book reviews
Book Review: The Pear Cookbook: 70 Delicious Recipes for Cooking with Pears, From Beloved Classics to Inspired Innovations by Yuval Bar-Ner
*I received this book for free in exchange for a review* I like pears, but I never considered them to be a part of any meal outside of breakfast or dessert. That was until I discovered The Pear Cookbook: 70 Delicious Recipes for Cooking with Pears, From Beloved Classics to Inspired Innovations by Yuval Bar-Ner! […]
Book Review: Walk with Jesus: Bible Study for Women: A Year of Teachings and Prayers to Grow in Faith and Love
*I recieved this item in exchange for a review; however, all thoughts and opinions are my own.* “As you connect with Jesus, I pray his devotion for you stirs your heart and deepens your desire to know him.” – Helen H. Lee I have had the opportunity to explore the book Walk with Jesus: Bible […]
Author Spotlight: Thomas McRae
It’s rare, but precious when you are able to randomly meet someone who becomes such a great friend.I met Thomas via email when sent an email to another book blog that I manage, asking for a review of his book, Pimp in the Pulpit. I wound up taking on the review and got to know […]
Book Review: Pimp in the Pulpit, Parts 1 & 2 by Thomas McRae
Have you ever looked on Amazon or perused a bookstore and decided to check out a book based off of its title alone? Well that was what happened to me when I discovered author Thomas McRae’s books, Pimp in the Pulpit and Pimp in the Pulpit, Part II. The Pimp in the Pulpit series documents […]
Book Review: Ex-Ray by Cheryl Robinson
I’ll be honest, I typically don’t read books that involved romance and love triangles, but this one changed my mind!Ex-Ray by Cheryl Robinson is the story of Sarita Saint, a young woman who has married the love of her life, Ray, in 1987. Sarita thought this was her happily ever after, until Ray suddenly disappears after the […]
Book Review: Play On Words by R.R. Noall
I’ve really been into poetry lately – limericks, haikus, epic poems – I’ve just been in love with poetry! However, I don’t consider it to be my strength when it comes to writing. As I was looking for more poetry to read, I so happened to stumble upon Play on Words by R.R. Noall! To […]
Love, Defined by Leila Tualla Book Blast & Giveaway!
Enter Giveaway: One winner will receive an autographed copy of Love, Defined a Rafflecopter giveaway Author: Leila Martinez Book Title: Love, Defined Paperback: 242 pages ISBN-10: 1680582313 ISBN-13: 978-1680582314 Publication Date: August 4, 2015 Genre: Christian YA Romance About The Book Into their final summer before graduating college, three childhood friends, Alex Makapulo, Lori Hanson, […]
Guest Post: Sophie’s Heart by Lori Wick: Book Review
Today I am excited to have another guest post on The Pen & the Needle! This time, we are going to be introduced to a new book, thanks to Alisha Trost!Alisha is a book review blogger. She has always liked to read, but has just recently begun writing a blog. Alisha has worked at restaurants, […]
Book Review: ‘Alex the Cat’ by Dina Porell
Attention, all animal lovers, young and old! If you’re team animal, Alex the Cat by Dina Porell is the perfect short story for you! Alex the Catgives us humans a glimpse into the life and mind of Alex, a cat from Korea. Alex takes us through his life from birth to when he is adopted […]