On My Shelf (Nov 2024)
As we move through November, I've found myself reaching for a mix of books that have left me both inspired and challenged. Whether you're...
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Amber Thiessen
Oct 17
15 Must-Read Books for Christian Women
Throughout my blogging and writing journey, I’ve gained a deeper appreciation for the immense time and research that goes into crafting a...
Amber Thiessen
Sep 25
Books on Rest, Faith, and Purpose: My Top Picks for the Month (Sept 2024)
The theme I began to notice in several of my books this month was rest. Rest in the season you’re in (even midlife) Rest in the truth of...
Amber Thiessen
Aug 14
Top Books on My Shelf | August 2024 Reading List and Reviews
Are you looking for your next great read? Today, I’m excited to share a curated list of books that I believe are worth adding to your...
Amber Thiessen
Jul 1
Best Books of 2024 Halfway In
As we stack up the hardcovers or load up our kindle library for summer reading, I find it helpful to check out other titles people have...
Amber Thiessen
Jun 12
What's On My Shelf (Jun 2024)
It's always a joy to share good books with you because when you come upon them, the insights we glean can change how we think and act. So...
Amber Thiessen
Apr 24
What's On My Shelf (Apr 2024)
Welcome to the book roundup! I don't own cattle, but I have friends who do. Ushering the herd into a different space always sounds...
Amber Thiessen
Jan 24
What's On My Shelf (Jan 2024)
Did you make any reading goals for the new year? In the spirit of C.S. Lewis who noted, "It is a good rule, after reading a new book,...
Amber Thiessen
Oct 25, 2023
What's On My Shelf (Oct 2023) | Book Recommendations for Christians
The pile rises like a Jenga tower on a teetering trolley, books mixed up from the public library, the church library and my own. Then, I...
Amber Thiessen
Sep 27, 2023
What's On My Shelf (Sept 2023) | Book Recommendations for Christians
Writing reviews is an enjoyable (somewhat nerdy) pursuit, but I really hope you're able to discover something new and discern what would...
Amber Thiessen
Aug 2, 2023
What's On My Shelf (Aug 2023) | Book Recommendations for Christians
“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies . . . The man who never reads lives only one.” - George R.R. Martin This summer's reading...
Amber Thiessen
Jun 28, 2023
What's On My Shelf (Jun 2023)
Do you typically have more time to read in summer, or less? The summer months are often filled with events and activities, the kids are...
Amber Thiessen
Mar 15, 2023
What's On My Shelf (Mar 2023)
“You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.” - C.S. Lewis I agree with Lewis, a warm beverage goes...
Amber Thiessen
Feb 8, 2023
What's On My Shelf (Feb 2023)
The last month of cozy winter reading! (I know, I'm a little optimistic here on the Canadian prairies) My book stack continues to...
Amber Thiessen
Dec 7, 2022
22 Favourites From My Shelf in 2022
Another reading year gone by. With the help of publishers and Netgalley, I've had the opportunity to read and review a quite a few books...
Amber Thiessen
Nov 16, 2022
What's On My Shelf (Nov 2022)
As we enter the winter season of cozy reading, we're trading the fresh breeze with a scent of grass clippings for warmth drifting from...
Amber Thiessen
Sep 28, 2022
What's On My Shelf (Sept 2022)
No more beach reading. sigh. And instead, more academic reading for me as my seminary classes started up earlier this month. I hope you...
Amber Thiessen
Aug 17, 2022
What's On My Shelf (Aug 2022)
How is your summer reading going? Reading days on the beach are still on the menu for a handful of weeks. So what's on your list to...
Amber Thiessen
Jul 13, 2022
What's On My Shelf (July 2022)
We're halfway through the year and great books just keep on coming! My current challenge is keeping sand out of my paper books and my...
Amber Thiessen
Jun 1, 2022
What's On My Shelf (June 2022)
The changing seasons cause the scenery of reading to shift: From the couch to the patio chair, from your living room to the beach, or in...
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