Christian Fiction Devourers discussion

Shelby's life isn't glamorous, but it is predictable--and that's the way she likes it. A survivor of her father's violence, she has spent a lifetime creating a safe existence devoid of dependence. But her carefully managed world begins to break when, under staggering circumstances, she becomes a single mother to four-year-old Shayla. In a drastic attempt to escape her childhood's influence, Shelby moves to Germany, but she quickly discovers how intimately linked memory and healing are--and how honestly she must scrutinize her past in order to aspire to a richer future. As she juggles a new job, a new culture, a new daughter, and the attention of an enterprising man, Shelby's fresh start becomes a quest for the courage to be not only a survivor, but someone who prevails.

In Broken Places

Feel free to join Crystal and Carole in this upcoming buddy read!

Hey Carole! Have you started this one? I just went to check it out and they've taken it off from an available ebook through my library. I can get it ordered this evening but wanted to check with you first to see if you're still wanting to read it :)

This is one of my favorite books from many years ago and I definitely want to read it again. It's that good, Crystal. I've got plenty to read, as several requests came in at the same time, so why don't we just move the date forward to whatever suits you.

Carole wrote: "This is one of my favorite books from many years ago and I definitely want to read it again. It's that good, Crystal. I've got plenty to read, as several requests came in at the same time, so why d..."

Thanks for being so flexible! My book is actually on the way so whenever you have a month that doesn't have as many requests, just let me know and I'll pick it up then! Looking forward to this one for sure.

Crystal, you just pick a month that works for you. I "retired" from book reviewing and can read at my own pace. I look forward to reading this story along with you.

Carole wrote: "Crystal, you just pick a month that works for you. I "retired" from book reviewing and can read at my own pace. I look forward to reading this story along with you."

Thanks for being so flexible! If you can start April 15th, that would work for me! My book has arrived. I can plan to finish it by the end of April or go for a month, whatever works best for you.

Just let me know whenever you're ready, Crystal, and I'll start after finishing my current read at the time. No rush.

Do y'all have a timeline for this one? Should I edit the end date into May? 🙂

Kate wrote: "Do y'all have a timeline for this one? Should I edit the end date into May? 🙂"

I can start it May 1 and plan to be finished by the end of May if that works for Carole!

Carole do you want to plan to start this one in May or would a later date be better for you? I purchased a copy of this one so I can start or wait, and not have to worry about a library due date, so whatever is best for you :)

I'm going to edit the end date for 31 May on this, but if we haven't heard back from Carole by then, I will probably archive it, but leave it open for comments.

*archived, but left open for comments*

I'm sorry not to have responded before now, Crystal. I've had sickness in the family and a lot going on, so needed to take a break from reading. But I'm back and would still love to read this one with you and anyone else who cares to join. It's an excellent book, in my opinion.

Carole wrote: "I'm sorry not to have responded before now, Crystal. I've had sickness in the family and a lot going on, so needed to take a break from reading. But I'm back and would still love to read this one w..."

Sorry for the late reply! It's been a very busy few days with serving at our church conference this week. August is a busy month for me but if we could start it the last week, August 25th, that would work well for me! This book does very good and I've purchased it so I'm looking forward to it!

just let me know in the buddy requests thread for August what you need me to set up for y'all! 🙂