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Rainer

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Lucia Frangione: Grazie (Paperback, Talonbooks) No rating

An unforgettable tale of healing and forgiveness

When Graziana’s violent stalker dies in a car …

Yes, I want to read it because there is a bicycle on the cover, but also because it seems like a good book. Also, I first learned about it on the ferry to Vancouver Island last week and I have a requirement for myself to find a summer read on the ferry every year.

Clare Pooley: How to Age Disgracefully (Hardcover, 2024, Penguin Publishing Group)

A senior citizens’ center and a daycare collide with hilarious results in the new ensemble …

Heartwarming and fun

Just like all of Clare Pooley's other novels, this one was a very worthwhile read. The characters are all quirky, the drama is compelling, and the stakes are relatively low. Highly recommend.

Matthias Roberts: Holy Runaways (2023, 1517 Media)

Holy Runaways speaks to people who are feeling ignored, oppressed, or rejected by their religious …

Important reflections on handling religious trauma

I found this book to be very helpful for where I'm at in my life. If you're struggling with religious trauma, or even just with existing as a Christian in a world where that term is so often (correctly) associated with white supremacy, patriarchy, homophobia, transphobia, nationalism, fascism, etc.