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Mixed Media
Reviews of books, movies, music, television, websites, and more, looking at the world of arts and entertainment from a Reformed perspective. To submit a review, click here.
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Lessons in Chemistry: Comparing the Read to the Watch
Book by Bonnie GarmusREAD MOREThe Mixed Media editor weighs in on whether the bestselling book or the multi-Emmy-nominated screen adaptation was better. Her verdict might surprise you.
A Sign of Her Own
By Sarah MarshREAD MOREA mesmerizing tale of historical fiction that follows a deaf former student of Alexander Graham Bell as she learns to reclaim her own authentic voice.
Sound of Heaven
By Danny GokeyREAD MOREAmerican Idol alum Danny Gokey releases an upbeat new album filled with faith and joy.
Confronting Sexism in the Church: How We Got Here and What We Can Do About It
By Heather MatthewsREAD MOREExploring the contours of gender contempt in church practices.
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A young captain is humanity’s only hope against a robot revolt.
The Minor Miracle: The Amazing Adventures of Noah Minor
By Meredith Davis. Illustrated by Billy YongREAD MOREWhat happens when a seventh-grader discovers he has superpowers ... and then realizes his life just got super complicated?
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A podcast for parents and ministry leaders who want children to feel loved and valued by God.
Today Is for You!
By Sally Lloyd-Jones. Illustrated by Kevin WaldronREAD MORESally Lloyd-Jones’s upbeat text integrates with Kevin Waldron’s high-energy mixed-media illustrations for a story that exudes unabashed joy.
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In the final days of WWII, the paths of a blind French girl and a German soldier collide. Based on Anthony Doerr's Pulitzer Prize-winning bestseller.
Fire Music
By Connie Hampton ConnallyREAD MOREThis post-WW2 novel contrasts oppression with music’s transcendent power.
The Tortured Poets Department
By Taylor SwiftREAD MOREPlain-spoken and eloquent music from Taylor Swift enchants a generation of fans.
Bless Our Pets: Poems of Gratitude for Our Animal Friends
Edited by Lee Bennett Hopkins. Illustrated by Lita JudgeREAD MOREIn this adorable, often amusing collection, Rebecca Kai Dotlich, Lois Lowry, and twelve other poets give thanks for those who bark, purr, chitter, and slither.
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Holiness Here offers practical and inspiring ways to transform your life by helping you see the holiness within your ordinary, everyday life.
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On a January night in 1985, music's biggest stars gathered to record “We Are the World.” This documentary goes behind the scenes of the historic event.
The Indigo Girl
By Natasha BoydREAD MOREIn this incredible story of ambition, betrayal, and sacrifice, an extraordinary 16-year-old girl in colonial South Carolina defies all expectations to achieve her dream.
The EXILE
By CrowderREAD MORECrowder’s latest record grabbed #1 on Billboard’s Christian music chart.
The Night is Normal: A Guide Through Spiritual Pain
By Alicia Britt CholeREAD MOREOur reality is broken, but God has not changed. Whether you’re disillusioned with God, yourself, or others, Alicia offers practical, soul-full tools to help you navigate the night and find your way to hope.
Mama's Library Summers
By Melvina Noel. Illustrated by Daria PeoplesREAD MOREMama’s Library Summers is a moving picture book tribute to a strong Black mother, libraries, and the power of reading and of seeing oneself in books.
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John and Jane Smith become secret agents for a mysterious organization. Their work puts both their skills as spies and their relationship to the test. The two have to deal with a world full of dangers.
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A true-crime podcast about a woman who scammed a community into believing a lie.
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The book is always better, but sometimes the screen adaptation comes mighty close.
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If you see ridged spikes breaking through the water and you hear a deafening roar that sends shivers down your spine, there can only be one logical conclusion: Godzilla is coming!
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