Once on a Hill in Tuscany by Alison Taylor-Brown This collection of eleven short stories fascinated me and my wife as I read them aloud evening by evening. The cocky but sensitive Giulia is always good for some unexpected twist of events. The beautiful language and delightful use of simile drew me into the scenes. But…
Honesty Over Silence by Patrick Regan It’s OK Not To Be OK Suffering – whether it’s physical or emotional – is never easy. It’s particularly difficult to accept and understand as a Christian, when one knows God as a caring Father. Why does He let it happen? Why doesn’t He answer our prayers?
Graue Bienen von Andrej Kurkow Für Sergejitsch, einen von nur zwei verbliebenen Einwohnern des kleinen Dorfes in der grauen Zone zwischen der autonomen Volksrepublik Donezk und dem Rest der Ukraine, ist nichts wichtiger als seine Bienen.
Phantastes by George Macdonald The Complete Works of George MacDonald (Illustrated Edition) includes innumerable books, short stories, poems and sermons by this 19th century Scottish author and minister. A pioneer of fantasy literature, he strongly influenced many fellow writers, such as Lewis Carroll and C. S. Lewis. This is a brief review of one of…
Dies ist ein mächtiges Buch – in jedem Sinne des Wortes. Es ist meisterhaft recherchiert, mit vielen Beispielen untermauert und trotzdem sehr gut lesbar. Sehr empfehlenswert – trotz seiner Länge. Von der frühen Antike über das Judentum und die grossen Weltreiche der Griechen und Römer mit ihren Glaubensvorstellungen und philosophischen Ansichten, führt Spieker dann in…
The diary of Isabella M Smugge by Ruth Leigh Is this just a humorous tale of a rich young mother with a delightful family and innumerable online followers? Financed by her weekend-only, hedge-fund banker husband and her successful social media postings, Isabella and her wonderful children have recently moved from London to a huge ex-rectory…
The Wanderer Reborn, by Natasha Woodcraft What went on during the undocumented ages of our biblical forefathers’ lives? And who were the ‘other sons and daughters’ they bore? With much inspired fantasy, Natasha Woodcraft brings some of these characters to life in a very realistic manner.
44 Scotland Street by Alexander McCall Smith Well developed, larger-than-life characters interacting in somewhat ludicrous situations. The style – many very short chapters – makes it a racing read. Rather different from most of McCall Smith’s well-known books.
heimelig von Blanca Imboden Eine unterhaltsame Geschichte über das Leben im Altersheim, die auch wichtige Themen anspricht.
The Pilgrim, by Joy Margetts Before Hal joins the Cistercian Abbey in the heart of medieval Wales and adopts the new name of Hywel, his selfish lust has already done immeasurable harm to those closest to him. When a careless slip of the tongue deeply hurts his fellow novices, he expects to be banished. Much…
Die Enkelin, von Bernhard Schlink Diese Erzählung erinnert mich an die schwer verdauliche Bibelstelle: “Der HERR … sucht heim die Missetat der Väter über die Kinder ins dritte und vierte Glied.” (4. Mose 14:18). Kann es sein, dass die Hauptfigur dieser Geschichte tatsächlich ein Opfer des Fehlverhaltens ihrer Vorfahren ist? Und gibt es wirklich Menschen,…
The Wanderer Scorned, by Natasha Woodcraft I have had the privilege of ‘meeting’ Natasha a couple of times on Zoom, hearing her read an extract from her WIP and even singing Abba’s and Awan’s songs that appear in this book. Her invitation to take part in a blog tour to promote the book launch on…