Briefly Noted

“During their years in school, Glenna protected [Carey] from bullies. Now Carey is her savvy guide as she tries to heal her fractured life. Through the wilds of America, Glenna grapples with the past and reconciles a way back home.” 

“[Pickering’s] pages reflect his enjoyment of and love of life, particularly the ordinary things that form the fabric “of all our lives.”

“From conservation to protecting endangered species to sustainable living, A Christian’s Guide to Planet Earth offers a faith-based framework for viewing our responsibility to the natural world as well as practical, biblical ways we can care for the magnificent creation around us.”

“When Molly and her family move to the moon, they can only pack the essentials—just one toy each for Molly and her baby brother, Luke. Luckily, Molly has a big imagination.”

“Inspired by actual events and the people who once lived in the Smoky Mountains before it became a National Park, this saga explores how people use stories to hide uncomfortable truths and the lengths they’ll go to protect their home and family.” 

“Pilgrimages. Orthodoxy. Icons. Monasteries. It’s all in here. But so are stories about mental health, caregiving, death, family, and writing, including a section on “place,” a key element in Southern literature.”