Christian Book Reviews & Updates from Jayna Baas
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Book Review of Carry On, Mr. Bowditch by Jean Lee Latham
A classic tale of grit and resilience, bringing American seamanship and a fascinating historical figure to life for young and old alike. My rating: ★★★★★ Having just returned from New England and my first time seeing the Atlantic, it seems a fitting time to review this maritime tale. It’s one of my all-time...
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Book Review of The Sound of Light by Sarah Sundin
Courage and sacrifice meet in an unfamiliar part of WWII. My rating: ★★★★☆ Germany, England, Russia, Japan—I know all the familiar areas of the WWII maps. But Denmark? Not so much. Reading the author’s note made this book all the more interesting. The inspiration came from a Danish aristocrat and Olympian...
New Release: Patriot at the River
My new release, Patriot at the River, is finally here! It is with great joy that I invite you into this new adventure—a story of faith, freedom, and courage in early America. This is the book you’ve been waiting for, and I hope you love every minute of it. The rest of this post might very well be nothing but...
Book Review of A Song Unheard by Roseanna M. White
Great characters, good writing, and twisty suspense (but a caveat as well). My rating: ★★★★☆ Quite some time ago, I read and enjoyed A Name Unknown, the first book in this series. Eventually, I ran across A Song Unheard and remembered my desire to continue the series. So I reread the first book...
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Book Review of A Name Unknown by Roseanna M. White
Fascinating characters worth rooting for, simple faith worth remembering, slow and steady transformation worth rereading. (And it’s about books!) My rating: ★★★★★ First of all, this book was about books! I have a very soft spot for protagonists who are writers. It’s such fun to see a character portray my own...
Book Review of Born of Gilded Mountains by Amanda Dykes
A beautifully lyrical tale of restoration, courage, new beginnings, and the power of friendship. My rating: ★★★★★ Another beautiful story from Amanda Dykes. She’s become an auto-buy author for me, but I made myself wait instead of preordering Born of Gilded Mountains so I could buy it in person at an...
Patriot at the River Cover Reveal!
Today we celebrate Independence Day, the perfect time to celebrate freedom, history, and heroes—and the cover reveal for Patriot at the River! I love the Fourth of July. It’s a wonderful opportunity to remember how our country started and the principles it was founded on. I love having a day set aside to look modern...
