In order to make the best use of our limited posting space, instead of writing full reviews we will share “Short Takes” on some books that come across our desks. These are most likely books that interested us, but just didn’t “wow” us.
Maire is the first book of The Fires of Gleannmara Series. Set in 15th century Ireland, it’s the tale of Christianity’s spread and the battle between two warriors who join together to follow God.
In Latter-Day Cipher: A Novel,
a Utah heiress turns up dead. Her corpse is marked by strange carvings, and the killer’s note is written in a 19th century code that implicates the Church of the Latter-Day Saints. Journalist Selonnah Zee lands the assignment, and finds more murders and even stranger clues. Will she be able to unravel the mystery before the killer goes too far?
Can faith fix anything? Does God bring good luck? Does forgiving mean you have to forget? These are just some of the questions explored in the book Ten Dumb Things Smart Christians Believe. Author Larry Osborne seeks to put to rest the urban legends many Christians believe.
Most women have been on a diet at some time 
in their lives. American women are obsessed with being as thin as a Hollywood starlet. In Change Your Habits, Change Your Life: A Proven Plan for Healthy Living author Danna Demetre walks the reader through making significant changes to a healthy lifestyle that help you say goodbye to yo-yo and fad dieting for the rest of your life.