Zoe's bookshelf: all en-US Mon, 30 Sep 2024 23:10:37 -0700 60 Zoe's bookshelf: all 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg <![CDATA[Lioness: Mahlah's Journey (Daughters of Zelophehad, #1)]]> 51860499
While the Israelites struggle to occupy the Promised Land of God, Mahlah bat Zelophehad is orphaned and left to care for her four sisters. But daughters of the dead are unable to inherit land, and it will take a miracle for Mahlah to obtain the means to care for her sisters and uphold the vow she made to her dying mother.

Mahlah must seek Moses, the leader of her people, and request something extraordinary—the right for a daughter to inherit her deceased father’s land. A right that will upset the ox-cart of male inheritance and cast her in the role of a rebel.]]> 254 Barbara M. Britton 1522302255 Zoe 0 to-read 4.45 2019 Lioness: Mahlah's Journey (Daughters of Zelophehad, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Mystery of Blizzard Mountain (The Boxcar Children, #86)]]> 240380
Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny Alden, the Boxcar Children, are helping map out a new trail on Blizzard Mountain. But as they do so, they discover that there is a treasure hidden somewhere nearby, and someone is determined to find it before the children do!

Will they find the treasure and finish blazing the trail, or will they be chased from the mountain?]]> 2 Gertrude Chandler Warner 0786174870 Zoe 0 to-read 3.84 2002 The Mystery of Blizzard Mountain (The Boxcar Children, #86)
author: Gertrude Chandler Warner
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average rating: 3.84
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]]> <![CDATA[Mystery in the Snow (The Boxcar Children, #32)]]> 363322
The lodge is having its annual winter carnival, and the Boxcar Children sign up to compete in events like skiing, skating, sledding, and building snow and ice sculptures. But no sooner has the competition begun, than the children have a mystery to solve!]]> 121 Gertrude Chandler Warner 0590460587 Zoe 0 to-read 3.82 1992 Mystery in the Snow (The Boxcar Children, #32)
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average rating: 3.82
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]]> <![CDATA[Garden of Madness (Seven Wonders, #4)]]> 12970409
For seven years the Babylonian princess Tiamat has waited for the mad king Nebuchadnezzar to return to his family and to his kingdom. Driven from his throne to live as a beast, he prowls his luxurious Hanging Gardens, secreted away from the world.

Since her treaty marriage at a young age, Tia has lived an opulent yet oppressive life in the palace. But her husband has since died and she relishes her newfound independence. When a nobleman is found murdered in the palace, Tia must discover who is responsible for the macabre death, even if her own freedom is threatened.

As the queen plans to wed Tia to yet another prince, the powerful mage Shadir plots to expose the family's secret and set his own man on the throne. Tia enlists the help of a reluctant Jewish captive, her late husband's brother Pedaiah, who challenges her notions of the gods even as he opens her heart to both truth and love.

In a time when few gave their hearts to Yahweh, Tia must decide if she is willing to risk everything-her possessions, her gods, and her very life-for the Israelites' one God. Madness, sorcery, and sinister plots mingle like an alchemist's deadly potion as Tia chooses whether to risk all to save the kingdom-and her family.]]> 400 Tracy L. Higley 140168680X Zoe 0 to-read 4.08 2012 Garden of Madness (Seven Wonders, #4)
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average rating: 4.08
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]]> <![CDATA[The Queen's Handmaid (The Incense Road #0)]]> 18105225 400 Tracy L. Higley 1401686842 Zoe 0 to-read 4.16 2014 The Queen's Handmaid (The Incense Road #0)
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average rating: 4.16
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]]> East of Eden 4406
Adam Trask came to California from the East to farm and raise his family on the new rich land. But the birth of his twins, Cal and Aaron, brings his wife to the brink of madness, and Adam is left alone to raise his boys to manhood. One boy thrives nurtured by the love of all those around him; the other grows up in loneliness enveloped by a mysterious darkness.

First published in 1952, East of Eden is the work in which Steinbeck created his most mesmerizing characters and explored his most enduring themes: the mystery of identity, the inexplicability of love, and the murderous consequences of love's absence. A masterpiece of Steinbeck's later years, East of Eden is a powerful and vastly ambitious novel that is at once a family saga and a modern retelling of the Book of Genesis.]]> 601 John Steinbeck 0142000655 Zoe 0 to-read 4.41 1952 East of Eden
author: John Steinbeck
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average rating: 4.41
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]]> <![CDATA[Like Flames in the Night (Cities of Refuge, #4)]]> 45689850
Fresh off the battlefield, Liyam returns home to discover his beloved daughter is dead. After his vow to hunt down her killer leads to months of fruitless pursuit, his last hope is in a family connection that comes with strings attached. Strings that force him to pose as a mercenary and rescue an infuriating woman who refuses to leave her mission uncompleted.

When an opportunity to pave a path to a Hebrew victory arises, can Tirzah convince Liyam to fight alongside her in the refuge city of her birth? Or will Liyam's thirst for vengeance outweigh his duty to his people, his God, and the woman he's come to love?]]> 384 Connilyn Cossette 1493422626 Zoe 0 to-read 4.72 2020 Like Flames in the Night (Cities of Refuge, #4)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Legend of Sheba: Rise of a Queen]]> 23705473 Library Journal) and “masterful� (Publishers Weekly) Iscariot.

There is the story you know: A foreign queen, journeying north with a caravan of riches to pay tribute to a king favored by the One God. The tale of a queen conquered by a king and god both before returning to her own land laden with gifts. That is the tale you were meant to believe. Which means most of it is a lie.

In the tenth century BC, the new Queen of Sheba has inherited her father’s throne and all its riches at great personal cost. Her realm stretches west across the Red Sea into land wealthy in gold, frankincense, and spices. But now new alliances to the North threaten the trade routes that are the lifeblood of her nation. Solomon, the brash new king of Israel famous for his wealth and wisdom, will not be denied the tribute of the world—or of Sheba’s queen. With tensions ready to erupt within her own borders and the future of her nation at stake, the one woman who can match wits with Solomon undertakes the journey of a lifetime in a daring bid to test and win the king. But neither ruler has anticipated the clash of agendas, gods, and passion that threatens to ignite—and ruin—them both. An explosive retelling of the legendary king and queen and the nations that shaped history.]]> 336 Tosca Lee 1451684088 Zoe 0 to-read 4.04 2014 The Legend of Sheba: Rise of a Queen
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]]> <![CDATA[Until Tomorrow (Christy and Todd: College Years #1)]]> 377513
The three of them have very different expectations for the trip that threaten to make the time together much less pleasant than it could be. The tension increases when time runs short, and Christy is overwhelmed with the realization that she will soon have to say good-bye to Todd all over again. Do they have the kind of love that will last until tomorrow?]]> 288 Robin Jones Gunn 0764222724 Zoe 0 currently-reading 4.43 2000 Until Tomorrow (Christy and Todd: College Years #1)
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average rating: 4.43
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]]> <![CDATA[The Peasant's Dream (Hagenheim, #11)]]> 48841218 In this reverse reimagining of the Cinderella story, secrets and dangerous enemies threaten a fairy-tale romance.

Adela, daughter of the Duke of Hagenheim, is rarely allowed outside the castle walls. But one day, longing for freedom, she sneaks away to the market disguised as a peasant. There, she meets a handsome young woodcarver named Frederick.

Frederick, a poor farmer, is the sole provider for his family, and he often has to defend his mother from his father’s drunken rages. He dreams of making a living carving beautiful images into wood, and he is thrilled when the Bishop of Hagenheim commissions him to carve new doors for the cathedral. As Frederick works on the project, he and Adela meet almost daily, and it doesn't take long for them to fall in love. Yet her true identity remains hidden from him.

When disaster separates them, Adela and Frederick find themselves caught in the midst of deceptions far more dangerous than innocent disguises. As the powerful lords set against them proceed with their villainous plans, secrets emerge that put Frederick and Adela's future at risk.]]> 311 Melanie Dickerson 0785228330 Zoe 0 to-read 3.98 2020 The Peasant's Dream (Hagenheim, #11)
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]]> <![CDATA[Peculiar Treasures (Katie Weldon, #1)]]> 1434318
Katie Weldon catches more than just the bouquet at the wedding of her best friend, Christy Miller. She also snags a job offer that launches her into an adventure she never imagined.

Katie eagerly accepts the job as resident assistant at Rancho Corona University, only to find herself in a community of conflict. She thought this was where God wanted her, but how can God use her—and love her—when everything is falling apart? Especially when it comes to her boyfriend, Rick.

Katie turns to the women in her life for solace, including Christy. In the safety of their love and encouragement she finally allows herself to spill her heart about her relationship with Rick. But even their advice can’t postpone the decision Katie must face, a decision that will define who she is and the woman she’s becoming.

Peculiar Treasures is the first book in the Katie Weldon Series.]]> 301 Robin Jones Gunn 031027656X Zoe 0 to-read 4.35 2008 Peculiar Treasures (Katie Weldon, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[I Promise (Christy and Todd, The College Years #3)]]> 377514 288 Robin Jones Gunn 0764222740 Zoe 0 to-read 4.54 2001 I Promise (Christy and Todd, The College Years #3)
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]]> <![CDATA[True Friends (Christy Miller, #7)]]> 488981
Things get complicated when Christy finds herself caught between new friends who invite her into their circle and her loyalty to Katie who is now on the outside. Will Christy find a way to be a true friend when it counts most? And will she ever see Todd again?]]> 160 Robin Jones Gunn 1561797200 Zoe 5 4.28 1992 True Friends (Christy Miller, #7)
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average rating: 4.28
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]]> <![CDATA[A Heart Full of Hope (Christy Miller, #6)]]> 488978 160 Robin Jones Gunn 1561797197 Zoe 5 4.24 1992 A Heart Full of Hope (Christy Miller, #6)
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average rating: 4.24
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]]> <![CDATA[As You Wish (Christy and Todd: College Years #2)]]> 127351 The Christy Miller Series making Robin Jones Gunn's newest series, Christy and Todd: The College Years, an eagerly awaited continuation to Christy's life. Featuring longer reads and college-age characters, these books will meet the enjoyment of readers young and old.



As You Wish is the second book of the series following the well-received Until Tomorrow. In As You Wish, Christy is finally back in the country after finishing her year abroad. Together with her friends at Rancho Corona University her junior year is everything she's hoped for—sharing a dorm with her best friend and seeing Todd every day.



But then the painful break-up of her friends' marriage causes Christy to pull back and seriously evaluate her deepening relationship with Todd. Above all, she wants to be clear on what God wants her to do with her future before she makes a lifelong commitment to anyone.




Naturally, everyone has advice for Christy's life, including Sierra, Uncle Bob, and even her younger brother. The most helpful guidance, however, comes from a surprising source. Will Christy and Todd at last become engaged? Does life ever turn out as we wish it would?

]]> 320 Robin Jones Gunn 0764222732 Zoe 0 to-read 4.52 2000 As You Wish (Christy and Todd: College Years #2)
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]]> <![CDATA[Island Dreamer (Christy Miller, #5)]]> 488957
Christy's heart is tested even further when she receives an unexpected phone call on her birthday. What happens when it's up to Christy to drive the gang to safety on the famous winding road to Hana? Will her friendships endure? Or will the islands send Christy dreaming in new directions?]]> 160 Robin Jones Gunn 1561797189 Zoe 4 4.36 1992 Island Dreamer (Christy Miller, #5)
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average rating: 4.36
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rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[Surprise Endings (Christy Miller #4)]]> 489035
Meanwhile, prom is just around the corner. Christy hopes her parents will make an exception to their “no dating until 16� rule. She’d love to go with Todd to his prom.

Will things go as she planned? As the surprises keep coming, will Christy end up springing a surprise of her own?]]> 146 Robin Jones Gunn 156179600X Zoe 5 4.27 1990 Surprise Endings (Christy Miller #4)
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average rating: 4.27
book published: 1990
rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[Yours Forever (Christy Miller, #3)]]> 291445 141 Robin Jones Gunn 1561795992 Zoe 1 4.30 1990 Yours Forever (Christy Miller, #3)
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average rating: 4.30
book published: 1990
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]]> <![CDATA[A Whisper and a Wish (Christy Miller, #2)]]> 291443 145 Robin Jones Gunn 1561795984 Zoe 5 4.19 1989 A Whisper and a Wish (Christy Miller, #2)
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average rating: 4.19
book published: 1989
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]]> <![CDATA[Summer Promise (Christy Miller, #1)]]> 489034 160 Robin Jones Gunn 0929608135 Zoe 5 4.19 1989 Summer Promise (Christy Miller, #1)
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average rating: 4.19
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]]> <![CDATA[Heavenly Lights: Noah's Journey (Daughters of Zelophehad #2)]]> 52989623
Noah bat Zelophehad might have broken tradition by being able to inherit her father’s land, but her heart’s desire is to have the finest herds in all of Israel, something an orphaned and unmarried woman has never achieved.

Jeremiah ben Abishua cannot speak, nor hear. God has made his thoughts captive to his mind. But he can communicate with one shepherdess, a woman who sees his skill with animals and treats him like a man worthy of respect.

When their people disobey God and incur his wrath, Noah and Jeremiah must overcome tragedy in order to change perceptions in the tribes of Israel. Will their kinship desire to care for one another and the four-legged creatures God has placed in their care, be able to flourish in a land filled with enemies of the One True God?

God gave Noah bat Zelophehad four sisters, a way with four-legged creatures, and a strong spirit. She will need all three gifts to thrive in the Promised Land of God and find love with a special shepherd.]]> 180 Barbara M. Britton Zoe 0 to-read 4.39 2020 Heavenly Lights: Noah's Journey (Daughters of Zelophehad #2)
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]]> Daughter of Rome 52934510 A woman with a devastating secret. A man bent on proving his worth. A chance encounter that catapults them into the heart of history.

When the daughter of a prominent Roman general meets a disinherited Jewish immigrant, neither one can dream of God's plan to transform them into the most influential couple of the early church. Nor can they anticipate the mountains that will threaten to bury them. Their courtship unwittingly shadowed by murder and betrayal, Priscilla and Aquila slowly work to build a community of believers, while their lives grow increasingly complicated thanks to a shaggy dog, a mysterious runaway, and a ruthless foe desperate for love. But when they're banished from their home by a capricious emperor, they must join forces with an unusual rabbi named Paul and fight to turn treachery into redemption.

With impeccable research and vivid detail, Daughter of Rome is both an emotive love story and an immersive journey through first-century Rome and Corinth, reminding readers once again why Debbie Macomber has said that "no one brings the Bible to life like Tessa Afshar."]]> 416 Tessa Afshar 1496428714 Zoe 0 to-read 4.37 2020 Daughter of Rome
author: Tessa Afshar
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average rating: 4.37
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]]> <![CDATA[The Water Keeper (Murphy Shepherd, #1)]]> 52770387 A riveting new story of heroism, heartache, and the power of love to heal all wounds.

Murphy Shepherd is a man with many secrets. He lives alone on an island, tending the grounds for a church with no parishioners, and he’s dedicated his life to rescuing those in peril. But as he mourns the loss of his mentor and friend, Murph himself may be more lost than he realizes.

When he pulls a beautiful woman named Summer out of Florida’s Intracoastal Waterway, Murph’s mission to lay his mentor to rest at the end of the world takes a dangerous turn. Drawn to Summer, and desperate to find her missing daughter, Murph is pulled deeper and deeper into the dark and dangerous world of modern-day slavery.

With help from some unexpected new friends, including a faithful Labrador he plucks from the ocean and an ex-convict named Clay, Murph must race against the clock to locate the girl before he is consumed by the secrets of his past—and the ghosts who tried to bury them.

With Martin's trademark lyricism and poignant prose, The Water Keeper is at once a tender love story a heartrending search for freedom, and a reminder that the needs of the one outweigh those of the ninety-nine.]]> 352 Charles Martin 0785230912 Zoe 0 to-read 4.15 2020 The Water Keeper (Murphy Shepherd, #1)
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]]> Like Flames in the Night 46125029
Fresh off the battlefield, Liyam returns home to discover his beloved daughter is dead. After his vow to hunt down her killer leads to months of fruitless pursuit, his last hope is in a family connection that comes with strings attached. Strings that force him to pose as a mercenary and rescue an infuriating woman who refuses to leave her mission uncompleted.

When an opportunity to pave a path to a Hebrew victory arises, can Tirzah convince Liyam to fight alongside her in the refuge city of her birth? Or will Liyam's thirst for vengeance outweigh his duty to his people, his God, and the woman he's come to love?]]> 384 Connilyn Cossette Zoe 0 to-read 4.67 2020 Like Flames in the Night
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average rating: 4.67
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]]> <![CDATA[Isaiah's Legacy (Prophets and Kings #3)]]> 52045872 The drama of the Old Testament comes to life as Judah's most notorious king ascends to the throne in this gripping novel from the award-winning author of Isaiah's Daughter .

At eight years old, Shulle has known only life in a small village with her loving but peculiar father. When Uncle Shebna offers shelter in Jerusalem in exchange for Shulle's help tutoring King Manasseh, Judah's five-year-old co-regent who displays the same peculiarities as her father, she's eager to experience the royal court. But Shulle soon realizes the limits of her father's strict adherence to Yahweh's Law when Uncle Shebna teaches her of the starry hosts and their power.

Convinced Judah must be freed from Yahweh's chains, she begins the subtle swaying of young Manasseh, using her charm and skills on the boy no one else understands. When King Hezekiah dies, twelve-year-old Manasseh is thrust onto Judah's throne, bitter at Yahweh and eager to marry the girl he adores. Assyria's crown prince favors Manasseh and twists his brilliant mind toward cruelty, beginning Shulle's long and harrowing journey to discover the Yahweh she'd never known, guided with loving wisdom by Manasseh's mother: Isaiah's daughter, the heartbroken Hephzibah. Amid Judah's dark days, a desperate remnant emerges, claiming the Lord's promise, "Though we're helpless now, we're never hopeless--because we serve El Shaddai." Shulle is among them, a girl who becomes a queen through Isaiah's legacy.]]> 399 Mesu Andrews 0735291896 Zoe 0 to-read 4.67 2020 Isaiah's Legacy (Prophets and Kings #3)
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]]> <![CDATA[Hill Women: Finding Family and a Way Forward in the Appalachian Mountains]]> 51951587
“Destined to be compared to Hillbilly Elegy and Educated. ”� BookPage (starred review)
“Poverty is enmeshed with pride in these stories of survival.”—Associated Press

Nestled in the Appalachian mountains, Owsley County is one of the poorest counties in both Kentucky and the country. Buildings are crumbling and fields sit vacant, as tobacco farming and coal mining decline. But strong women are finding creative ways to subsist in their hollers in the hills.

Cassie Chambers grew up in these hollers and, through the women who raised her, she traces her own path out of and back into the Kentucky mountains. Chambers’s Granny was a child bride who rose before dawn every morning to raise seven children. Despite her poverty, she wouldn’t hesitate to give the last bite of pie or vegetables from her garden to a struggling neighbor. Her two daughters took very different strong-willed Ruth—the hardest-working tobacco farmer in the county—stayed on the family farm, while spirited Wilma—the sixth child—became the first in the family to graduate from high school, then moved an hour away for college. Married at nineteen and pregnant with Cassie a few months later, Wilma beat the odds to finish school. She raised her daughter to think she could move mountains, like the ones that kept her safe but also isolated her from the larger world.

Cassie would spend much of her childhood with Granny and Ruth in the hills of Owsley County, both while Wilma was in college and after. With her “hill women� values guiding her, Cassie went on to graduate from Harvard Law. But while the Ivy League gave her knowledge and opportunities, its privileged world felt far from her reality, and she moved back home to help her fellow rural Kentucky women by providing free legal services.

Appalachian women face issues that are all too domestic violence, the opioid crisis, a world that seems more divided by the day. But they are also community leaders, keeping their towns together in the face of a system that continually fails them. With nuance and heart, Chambers uses these women’s stories paired with her own journey to break down the myth of the hillbilly and illuminate a region whose poor communities, especially women, can lead it into the future.]]> 304 Cassie Chambers 1984818910 Zoe 0 to-read 3.92 2020 Hill Women: Finding Family and a Way Forward in the Appalachian Mountains
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]]> <![CDATA[Daughter of Cana (Jerusalem Road #1)]]> 46272636
When Thomas impulsively decides to follow the teacher from Nazareth, he and Tasmin argue--since the twins have been together since the womb, Tasmin can't accept losing her brother to some magician-prophet. Aided by Jude, younger brother to Jesus of Nazareth, she decides to follow the Nazarene's group and do whatever she must to mend the fractured relationship and bring her brother home.]]> 384 Angela Elwell Hunt 076423384X Zoe 0 to-read 4.12 2020 Daughter of Cana (Jerusalem Road #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Vanishings: Four Kids Face Earth's Last Days Together (Left Behind: The Kids, #1)]]> 85967
As the kids search for help and for answers, they are told the truth behind the disappearances. But are they ready to believe it?

In this new series based on the best-selling book Left Behind, Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye present the Rapture and Tribulation through the eyes of four young friends—Judd, Vici, Lionel, and Ryan. As the world falls in around them, they band together to find faith and fight the evil forces that threaten their lives.]]> 160 Jerry B. Jenkins Zoe 0 to-read 3.96 1998 The Vanishings: Four Kids Face Earth's Last Days Together (Left Behind: The Kids, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[Castaway Kid: One Man's Search for Hope and Home]]> 1077846 272 R.B. Mitchell 1589974344 Zoe 0 to-read 4.16 2007 Castaway Kid: One Man's Search for Hope and Home
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]]> <![CDATA[The Prince Warriors (The Prince Warriors, #1)]]> 28101773
"Lightning!" Xavier said. They dodged out of the way as a blackened tree began to topple over, crashing to the ground in a shower of sparks. Evan felt his courage evaporate. If this was a dream, it was getting way too scary: the deadly lightning, the falling trees, the growing rumble that seemed to shake the forest to its roots, the ominous blackening of the sky. Evan wanted to wake up now.

But somehow he knew. . . . He knew that this was real.

"Welcome to Ahoratos," said the strange little creature in the purple robe. "Earth is but a shadow of this unseen realm. This is the real world where the battles rage, where your true enemy lies."

"How can we fight this enemy?" said Xavier, glancing at his little brother, Evan, in alarm. "We're just kids."

Ruwach gave the slightest smirk. "Here in Ahoratos, you are warriors. Prince Warriors. "]]> 279 Priscilla Shirer 1433690195 Zoe 5 4.20 2016 The Prince Warriors (The Prince Warriors, #1)
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average rating: 4.20
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]]> Kisses from Katie 11281852
To further her reach into the needs of Ugandans, Katie established Amazima Ministries. The ministry matches orphaned children with sponors worldwide. Each sponsor's $300/year provides schooling, school supplies, three hot meals a day, minor medical care, and spiritual encouragement. Katie expected to have forty children in the program; she had signed up 150 by January 2008; today it sponsors over 400. Another aspect of the ministry is a feeding program created for the displaced Karamojong people—Uganda's poorest citizens. The program feeds lunch to over 1200 children Monday-Friday and sends them home with a plate for food; it also offers basic medical care, Bible study, and general health training.

Katie Davis, now 21, is more than fascinating, she's inspiring, as she has wholeheartedly answered the call to serve.]]> 275 Katie Davis Majors 1451612060 Zoe 0 to-read 4.39 2011 Kisses from Katie
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]]> <![CDATA[The Blizzard Bride (Daughters of the Mayflower, #11)]]> 50834152 A Blizzard Changes Everything

Abigail Bracey arrives in Nebraska in January 1888 to teach school…and to execute a task for the government: to identify a student as the hidden son of a murderous counterfeiter—the man who killed her father.

Agent Dashiell Lassiter doesn’t want his childhood sweetheart Abby on this dangerous job, especially when he learns the counterfeiter is now searching for his son, too, and he’ll destroy anyone in his way. Now Dash must follow Abby to Nebraska to protect her…if she’ll let him within two feet of her. She’s still angry he didn’t fight to marry her six years ago, and he never told her the real reason he left her.

All Dash wants is to protect Abby, but when a horrifying blizzard sweeps over them, can Abby and Dash set aside the pain from their pasts and work together to catch a counterfeiter and protect his son—if they survive the storm?]]> 256 Susanne Dietze 1643522930 Zoe 0 to-read 4.19 2020 The Blizzard Bride (Daughters of the Mayflower, #11)
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]]> The Tea Chest 50784132 Boston, 1773
Emma Malcolm's father is staunchly loyal to the crown, but Emma's heart belongs to Noah Winslow, a lowly printer's assistant and Patriot. But her father has promised her hand to Samuel Clarke, a rapacious and sadistic man. As his fianc�e, she would have to give up Noah and the friends who have become like family to her--as well as the beliefs she has come to embrace.

After Emma is drawn into the treasonous Boston Tea Party, Samuel blackmails her with evidence that condemns each participant, including Noah. Emma realizes she must do whatever it takes to protect those she loves, even if it means giving up the life she desires and becoming Samuel's wife.

Present Day
Lieutenant Hayley Ashworth is determined to be the first woman inducted into the elite Navy SEALs. But before her dream can be realized, she must return to Boston in order to put the abuse and neglect of her childhood behind her. When an unexpected encounter with the man she once loved leads to the discovery of a tea chest and the document hidden within, she wonders if perhaps true strength and freedom are buried deeper than she first realized.

Two women, separated by centuries, must find the strength to fight for love and freedom. . . and discover a heritage of courage and faith.]]> 464 Heidi Chiavaroli 1496434781 Zoe 0 to-read 4.16 2020 The Tea Chest
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]]> <![CDATA[From Sky to Sky (No Less Days, #2)]]> 50074248 Zac Wilson can’t die.

Daredevil Zac Wilson isn’t the first celebrity to keep a secret from the world, but his might be the most marvelous in history: Zac doesn’t age and injuries can’t kill him. What’s more, he’s part of a close-knit group of others just like him.

Holed up in Harbor Vale, Michigan, Zac meets two more of his kind who claim others in their circle have died. Are their lifetimes finally ending naturally, or is someone targeting them—a predator who knows what they are?

The answers Zac unearths present impossible dilemmas: whom to protect, how to seek justice, how to bring peace to turmoil. His next action could fracture forever the family he longs to unite. Now might be the time to ask for help. . .from God Himself. But Zac’s greatest fear is facing the God he has run from for more than a century.
]]> 320 Amanda G. Stevens 1643523279 Zoe 0 to-read 4.09 2020 From Sky to Sky (No Less Days, #2)
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]]> Daughter of Rome 49401714 A woman with a devastating secret. A man bent on proving his worth. A chance encounter that catapults them into the heart of history.

When the daughter of a prominent Roman general meets a disinherited Jewish immigrant, neither one can dream of God's plan to transform them into the most influential couple of the early church. Nor can they anticipate the mountains that will threaten to bury them. Their courtship unwittingly shadowed by murder and betrayal, Priscilla and Aquila slowly work to build a community of believers, while their lives grow increasingly complicated thanks to a shaggy dog, a mysterious runaway, and a ruthless foe desperate for love. But when they're banished from their home by a capricious emperor, they must join forces with an unusual rabbi named Paul and fight to turn treachery into redemption.

With impeccable research and vivid detail, Daughter of Rome is both an emotive love story and an immersive journey through first-century Rome and Corinth, reminding readers once again why Debbie Macomber has said that "no one brings the Bible to life like Tessa Afshar."]]> 416 Tessa Afshar 1496428706 Zoe 0 to-read 4.32 2020 Daughter of Rome
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]]> <![CDATA[The Warrior Maiden (Hagenheim, #9)]]> 40590283 She knows women are expected to marry, cook, and have children, not go to war. Can she manage to stay alive, save her mother, and keep the handsome son of a duke from discovering her secret?

When Mulan takes her father's place in battle against the besieging Teutonic Knights, she realizes she has been preparing for this journey her whole life—and that her life, and her mother's, depends on her success. As the adopted daughter of poor parents, Mulan has little power in the world. If she can't prove herself on the battlefield, she could face death—or, perhaps worse, marriage to the village butcher.

Disguised as a young man, Mulan meets the German duke's son, Wolfgang, who is determined to save his people even if it means fighting against his own brother. Wolfgang is exasperated by the new soldier who seems to be one step away from disaster at all times—or showing him up in embarrassing ways. From rivals to reluctant friends, Mulan and Wolfgang begin to share secrets.

But war is an uncertain time and dreams can die as quickly as they are born. When Mulan receives word of danger back home, she must make the ultimate choice. Can she be the son her bitter father never had? Or will she become the strong young woman she was created to be?

This fresh reimagining of the classic tale takes us fifteenth-century Lithuania where both love and war challenge the strongest of heroes.]]> 314 Melanie Dickerson 0718074777 Zoe 5 3.95 2019 The Warrior Maiden (Hagenheim, #9)
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This book was sooooooo good. It is definitely one of my favorite of her books. My review might seem biased to some people so I am going to try to see it from two perspectives. The book had a lot of adventure in it and it never got boring to me. I always wanted to see what happened next. It was very well written and I could understand it well. It is a high school level so I would definitely recommend it to high schoolers as an easy read. Seeing it from another perspective would be that this is Christian fiction and it may appeal to some and not others and that’s ok. You are free to have your own opinion about a book and be respected for it. I would definitely look into it though because it might just surprise you and you might end up liking it. So God Bless and enjoy the book!
]]> <![CDATA[A Spy's Devotion (The Regency Spies of London, #1)]]> 26215628
At the home of the Wilherns, one of England’s most powerful families, Langdon attends a lavish ball where he meets their beautiful and intelligent ward, Julia Grey. Determined to maintain propriety, he keeps his distance—until the diary is stolen and all clues lead to Julia’s guardian. As Langdon traces an evil plot that could be the nation’s undoing, he grows ever more intrigued by the lovely young woman. And when Julia realizes that England—and the man she is falling in love with—need her help, she finds herself caught in the fray. Will the two succumb to their attraction while fighting to save their country?]]> 322 Melanie Dickerson 150395496X Zoe 0 currently-reading 3.99 2016 A Spy's Devotion (The Regency Spies of London, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[Jesus Calling: Enjoying Peace in His Presence]]> 381421
In these powerful pages are the words and Scriptures Jesus lovingly laid on her heart. Words of reassurance, comfort, and hope. Words that have made her increasingly aware of His presence and allowed her to enjoy His peace.

Jesus is calling out to you in the same way. Maybe you share the author’s need for a great sense of “God with you�. Or perhaps Jesus seems distant without you knowing why. Or maybe you have wandered farther from Him that you ever imagined you would. Here is a year’s worth of daily readings from Young’s journals to bring you closer to Christ and move your time with Him from monologue to a dialogue.

Each day is written as if Jesus Himself were speaking to you. Because He is. Do you hear Him calling?]]> 384 Sarah Young 1591451884 Zoe 5 4.43 2003 Jesus Calling: Enjoying Peace in His Presence
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]]> <![CDATA[Wings Like a Dove: The Courage of Queen Jeanne d'Albret]]> 673210 208 Christine Farenhorst 087552642X Zoe 4 3.95 2006 Wings Like a Dove: The Courage of Queen Jeanne d'Albret
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rating: 4
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I started reading this book thinking it would be boring but it was kind of addicting! I really liked it.
]]> <![CDATA[Holy Bible: New International Version]]> 280111 Special This red-letter edition eBook has been optimized for reading on color screens, but will still function effectively on other devices. The Bible is the bestselling book in history, and the New International Version (NIV) Bible is the bestselling version year after year. This bestselling modern-English Bible has sold more than 450 million copies since its first full publication in 1978. It is also the bestselling modern-English Bible eBook, and it’s designed for an intuitive user experience. The font is crisp and clear, and readability is great on both E-Ink® screens and color screens. With quick page turns and a numbered footnoting system that allows you to easily jump from Bible text to footnote and back again, this NIV eBook is faster and more robust than ever before. And with a “How to Use This Bible� page included, navigating the Bible has never been easier. Read the Bible on your device just as if you were reading a physical book. NIV ©2011 The New International Version (NIV) translation of the Bible is the world’s most popular modern English Bible � easy to understand, yet rich with the detail found in the original languages.

]]> 1213 Anonymous 0310902711 Zoe 5 4.61 Holy Bible: New International Version
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I don’t really know how any one “reviews� the Bible because it deserves endless stars but I am going to give it as many as this app will let me. I am a Christian and I believe everything this book has to say. Sometimes I may not be able to understand all of it but that keeps me reading it and keeps me thinking about it. 2019 was the first time I read the Bible all the way through and at first it was a chore and something I did because it said to but after Deuteronomy it became something I really desired to do. After I finished reading it everyday I felt like I was missing something important. Some kids at school view reading the Bible weird but that’s never been anything I’ve believed. It really matured me. I challenge teens out there to read the Bible all the way through in 2020. I promise it will totally change your perspective and you will get addicted to the Bible. It’s really a great feeling that I want everyone to experience. So please.......read this book! ❤️
]]> <![CDATA[The Piper's Pursuit (Hagenheim, #10)]]> 44441981 A plague of rats. A giant beast outside the village walls. A host of missing children. And one young woman determined to save her people.

In 1424 Hamlin, Katerina faces threats from all sides. An outbreak of rats has overtaken the village, a mysterious beast is on a killing rampage of the village's children, and Katerina's evil stepfather is a dark presence inside the walls of her own home. Katerina is determined to hunt and kill the Beast of Hamlin herself before more lives are lost.

When Steffan, the handsome but brash duke's son, comes to town seeking glory and reward, Katerina decides he might be the ally she's been looking for—even though the only gentle thing about him seems to be the sweet music he plays on his pipe. But there's more to Steffan than she suspects, and she finds herself drawn to him despite her misgivings.

Together Katerina and Steffan must stop the enemy from stealing the children of Hamlin. But their interference might create an even worse fate for the entire village. Melanie Dickerson delivers another exciting fairy-tale journey of intrigue and romance in this reimagining of the classic Pied Piper story.]]> 311 Melanie Dickerson 0785228144 Zoe 5 4.12 2019 The Piper's Pursuit (Hagenheim, #10)
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This was my Favorite Melanie Dickerson book!!!! I felt that I could relate to the main character a lot especially in personality and I love the theme of the book: redemption. There is constantly something going on so it is never boring. It wasn’t to preachy (even tho I have no issue with preachy books:) I literally couldn’t put it down. I finished it in two hours without looking up for a single second
]]> <![CDATA[Worlds Collide (The Land of Stories, #6)]]> 32940857 The epic conclusion to Chris Colfer's #1 New York Times bestselling series The Land of Stories!

In the highly anticipated conclusion to the Land of Stories series, Conner and Alex must brave the impossible. All of the Land of Stories fairy tale characters--heroes and villains--are no longer confined within their world!

With mayhem brewing in the Big Apple, Conner and Alex will have to win their biggest battle yet. Can the twins restore order between the human and fairy tale world?

Breathtaking action mixed with laugh out loud moments and lots of heart will make this a gripping conclusion for many fans!]]> 448 Chris Colfer 0316355895 Zoe 4 4.47 2017 Worlds Collide (The Land of Stories, #6)
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]]> I Can Only Imagine: A Memoir 35554372 224 Bart Millard 0785216731 Zoe 0 to-read 4.40 2018 I Can Only Imagine: A Memoir
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]]> More Than a Carpenter 313631 128 Josh McDowell 0842345523 Zoe 4 4.24 1977 More Than a Carpenter
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]]> The Story of My Life 821611 240 Helen Keller 0553213873 Zoe 4 4.08 1902 The Story of My Life
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]]> <![CDATA[The Last Battle (Chronicles of Narnia, #7)]]> 84369 288 C.S. Lewis 0007202326 Zoe 3 4.03 1956 The Last Battle (Chronicles of Narnia, #7)
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average rating: 4.03
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]]> Left Behind (Left Behind, #1) 27523 470 Tim LaHaye 0842342702 Zoe 4 3.86 1995 Left Behind (Left Behind, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Chronicles of Narnia (The Chronicles of Narnia, #1-7)]]> 11127 Librarian note: An alternate cover for this edition can be found here: 2005.

Journeys to the end of the world, fantastic creatures, and epic battles between good and evil—what more could any reader ask for in one book? The book that has it all is The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, written in 1949 by Clive Staples Lewis. But Lewis did not stop there. Six more books followed, and together they became known as The Chronicles of Narnia.

For the past fifty years, The Chronicles of Narnia have transcended the fantasy genre to become part of the canon of classic literature. Each of the seven books is a masterpiece, drawing the reader into a land where magic meets reality, and the result is a fictional world whose scope has fascinated generations.

This edition presents all seven books—unabridged—in one impressive volume. The books are presented here in chronlogical order, each chapter graced with an illustration by the original artist, Pauline Baynes. Deceptively simple and direct, The Chronicles of Narnia continue to captivate fans with adventures, characters, and truths that speak to readers of all ages, even fifty years after they were first published.]]> 767 C.S. Lewis 0066238501 Zoe 3 4.27 1956 The Chronicles of Narnia (The Chronicles of Narnia, #1-7)
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]]> <![CDATA[When Calls the Heart (Canadian West, #1)]]> 389827 220 Janette Oke 0764200119 Zoe 4 4.19 1983 When Calls the Heart (Canadian West, #1)
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]]> The Legend of the Candy Cane 720849 32 Lori Walburg 0310212472 Zoe 4 4.30 1997 The Legend of the Candy Cane
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]]> <![CDATA[As Sure as the Dawn (Mark of the Lion, #3)]]> 29748262
Following A Voice in the Wind and An Echo in the Darkness, As Sure as the Dawn continues the chronicles of Hadassah, a Christian slave woman living during the height of the Roman Empire. She has saved the life of the scorned child of a disreputable Roman woman and the Germanic gladiator, Atretes. For her faith, Hadassah now languishes in condemnation, awaiting death in a dungeon beneath the arena. Atretes, who holds fast to his dreams of revenge for the slaughter of his people, wants his son back. So he seeks out John the Beloved, who is the key to finding the custodian of his son, and brings his war-weary soul closer to redemption.]]> 482 Francine Rivers 0842339760 Zoe 5 4.33 1995 As Sure as the Dawn (Mark of the Lion, #3)
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average rating: 4.33
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]]> John Adams 2203
In this powerful, epic biography, David McCullough unfolds the adventurous life-journey of John Adams, the brilliant, fiercely independent, often irascible, always honest Yankee patriot -- "the colossus of independence," as Thomas Jefferson called him -- who spared nothing in his zeal for the American Revolution; who rose to become the second President of the United States and saved the country from blundering into an unnecessary war; who was learned beyond all but a few and regarded by some as "out of his senses"; and whose marriage to the wise and valiant Abigail Adams is one of the moving love stories in American history.

Like his masterly, Pulitzer Prize-winning biography Truman, David McCullough's John Adams has the sweep and vitality of a great novel. It is both a riveting portrait of an abundantly human man and a vivid evocation of his time, much of it drawn from an outstanding collection of Adams family letters and diaries. In particular, the more than one thousand surviving letters between John and Abigail Adams, nearly half of which have never been published, provide extraordinary access to their private lives and make it possible to know John Adams as no other major American of his founding era.

As he has with stunning effect in his previous books, McCullough tells the story from within -- from the point of view of the amazing eighteenth century and of those who, caught up in events, had no sure way of knowing how things would turn out. George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, John Jay, the British spy Edward Bancroft, Madame Lafayette and Jefferson's Paris "interest" Maria Cosway, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, the scandalmonger James Callender, Sally Hemings, John Marshall, Talleyrand, and Aaron Burr all figure in this panoramic chronicle, as does, importantly, John Quincy Adams, the adored son whom Adams would live to see become President.

Crucial to the story, as it was to history, is the relationship between Adams and Jefferson, born opposites -- one a Massachusetts farmer's son, the other a Virginia aristocrat and slaveholder, one short and stout, the other tall and spare. Adams embraced conflict; Jefferson avoided it. Adams had great humor; Jefferson, very little. But they were alike in their devotion to their country.

At first they were ardent co-revolutionaries, then fellow diplomats and close friends. With the advent of the two political parties, they became archrivals, even enemies, in the intense struggle for the presidency in 1800, perhaps the most vicious election in history. Then, amazingly, they became friends again, and ultimately, incredibly, they died on the same day -- their day of days -- July 4, in the year 1826.

Much about John Adams's life will come as a surprise to many readers. His courageous voyage on the frigate Boston in the winter of 1778 and his later trek over the Pyrenees are exploits that few would have dared and that few readers will ever forget.

It is a life encompassing a huge arc -- Adams lived longer than any president. The story ranges from the Boston Massacre to Philadelphia in 1776 to the Versailles of Louis XVI, from Spain to Amsterdam, from the Court of St. James's, where Adams was the first American to stand before King George III as a representative of the new nation, to the raw, half-finished Capital by the Potomac, where Adams was the first President to occupy the White House.

This is history on a grand scale -- a book about politics and war and social issues, but also about human nature, love, religious faith, virtue, ambition, friendship and betrayal, and the far-reaching consequences of noble ideas. Above all, John Adams is an enthralling, often surprising story of one of the most important and fascinating Americans who ever lived.]]> 751 David McCullough 0743223136 Zoe 2 4.07 2001 John Adams
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]]> <![CDATA[An Echo in the Darkness (Mark of the Lion, #2)]]> 43532882 The political intrigue of the imperial city provides a dramatic backdrop for Marcus' spiritual quest. This rich and unforgettable work achieves even greater impact through Richard Ferrone's dramatic narration.]]> 461 Francine Rivers 0842313079 Zoe 5 4.64 1994 An Echo in the Darkness (Mark of the Lion, #2)
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average rating: 4.64
book published: 1994
rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[The Bake Shop (An Amish Marketplace Novel)]]> 44441864 312 Amy Clipston 0310356385 Zoe 0 to-read 4.08 2019 The Bake Shop (An Amish Marketplace Novel)
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]]> <![CDATA[Stories behind the Songs and Hymns about Heaven]]> 43984679
Award-winning author Ace Collins offers this collection of 30 inspiring stories that provide hope for this world and insight into the next, painting a picture of eternal life filled with joy, peace, and happy reunions. This book is perfect for those who love the stories behind the great hymns of the faith as well as anyone who has experienced loss, and pastors, hospice workers, and counselors will find it the perfect pass-along for the grieving.]]> 272 Ace Collins 0801094674 Zoe 0 to-read 4.56 Stories behind the Songs and Hymns about Heaven
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]]> <![CDATA[The Two Elsies (The Original Elsie Classics #11)]]> 2045646 256 Martha Finley 1581821042 Zoe 0 to-read 3.70 1885 The Two Elsies (The Original Elsie Classics #11)
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average rating: 3.70
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]]> Elsie at Nantucket 1429592 272 Martha Finley 1581821026 Zoe 0 to-read 3.62 1884 Elsie at Nantucket
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]]> <![CDATA[Elsie's New Relations (The Original Elsie Classics #9)]]> 1429582 Martha Finley 1581821018 Zoe 0 to-read 3.66 1996 Elsie's New Relations (The Original Elsie Classics #9)
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]]> <![CDATA[Grandmother Elsie (The Original Elsie Classics #8)]]> 1429583 240 Martha Finley 1581820712 Zoe 0 to-read 3.66 1882 Grandmother Elsie (The Original Elsie Classics #8)
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]]> <![CDATA[Elsie's Widowhood (The Original Elsie Classics #7)]]> 1429588 Martha Finley 1581820704 Zoe 0 to-read 3.60 1880 Elsie's Widowhood (The Original Elsie Classics #7)
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book published: 1880
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]]> <![CDATA[Elsie's Children (The Original Elsie Classics #6)]]> 1429569 Martha Finley 1581820690 Zoe 0 to-read 3.68 2000 Elsie's Children (The Original Elsie Classics #6)
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]]> <![CDATA[Eleventh Guest (A.D. Chronicles, #11)]]> 6639396 301 Bodie Thoene 0842375376 Zoe 0 to-read 4.39 2009 Eleventh Guest (A.D. Chronicles, #11)
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]]> <![CDATA[Tenth Stone (A.D. Chronicles, #10)]]> 6201770 Life is boring beyond belief, he thinks. But everything about his life is about to change . . . Melchior, former court astronomer, has been a wealthy merchant for the last three decades. As he prays for a miracle to save his son, he again ponders the signs he sees in the heavens. Perhaps the time of the young Messiah’s work on earth has now come to fulfillment. In this tenth book in the A.D. Chronicles series, the Thoenes tell the parable of the Prodigal Son in a dramatic and memorable fashion.]]> 352 Bodie Thoene 0842375341 Zoe 0 to-read 4.34 2009 Tenth Stone (A.D. Chronicles, #10)
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]]> <![CDATA[Ninth Witness (A.D. Chronicles, #9)]]> 3879961 Yet the candle of hope still gleams

The census riots are barely past. Bands of Zealots roam the canyons. Anguished shrieks echo against the hillsides of Nazareth as Rome crushes the last Jewish resistance. Herod the Butcher King is dead, but Antipas, his cruel son, now reigns in the Galil. As the Jews remember their deliverance from evil Haman, they wonder, Where is there a Mordechai for this age? Where an Esther?

Nine-year-old Jude and six-year-old Kerah watch as their father, the hero of Galil, hangs on a Roman cross. His dying whisper to Jude? "Take your sister to Jerusalem." But the journey is long and dangerous.

Zachariah, Elisheba, and young Youchanan watch compelling signs in the heavens and ponder what they mean. Could a day of justice be coming for the Jews?

Aged acholar Rabbi Mazzar travels with his three Yeshiva students to Jerusalem for Passover and their bar mitzvahs. He has high hopes for twelve-year-old Yeshua, who seemd to study people as well as Torah. Could such a one make a great rabbi? Or be the founder of something even more enduring?]]> 288 Bodie Thoene 0842375317 Zoe 0 to-read 4.37 2008 Ninth Witness (A.D. Chronicles, #9)
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]]> <![CDATA[Eighth Shepherd (A.D. Chronicles, #8)]]> 2615165 304 Bodie Thoene 0842375287 Zoe 0 to-read 4.43 2008 Eighth Shepherd (A.D. Chronicles, #8)
author: Bodie Thoene
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]]> <![CDATA[Seventh Day (A.D. Chronicles, #7)]]> 1859177 304 Bodie Thoene 0842375244 Zoe 0 to-read 4.44 2007 Seventh Day (A.D. Chronicles, #7)
author: Bodie Thoene
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average rating: 4.44
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]]> <![CDATA[Sixth Covenant (A.D. Chronicles # 6)]]> 289759 336 Bodie Thoene 084237521X Zoe 0 to-read 4.44 2007 Sixth Covenant (A.D. Chronicles # 6)
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]]> <![CDATA[Fifth Seal (A.D. Chronicles #5)]]> 289760 Gossip swirls around the newlyweds Mary and Yosef. It is far too soon for her womb to carry the growing baby, neighbors say. Yet too much is at stake for Yosef to reveal the truth. He vows to protect Mary and the baby with his life, but how can he protect her heart from the barbs of betrayal?

As beloved prophetess Hannah boldly foretells the coming of Israel’s true King, King Herod plots her doom . . . and that of anyone else he believes challenges his throne. When a dying slave stumbles into Beth-lehem on a stormy night, shepherd Zadok and his wife, Rachel, wonder, Is her arrival guided by God or a trap set by the paranoid Herod?

As Mary and Yosef set out on a perilous journey to Jerusalem, astronomer Melchior sees unusual activity in the stars. He’s convinced something important will happen soon in Israel . . . and it will impact the world for all eternity.]]> 368 Bodie Thoene 084237518X Zoe 0 to-read 4.42 2006 Fifth Seal (A.D. Chronicles #5)
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]]> <![CDATA[Fourth Dawn (A.D. Chronicles #4)]]> 856348 No one is secure in Judea. Betrayal and suspicion are the coin of the realm as King Herod plunges deeper into madness, determined to hold on to his kingdom . . . no matter the price.

Young Mary of Nazareth receives an unusual visitor as she tends a cow in her parents� barn. What he tells her will change everything about her life . . . and impact all those in Judea and beyond, for eternity! Yet will Yosef, her betrothed, believe her? Or will she lose the one she loves?

Onias the Tutor puzzles over the ancient prophecies in secret. If anyone discovers what he knows, not only he, but his beloved wife and child, will be in imminent peril.

Now signs are appearing in the heavens. But what do they mean?]]> 352 Bodie Thoene 0842375155 Zoe 0 to-read 4.44 2005 Fourth Dawn (A.D. Chronicles #4)
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]]> <![CDATA[Third Watch (A.D. Chronicles, #3)]]> 289762 464 Bodie Thoene 0842375139 Zoe 0 to-read 4.37 2004 Third Watch (A.D. Chronicles, #3)
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]]> <![CDATA[Second Touch (A.D. Chronicles #2)]]> 289761
The lepers in the Valley of Mak’ob hear the rumors--that a miracle healer is now walking the earth. Could this be the hope they have waited an eternity for? the healing they have longed for? While Lily, Cantor, and Rabbi Ahava courageously comfort the dying in the Valley, the leper Jekuthiel risks home and family, even when his baby is about to be born, to find out if the rumors are true.

In these somber, deceitful days, Peniel, the once-blind beggar, makes a gut-wrenching decision. Will it cut him off from the Light? Zadok refuses to back down from his claims about Messiah. And Pharisee Simon ben Zeraim hides a devastating secret.

During these dark and dangerous times, the people long for the transforming touch of the Messiah.]]> 432 Bodie Thoene 0842375104 Zoe 0 to-read 4.40 2004 Second Touch (A.D. Chronicles #2)
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]]> <![CDATA[First Light (A.D. Chronicles, #1)]]> 289767
Go back in time to first-century Jerusalem. It's a dark time in the world's holiest and most turbulent city. Walk with Peniel, the blind beggar who longs for rescue from his suffering. Peek into the lives of Susannah and Manaen, two lovers separated by overwhelming odds. And meet an unusual healer, who ignites a spark of controversy in the fire of hatred, deceit, and betrayal that is always burning in this ancient city. This first book in the A.D. Chronicles series will bring you face-to-face with the man called Yeshua.]]> 450 Bodie Thoene 0842375074 Zoe 0 to-read 4.29 2003 First Light (A.D. Chronicles, #1)
author: Bodie Thoene
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]]> <![CDATA[Never a Bridesmaid: A May Wedding Story (A Year of Weddings Novella 2, #6)]]> 23609129 They’ve helped orchestrate the perfect day for countless couples. Now twelve new couples will find themselves in the wedding spotlight in the second Year of Weddings novella collection.

Mari wants her sister Crystal’s wedding to be perfect. But a poorly-chosen maid of honor may turn it into a disaster.

Mari Hays’s older sister Crystal is getting married, and Mari is ecstatic to be part of the wedding. But she soon finds her expected role of maid of honor has been delegated to the worst possible Sienna Jameson. She’s catty, selfish, and totally into herself, and when Sienna discovers handsome professional baseball player Derrick Richardson is the best man, she sets her sights on her next boyfriend instead of on the wedding plans.

Meanwhile, Mari is determined to keep the glamorous event afloat. Wrapped up in dress fittings, bridal showers, and baking teacup-shaped cookies, she is shocked when Derrick has taken notice of her. In fact, he treats her like she’s a home run.

With the wedding day looming, an emotional and sensitive sister, a selfish maid of honor, and intense pressure from Crystal’s soon-to-be in-laws, Mari fears her attempts to make her sister’s wedding perfect will be for naught. Can Mari keep the waters calm until the bride and groom jet off for their honeymoon? And will she allow herself to be caught by Houston’s most eligible bachelor?]]> 112 Janice Thompson 0310396069 Zoe 0 to-read 3.84 2015 Never a Bridesmaid: A May Wedding Story (A Year of Weddings Novella 2, #6)
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average rating: 3.84
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]]> <![CDATA[Midnight Sun (The Northern Lights, #3)]]> 64483
ELSA RAMSTAD - As captain of the Majestic and mother of Kristian and Eve, Elsa has sought to ease the ache of her lonely heart. Forever changed by loss, she accepts her fate of solitude. But when an old friend rekindles the spark of romance within her, will she allow the flames of love to burn again?

TORA ANDERS - Her foolish youth behind her, Tora looks forward to her wedding and a fresh start in life as the wife of her beloved, Trent Storm. But first she must confront, face-to-face, the terrible demons of her past—and her struggle to forgive the man who radically altered her future.

KARL MARTENSEN - Though he is widely admired, Captain Karl Martensen feels no depth of emotion for any of the women with whom his life becomes uncomfortably entangled. He has only tender memories of the love he once lost—a love that, by the grace of God, he just may find again�


From the fierce Alaskan wilderness to the gaiety of San Francisco society; the familiar peaks of Bergen, Norway, to the dark, churning waters of Cape Horn; witness the glorious conclusion of the Northern Lights family saga as four long-time friends journey out of the shadow of their darkest days into the bright future awaiting them in the land of the Midnight Sun.

]]> 384 Lisa Tawn Bergren 1578561132 Zoe 0 to-read 4.17 1985 Midnight Sun (The Northern Lights, #3)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Captain's Bride (Northern Lights, #1)]]> 64487
Leaving their home in Norway behind, Elsa and Peder embark on a new life inwith their closest friends, including: Kaatje Jansen, a woman seeking a new beginning for the sake of her marriage and for the child growing within her; Elsa's sister Tora, a sly young vixen who knows exactly what she wants--and exactly how to get it; and Karl Martensen, a man torn between his friendship for Peder and a forbidden, secret love for Elsa, a man tormented by emotions that threaten to ruin them all.

From the gentle hills of Bergen, Norway, to the rocky coast of Camden, Maine, and across the crashing, danger-filled waves of the open sea--experience an epic saga of perseverance and passion, faith and fidelity, in the Northern Lights series: the new historical series by Lisa Tawn Bergren.]]> 400 Lisa Tawn Bergren 1578560136 Zoe 0 to-read 3.85 1998 The Captain's Bride (Northern Lights, #1)
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]]> Deep Harbor 418127
Determined to live “the good life,� no matter the price, Tora Anders weaves a web of lies that could cost her everything she cares for–including a successful future and the man she loves–but lead her to what her soul most desperately needs. Her sister, Elsa Ramstad, has everything her heart desires: a loving husband, a family she adores, and a fulfilling life at sea. Then tragedy strikes. Now, drawing upon her faith and all the strength she can muster, Elsa must once again discover the woman she is and who she chooses to be.

Four years after her husband’s disappearance, Kaatje Janssen struggles to raise two young daughters and tend her farm. But when help comes from the most unlikely source, Kaatje faces both uncertainty about the future and a deep secret from her past. And after years of grappling with his feelings for Elsa and the mistakes he has made, Karl is caught in a life of loneliness and emptiness. Can he finally accept the reality of what he once lost and open himself up to the possibility of what could be?

Separated by physical distance and emotional boundaries, these four bound by friendship and family find each other once again and discover that some ties can never be broken in Deep Harbor, Book Two in The Northern Lights series.]]> 363 Lisa Tawn Bergren 1578560454 Zoe 0 to-read 4.10 1999 Deep Harbor
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]]> The Lady of Bolton Hill 9374873
But time has changed them both.

Daniel is an industrial titan with powerful enemies. Clara is an idealistic journalist determined to defend underprivileged workers.

Can they withstand the cost of their convictions while their hearts--and lives--hang in the balance?]]> 336 Elizabeth Camden 0764208942 Zoe 0 to-read 3.93 2011 The Lady of Bolton Hill
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average rating: 3.93
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]]> <![CDATA[Moonlight Masquerade (London Encounters, #1)]]> 15726482 352 Ruth Axtell 080072089X Zoe 0 to-read 3.59 2013 Moonlight Masquerade (London Encounters, #1)
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average rating: 3.59
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]]> <![CDATA[A Heart's Rebellion (London Encounters, #2)]]> 18059979 352 Ruth Axtell 0800720903 Zoe 0 to-read 3.57 2014 A Heart's Rebellion (London Encounters, #2)
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]]> <![CDATA[Mark of Distinction (Price of Privilege, #2)]]> 18312044
When Julia discovers that Lord Roy Pierson, her guardian and one of most influential men in England, is the father she has never met, she begrudgingly accepts his protection. But Chance Macy’s power is far-reaching as well.

Thrust into society as the Emerald Heiress, Julia is the toast of London, a celebrated curiosity. But in reality she’s trapped between the clutches of two powerful men. Aided only by a gentleman whose intentions she prays she can trust, Julia must finally take control of her own fate—but outwitting one’s foe rarely goes according to plan.]]> 437 Jessica Dotta 1414375565 Zoe 0 to-read 4.05 2014 Mark of Distinction (Price of Privilege, #2)
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]]> <![CDATA[Born of Persuasion (Price of Privilege, #1)]]> 17703150
With two months to devise a better plan, Julia’s first choice to marry her childhood sweetheart is denied. But when a titled dowager offers to introduce Julia into society, a realm of possibilities opens. However, treachery and deception are as much a part of Victorian society as titles and decorum, and Julia quickly discovers her present is deeply entangled with her mother’s mysterious past. Before she knows what’s happening, Julia finds herself a pawn in a deadly game between two of the country’s most powerful men. With no laws to protect her, she must unravel the secrets on her own. But sometimes truth is elusive and knowledge is deadly.]]> 435 Jessica Dotta 1414375557 Zoe 0 to-read 3.74 2013 Born of Persuasion (Price of Privilege, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[Price of Privilege (Price of Privilege, #3)]]> 22798868
Just when Julia thinks she’s managed to untangle herself from Macy’s clutches, he changes tactics with a risky ploy. As the scandal of the century breaks loose, drawing rooms all over London whisper what so far newspapers have not dared to Macy’s lost bride is none other than Lord Pierson’s daughter―and one of the most controversial cases of marital law ever seen comes before Victorian courts.

Though Julia knows Macy’s version of events is another masterful manipulation, public opinion is swaying in his favor. Caught in a web of deceit and lies, armed only with a fledgling faith, Julia must face her fiercest trial yet.]]> 451 Jessica Dotta 1414375573 Zoe 0 to-read 4.02 2014 Price of Privilege (Price of Privilege, #3)
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]]> <![CDATA[A Match Made in Texas (Archer Brothers, #2.5)]]> 18059819
A Cowboy Unmatched
Neill isn't sure who hired him to repair Clara's roof--he only knows Clara desperately needs his help. Can he convince this stubborn widow to let down her guard and take another chance on love?

An Unforeseen Match
Hoping to earn an honest wage on his way to the land rush, Clayton ends up on Grace's doorstep, lured by a classified ad. He may have signed on for more than he expected though--and he may have found the one woman who can keep him from moving on.

No Match for Love
Andrew can't fathom how refined Lucy ended up as the caretaker to his dotty aunt, and somehow her arrival has prompted even more bizarre occurrences around the ranch. When they join forces to unearth the truth, will the attraction between Andrew and Lucy develop into more?

Meeting Her Match
When the tables are turned and a tenderhearted meddler becomes the beneficiary of a matchmaking scheme, her world is turned upside down. As her entire life changes, will she finally be able to tell the banker's son how much she cares for him?]]> 381 Karen Witemeyer 0764211765 Zoe 0 to-read 4.22 2013 A Match Made in Texas (Archer Brothers, #2.5)
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]]> <![CDATA[A Worthy Pursuit (A Worthy Pursuit, #1)]]> 23411536
Charlotte Atherton, former headmistress of Sullivan’s Academy for Exceptional Youths, will do anything to keep her charges safe, especially the orphaned girl entrusted to her care. Charlotte promised Lily’s mother she’d keep the girl away from her unscrupulous grandfather, and nothing will stop Charlotte from fulfilling that pledge. Not even the handsome bounty hunter with surprisingly honest eyes who comes looking for them.

When Miss Atherton produces documentation that shows her to be Lily’s legal guardian, Stone must reevaluate everything he’s been led to believe. Is she villain or victim? Then a new danger forces Charlotte to trust the man sent to destroy her. Stone vows to protect what he once sought to tear apart. Besides, he’s ready to start a new pursuit: winning Charlotte’s heart.]]> 341 Karen Witemeyer 076421280X Zoe 0 to-read 4.20 2015 A Worthy Pursuit (A Worthy Pursuit, #1)
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]]> To Win Her Heart 9551700
Eden Spencer has sworn off men, choosing instead to devote her time to the lending library she runs. When a mountain-sized stranger walks through her door and asks to borrow a book, she steels herself against the attraction he provokes. His halting speech and hesitant manner leave her doubting his intelligence. Yet as the mysteries of the town's new blacksmith unfold, Eden discovers hidden depths in him that tempt her heart.

Levi's renewed commitment to his faith leads Eden to believe she's finally found a man of honor and integrity, a man worthy of her love. But when the truth about his prodigal past comes to light, can this tarnished hero find a way to win back the librarian's affections?]]> 352 Karen Witemeyer 0764207571 Zoe 0 to-read 4.17 2011 To Win Her Heart
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]]> A Tailor-Made Bride 6973772 Hannah Richards is confounded by the man who runs the livery. The unsmiling fellow riles her with his arrogant assumptions and gruff manner while at the same time stirring her heart with unexpected acts of kindness. Which side of Jericho Tucker reflects the real man?
When Hannah decides to help Jericho's sister catch a beau--leading to uproarious consequences for the whole town--will Jericho and Hannah find a way to bridge the gap between them?]]> 348 Karen Witemeyer 0764207555 Zoe 0 to-read 4.06 2010 A Tailor-Made Bride
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]]> <![CDATA[Full Steam Ahead (Full Steam Ahead, #1)]]> 18652058
Vowing to find a suitable husband to give her father the heir he desires before it's too late, Nicole sets out with the Renard family's greatest treasure as her dowry: the highly coveted Lafitte Dagger. But her father's rivals come after the dagger, forcing a change in Nicole's plans.

After a boiler explosion aboard the Louisiana nearly took his life, Darius Thornton has been a man obsessed. He will do anything to stop even one more steamship disaster. Even if it means letting a female secretary into his secluded world.

Nicole is determined not to let her odd employer scare her off with his explosive experiments, yet when respect and mutual attraction grow between them, a new fear arises. How can she acquire an heir for her father when her heart belongs to another? And when her father's rivals discover her hiding place, will she have to choose between that love and her family's legacy?]]> 346 Karen Witemeyer 0764209671 Zoe 0 to-read 4.19 2014 Full Steam Ahead (Full Steam Ahead, #1)
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]]> Thief of Corinth 36534238
Ariadne po rokoch prežitých u matky v Aténach ujde späť do korintského domu milovaného otca. Zakrátko však odhalí tajomstvo, ktoré zničilo manželstvo jej rodičov.

V snahe ochrániť otca je otrasená Ariadne ochotná riskovať všetko � dobrú povesť, slobodu aj lásku milovaného muža � a dáva sa na riskantné chodníčky spolu s otcom. Dobrodružstvo ju vzrušuje, hoci vie, že sa zahráva s ohňom: všetko visí na vlásku, a ak sa tajomstvo dostane do nesprávnych rúk, ju i otca čaká skľučujúca budúcnosť.

Keď im potom do života vstúpi židovský rabín Pavol, všetko, čomu Ariadne a jej otec verili, rozmetá svojím radikálnym učením na prach, no zároveň ponúkne niečo, v čo by sa nikdy neodvážili dúfať.]]> 368 Tessa Afshar 1496428668 Zoe 0 to-read 4.30 2018 Thief of Corinth
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]]> Priscilla and Aquila 7632846 345 Lois T. Henderson Zoe 0 to-read 3.40 1985 Priscilla and Aquila
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]]> <![CDATA[Sinners and the Sea: The Untold Story of Noah's Wife]]> 15770316 In the spirit of Anita Diamant, this ambitious and unforgettable novel about the story of Noah blends Biblical history, mythology, and the inimitable strength of women.

Cursed with a birthmark that many think is the brand of a demon, the young heroine in The Sinners and the Sea is deprived even of a name for fear that it would make it easier for people to spread lies about her. But this virtuous woman has the perfect voice to make one of the Old Testament’s stories live anew.

Desperate to keep her safe, the woman’s father gives her to the righteous Noah, who weds her and takes her to the town of Sorum, a land of outcasts. Noah, a 600-year-old paragon of virtue, rises to the role of preacher to a town full of sinners. Alone in her new life, Noah’s wife gives him three sons, but is faced with the hardship of living with an aloof husband who speaks more to God than with her. She tries to make friends with the violent and dissolute people of Sorum while raising a brood that, despite a pious upbringing, have developed some sinful tendencies of their own. But her trials are nothing compared to what awaits her after God tells her husband that a flood is coming—and that Noah and his family must build an ark so that they alone can repopulate the world.

Kanner weaves a masterful tale that breathes new life into one of the Bible’s voiceless characters. Through the eyes of Noah’s wife we see a complex world where the lines between righteousness and wickedness blur. And we are left wondering: Would I have been considered virtuous enough to save?]]> 339 Rebecca Kanner 1451695233 Zoe 0 to-read 3.40 2013 Sinners and the Sea: The Untold Story of Noah's Wife
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]]> <![CDATA[The Damascus Way (Acts of Faith, #3)]]> 8471713
Abigail's brother, Jacob, now a young man, is attempting to discover his own place as a Christian. He is concerned that being more serious about his faith means trading away the exhilaration of his current profession as a caravan guard. Hired by Julia's father to protect the wealthy merchant's caravans on the secretive "Frankincense Trail"--undercover transport of this highly valuable commodity--Jacob also passes letters and messages between various communities of believers. He is alarmed to find out that Julia, hardly more than a girl, is also a messenger. Can their immediate mistrust be put aside to finally bring their hearts together?]]> 432 Davis Bunn 0764208667 Zoe 0 to-read 4.29 2010 The Damascus Way (Acts of Faith, #3)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Hidden Flame (Acts of Faith, #2)]]> 6525434 400 Davis Bunn 0764207423 Zoe 0 to-read 4.20 2010 The Hidden Flame (Acts of Faith, #2)
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]]> Ella's Will 30270331 272 Jessilyn Stewart Peaslee 1462119085 Zoe 0 to-read 4.15 2016 Ella's Will
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]]> <![CDATA[The Thief (The Living Water, #2)]]> 18144059
My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?

Nissa is a Jewish woman with a sharp tongue and no hope of marriage. Abandoned by the God she once loved, her only recourse is to depend upon Mouse, the best thief in Jerusalem, to keep her blind brother, Cedron, fed and the landlord satisfied.

Longinus is a Roman centurion haunted by death and failure and is desperate to escape the accursed Judean province. Accepting a wager that will get him away from the aggravating Jews and their threats of revolt, he sets out to catch the thieves harassing the marketplace.

When a controversial teacher miraculously heals Cedron, Nissa hopes for freedom from her life of lies. But the supposed miracle brings only more misfortune, and Longinus, seeking to learn more about the mysterious healer, finds himself drawn instead to Nissa, whose secret will determine the course of both their futures.

Cedron, Longinus, and Nissa are unexpectedly caught up in the arrest, trial, and crucifixion of Jesus. As danger closes in on them from every side, they must decide if the love and redemption Jesus offers is true or just another false promise. How can the so-called Messiah save them from their shackles, when he cannot even save himself?]]> 368 Stephanie Landsem 1451689101 Zoe 0 to-read 4.56 2014 The Thief (The Living Water, #2)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Tomb (The Living Water, #3)]]> 22609452 A Novel of Martha

In this captivating retelling of a classic biblical story, Jesus shocks the town of Bethany with Lazarus’s resurrection from the dead, leading Martha—a seemingly perfect woman trapped by the secrets of her past—to hope and a new life.

Everyone in Bethany admires Martha—the perfect Jewish woman. She feeds and clothes her loved ones, looks after the family farm, and meticulously follows every precept of the Pharisees� strict laws. But Martha is hiding a secret. At her sister’s marriage feast, she gave her heart and her innocence to a young musician who promised to return and marry her, but instead betrayed her love and abandoned her.

Seven years later, only two people in Bethany know of Martha’s secret sin: her brother, Lazarus, and Simon, the righteous Pharisee to whom Martha is betrothed. When Lazarus falls ill, Martha is faced with a choice: send for Jesus to save her dying brother—risking the wrath of Simon who threatens to betray her—or deny Jesus� healing power and remain trapped in her tomb of secrecy and lies.

Meanwhile, on the shores of Galilee, Isa roams the wilderness, tortured by demons and knowing only that someone is waiting for him. When he is healed by Jesus, he finds that seven years have passed since his descent into madness. Isa journeys home to Bethany only to find he is too late to win back Martha’s love.

When Martha risks all to heal Lazarus, will Jesus arrive in time, or will he—like Isa—come too late?]]> 352 Stephanie Landsem 1451689128 Zoe 0 to-read 4.49 2015 The Tomb (The Living Water, #3)
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]]> <![CDATA[A November Bride (A Year of Weddings, #12)]]> 20573060

Sadie McAllister’s clients know how lucky they are to have her: an ultra-fastidious personal chef who leaves behind a spotless kitchen and a week’s worth of mouth-watering meals.


Erik Davis, her best friend since middle school, is content to enjoy Sadie’s culinary skills too while maintaining their “friends only� status. Most of his energy is focused on his just-launched freelance business and casual dates that never come close to a commitment.


But when Sadie is offered a once-in-a-lifetime cooking job across country, Erik realizes maybe he’s taken his best friend for granted. Even more, he’s about to lose his only chance for lasting love.


How can Erik convince Sadie that the well-known adage “Marry your best friend� just might apply to them? With God’s help, can they both move past their assumptions about each other and their future? Should Sadie and Erik risk taking their relationship to the romantic point of no return? If they do, their decades-long friendship is as a good as done . . . unless it ends at the altar.]]> 120 Beth K. Vogt Zoe 0 to-read 3.81 2014 A November Bride (A Year of Weddings, #12)
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name: Zoe
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]]> <![CDATA[An October Bride (A Year of Weddings, #11)]]> 19806534 She wants to make her father's dream come true. She doesn't realize her own dream has been in front of her the whole time.
Emma Tate isn't a risk taker, so everyone in her small Midwest town is surprised when she suddenly becomes engaged to lifelong friend Jake Sawyer. No one but Jake and Emma know the true reason they're getting married---so Emma's dying father can walk her down the aisle.
While Jake and Emma plan an autumn wedding together, it becomes clear that their agreement has a few complications---the biggest being their true feelings for each other.
In this novella by award-winning author Katie Ganshert, a young woman must reconcile her dying father's dreams with her own dreams for love and for her future.]]> 120 Katie Ganshert 0310339146 Zoe 0 to-read 4.04 2014 An October Bride (A Year of Weddings, #11)
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name: Zoe
average rating: 4.04
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]]> <![CDATA[A September Bride (A Year of Weddings, #10)]]> 20014890 Annie's always wanted a home and a family. But will pretending to be a bride get her closer to her dreams?
All Annie Price has ever wanted is a place to call home. Growing up in the foster care system, that dream seemed far away, but now Annie's dream may be coming true. A friend she met in an online book group wants to retire and has offered Annie a fresh start managing her little bookstore. Believing the opportunity is an answer to prayer, Annie packs her suitcase and moves to Red Leaf, Wisconsin.
The residents of Red Leaf welcome Annie into the fold . . . everyone except the bookstore owner's son, Jesse Kent. But Annie refuses to let the handsome deputy keep her from embracing her new home with open arms. She even volunteers to help the local historical society refurbish an old church and agrees to be the 'bride' for a special reenactment celebrating the museum's open house.
Jesse Kent can't believe his mother has handed the keys to her business over to a woman she met on the Internet. Annie's beautiful, of course, and smart as a whip, but what do they really know about her, anyway? What if she's come to their town just for his mother's money? The only way to see if his suspicions about Annie Price are true is to keep a close eye on her---even if it means he has to marry her! Planning their mock wedding will give him the chance to uncover Annie's motive for moving to town. But as the day of the wedding approaches and secrets come to light, Jesse must face the truth. He wants Annie to be his September bride . . . for real.]]> 120 Kathryn Springer 0310339197 Zoe 0 to-read 3.81 2014 A September Bride (A Year of Weddings, #10)
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name: Zoe
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]]> <![CDATA[An August Bride (A Year of Weddings, #9)]]> 19789453 Kelsey vowed never to love a cowboy again. But then she meets Brent.
After a cowboy broke her heart, Kelsey Wilcox traded in her boots for flip-flops and a bistro on the beautiful sandy beach of Corpus Christi. Two years later, still not believing in happy endings, she is about to endure a weekend of torture at her cousin's beach wedding. Not only will she be forced to watch yet another wedding, but her great-aunt and her two best friends---aptly nicknamed 'the matchmaking posse of Mule Hollow'---are coming to the wedding, and Kelsey is sure to be on their radar.
Brent Corbin has had his share of bad luck with women and isn't looking for love or looking forward to the weekend of wedding festivities as a groomsman for his friend. When he sees a commotion on the beach and what appears to be a mermaid in distress, he doesn't hesitate to dive to the rescue. His attention is instantly captured by the woman he's saved and it turns out they're part of the same wedding party. But the instant Kelsey spots his soaking wet boots she wants no part of him.
Thrown together through the weekend and with the meddlesome encouragement from the matchmakers, Brent is determined to pursue Kelsey and change her mind about cowboys. Sparks fly at this August wedding as Kelsey and Brent dance a rocky Texas two-step toward a beach wedding of their own.]]> 120 Debra Clopton 0310339081 Zoe 0 to-read 3.69 2014 An August Bride (A Year of Weddings, #9)
author: Debra Clopton
name: Zoe
average rating: 3.69
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]]> <![CDATA[A July Bride (A Year of Weddings, #8)]]> 19844230 Can she forgive the man who left her at the altar?
Alyssa Pennington dated Brendan Myers for three years before she accepted his proposal. For almost a year, Alyssa's friends and family helped her plan a lovely wedding to take place in the church she'd grown up in. It was the happiest day of her life when she walked down the aisle to be united with the man of her dreams. But when Brendan left her at the altar, Alyssa was consumed by humiliation, embarrassment, and a broken heart that wouldn't allow her to trust anyone. Especially Brendan.
Brendan Myers knows he will spend the rest of his life regretting what he did to Alyssa, the only woman he's ever loved. Without her, his life is empty. In one fateful moment, he'd panicked, destroyed their future, and ruined everything. Now he plans to win her back.
But winning back his bride might prove much more difficult than he can imagine. And even if he does get her to the altar again, will she think turnabout is fair play?]]> 120 Beth Wiseman 0310339200 Zoe 0 to-read 3.28 2014 A July Bride (A Year of Weddings, #8)
author: Beth Wiseman
name: Zoe
average rating: 3.28
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