Tag: book review

"A throng of bearded men, in sad-colored garments and gray, steeple-crowned hats, intermixed with women, some wearing hoods, and others bare-headed, was assembled in front of a wooden edifice, the door of which was heavily timbered with oak, and studded with iron spikes." opening sentence of A Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne.

Bonnie Way April 8, 2025

The Scarlet Letter (a Telemachos Guided Reading Edition)

Curriculum Reviews

I divorced the man I worshipped simply because he was my husband. I also divorced the god my religious community worshipped. A scary little god who didn't even exist. That meant I got to discover a Bigger God. That mean I got to actually live my own life. ~ Natalie Hoffman, author of All the Scary Little Gods.

Bonnie Way February 25, 2025

All the Scary Little Gods by Natalie Hoffman (book review)

Nonfiction

For the first time in a long time, I feel as though I am getting on track. ~review of the 2025 Canadian Catholic Day Planner.

Bonnie Way February 1, 2025

The 2025 Canadian Catholic Day Planner (review)

Catholicism

Joshua Harris Kissed His Books Goodbye.

Bonnie Way January 16, 2025

Joshua Harris Kissed His Books Goodbye

Nonfiction

A Well-Trained Wife by Tia Levings is "memoir of a girl who grew up in an evangelical megachurch, married an abusive man, tried her best to be a "good Christian wife" for years, and finally escaped from the deeply unhealthy life she was living." (book review by Bonnie Way of the Koala Mom)

Bonnie Way January 6, 2025

The Well-Trained Wife by Tia Levings

Nonfiction

Ultimately, this is a tale about the struggle between good and evil. I hope you enjoy it—hold on for a thrilling ride! ~ Antony Barone Kolenc

Bonnie Way December 16, 2024

The Devil’s Ransom by Antony Barone Kolenc

Kids Books

"When Catholic hear mention of St. Josemaria, too many think, 'Oh, he's the Opus Dei saint,' and then relegate his life and teachings as only applicable to Opus Dei members. What a shame." Eric Sammons, author of Holiness for Everyone

Bonnie Way December 2, 2024

Holiness for Everyone: The Practical Spirituality of St. Josemaria Escriva

Catholicism

Lynn Johnston introduces AlottaBotz

Bonnie Way July 11, 2024

Lynn Johnston introduces AlottaBotz

Kids Books

Not only great sorrow, but deep joy and wonder have poured into our lives with the passing of Sloane" Theoni Bell, author of Jellybean

Bonnie Way April 6, 2024

New Book Helps Explain Miscarriage for Children

Catholicism

"Together with the whole Church, we wait and prepare for four weeks during the season of Advent at the beginning of each new liturgical year." ~ Katie Bogner, author of All About Advent and Christmas

Bonnie Way December 2, 2023

All About Advent and Christmas by Katherine Bogner

Catholicism