writing in the margins of life
Whoop, whoop! Many Sparrows by: Lori Benton turns one today! We spent last week, and this week celebrating! Click here to read my review on the book, and here to read the interview with Lori. To further celebrate, she has graciously teamed up with me to do a fun giveaway! She will be giving away TWO signed [...]
I had the privilege of interviewing author, Lori Benton. Last week, I shared a review for her most recent book Many Sparrows, you can find it here. So far, that is the only one of her books I have read. She is such a sweet lady, and I'm honored to feature her on the blog today. Today [...]
"What is there?" she asked. "The way forward. It'll be shown to us." -Many Sparrows About the Book... Clare is following her husband along the trail to the Ohio territory, with their young son and soon to be born child, when her nightmare becomes reality. All in one night, her husband is killed, her son [...]
My dear friend, Yolanda Wells, is a pre-school teacher and educational blogger. She has graciously agreed to write a guest post on why it matters, developmentally, to read aloud to children. I hope you find it as helpful as I did! 3 Reasons Why You Should Read Aloud to Children By: Yolanda Wells Matters of [...]
Dear Homeschool Mom, I know you work tirelessly from before sunrise to after sunset. I know you sometimes forgo your morning shower to help me with a math problem. I know you say "no" to lunch invitations from your girlfriends because I have a piano lesson. I know you cry sometimes, because you're afraid I'll [...]
"The only way of being delivered from temptation is to be brave, and do what is right, come what may." -Norman MacLeod The Golden Thread About the Book... Young Philip lives in the kingdom of Hemlock, where his father is the King. The kingdom is happy and safe, and full of joy and love. However, [...]
“...if God chooses quite another lot for you, you may be sure that He sees that you need something totally different from what you want.” - Elizabeth Prentiss Stepping Heavenward* About the Book Katy Mortimer is turning sixteen, and her mother has gifted her with a journal. Katy takes the journal, and records the next several [...]
The Corner Shelf? What in the world? I know you're thinking it, so I'm here to answer the unspoken questions. What exactly is this littler corner of the web and why? The answer starts the same way most do... The Long, Wordy, Story Version... Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was small, [...]
Hey there! Thanks for stopping by The Corner Shelf! I am so happy that you did! The site is still under construction, and launch day material being perfected, but don't worry... Coming August 1st, 2018, you'll be able to find book reviews, author chats, and lots more in Christian and classic books here! That's not all [...]
Madelyn Istrate 