shelf with some of 2023’s most anticipated books, help is at hand. As Joanna Davey, publisher at Hodder Faith, shares the ten books she’s eagerly anticipating this year.
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OpinionOur book club host shares her top ten books of 2022
Author and avid reader Claire Musters shares the ten books that have had her gripped this year.
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ArticleReading the Bible in a year
Alex Noel challenged herself to read every part of the Bible – and found her life changed as a result
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OpinionHow to get your children to love reading more than they love screen time
Children are often glued to a screen and getting them to put it down in favour of a book is a difficult task. Here Isabell Fisher, co-founder of Little Hands Learning, shares her three tips for getting your children excited about reading.
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ArticleMay 2022 Book Club - You recommend…
Extravagant Fire Sue Sinclair (Freedom Publishing, 2020) This is a powerful testimony of the amazing journey of an ordinary woman set apart for such a time as this. Through the power of the Holy Spirit she has accomplished more than she ever hoped or imagined (a ministry ...
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ArticleApril 2022 Book Club - You recommend…
A Shed in a Cucumber Field SL Russell (New Generation Publishing, 2014) Inspired by a recent book club post, I treated myself, with the luxury of a long weekend, to reading another of Sue Russell’s brilliant books, A Shed in a Cucumber Field (the title is in ...
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OpinionStruggling to sleep? Switch from your phone to books before bed with a pre-loved book subscription
It’s World Sleep Day (yes… apparently that’s a thing) and research shows winding down with a book is far better at bedtime than staring at a screen. A pre-loved book subscription is the ideal way to discover new novels while reducing landfill - here are some options.
