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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…)

Jesus Present Before Me – Book Spotlight

By Lisa Hendey • May 26th, 2009 • Category: Book Club, Books, Lisa's Blog, Prayer

As I strive to make regular Eucharistic Adoration a part of my spiritual life, I’ve discovered a wonderful companion book for my visits with Jesus.  The book, entitled Jesus Present Before Me – Meditations for Eucharistic Adoration, was written by Father Peter John Cameron, O.P. (more…)

Author Interview: All Things Guy

By Lisa Hendey • May 26th, 2009 • Category: Book Club, Books, Kids, Lisa's Blog, Moms, Teens

Several months ago, a great book series entitled All Things Girl: Friends, Boys, and Getting Along came to my attention. Aimed at “tweenage” girls, the books tackle such sometimes-tough subjects as puberty, modesty, relationships, and simply just the joy of being a girl!  As the mom of two teenage sons (more…)

May Book Club

By Lisa Hendey • May 4th, 2009 • Category: Book Club

Welcome to our May CatholicMom.com Book Club selections!  As we get ready for “summer reading”, we’d love to hear your suggestions and recommendations for great books. (more…)

Way to Go, Milo!

By Lisa Hendey • Apr 21st, 2009 • Category: Book Club, Books, Community Service, Kids, Lisa's Blog

Congratulations to my good friend Lisa Umina of Halo Publishing and her buddy Milo for their recognition this week (more…)

March Book Club

By Lisa Hendey • Mar 11th, 2009 • Category: Book Club

Welcome to our March Book Club!  As we journey through the Lenten season to the joy of Easter, (more…)