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Posting about the good, the true, and the beautiful in books and life! A retired collegiate minister enjoying life on a blue island in Ohio. Book influencer and reviewer at bobonbooks.com
Featured Book. I've heard of Pynchon's books since college. The publication of a new book by him prodded me to read this author I've avoided all my adult life. Thought I'd start here. We'll see if I keep going! @penguinbooksusa.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Featured Book. I've heard of Pynchon's books since college. The publication of a new book by him prodded me to read this author I've avoided all my adult life. Thought I'd start here. We'll see if I keep going! @penguinbooksusa.bsky.social
Here is the standout fiction and nonfiction of the year, selected by the staff of The New York Times Book Review.
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100 Notable Books of 2025
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November 25, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Here is the standout fiction and nonfiction of the year, selected by the staff of The New York Times Book Review.
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"With a few flowers in my garden, half a dozen pictures and some books, I live without envy."
- Lope de Vega, born this day, 1562
- Lope de Vega, born this day, 1562
November 25, 2025 at 7:43 PM
"With a few flowers in my garden, half a dozen pictures and some books, I live without envy."
- Lope de Vega, born this day, 1562
- Lope de Vega, born this day, 1562
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#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by Guy Parker-Rees from a new board book edition of Giraffes Can’t Dance: Jingle Bells, with text by Giles Andreae. Anthropomorphic drawing that looks casual but convincingly gives animals unlikely moves. Orchard Books. @hachetteuk.bsky.social @guyparkerrees.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 7:39 AM
#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by Guy Parker-Rees from a new board book edition of Giraffes Can’t Dance: Jingle Bells, with text by Giles Andreae. Anthropomorphic drawing that looks casual but convincingly gives animals unlikely moves. Orchard Books. @hachetteuk.bsky.social @guyparkerrees.bsky.social
Review: Daughters of Palestine
A memoir of five generations of daughters of a Palestinian Christian family and a journey from Shafa 'Amr to Texas.
A memoir of five generations of daughters of a Palestinian Christian family and a journey from Shafa 'Amr to Texas.
Review: Daughters of Palestine
A memoir of five generations of daughters of a Palestinian Christian family and a journey from Shafa 'Amr to Texas.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Review: Daughters of Palestine
A memoir of five generations of daughters of a Palestinian Christian family and a journey from Shafa 'Amr to Texas.
A memoir of five generations of daughters of a Palestinian Christian family and a journey from Shafa 'Amr to Texas.
Featured Book: Glad to see this in-depth treatment of an important but neglected doctrine. "He ascended into heaven..." @ivpacademic.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Featured Book: Glad to see this in-depth treatment of an important but neglected doctrine. "He ascended into heaven..." @ivpacademic.bsky.social
"As long as one has a garden, one has a future; and as long as one has a future one is alive."
-Frances Hodgson Burnett, born this day, 1849.
-Frances Hodgson Burnett, born this day, 1849.
November 24, 2025 at 7:04 PM
"As long as one has a garden, one has a future; and as long as one has a future one is alive."
-Frances Hodgson Burnett, born this day, 1849.
-Frances Hodgson Burnett, born this day, 1849.
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#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by Nick Butterworth from a 2025 board book, The Greatest Snowman, in the Percy the Park-Keeper series Stories from Percy’s Park. Acrobatic squirrels on a sledge demonstrate Butterworth’s humour, fine draughtsmanship and skill with dramatic action. @harpercollins.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 7:20 AM
#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by Nick Butterworth from a 2025 board book, The Greatest Snowman, in the Percy the Park-Keeper series Stories from Percy’s Park. Acrobatic squirrels on a sledge demonstrate Butterworth’s humour, fine draughtsmanship and skill with dramatic action. @harpercollins.bsky.social
Review: Mid-Faith Crisis
When the foundations of one's faith are shaken, it appears an endpoint, but may be a transforming experience.
When the foundations of one's faith are shaken, it appears an endpoint, but may be a transforming experience.
Review: Mid-Faith Crisis
When the foundations of one's faith are shaken, it appears an endpoint, but may be a transforming experience.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Review: Mid-Faith Crisis
When the foundations of one's faith are shaken, it appears an endpoint, but may be a transforming experience.
When the foundations of one's faith are shaken, it appears an endpoint, but may be a transforming experience.
Question of the Day: Remembering C.S. Lewis. If you like his work, what is your favorite book?
November 22, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Question of the Day: Remembering C.S. Lewis. If you like his work, what is your favorite book?
"It is a narrow mind which cannot look at a subject from various points of view."
- George Eliot, born this day, 1819
- George Eliot, born this day, 1819
November 22, 2025 at 7:19 PM
"It is a narrow mind which cannot look at a subject from various points of view."
- George Eliot, born this day, 1819
- George Eliot, born this day, 1819
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#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by Italian graphic illustrator Lucia Gaggiotti, working in Ancona & the UK, from I Really Want to Help, with text by Simon Philip about a family’s Christmas preparations. Retro-inspired digital & mixed media image reminiscent of mid-century Disney. @templarbooks.bsky.social
November 22, 2025 at 9:27 AM
#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by Italian graphic illustrator Lucia Gaggiotti, working in Ancona & the UK, from I Really Want to Help, with text by Simon Philip about a family’s Christmas preparations. Retro-inspired digital & mixed media image reminiscent of mid-century Disney. @templarbooks.bsky.social
The Weekly Wrap: November 16-22
Bookstore serendipity, Jack Kerouac's daughter, plot heavy books, foodies, and Thanksgiving stories.
Bookstore serendipity, Jack Kerouac's daughter, plot heavy books, foodies, and Thanksgiving stories.
The Weekly Wrap: November 16-22
Bookstore serendipity, Jack Kerouac's daughter, plot heavy books, foodies, and Thanksgiving stories.
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November 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The Weekly Wrap: November 16-22
Bookstore serendipity, Jack Kerouac's daughter, plot heavy books, foodies, and Thanksgiving stories.
Bookstore serendipity, Jack Kerouac's daughter, plot heavy books, foodies, and Thanksgiving stories.
Question of the Day: So, what will you read this weekend?
November 21, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Question of the Day: So, what will you read this weekend?
Fear is a question. What are you afraid of and why? Our fears are a treasure house of self-knowledge if we explore them.
-Marilyn French, BTD, 1929
-Marilyn French, BTD, 1929
November 21, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Fear is a question. What are you afraid of and why? Our fears are a treasure house of self-knowledge if we explore them.
-Marilyn French, BTD, 1929
-Marilyn French, BTD, 1929
Featured Book. Similar to Tim Alberta, the author interviews and "embeds" to understand evangelicals who advocate firearm ownership. I hope he gives them a serious hearing. The cover art and title makes me wonder. @broadleafbooks.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Featured Book. Similar to Tim Alberta, the author interviews and "embeds" to understand evangelicals who advocate firearm ownership. I hope he gives them a serious hearing. The cover art and title makes me wonder. @broadleafbooks.bsky.social
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#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by Emma Dodd from Christmas Stars, a small, square picturebook celebrating Christmas. About a fox family in winter, drawn with simplified shapes and a dark outline. Silver highlights include the reflected tracery of trees. @templarbooks.bsky.social @emmadodd.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 7:48 AM
#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by Emma Dodd from Christmas Stars, a small, square picturebook celebrating Christmas. About a fox family in winter, drawn with simplified shapes and a dark outline. Silver highlights include the reflected tracery of trees. @templarbooks.bsky.social @emmadodd.bsky.social
Review: The Divine Dramatist
A biography of George Whitefield focusing on the drama of his preaching and his impact on American religious life.
A biography of George Whitefield focusing on the drama of his preaching and his impact on American religious life.
Review: The Divine Dramatist
A biography of George Whitefield focusing on the drama of his preaching and his impact on American religious life.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Review: The Divine Dramatist
A biography of George Whitefield focusing on the drama of his preaching and his impact on American religious life.
A biography of George Whitefield focusing on the drama of his preaching and his impact on American religious life.
"For, so long as there are interesting books to read, it seems to me that neither I nor anyone else, for that matter, need be unhappy." ~ Selma Lagerlöf, born this day, 1858
November 20, 2025 at 10:07 PM
"For, so long as there are interesting books to read, it seems to me that neither I nor anyone else, for that matter, need be unhappy." ~ Selma Lagerlöf, born this day, 1858
Featured Book. An oldie. When I was writing about his recently published posthumous collection of essays, I realized that this was the ONE McCullough book I'd not read. So, picked up a used copy and reading it now! @simonandschuster.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Featured Book. An oldie. When I was writing about his recently published posthumous collection of essays, I realized that this was the ONE McCullough book I'd not read. So, picked up a used copy and reading it now! @simonandschuster.bsky.social
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#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by Lauren Child from I am Wishing Every Minute for Christmas. How advent calendars are meant to be. This echoes the calendar on the previous page & so is Lola imagining herself into the scene. Perfect for the Xmas build-up. Out from Simon & Schuster.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:45 AM
#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by Lauren Child from I am Wishing Every Minute for Christmas. How advent calendars are meant to be. This echoes the calendar on the previous page & so is Lola imagining herself into the scene. Perfect for the Xmas build-up. Out from Simon & Schuster.
@simonkids.bsky.social
@simonkids.bsky.social
Review: Kingdom Racial Change
Three men tell their stories, analyze them using sociology, and propose strategies for Christians pursuing justice.
Three men tell their stories, analyze them using sociology, and propose strategies for Christians pursuing justice.
Review: Kingdom Racial Change
Three men tell their stories, analyze them using sociology, and propose strategies for Christians pursuing justice.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Review: Kingdom Racial Change
Three men tell their stories, analyze them using sociology, and propose strategies for Christians pursuing justice.
Three men tell their stories, analyze them using sociology, and propose strategies for Christians pursuing justice.
Question of the Day: When you visit a physical bookstore do you tend to be looking for particular books or do you prefer the "surprise me" approach? #booksky
November 19, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Question of the Day: When you visit a physical bookstore do you tend to be looking for particular books or do you prefer the "surprise me" approach? #booksky