Author: Chloe Ann
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The Starlore Legacy: Timeless Truths in a Futuristic Saga
When many modern readers hear the words “Christian fiction”, they may often think of a tacky plot fraught with melodramatic conversion scenes, cheesy repentances, and trite depictions of powerful truths. While it’s true that numerous books wearing the Christian label have misrepresented the power of the Gospel to the modern reader, there are authors who…
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The Librarian’s Choice: April 2025
This month, I wanted to bring the classic story, The Pilgrim’s Progress, to light for all ages. Below are listed the original story along with two retellings for younger ages. I highly recommend reading this tale for yourself! Written in 1678 and titled The Pilgrim’s Progress From This World To That Which Is To Come, this…
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Getting Boys To Read Fiction: 5 Steps To Success
I hate reading… Reading is for girls… Reading is just schoolwork… Reading is boring. While many girls have expressed those opinions, often boys are the ones who dislike reading and would much rather play outdoors, build with Legos, or ride their bikes. Getting boys to read fiction is the first step towards helping them cultivate…
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Get More Out of Your Reading: 9 Tricks for Success
You’ve sat down with that book. You’ve skimmed the pages. You might have even finished reading it. But how do you get more out of your reading? Is it even possible? Does it require a college degree, hours of education, and the most advanced note taking system you can learn? Not at all. It just…
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The Librarian’s Choice: March 2025
For people in the north (like me), spring is still a few months off and the snow will be staying around for a few more weeks. As we look forward to the exploits of the summer, the Librarian’s Choice books are centered around heroic adventures! From a favorite author like J. R. R. Tolkien, to…
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The 3 Lost Pieces of a Good Romance
With the romance genre coming out on top in many best-seller lists, readers are left wondering if romance can be helpful, wholesome, or even edifying. Can there be any benefit in reading a story where Prince Charming and Snow White fall in love at first sight and finally end up with their happily ever after…