Mainstream Books I Still Recommend Since Reading with Biblical Conviction Publishing seems to have lost its mind, but there are still a few gems out there that are worthy of reading. Let's chat! Hey there! What a wild ride it's been for me sorting through my library and offloading books that don't align with Biblical values. It feels daunting but also freeing! It's a slow but meaningful process... and I'm only halfway done. Sorting through titles has helped me to see that not all of my...
8 days ago • 2 min read
This evening routine will take you from stress-flopping at 3am to peaceful dream sailing Get excited for all of the sleep you're about to get. Hey! It's Sleep Awareness Week and I can't miss this opportunity to share my secrets for the best sleep of my life. Mom life has got me *worn thin* many days, which makes getting a great night's sleep even more valuable. So, how do I turn off my brain and slow down my body? Here's the routine that's taken me from stress-flopping around my bed to...
24 days ago • 2 min read
Spring is Here and the Dresses are Fresh TLDR: Your Easter dress is on this list Happy March! I had a moment of panic a few days ago when I realized we were, in fact, in March. That meant I needed to find a dress ASAP for my friend's quickly approaching wedding. That got me thinking about the rest of Spring and I realized that Easter is also around the corner. Oh boy! I needed dress options fast. If you're in the same boat, hello and welcome aboard. Don't panic, I've got the perfect dress for...
29 days ago • 1 min read
Quick Valentine's Day Gifts for the Biblical Woman Forward this to your man asap, I'll take care of the rest. HI!! It's been a long time since I sent my last newsletter! Since then, I've had a baby, been baptized, and completely given up 99% of mainstream publishing. Do I regret it? Not a single bit. My life feels peaceful in a way that only God can do. You can read more about that transition here and here. So, as you can expect, my newsletter is going to follow suit. Unlike PME (pre-mom...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
The Bookcase Beauty Huge Kindle announcements, book cover reveals, exclusive travel discounts, and Halloween costumes for the bookworm all in this week's newsletter! Happy Friday! There was some big news in the book world this week and I'm already dreaming of next summer's books! Check out what's happening and let me know your thoughts! Over here in baby world, we're nine weeks out from meeting our little guy. We've been hard at work putting together a nursery to welcome him home. I'm working...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
Book Review: The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver Review and Discussion Questions Hey friend! I hope you're having a wonderful week! I'm popping in to highlight a backlist book that deserves to be at the forefront of your TBR. Oh, my heart! The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver continues to stand as one of my favorite books of all time! Originally published in 1998, it was rereleased with Book of the Month in 2017 and was essentially new to me. What I would have never expected was...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
The Bookcase Beauty I'm bringing you breaking Onyx Storm news, Katherine Center updates, my July book club pick, the one tool you need to run a successful book club, and *the* summer sandals I can't stop getting complimented on! Hey friends! Summer is here and it feels so nice... in the air conditioning! :) If you missed it, I'm pregnant! My reading went way down, as did my general level of energy. I'm in the second trimester now and starting to get back in the swing of things! Next week is a...
over 1 year ago • 3 min read
Are you reading for summer reading? Hey friend, Happy Friday! I'm excited to share my 2024 Summer Reading List with you! Whether you're packing your bags for a beach getaway, planning a fun family trip, or are excited to camp out at home in the air conditioning, this list has what you need to be transported! Click the link below to read the full blog post and download your summer reading checklist! Take me to the list! With joy, Katelyn 600 1st Ave, Ste 330 PMB 92768, Seattle, WA...
almost 2 years ago • 1 min read
The Bookcase Beauty We're talking bookish holidays, anticipated releases, and fashion *but make it science* this week! Get spring-ready with my six favorite reads so far this year! Hey friends! April is here and it feels good!! The weather is warming up, flowers are blooming, and summer books are starting to make their debuts! Summer reading is my favorite!! It's full of bright, happy, inspiring reads that put your brain into an overload of joy! Check out my review on The Rom-Commers by...
about 2 years ago • 2 min read