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With her signature blend of magical and heartfelt storytelling, USA TODAY bestselling author Jennifer Moorman returns with The Charmed Library, a love letter to libraries, favorite childhood stories, and readers who have fallen for fictional heroes.
THE CHARMED LIBRARY
The Charmed Library by Jennifer Moorman
Like many other public libraries, the one in Blue Sky Valley, North Carolina, is a haven for readers. But it’s also unlike any other. In this library, fictional characters step off the page into real life. Assistant librarian Stella Parker has no idea. Still reeling from her father’s death and–more recently–a breakup, she hasn’t noticed. All she knows is she’s stuck in a job she’s overqualified for and stumped about what to do with her life.
Everything changes when she burns her beloved journal.
Words matter to Stella. For as long as she can remember, she’s seen them. Words appear–in varying colors and fonts–rising from surfaces, bouncing over objects, and even wiggling out of people. Words give her insight into emotions and untold stories. But the words change for Stella after she burns her journal. Suddenly they’re demanding, urgent–and painful.
Then Stella stumbles upon strange characters in the library after hours. One is an oddly familiar World War II soldier who introduces himself as Jack–Jack Mathis, the main character from her favorite book. A fictional hero and Stella’s first crush. Standing in front of her in the flesh.
Jack tells Stella about the magic hidden in the library. Skeptical, Stella rashly invites a villain to visit, and chaos ensues. As she discovers the importance of protecting the library’s secret and gets to know the real Jack, words continue to appear. What are they trying to tell her?
Much too quickly, Stella is faced with the reality that all stories must end, and magic comes at a price. The characters who visit the library can only stay for fourteen days. And Jack’s time is almost up.
A cozy, Hallmark-esque rom-com, The Charmed Library invites readers to escape to a world where words come alive and book boyfriends leap off the page.
Purchase Links
Harper Muse | Amazon | Barnes & Noble
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“Heartfelt, haunting, and filled with moments of gentle compassion, Ghost Glasses is the kind of book that will have you contemplating the nature of memory and the traces of love that remain once we are gone. A beautiful story about friendship, healing, and transformation.”-Paulette Kennedy, bestselling author of The Devil and Mrs. Davenport
GHOST GLASSES
Ghost Glasses by Rikki Goodwin
When a sixty-years-dead lonely ghost meets the spirit of a child, she’s forced to confront the monsters haunting her to provide the child with companionship. Whether by finding others trapped in-between as they are, or contacting the girl’s living father using a smarmy paranormal investigator hunting for fame, she’s determined to succeed in her task.
But the ghost’s memory isn’t what it used to be, and reality fades more by the day. The monsters are growing more resolute. She’ll have to reunite the child with family before she forgets her mission…and herself.
Purchase Links
Rowan Press Publishing | Amazon | Barnes & Noble
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Find the fearless faith you’ve been longing for when you learn to let go of expectations and embrace your deepest convictions.
THIS LITTLE FIRE OF MINE
This Little Fire of Mine: How Flickers of Doubt Can Spark a Bolder, Brighter Faith by Kendall Mariah
Join adoptive mom, Army wife, and influencer Kendall Mariah as she shows you how embracing the uncomfortable friction that comes with leaning into the big questions of faith is the pathway to a deeper relationship with God than you ever imagined.
You’ve followed the rules: go to church on Sundays, marry the right guy, seek the wisdom of God, keep everyone comfortable, and don’t voice questions that keep you up at night. But you find yourself wondering, Is this what being a Christian is supposed to feel like? Is this what God has planned for me?
Kendall found herself asking those same questions. She felt the disconnect between her beliefs and her lived experiences, between her values and what she saw happening in church. And it started her on a journey that completely reshaped her faith. In This Little Fire of Mine, Kendall shares her story of embracing holy discomfort and shows you:
- How doubt can lead to discernment, questions can lead to clarity, and spiritual angst can transform your heart and guide you to a deep inner peace
- The importance of pursuing an integrated life where your words and actions reflect the full truth of Scripture
- Why good friction is healthy and can bring people together and reshape your family and community
- Why it’s safe to take your doubt, anger, and fear to Jesus and how it can help you develop a more meaningful relationship with him
This Little Fire of Mine is a guide for pressing boldly into a faith that can withstand your questions, discovering how to anchor your identity in Christ, and refusing to hide your life, even if it makes others uncomfortable.
Purchase Links
Faith Gateway| Amazon | Barnes & Noble
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