Welcome to January 2021 new releases.
Congratulations to all who have new or recent releases this month. Please check the end of the post to see if you were a winner in December.
Down by the Water – Jo-Anne Berthelsen
Publisher: JMB Books, Date Released: 31 December 2020
In 1909, Meg Porter heads to Brisbane to study art, but a family tragedy changes everything. Heartbroken, she decides to give up her art classes and accept a marriage proposal.
After a miscarriage, Meg embarks on a journey of dealing with the past and of receiving God’s love and grace. Yet she struggles to forgive her mother—and to overcome her own guilt.
As the family grows and relocates, Meg learns to value her artistic gift again and to draw closer to God. Yet the war brings further family tragedy. And life becomes so busy, as she supports her husband and cares for their five children.
How can Meg keep her growing faith—and her artist heart—intact? And how can she ever forgive her mother?
Rainbows from Poppy by Mistie Dal Molin
Publisher: Rocket Lou Books. Date Released: 18 December 2020
Filled with curiosity about the grandfather he never met, a little boy Rocky finds comfort and hope and comfort by talking to his family about death and Heaven. The beautiful illustrations ensure even the youngest readers will find solace during a difficult and confusing time. This is a reassuring story about an unforgettable grandfather and the promise he made to his family before he died. A valuable resource to encourage important conversations.
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of the Crown by Hannah Currie
Series: Daughters of Peverell, book three
Publisher: WhiteFire Publishing, Release Date: 15 January 2021
The last place Lady Wenderley Davis ever expected to find herself after swearing off princes forever was living in a palace with two of them. Even if it is only temporary. And she did agree to it. Kind of. Against her better judgement.
But then, she’s never been one to hide her heart, nor hold back help from anyone who needs it. And if ever there’s a family who need help, it’s this one.
As two weeks stretch to more, Wenderley throws all she has into showing the princes and their family how to smile again, and she’s loving every moment of it. Which is a problem. Because she’s very quickly becoming attached, and – as the man she’d rather forget keeps reminding her—the one thing she can’t do is stay.
Advent: Hearing the Good News in the Story of Jesus’ Birth by Nathan Brown
Something happened. Something happened that was so significant that every year we pause and sing songs about it, share gifts with each other and re-tell the story. Something happened that changed everything. Something good. When a child is born, it’s natural for parents to be in awe—wondering who their precious baby will grow up to be. But the birth of Jesus also created a transcendent wonder that has echoed down to us through the years—wonder because of who He already was. Whether you choose to read them during the Christmas season or throughout the year, these 31 readings explore why Jesus came and offer hope that is practical, transformative and, ultimately, good news for all people.
Sisters in Arms, Courageous women of the reformation by Sukeshinie Goonatilleke
Publisher: Signs Publishing
The Reformation was led by men like Luther, Calvin and Zwingli who revolutionised their world and ours. But there were also many remarkable women who defied social biases and traditions with a dauntless commitment to God’s Word.
These are the true stories of eight of these women: follow Katharina von Bora as she escapes from a convent to start a revolutionary new life; flee Paris with Charlotte Duplessis de Mornay, who wrote an eyewitness account of the gruesome St Bartholomew’s Day massacre; and learn about the new faith with Queen Katherine Parr, the only one of Henry VIII’s wives to survive him.
These women were heads of state, writers, activists, poets and scholars but they were also very human, with their own loves, fears, heartbreaks and temptations. When we are called to stand for our faith, we can be inspired by their legacy.
Winners
The winner of Restoring Fairhaven was Penny, congratulations.
The winner of the December gift card is Marg Holahan. Congratulations, please contact us via the contact form to claim your voucher.
