Entries tagged with “Reading


Romance and Lutheran apologetics come together as Justin Corwin, the pastor of St. Michael Lutheran Church in Carousel, New York, and Chaplain of the Carousel Fire Department, runs into Bethanne McCarthy, a detective in the Carousel Police Department–or rather, she runs into him. Justin is single, and he has grown to be content with his life as God has given it to him. Beth was widowed over two years ago, and she has finally found joy in life again. Neither has any intention of falling in love. As they get to know each other better, however, they begin to realize that the plans of men are nothing next to what God has set apart for them. How will their relationship affect their various vocations? How will he handle the danger of her profession? How will she overcome the guilt she feels for moving on with her life after the death of her husband?

Love Divine a steal for the Kindle at just $4.99. Just click the following link to order the book in Kindle format: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007TKU2UM
And in case you’re like I used to be, and prefer a paper copy at $12, here’s the link for the trade paperback: https://www.createspace.com/3748643

 

 

Yeah, I know… I don’t have a tendency to read romances. When I do, I whine and complain about how much the characters whine and complain.

But this one has APOLOGETICS in it! Even I can’t complain about that…

I have loved reading ever since I first learned that letters could represent sounds and words — and they told me wonderful stories about interesting places and people and times. Books and magazines have pulled me in and entranced me.

Fast forward a few… decades. My Spinal Muscular Atrophy has progressed to the point where I can no longer hold books. TV and movies are okay when there’s no other choice, but I miss reading. There are some wonderful options available to me… and other people with disabilities.

The first one I found is the Texas State Library Talking Book Program http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/tbp/

and The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped http://www.loc.gov/nls/

Some other providers of audio books include:

http://unabridged.lib.overdrive.com/

http://www.bookshare.org/

http://www.audible.com/

http://www.audiobooks.com/

http://etc.usf.edu/lit2go/

http://librivox.org/

 

… And that is not even taking into account the E-readers!

http://www.fictionwise.com/

http://www.baen.com/

http://www.dailylit.com/

and of course, the Amazon Kindle and Apple iPad. Reading is again possible and enjoyable — even without the smell of paper and ink.