You’ve Arrived!

Life’s busy. Let’s stop and smell the books.

I’m Michelle, and I’m so glad you’re here.

 

The Book Devotions is for people who love to read books and want to make it a priority.

Here, we read for the sheer delight of it. In the process, we learn and grow.

Com’on, I’ll give you a tour…

 

Book Reviews

Here’s a master list of all the books I’ve reviewed here. Have your TBR handy!

Email Newsletter

Treat your inbox to bookish bliss every week. I share fun freebies, resources, trivia, and newsy literature links.

Book Lists

Need help deciding what to read next? These themed booklists are surefire slump-busters

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Snag printables, templates, and other literary goods for devoted readers and teachers.

The Essential Devotions

These short articles describe what The Book Devotions is all about. Consider this my manifesto.

Let’s lose ourselves in books!

Losing yourself in a book is more than just enjoying a bit of entertainment. It’s sanctifying to your soul. Here’s why.

Reading is not a guilty pleasure

Why do you feel so guilty for taking time to read books? Let’s release the guilt and embrace the gift.

Is reading books good for you?

Or is it a time-waster that detracts from your spiritual walk?

Why the world needs readers (like you)

Is being a reader that important in the big scheme of things? YES, it is. Discover why the world needs readers now more than ever.

Read to relax (here’s why it works)

I read to relax and destress, and I bet you do, too. But WHY is reading so relaxing? Here’s why books are your fast track to R&R.

Bookworm Alert!

Here’s the latest on the blog.

Book Reviews for July 2023

Book Reviews for July 2023

My book reviews for July 2023 include a gracelaced devotional, a stellar new middle-grade, a true crime story, and one of the oldest stories known to man.

Book Reviews for June 2023

Book Reviews for June 2023

My book reviews for June 2023 include two brand-new romances, a book on the parables of Jesus, and my first WW2 historical fiction in a LONG time.

Book Reviews for May 2023

Book Reviews for May 2023

My book reviews for May 2023 include a backlist title by an author I love, a DNF of a mega-popular novel, and some great kids books (as always).