Good Girls Don’t Have to Dress Bad Shari Braendel Paperback, 208 pp., $14.99 Zondervan (July 16, 2010)
As the most sought-after and successful Christian speaker on fashion and beauty, Shari Braendel uses her twenty plus years of experience in the fashion field to inspire and motivate women of all ages and sizes to 1) learn to appreciate themselves regardless of what they look like or how much they weigh, and 2) understand exactly how they can look their best.
Outlive Your Life Max Lucado Hardcover, 240 pp., $24.99 Thomas Nelson (September 14, 2010)
These are difficult days in our world’s history. 1.75 billion people are desperately poor, natural disasters are gouging entire nations, and economic uncertainty still reigns across the globe. But you and I have been given an opportunity to make a big difference. What if we did? What if we rocked the world with hope? Infiltrated all corners with God’s love and life? We are created by a great God to do great works. He invites us to outlive our lives, not just in heaven, but here on earth. Let’s live our lives in such a way that the world will be glad we did.
Good to the Last Drop Dee Dee Wike Paperback, 332 pp., $18.99 Tate Publishing (May 25, 2010)
Good to the Last Drop: Refreshing Inspiration for Homeschool Moms and Other Busy Women is an easy-to-read collection of inspiring reflections on the everyday challenges busy women face, whether they home school or not. Topics include finances, relationships, parenting, stress, home school, and faith, just to name a few. Ideally suited for women on the go, Good to the Last Drop will encourage and refresh you with humor, hope, and the timeless truths of God’s Word.
Her Daughter’s Dream Francine Rivers Hardcover, 592 pp., $24.99 Tyndale House Publishers (September 14, 2010)
In the dramatic conclusion to the New York Times best seller Her Mother’s Hope, Francine Rivers delivers a rich and deeply moving story about the silent sorrows that can tear a family apart and the grace and forgiveness that can heal even the deepest wounds. Spanning from the 1950s to present day, Her Daughter’s Dream is the emotional final chapter of an unforgettable family saga about the sacrifices every mother makes for her daughter—and the very nature of unconditional love.
Love Finds You Under the Mistletoe Irene Brand, Anita Higman Paperback, 320 pp., $12.99 Summerside Press (September 1, 2010)
Two Christmas stories—one historical, one contemporary—under one cover. (1) Sparks fly when Julia Mayfield meets David Armstrong, a World War II veteran like herself. Even as shadows from the past weave a dangerous web around Julia and David, will their love flourish like the mistletoe that blankets the nearby hills? (2) Hollie Goodnight’s store has been voted best Christmas shop in America, drawing flamboyant novelist Van Keaton to town to write her story. She’s swept up with his beautiful words and fanciful interludes… until her lifelong best friend launches a plan to win her back.