Evangelical Church Library Association

Ceil Carey, retired public librarian and longtime book discussion leader Chase the light Suzanne Woods Fisher Revell http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/revell May 2026 Paperback 316 pages Scout Johnson is a park ranger in the Arcadia National Park, a job she loves and cherishes. She endeavors to always follow the rules and do her very best.

Beth Swanson, voracious reader Ambush of the heart (Rocky Mountain Marshals #1) Mary Connealy Bethany House https://bakerbookhouse.bethanyhouse February 3, 2026 Paperback 288 pages Marshal Owen Riley and his fellow Marshals are escorting an escaped prisoner as well as  Delaney Bridger and her brother, back to Fort Russell. The date is July 1872. They are shot at by unseen bandits bringing injury and in some cases,  death to their party.

Chris Jager, Fiction Book Buyer, Baker Book House Birds on a Wire Katie Powner Kregel https://www.kregel.com/ April 21, 2026 Paperback 328 pages I knew this book would break my heart. And oh, did it, but only in the most perfect ways. Katie Powner put her on heart right on the pages; she invites you right into her world of foster care. Which, by the way, is not for the faint of heart.

Beth Swanson, voracious reader The good fortune of Miss Robbins Melanie Dickerson Bethany House https://bakerbookhouse.bethanyhouse March 17, 2026 Paperback 319 pages Orphaned Charlotte Robbins accepts a governess position for twins, a brother and sister, the siblings of the Earl of Brookhaven. Charlotte dreams of romance, maybe with another servant but rather unexpectedly finds she has fallen for the rather severe Earl himself. But is a match actually possible? Does the Earl really care for her?

Ceil Carey, retired public librarian and longtime book discussion leader The unwinding path: A soothing stroll to slumber Betony Coons IVP https://www.ivpress.com/ivp-kids 2026 Hardcover 32 pages As children are read this lovely invitation to rest, it guides them through a way to gain that rest that all of us, even the youngest desire. As an adult reading the book, it spoke to me of peace and restfulness. The illustrations are lovely and work beautifully with the author’s words and intent.

Ceil Carey, retired public librarian and longtime book discussion leader Amish scarlet letter: The Amish Classics Series: Book 2 Ashley Emma Fearless Publishing House https://bookscouter.com/publisher/fearless-publishing-house 2026 Paperback 232 pages If you know the story of The Scarlet Letter, this book is rather straight forward and predictable yet interesting to see how the author has related it to Amish life.

Beth Swanson, voracious reader A wager with the matchmaker  (A Shanahan Match Book #3) Jody Hedlund Baker Publishing House https://bakerbookhouse.com/ May 6, 2025 Paperback 352 pages Alannah Darragh flees St. Louis when her family is threatened by an Irish gang because of her brother’s involvement in the gang. She hopes to find a haven by becoming a maid for a very rich family, the Shanahans.

Connie Sikma, church librarian and ECLA member Feasting on Hope: How God Sets a Table in the Wilderness Hannah Miller King IVP Formatio http://InterVarsity Press 2026 Paperback 165 pages Hannah Miller King, a priest and writer in the Anglican Church in North America, puts new life into the Lord’s Supper. She uses personal experiences of her life as illustrations to put meaning into the sacrament of the Church Universal.

Reviewed by: Beth Swanson, voracious reader Title: The pursuit of Elena Bradford Author: Ann H. Gabhart Publisher: Revell http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/revell Date: May 6, 2025 Format: Paperback Length: 352 pages Overview: Elena loves her Dad but when he dies the family is left in debt. She must marry into money to save her family home. At the age of twenty-two, Elena Bradford has never met a man who made her consider marriage. Now she is the family’s only hope.

Ceil Carey, retired public librarian and longtime book discussion leader The art of neighboring: Building genuine relationships right outside your door Jay Pathak & Dave Runyon Baker Books https://bakerbookhouse.com/ 2012 Paperback 204 pages Authors Pathak and Runyon give clear directions and suggestions to Christians as to how to show our love to our neighbors, those truly living in close proximity.