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Sweet Dreams – Chapter Five – A Novel by Katherine Valentine

By Katherine Valentine • Nov 16th, 2009 • Category: Book Club, Columnists, Katherine Valentine

valentine_novelLast week, we shared Chapter Four of noted author Katherine Valentine’s newest inspirational novel.  Join us each Monday as we watch this incredible story unfold. (more…)

The Handbook for Catholic Moms available for Pre-order!

By Lisa Hendey • Nov 16th, 2009 • Category: Book Club, Books, Lisa's Blog

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I’m so happy to announce that my terrific friends over at The Catholic Company have gone above and beyond to make my new book, The Handbook for Catholic Moms: Nurturing Your Heart, Mind, Body and Soul, available for pre-order on their website here(more…)

Perfectly Defeating Perfectionism by Lisa Barker

By Lisa Barker • Nov 13th, 2009 • Category: Book Club, Columnists, Lisa Barker

When I first heard of Percy The Imperfectly Perfect Chicken, I had reservations.  I get many self-published books from authors anthropomorphizing animals with a very heavy-handed feel-good message that turns readers off. (more…)

Catholic Book Spotlight – Through the Open Window by Anne Faye

By Lisa Hendey • Nov 10th, 2009 • Category: Book Club, Books, Lisa's Blog

faye_coverI just finished a terrific novel and simply had to pause and share my review with you.  The book in question is Through the Open Window by Catholic author Anne Faye. (more…)

Sweet Dreams – Chapter Four – A Novel by Katherine Valentine

By Katherine Valentine • Nov 9th, 2009 • Category: Book Club, Columnists, Katherine Valentine

valentine_novelLast week, we shared Chapter Three of noted author Katherine Valentine’s newest inspirational novel.  Join us each Monday as we watch this incredible story unfold. (more…)

Sweet Dreams – Chapter Three – A Novel by Katherine Valentine

By Katherine Valentine • Nov 2nd, 2009 • Category: Book Club, Columnists, Katherine Valentine

valentine_novelLast week, we shared Chapter Two of noted author Katherine Valentine’s newest inspirational novel.  Join us each Monday as we watch this incredible story unfold. (more…)

Catholic Book Spotlight – The Rosary: Keeping Company with Jesus and Mary by Karen Edmisten

By Lisa Hendey • Oct 31st, 2009 • Category: Book Club, Books, Lisa's Blog, Prayer

EdmistenAs we close out this Month of the Rosary, it’s not too late to put a little spark into your devotion to the Rosary.  One of the best resources I’ve seen lately that will help you fall in love with this wonderful devotion is The Rosary: Keeping Company with Jesus and Mary(more…)

Sweet Dreams – Chapter Two – A Novel by Katherine Valentine

By Katherine Valentine • Oct 26th, 2009 • Category: Book Club, Columnists, Katherine Valentine

valentine_novelLast week, we shared Chapter One of noted author Katherine Valentine’s newest inspirational novel.  Join us each Monday as we watch this incredible story unfold. (more…)

Sweet Dreams – Chapter One – A Novel by Katherine Valentine

By Katherine Valentine • Oct 19th, 2009 • Category: Book Club, Columnists, Katherine Valentine

valentine_novelWe are thrilled to share with you that beginning today, CatholicMom.com readers will have the first opportunity to read the brand new novel Sweet Dreams, by noted Catholic author and CatholicMom.com contributor Katherine Valentine(more…)

New Katherine Valentine Novel to Appear Free Online at CatholicMom.com

By Lisa Hendey • Oct 16th, 2009 • Category: Book Club, Books, Columnist News, Lisa's Blog

valentine_novelWe are thrilled to announce that on Monday, October 19, CatholicMom.com readers will have the first opportunity to read the brand new novel Sweet Dreams, by noted Catholic author and CatholicMom.com contributor Katherine Valentine. (more…)

Book Spotlight – Sacred Hearts by Sarah Dunant

By Lisa Hendey • Oct 16th, 2009 • Category: Book Club, Books, Lisa's Blog

dunant_sarahWhen I received the review copy of author Sarah Dunant’s latest book, Sacred Hearts: A Novel, I found myself instantly captivated.  Set in an Italian convent in the 16th century, the book is suspenseful, full of amazing characters, and a fascinating look into the cloistered life.  (more…)

Catholic Author Interview – Alex Basile

By Lisa Hendey • Oct 14th, 2009 • Category: Book Club, Books, Lisa's Blog

basile_alexDuring the middle of my radiation treatments last year, I was contacted by a very talented and inspiring Catholic author, Alex Basile.  Alex offered me review copies of his books and shared his comments in the following Catholic author interview.  (more…)

Awesome Book Video by Daughters of St. Paul

By Lisa Hendey • Oct 1st, 2009 • Category: Book Club, Books, Catholic New Media, Lisa's Blog, Video

You have to love the Daughters of St. Paul – they love books, they’re awesome with new media, and they are funny and cute!  (more…)

Catholic Book Spotlight – Overcoming Life’s 7 Common Tragedies: Opportunities for Discovering God by Chris Benguhe

By Lisa Hendey • Sep 14th, 2009 • Category: Book Club, Books, Lisa's Blog

Ben TribI am pleased to share the following Book Spotlight interview with Chris Benguhe, author of Overcoming Life’s 7 Common Tragedies: Opportunities for Discovering God. (more…)

New on My Bookshelf This Week

By Lisa Hendey • Sep 6th, 2009 • Category: Book Club, Books, Lisa's Blog

In an effort to help keep you abreast of the many great books that come across my desk for review, I’m going to try to revive a feature from my old blog sharing “What’s New on My Bookshelf This Week”.  (more…)

Bleeder: Can’t Wait to Read this One!

By Lisa Hendey • Aug 28th, 2009 • Category: Book Club, Books, Lisa's Blog

BLEEDER FINAL COVERThanks to Regina Doman and author John Desjarlais for sharing the following press release about John’s latest book, Bleeder. (more…)

Catholic Book Spotlight – My Blindy Girl by Ellen Tomaszewski

By Lisa Hendey • Aug 3rd, 2009 • Category: Book Club, Books, Lisa's Blog

E. TomaszewskiI am pleased to share the following interview with Ellen Tomaszewski, author of My Blindy Girl – A Mother’s Journey Through Achromatopsia. (more…)

God Made Hugs – Children’s Book Spotlight

By Lisa Hendey • Jul 16th, 2009 • Category: Book Club, Books, Homeschooling, Kids, Lisa's Blog

Your child will enjoy reading God Made Hugs (Ready, Set, Read! Beginning Readers) by Sally Anne Conan so much that it’s likely she won’t realize how much she’s learning in the process. (more…)

Catholic Book Review: Left to Tell by Immaculée Ilibagiza

By Lisa Hendey • Jul 1st, 2009 • Category: Book Club, Books, Lisa's Blog

Review by Idowu Okunzua

Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust
by Immaculée Ilibagiza (more…)

Special Event Today! CatholicMom.com Hosts “The Meal Box”

By Lisa Hendey • Jun 22nd, 2009 • Category: Book Club, Books, Cooking, Family, Lisa's Blog

Did you ever wish for a magic formula that could enhance your family meal times, bring your tribe closer together, and help your kids grow in their faith?  We’re thrilled today to be hosting the creators of just such a product!  Joining us today at CatholicMom.com are Bret Nicholaus & Tom McGrath, the geniuses behind Loyola Press’ wonderful new product The Meal Box. (more…)