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King Rat - China Mieville

Published on 2012-05-25 14:10:45

Something is astir in the shadows of London’s underbelly. Something ancient and strong. Something with a trail of blood in its wake. When Saul Garamond returns home late one night, he crawls straight into bed to avoid a confrontation with his estranged father. Hours later he awakens to a swarm of angry blue-suited policemen. The reason? His father has been found dead. And Saul is the primary suspect. Confined to a cell for further questioning, he’s visited by a bizarre and unsettling stran [..] > read more

Quo Vadis - Henry Sienkiewicz

Published on 2012-05-15 07:00:04

Quo Vadis captures Biblical times in vivid detail and writing, far surpassing every other biblical novel I have yet read. Better still, this novel walks a fine line almost perfectly: between remaining accurate to Peter and Paul as they really lived, while still fitting them into the story in a way that seems natural. Nero reigns in the greatest city on earth as you open the front cover. Soon, you meet Petronius and his nephew Vinicius: waealthy Roman patricians who are fully immersed in the pl [..] > read more

Fiddler's Green - A.S. Peterson

Published on 2012-05-13 09:00:00

Fiddler's Green by A.S. Peterson concludes the story of Fin's Revolution begun in the first book of the dilogy, Fiddler's Gun. This incredible story of the American Revolution is as stunningly written as it is intriguing, and by far a worthy conclusion to the first book. Fin Button is captain of the 'Rattlesnake.' Her crew and ship are heroes, terrorizing the British ships along the American coast. All is well: until Fin is arrested by his own countrymen. The colonies need her. Her task: resc [..] > read more

I Am Legend - Richard Matheson

Published on 2012-05-11 13:41:51

Robert Neville is the last man on earth. But he’s not alone. An unstoppable plague has devastated the world’s population, killing millions and transforming the survivors into ravenous night-walkers, thirsty for blood. No one is left unscathed. No man, no woman, no child. Except for Robert Neville. > read more

The Whole Guy Thing - Nancy Rue

Published on 2012-05-10 06:39:30

I know I'm 18 turning 19 and I'm supposed to have the whole BGR thing more-or-less down, but honestly, I'm still confused. This probably came about due to 10 years in an all-girls-school and a tendency to assume everyone just wants to be friends. So, for those of you as confused/ignorant as me, it's a good idea to read The Whole Guy Thing by Nancy Rue. The Whole Guy Thing is actually written for a much younger (say 5 years younger) audience. But it really doesn't matter what age you are because [..] > read more

Winter's Bone - Daniel Woodrell

Published on 2012-05-04 17:57:59

A knock at the door brings hard news for 16-year-old Ree Dolly. Her father has skipped bail on charges of running a meth lab, and if he doesn’t show for his next court date, the Dollys will lose their house. This isn’t the first time Ree’s father has disappeared. The Dolly clan has always worked on the shadowy side of the law, and arrests (and attempts to avoid arrest) are a regular part of Rathlin Valley life. But Ree can’t afford to lose the house; she just can’t. With two younger b [..] > read more

The Wages of Spin - Carl Trueman

Published on 2012-04-28 13:13:13

Ever notice the increasing tendency in Evangelical circles to view disagreement as a troublesome, intrinsically oppressive thing? Fence-sitting is much more popular; that, and ignorance (or dismissal) of Christianity’s deep historical roots. And of course, as Carl Trueman wryly observes, the point of having a debate is not to have “a conversation, and then to agree to differ as we all sit around in a mutually affirming, self-congratulatory love-fest.” The point is to establish which posit [..] > read more

A Series of Unfotunate Events: The Bad Beginning - Lemony Snicket

Published on 2012-04-26 17:57:54

I’d heard so much about these books that I decided to pick up the first one for a few dollars at a book fair last week. Despite having seen the film a few years ago, I was unsure about the series. What actually decided me was an article on novel writing by Lemony Snicket that was so well-written and so funny that it left me wanting to see more of his writing.Even though it is a childrens’ book, I enjoyed it immensely, reading the entire story in one sitting. Perhaps I could almost say becaus [..] > read more

Crater - Homer Hickman

Published on 2012-04-22 01:25:21

Crater, by Homer Hickman, opens the Helium-3 trilogy with a story full of Sci-Fi action and fun. But a decent plot stuffed with sci-fi jargon do not make a good story, as Crater unfortunately demonstrates. Read on for the full extent of the terribleness. A mining colony on the moon. A teen sent on a deadly mission. And a secret bigger than two worlds. It’s the 22nd Century. A tough, pioneering people mine the moon for Helium-3 to produce energy for a desperate, war-torn Earth. Crater Trueblo [..] > read more

Evangellyfish - Douglas Wilson

Published on 2012-04-20 22:15:15

Did you know Douglas Wilson writes fiction? I didn't either. But he does. And he's good at it, too. First serialized online, and now officially published, Wilson's novel > read more

Living Water - Brother Yun

Published on 2012-04-14 07:20:23

I must confess, rather shamefully, that I haven't heard of Brother Yun before reading this book. However, after reading this book, I find that I deeply admire Brother Yun. You see, Living Water is a "collection of his teachings that evolved from his life experiences of persecution and revival in China." The book is divided into three parts - Freedom in Christ, Streams of Living Water and Soldiers for Christ. Each section contains many small chapters; each focusing on one individual topic. In thi [..] > read more

Outlaw Platoon - Sean Parnell

Published on 2012-04-13 13:43:25

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No Country For Old Men - Cormac McCarthy

Published on 2012-03-31 20:23:48

After being completely blown away by The Road, I decided that I should add another Cormac McCarthy title to my reading list. So several weeks ago, while perusing row upon row of books at Borders, I picked out a copy of No Country For Old Men. This should be good, I thought. And it was. I deeply admire McCarthy’s writing style. He has a way with words that is nothing short of breathtaking. In The Road, he relied heavily on description, and successfully created the most realistic post-apocalypt [..] > read more

The Silver Hand - Stephen Lawhead

Published on 2012-03-28 07:00:21

The Silver Hand by Stephen Lawhead continues the Song of Albion series, kicking it into high gear and engaging you even further into the world of Albion. If you've read the first book, you need to pick up the sequel and read it as well. And if you're looking for a great fantasy series that's neither a LotR or Narnia rip-off, Song of Albion might be for you. The great king, Meldryn Mawr, is dead, and his kingdom lies in ruins. Treachery and brutality rule the land, and Albion is the scene of a [..] > read more

Fahrenheit 451 - Ray Bradbury

Published on 2012-03-13 11:49:06

Recently I've been pondering reading well, and how one goes about reading a book carefully and with discernment. There's no better place to start applying these thoughts than with Farenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. Besides, after I read Corey's review I knew that it was only a matter of time before I actually picked this up and read it. The premise alone is fascinating: a world where books have been banned, and firemen burn books and start fires, instead of putting them out. Enter Guy Montag, a fi [..] > read more

'Salem's Lot - Stephen King

Published on 2012-03-09 17:56:19

Ben Mears has returned to Jerusalem’s Lot in the hopes that a short residence in Marston House (an old mansion long the subject of town lore) will provide inspiration for his latest novel… and help him exorcise his own demons. But when two boys venture into the surrounding woods and only one comes out alive, Mears comes to the chilling realization that something else is at work in his hometown; something ancient and evil. Very evil. ‘Salem’s Lot marks my first encounter with the work of [..] > read more

Born Gay - Dr John S. H. Tay

Published on 2012-03-05 05:24:44

Recently, someone on Goodreads challenged my review of Bright Purple by Melody Carlson by trying to reason that people are indeed "born that way and cannot help it". And while I had to admit that I didn't have enough knowledge then to explain my position fully, God provided by having a relative recommend this book - Born Gay: Examining the Scientific Evidence for Homosexuality by Dr John S. H. Tay. The main aim of the book is to challenge the claim "I am born this way and cannot change". Hence, [..] > read more

Eternity Falls - Kirk Outerbridge

Published on 2012-03-03 17:42:48

When private investigator Rick Macey is called by Sheila Dunn, vice president of Gentec, he is hurled into a dark and twisted adventure unlike anything he's ever experienced. Gentec was the creator of the Miracle Treatment, which was supposed to keep people alive and young forever. But when their poster child, starlet Greta Darling, dies of seemingly natural causes, Gentec and the Miracle Treatment are in big trouble.They need Rick to find out what really happened to Ms. Darling -- or else com [..] > read more

To Kill A Mockingbird - Harper Lee

Published on 2012-02-24 13:47:11

There are classics. And then there are classics. To Kill A Mockingbird is one of the latter. Set deep in the Depression-era South of the 1930s, the story covers three years in the life of young Jean-Louise “Scout” Finch and her brother Jem… three years marked by the arrest and trial of Tom Robinson, a black man falsely charged with the rape of a white girl. Scout and Jem scarcely notice the goings-on until their lawyer father, Atticus Finch, agrees to take the case and defend Robinson in [..] > read more

Virtu@lly .Eliminated - Jefferson Scott

Published on 2012-02-23 11:25:00

This book is proof that putting weird symbols inside your books titles can sometimes net you an extra reader. That, and excellent first lines. Virtu@lly .Eliminated, by Jefferson Scott, has both of these. The strange title grabs your interest, and how can you put a book down with the following opening line: "Once he decided to kill himself, the rest was easy." These strengths alone made me pick up this book...and I didn't regret it. The story is realistic sci-fi, so to speak. It's set in the " [..] > read more

Restorer's Son - Sharon Hinck

Published on 2012-02-21 10:32:25

There are very few sequel books in a series which are better than their predecessor. Restorer's Son, by Sharon Hinck, is one of these books. My opinion of the first book in the Sword of Lyric series, The Restorer, was average at best. Thankfully, the second book in the series more than evens the score out. Restorer's Son continues the story of The Restorer, following Jake, who has disappeared into Lyric, and Susan and Mark, his parents, who find themselves back in Lyric only an hour after the [..] > read more

Fairest - Gail Carson Levine

Published on 2012-02-20 05:37:14

Gail Carson Levine has put her own spin on a familiar fairy tale, and has brought the story of Snow White into a new and intriguing light. When Lucinda the fairy gives a magical mirror as a gift to the queen of Ayortha, it wreaks havoc in the life of young Aza: an Ayorthan girl with a spectacular singing voice, but a less than attractive face. The consequences of the gift go far beyond what anyone could have possibly foreseen. Aza is an orphaned girl who never knew her parents. Raised by a kind [..] > read more

The Restorer - Sharon Hinck

Published on 2012-02-17 11:27:40

I’ve had The Restorer, by Sharon Hinck, recommended to me by several people recently, and I read ItB's review from 2010, but I'm only just now reading the book. I wanted to like it, and I did, for the most part, but it's not exactly an outstanding book. Susan Mitchell is just an ordinary soccer mom, wrestling with rambunxtious teenagers, dirty countertops, and overall daily stress. Susan finds herself sucked through a portal, into a world waiting for its promised Restorer. She must work thr [..] > read more

Gods and Generals - Jeff Shaara

Published on 2012-02-13 21:12:05

Gods and Generals by Jeff Shaara, is a book I’ve long wanted to read. The movie based off of this book is my favorite movie of all time, and I’ve seen it at least a million times. Knowing that the movies are very closely based on the books, I decided to give this a read. For the most part, I wasn’t disappointed. As with Last Full Measure, Shaara’s writing style is a little strange. It’s not enough to detract from the story substantially, but it’s enough to be an annoying niggle. I [..] > read more

Love Works - Joel Manby

Published on 2012-02-12 07:30:02

Have you ever wondered how effective leading with love is? Sometimes, it seems like it doesn't matter. But it does. I remember how my favourite teachers all taught/led with love, and no one ever likes the power-obsessed ones. Now, before I start the book review proper, I'm going to define love. From 1 Corinthians 13:4-5 "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast. It is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it kee [..] > read more

The Buried Pyramid - Jane Lindskold

Published on 2012-02-07 07:58:10

The Buried Pyramid, by Jane Lindskold, was a free book I picked up off of the internet for my nook reader. I tend to be skeptical of “free” books, but as I began to read, The Buried Pyramid actually seemed to be some good. By about two-thirds of the way through, with a few minor qualms, I was actually really enjoying the book. Then my opinion abruptly changed: read on to find out why this book isn’t worth the paper it’s printed on. The story follows Neville Hawthorne, an archeologist [..] > read more

It's (Not That) Complicated - Anna Sofia and Elizabeth Botkin

Published on 2012-02-06 14:49:32

Is it possible for a girl to have healthy, sane, and pure relationships with guys? If so, how? How can a girl avoid the very real dangers in a friendship with a boy? What does the Bible have to say about how young men and young women should treat each other? Are these matters really as complicated as they seem?In their new book It’s (Not That) Complicated, Anna Sofia and Elizabeth Botkin again shine light in an area that is dark for many conservative Christian girls. They pull from their [..] > read more

Afterlives of the Saints - Colin Dickey

Published on 2012-02-05 06:02:39

Have you heard of hagiography? It's a genre referring to the writing of the lives of the saints. Honestly, I didn't know about this genre until I read Afterlives of the Saints by Colin Dickey. To Colin Dickey, "saints exist not as a medium for God but as a lens for humanity". Hence, the book Afterlives of the Saints looks at a few saints that have impacted Colin Dickey for a few reasons: through their writings (Part One), because of the art and literature they inspired (Parts Two and Three), o [..] > read more

Black Hawk Down - Mark Bowden

Published on 2012-02-03 21:28:53

On October 3rd, 1993, a small, elite group of U.S. Rangers and Delta Force soldiers were dropped by helicopter into the swarming heart of Mogadishu, Somalia. Their assignment was to kidnap several high-ranking deputies to warlord Mohamed Farrah Aidid and escort them out of the city. Simple, right? But what began as an hour-long mission soon devolved into something much worse: pinned down by thousands of heavily-armed Somalis, the men fought for their lives through an entire night of bloody urba [..] > read more

A Tale of Two Cities - Charles Dickens

Published on 2012-01-31 07:44:03

A Tale of Two Cities is not exactly an excellent book to pick up after a long absence. It’s a little difficult to follow and moves a little slower than “modern” books, but don’t let that detract you from this book at all. It has earned its place as one of my favorite Dickens novels yet. The year is 1775. The novel opens with Dickens’ famous lines, “It was the best of times. It was the worst of times.” As with many novels, the story is difficult to summarize in a single paragraph [..] > read more

The Passage - Justin Cronin

Published on 2012-01-31 07:43:54

It’s the end of the world… again. And Harold Camping has nothing to do with it. Apocolyptic fiction of any kind greatly interests me. Done well, it can be a superb tool for exploring strong emotional, moral, and philisophical themes. McCarthy’s The Road is a magnificent example of this, showcasing the relationship of a father and son against the backdrop of a ravaged world. Enter Justin Cronin’s The Passage. It caught my eye last year, and I added it to my list of potential reads for 2 [..] > read more

The Fourth Fisherman – Joe Kissack

Published on 2012-01-31 07:43:39

In The Fourth Fisherman, Joe Kissack tells the story of a group of Mexican fishermen who were lost at sea for several months. He also weaves in his own story; how he appeared to have everything, when inside he was lost and hurting. The two sides of the story are completely different. The fishermen lived simple lives; Kissack had everything he could want. The fishermen had faith in God, and it was the only thing that really kept them alive; Kissack spent many years trying to fill the void wit [..] > read more

What the Wind Picked Up - Various Authors

Published on 2011-07-05 14:07:01

What the Wind Picked Up is a very interesting experiment in writing. Many beginning writers fear that people will steal their idea, and that they’ll be copied. This book seeks to prove that all ideas are ultimately not original: it’s the executio > read more

Be the People - Carol M. Swain

Published on 2011-07-04 22:19:32

I don’t usually read many political books. This is mainly because I don’t know much about the whole business, thus every smooth-talking politician could easily win me over to their side. That being said, I recently finished reading Be the People. > read more

The Hidden Hand, by E.D.E.N. Southworth

Published on 2011-07-03 07:07:00

Those who know me can testify to the fact that I love words. I love to write them, to speak them, and to learn new ones. Written in 1859, The Hidden Hand contains a wealth of vocabulary from a century ago. E.D.E.N Southworth’s book was the first > read more

Pride and Prejudice - Jane Austen

Published on 2011-07-01 12:46:09

Slowly, as I get older, I’m enjoying certain books more than I once did. Books by Jane Austen, for example (A few weeks ago I reviewed Emma), I am beginning to read and enjoy. I recently finished Pride and Prejudice, likely Austen’s most famous n > read more

The Dragons of Chiril – Donita K. Paul

Published on 2011-06-29 11:27:55

Tipper has had to sell things from their home, and her father’s artwork, to support herself and her mother after her father’s disappearance. Three of the statues were carved from a single piece of stone, and were made to fit together. After her f > read more

Down with Big Brother - Michael Dobbs

Published on 2011-06-23 11:46:52

There are some books which are quite fascinating to read, but also quite difficult to get through. Down with Big Brother: the Fall of the Soviet Union, by Michael Dobbs, is one of these books. This book covers in detail the Soviet sphere of influence > read more

Into the Wild - Erin Hunter

Published on 2011-06-19 19:07:42

Rusty is a young housecat; barely more than a kitten. But the scent of adventure, the thrill of the hunt, has always remained in his nostrils, and he dreams of freedom. One day, he brazenly ventures into the woods, where the wildcats live, and finds > read more

Self Raised- E.D.E.N. Southworth

Published on 2011-06-11 20:37:53

If we thought E.D.E.N Southworth couldn’t top Ishmael, we were wrong. Talk about melodrama! True love, false love, no love at all; fortunes, shipwrecks, a castle in Scotland, murder, kidnapping, vile plots, so on and so forth. And yet through it a > read more

Ishmael, by E.D.E.N Southworth

Published on 2011-06-05 19:57:00

I am convinced you will never read a story that is more inspiring and challenging than Ishmael. Perhaps it is the emotional connection I have with this book, and the memories it holds of me reading to my departed brother, but I don’t think that is > read more

The Skin Map – Stephen R. Lawhead

Published on 2011-06-04 22:26:58

The Skin Map by Stephen R. Lawhead is an interesting book, to be sure. It uses the idea of ley lines. They’re portals, of a sort, that cross different layers of the universe. Kit Livingstone is introduced to this concept of traveling between differ > read more

A Reluctant Queen - Joan Wolf

Published on 2011-06-03 17:31:21

Anyone who has read my personal blog or any of my other Into the Book reviews knows that I am not generally a fan of romance (with a few exceptions). I am also vehemently against books that toy with the Bible, or change it in some form. Unfortunately > read more

The Return of the King - J.R.R Tolkien

Published on 2011-06-01 16:27:42

The Return of the King is the third and final volume of JRR Tolkien’s series, The Lord of the Rings. In my opinion, it is probably the most exciting, and most captivating of the books. Tolkien does a good job of keeping you excited even past the cl > read more

Dead Heat - Joel C. Rosenberg

Published on 2011-06-01 08:46:01

The World Is Ending! Well, it's actually started it's decay since The Fall about 6000 years ago. But the End-Times still fascinate us. The most recent example would be the Preacher Harold Camping, who predicted the world would end on May 21 > read more

The Questions Christians Hope No One Will Ask - Mark Mittelberg

Published on 2011-05-19 09:52:35

“Why are Christians so judgemental?” “How can a good God allow so much suffering?” “Why should I trust the Bible?” These are some of the questions frequently asked by non-Christians. Do they throw you off? Well, if they do, not any longer > read more

Washington - Paul Vickery

Published on 2011-05-18 21:24:55

I always love biographies, particularly free ones from BookSneeze. Washington, in ‘The Generals’ series, tells of Washington's story, beginning with his ascent to military leadership and ending with his return to Mount Vernon after two terms as p > read more

Outcasts United - Warren St. John

Published on 2011-05-10 09:39:53

My dad got the book Outcasts United from a friend, and proceeded to procrastinate about reading it. Well, being the voracious reader I am, I picked the book up and decided to read it. For the most part, I was pleasantly surprised. This book tells the > read more

The Last Sin Eater- Francine Rivers

Published on 2011-05-08 21:05:06

This is a very well written story that leads you on a timeless journey of true, ultimate forgiveness.When Cadi Forbes is traumatically altered by the death of her younger sister, she burdens herself with the belief that she killed her. Not wanting to > read more

Crash - Jerry Spinelli

Published on 2011-05-06 15:35:37

I always enjoy reading books that analyze emotions; that are a great read even without a really action-packed plot. Crash, by Jerry Spinelli, is one of these books. The author, already proven as a masterful children's writer, gives us an entertaining > read more

The Final Summit - Andy Andrews

Published on 2011-04-30 06:32:33

Time is running out – the human race is hurtling towards destruction. This is the setting in which Andy Andrews’ latest book, The Final Summit, opens. David Ponder, a successful businessman and millionaire, reflects upon his trip through time; wh > read more

Isle of Swords - Wayne Thomas Batson

Published on 2011-04-23 08:02:17

I never thought that I would enjoy a pirate book. And I was never convinced that a pirate book, though written by a Christian author, could have an obvious Christian message. Isle of Swords, by Wayne Thomas Batson, has proved me wrong. Out on the ro > read more

Humility - C.J. Mahaney

Published on 2011-04-22 16:39:30

When I read Humility, by C.J. Mahaney, I wasn’t really open to the actual application of his book. Oh, sure, I read the book to learn more about ‘humility,’ but I wanted to read feel-good Bible verses and not worry about daily application. Well > read more

Max on Life - Max Lucado

Published on 2011-04-18 06:46:12

I recently finished reading the book “Max on Life” by Max Lucado. This was an interesting read; Max seeks in this book to unlock some of the most basic questions about life. As Max writes, “We have questions. Real, important, and challenging qu > read more

Interview: Adam Palmer

Published on 2011-04-14 15:01:31

We're excited to be sharing with you our interview with Adam Palmer, who is a freelance writer who has published multiple novels and is currently composing a novel entirely on Twitter. But we'll shut up no and let him tell you about himself. Read on > read more

Emma - Jane Austen

Published on 2011-04-11 17:57:08

I am not generally the type of guy that reads ‘girl’ books – that would include such titles as Emma, by Jane Austen. I have had, however, quite a few recommendations to read some Jane Austen (and a few were even by guys), so I decided to pick u > read more

The Fight of Our Lives - William J. Bennett

Published on 2011-04-02 08:45:53

The Fight of Our Lives is a very recent book by William J. Bennett. I was at first very against this book’s message, and didn’t even want to finish it, but by the end my viewpoint has changed, at least slightly. That being said, I still don’t r > read more

Interview: Bryan Davis

Published on 2011-03-28 05:17:43

Today, Into the Book is happy to announce a new feature that we hope will be appearing regularly on our website: author interviews. Our first interview is with Bryan Davis, author of the Dragons in our Midst and Oracles of Fire series'. Read on past > read more

Raider's Promise- Lois Walfrid Johnson

Published on 2011-03-14 19:50:11

The Raider’s Promise is the fifth and final book in the Viking Quest series. A satisfying conclusion is in store for all those readers who have followed the story of Mikkel, Bree, and Devin. During Bree’s 5 long years of captivity and servitude > read more

The State of Jones - Sally Jenkins & John Stauffer

Published on 2011-03-13 20:33:36

The State of Jones, by Sally Jenkins and John Stauffer, is about Jones County, a small county in Mississippi during the Civil War era which ‘seceded’ from the Confederacy. The title is misleading; the book is really a biography of Network Knight. > read more

Angel Fall - Coleman Luck

Published on 2011-03-07 16:37:21

It was her last hope to save them. In a desperate attempt to keep their relationship from deteriorating any further, Mrs. Lancaster sends her three children – Alex, Amanda, and Tori – to England to live with their remarried father. But when the > read more

Pujols - Scott Lamb and Tim Ellsworth

Published on 2011-03-05 12:02:40

I am not an avid sports fan - any of my family and friends can attest to that. That being said, I still found this book extremely interesting to read. In a day and age where we have no faith in our heroes, due to scandals, drugs, and messed-up lives, > read more

The Red Umbrella – Christina Diaz Gonzalez

Published on 2011-03-02 14:18:34

The setting is Cuba, 1959. For Lucia Alvarez, a coming-of-age teen, her chief concern is spending her summer in the most enjoyable way possible – and her parents’ paranoia over the soldiers in town is only getting in the way. But when Lucia wit > read more

The Bones of Makaidos - Bryan Davis

Published on 2011-02-26 10:07:10

With The Bones of Makaidos, the series Oracles of Fire finally draws to a close. As the last book in a series known for long books, with a lot of plot to tie up, this book is long, almost too long. By the end you’re close to page 700, but I would s > read more

Last of the Nephilim - Bryan Davis

Published on 2011-02-24 05:41:01

The Last of the Nephilim is a book continuing the Oracles of Fire saga. This book tells the story of Second Eden, a land begun by the Creator to escape the corruption which plagued Earth. Now, a pitched battle takes place between the evil in the univ > read more

The Case for Faith - Lee Strobel

Published on 2011-02-23 10:03:01

Lee Strobel, the hard atheist-turned-Christian, examined the evidence for the authenticity of Jesus Christ and the gospels in his first book, The Case for Christ (link to review). Now, he's back with a more abstract look at the Christian faith > read more

Heart of Courage - Lois Walfrid Johnson

Published on 2011-02-22 20:09:50

Heart of Courage is the fourth installment of the Viking Quest adventures. We continue on our journey with Briana, an Irish teenager enslaved by the Vikings, her brother Devin who continues to try to free his beloved sister, and Mikkel, the Viking P > read more

Peak - Roland Smith

Published on 2011-02-22 05:35:00

Peak, by Roland Smith, is a novel that came out in 2008 - telling the story of Peak Marcello, a young mountain climber given the chance of a lifetime: to summit Everest. Roland Smith's characters are well-written and his book is intriguing: it held m > read more

Enoch's Ghost - Bryan Davis

Published on 2011-02-21 19:10:48

The Oracles of Fire series continues with this exciting sequel to the Dragons in Our Midst series. Though I reviewed the first book around two years ago, the content of the story was still sufficiently fresh in my head for me to remember th > read more

Blog of Note: Thank You Blogger!

Published on 2011-02-17 11:35:29

Into the Book is February 16th's Blog of Note. We're very surprised and grateful for this mention as a quality blog by Blogger. Already it has driven high levels of traffic to our blog. If you're new here, viewing Into the Book by the Blogs of Note b > read more

The Outcasts of 19 Schuyler Place - E.L. Konigsburg

Published on 2011-01-26 20:10:19

The Outcasts of 19 Schuyler Place is an interesting children’s book written by E.L. Konigsburg. This author has a reputation for writing pretty good books (From the Mixed-Up Files is her best), so I picked this book up on a recommendation from a fr > read more

Do the Right Thing - Mike Huckabee

Published on 2011-01-20 07:53:05

I don't usually make it a habit to read books on politics. Personally, I'm tired of hearing about Democrats and Republicans. The only reason I picked up Do the Right Thing, by Mike Huckabee, is because I knew he had run for president, and he was a Ch > read more

On Call - David Thompson

Published on 2011-01-14 15:23:09

On Call is the inspiring story of David Thompson, a missionary doctor in Gabon. Through this book, Mr. Thompson tells of his various experiences and stories that he's accumulated over years of serving in Gabon. It's a great read with a lot of good st > read more

Redcoats and Rebels - Christopher Hibbert

Published on 2011-01-14 15:23:09

Redcoats and Rebels, by Christopher Hibbert, is the first history book I’ve read about the Revolutionary War. Perhaps it’s just Hibbert’s masterful telling of the story, but I found this book to be the most interesting history book I’ve ever > read more

The Man Who Never Was - Ewen Montagu

Published on 2011-01-14 15:23:09

The Man who Never Was is the thrilling (true) story of a deception carried on by the Allies during World War II, codenamed Operation Mincemeat. It involved the creation of a false identity for a soldier who never existed, carrying false high-level do > read more

Mistaken Identity - the Ceraks and Van Ryns

Published on 2011-01-14 15:23:09

This book is a moving and powerfully written story of two young college students, who were in a terrible car accident along with five other students. Six were killed, and attention focused on the one survivor: Laura Van Ryn. But after weeks of therap > read more

The Case for Christ - Lee Strobel

Published on 2011-01-14 15:20:45

The Case for Christ is a finely-crafted book by Lee Strobel. A journalist and former atheist, in this book Lee Strobel analyzes Christ in a logical and orderly way, and concludes whether or not Jesus is who He claimed to be. Being a former atheist, S > read more

The Purity Principle - Randy Alcorn

Published on 2011-01-14 15:20:45

The Purity Principle by Randy Alcorn is in the same collection as The Treasure Principle and it remains an equally important part of our lives. Along with The Treasure Principle, I plan on re-reading this book yearly. The author is very clear about w > read more

The Treasure Principle - Randy Alcorn

Published on 2011-01-14 15:20:45

The Treasure Principle is a short, little, unassuming book, that doesn’t appear to jump out to you in any special way. I picked this short volume by Randy Alcorn up at a book giveaway; it’s been on my reading list for months. When I finally sat d > read more

The Plot Against America - Phillip Roth

Published on 2011-01-14 15:17:26

The Plot Against America by Phillip Roth is only the second fiction book I haven't finished. I started the book eagerly: the synopsis and characters seemed great, but as I read it I started noticing more and more bad words, plus the overall feeling o > read more

Mystery of the Silver Coins - Lois Walfrid Johnson

Published on 2011-01-14 15:17:26

The plot deepens in this sequel to Raider’s from the Sea, as our spunky Bree commits a daring deed… Escape! She has been captured by Vikings and is determined to elude her fate as a slave. Not only has Bree done the unthinkable and defied Mikkel, > read more

Eggs - Jerry Spinelli

Published on 2011-01-06 09:43:27

The book Eggs isn’t your typical novel. This story by Jerry Spinelli pushes the limits of its characters, and has an unlikely story-line. It takes two children: David and Primrose, and tells the story of their relationship. But it’s far from ordi > read more

The Robe - Lloyd C. Douglas

Published on 2011-01-01 11:45:33

The Robe is an excellent novel written by Lloyd C. Douglas. It’s in the same vein as The Big Fisherman, another novel by Douglas that is set during roughly the same time. As always when reading fiction that expands on the Bible and its stories, I w > read more