Plumfield Moms Podcast
1) Book Review: There Was Once a Slave
”If all history books were written in Graham’s style, no child would ever say, “I hate history.” With lyrical descriptions of time and place, she quickly drops the reader into her subject’s setting. T...Show More
2) Reflection: This Rule of Conduct
Restore, keep watch, bear, test, share, do not grow weary of doing good, do good to all. “As for all who walk by this rule, peace and mercy be upon them, and upon the Israel of God” (Gal. 6:16).
3) Book Review: Dan Morgan, Rifleman
Dan Morgan survived many amazing exploits, and the action in this story is exciting and almost non-stop. But the story doesn’t read like an adrenaline-soaked superhero tale. Dan was a real man who lea...Show More
4) Our Librarian Life: March 2025
Join us for another exciting episode of Our Librarian Life, where we explore the world of living books, private lending libraries, and the power of community in literature!
5) Book Review - Cautionary: The Education of Mary
I feel betrayed by The Education of Mary: A Little Miss of Color: 1832 by Anne Rinaldi. Another disappointing novel by this author who is so often recommended to teens. I confess that I do not know v...Show More
6) Our Reading Life: March 2025
In this episode of Our Reading Life, we dive into a rich selection of books, from classic literature and historical fiction to scientific explorations and timeless children’s stories. Join Sara, Sarah...Show More
7) Book Review: What Came From The Stars
About two years ago, Diane and I did a deep dive into the works of Gary D. Schmidt, marveling at his ability to truly excel across genres. From the middle-grade brilliance of The Wednesday Wars to the...Show More
8) Reflection: Have I Become Your Enemy?
More than once, Paul asks his children in the faith to imitate him. That isn’t easy, but it does sound nice when he says, “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another.” And who doesn’...Show More
9) Book Review: The Viking Quest Series
The Viking Quest series by Lois Walfrid Johnson is a truly excellent historical fiction saga that immerses teen readers in the riveting world of the 10th century. Spanning five books, this series tran...Show More
10) Book Review: Up A Road Slowly
Up a Road Slowly by Irene Hunt is a lovely and thoughtful coming-of-age story about a young female writer. Though not strictly autobiographical, the novel brims with emotional authenticity and bears n...Show More