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The FamilyFiction Christian Bookshelf Podcast is back, and host Jaime Vaughn returns with a thought-provoking conversation featuring Nadya Williams of Christians Reading Classics. In this episode, Nadya shares her passion for classical literature and offers a fresh perspective on why ancient Greek and Roman works still matter for Christian readers today.

Drawing from her background as a classicist, author, and homeschool mom, Nadya explains how reading the classics can deepen our understanding of Scripture, sharpen critical thinking, and even reignite a sense of awe for the gospel. She unpacks the concept of “chronological snobbery,” explores how early Christians engaged with pagan literature, and provides practical guidance for introducing these timeless works to children in age-appropriate ways.

Whether you’ve always found the classics intimidating or you’re looking for meaningful ways to engage your family in deeper reading, this episode offers encouragement and practical insight. Nadya also shares how her book Christians Reading Classics serves as a helpful guide for parents, homeschoolers, and everyday readers who want to rediscover the beauty and value of ancient literature through a Christian lens.

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In Chapter 50 of the FamilyFiction Christian Fiction Bookshelf Podcast Angela Ruth Strong talks to us about her new Kregel Publications release Fiancé Finale.

Fiancé Finale

Book Summary:

But he’s got a plan. The marketing firm she works for is the ideal choice for promoting his new film. Collaborating will give him the perfect chance to propose again, so he conspires with her boss to make sure she runs the campaign for the same kind of documentary Charlie left her—basically at the altar—for.

Despite Nicole’s resistance, the two work well together. But Charlie’s going to need more than teamwork to convince the jilted bride to give him a second chance. In fact, he might need to fall in love in a way he’s never really understood.

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In Chapter 49 of the FamilyFiction Christian Fiction Bookshelf Podcast Sara Brunsvold talks to us about her new Revell release The Divine Proverb of Streusel.

The Divine Proverb of Streusel

ISBN-10: ‎0800742990

Book Summary:

Among her late grandmother’s belongings, Nikki finds an old notebook filled with handwritten German recipes and wise sayings pulled from the book of Proverbs. With each recipe she makes, she invites locals to the family table to hear their stories about the town’s history, her ancestors–and her estranged father.

What started as a cathartic way to connect to her heritage soon becomes the means through which she learns how the women before her endured–with the help of their cooking prowess. Nikki realizes how delicious streusel with a healthy dollop of faith can serve as a guide to heal wounds of the past.

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In Chapter 48 of the FamilyFiction Christian Fiction Bookshelf Podcast Amanda Barratt talks to us about her new Revell release The Warsaw Sisters

This Chapter of the Christian Fiction Bookshelf Podcast is sponsored by:

Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group, publishes books that help bring the Christian faith to everyday life. Whether through fiction, Christian living, self-help, marriage, family, or youth books, each Revell publication reflects relevance, integrity, and excellence.

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The Warsaw Sisters

ISBN-10: ‎ 0800741714

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In Chapter 47 of the FamilyFiction Christian Fiction Bookshelf Podcast Jen Turano talked to us about her new Bethany House release To Spark a Match.

This Chapter of the Christian Fiction Bookshelf Podcast is sponsored by:

Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group, publishes high-quality writings that represent historic Christianity and serve the diverse interests and concerns of evangelical readers.

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To Spark a Match

ISBN-10: ‎0764240218

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In Chapter 46 of the FamilyFiction Christian Fiction Bookshelf Podcast Elizabeth Goddard talked to us about her new Revell release ‘Shadows at Dusk.’

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Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group, publishes books that help bring the Christian faith to everyday life. Whether through fiction, Christian living, self-help, marriage, family, or youth books, each Revell publication reflects relevance, integrity, and excellence.

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Shadows at Dusk

ISBN-10: ‎0800742052

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In Chapter 45 of the FamilyFiction Christian Fiction Bookshelf Podcast Tracie Peterson & Kimberley Woodhouse talked to us about their new Bethany House release The Heart’s Choice.

SBN-10: ‎0764238973

Book Summary:

After witnessing a wrongful conviction as a young girl, Rebecca Whitman—the first female court reporter in Montana–is now determined to defend the innocent. During a murder trial, something doesn’t sit well with her about the case, but no one except the handsome new Carnegie librarian will listen to her.

Librarian Mark Andrews’s father sent him to college hoping he would take over the business side of the family ranch, but Mark would rather wrangle books than cows. When a patron seeks help with research in hopes of proving a man’s innocence, Mark is immediately drawn to her and her cause.

In a race against time, will Rebecca and Mark find the evidence they need–and open their hearts to love—before it’s too late

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In Chapter 44 of the FamilyFiction Christian Fiction Bookshelf Podcast Leslie Gould talks to us about her new release ‘A Brighter Gold.’

A Brighter Dawn

Release Date: March 28, 2023

ISBN-10: ‎ 0764240242

ISBN-13: ‎ 978-0764240249

Book Summary:

Ivy Zimmerman is successfully navigating her life as a young Mennonite woman, one generation removed from her parents’ Old Order Amish upbringing. But when her parents are killed in a tragic accident, Ivy’s way of life is upended.

As she deals with her grief, her sisters’ needs, and her Dawdi and Mammi’s strict rules, Ivy finds solace in both an upcoming trip to Germany for an international Mennonite youth gathering and in her great-aunt’s story about Clare Simons, another young girl who visited Germany in the late 1930s.

As Ivy grows suspicious that her parents’ deaths weren’t, in fact, an accident, she gains courage from what she learns of Clare’s time in pre-World War II Germany. With her great-aunt’s encouragement, Ivy seeks justice for her parents, her sisters, and herself.

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In Chapter 43 of the FamilyFiction Christian Fiction Bookshelf Podcast Dani Pettrey talks to us about her new release ‘The Shifting Current.’

This Chapter of the Christian Fiction Bookshelf Podcast is sponsored by:

Publishers Weekly and #1 Amazon bestselling author, Dani Pettrey. Dani has has sold nearly 800,000 copies of her novels to readers eagerly awaiting the next release. Dani combines the page-turning adrenaline of a thriller with the chemistry and happy-ever-after of a romance.

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The Shifting Current

ASIN: ‎ B0B6WY9JPM

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In Chapter 42 of the FamilyFiction Christian Fiction Bookshelf Podcast Rachel Hauck talks to us about her new Bethany House release The Best Summer of Our Lives.

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The Best Summer of Our Lives

ISBN-10: ‎0764240978

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