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The Return of the Kingdom by Stephen G. Dempster: A Quick Look at this Redemptive Historical Overview - The Irresponsible Reader
The Return of the Kingdom: A Biblical Theology of God's Reign by Stephen G. Dempster DETAILS: Series: Essential Studies in Biblical Theology Publisher: IVP Academic Publication Date: March 19, 2024 Format: Paperback Length: 202 pg. Read Date: April 14-28, 2024 What's The Return of the Kingdom About? I'm low on energy, so I'm just going
Saturday Miscellany—5/11/24 - The Irresponsible Reader
I'm alive and recovering (and not reading as much as I'd expected). I'll have more to say about that soon-ish. I've got some fantastic guest posts lined up for next week--be sure to come back for them. Thanks for all the well-wishes over the last week. I'll try to personally reply soon. There seems to
GUEST POST: Southern California Beyond the Beach by Mary Camarillo - The Irresponsible Reader
Mary Camarillo is one of those who jumped when I asked for Guest Posts, and she suggested this great list. This Guest Post is full of good-looking books (pay particular attention to #6). Be sure to Visit Mary's website and sign up for her newsletter, "Life With Riley." SIX BOOKS THAT EXPLORE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BEYOND THE BEACH
April 2024 in Retrospect: What I Read/Listened to/Wrote About - The Irresponsible Reader
I finished 25 titles (1 up from last month, 2 down from last April), with an equivalent of 7,323+ pages or the equivalent (456+ up from last month), and gave them an average of 3.8 stars (.1 up from last month). That total does include 2 picture books, 3 board books, and a book I've
Top 5 All-Time Desert Island Books with Stacey from Whispering Stories - The Irresponsible Reader
Like Carol yesterday, Stacy took her own intro into her hands. I'm trying not to take it personally (are mine that bad?). I'm very pleased to welcome her and her list to the blog today, there's some good looking things here. Hi My name is Stacey and I run Whispering Stories Book Blog, which I
Top 5 All-Time Desert Island Books with Carol from Reading Ladies Book Club - The Irresponsible Reader
This is where I should be introducing Carol and her blog, but she did the work for me. So I'm going to shut up and let her do her thing.... Shout Out to H.C. Newton @ IrresponsibleReader for this guest post opportunity! I’m Carol, a retired 5th-grade teacher, an ardent and avid bibliophile, a literacy
PUB DAY REPOST: The Djinn’s Apple by Djamila Morani, translated by Sawad Hussain: The Scent of Death - The Irresponsible Reader
The Djinn's Apple by Djamila Morani , Sawad Hussain (Translator) DETAILS: Publisher: Neem Tree Press Publication Date: May 7, 2024 Format: eARC Length: 160 pg. Read Date: February 24, 2023 What's The Djinn's Apple About? Nardeen is a remarkable twelve-year-old. Her father is a physician known for translating medical texts from a variety of languages
Top 5 All-Time Desert Island Books with Noelle Holten - The Irresponsible Reader
What can I possibly say about Noelle Holten? I first heard her on the Two Crime Writers and a Microphone podcast, and sought out her blog, CrimeBookJunkie. Sometime after that I started reading her novels--and am an even bigger fan of those than her (too rare) posts. Noelle's a great supporter of the blog, too--and
Top 5 All-Time Desert Island Books with Lashaan Balasingam - The Irresponsible Reader
Lashaan is a Tolkien and Batman nut. There's more to him, but those are the things that first jump to mind. His blog describes him as: "A reader. A reviewer. A researcher. He’s a Ph.D. candidate in criminology and works full-time in a North American police organization. He has an eclectic reading taste but primarily
Programming Announcement/Sick Leave - The Irresponsible Reader
For the past couple of weeks, I've had this monologue from Neil Simon's Brighton Beach Memoirs running through my head: EUGENE I’d better explain what she meant by Aunt Blanche’s “situation.” You see, her husband, Uncle Dave, died six years ago from (He looks around) this thing... They never say the word. They always whisper
Institutes of Elenctic Theology Vol. 1: First through Tenth Topics by Francis Turretin: A Master Class on Theology and Methodology - The Irresponsible Reader
Institutes of Elenctic Theology Vol. 1: First through Tenth Topics by Francis Turretin, George Musgrave Giger (Translator), James T. Dennison, Jr. (Editor) DETAILS: Series: Institutes of Elenctic Theology, Vol. 1 Publisher: P & R Publishing Publication Date: October 1, 1992 Format: Hardcover Length: 685 pg. Read Date: January 7- April 28, 2024 What's Elenctic Theology
Saturday Miscellany—5/4/24 - The Irresponsible Reader
Not much to say today as an intro. ("Phew!" is the collective response, I'm sure). The next couple of weeks are going to be very interesting, I think, here. I'll talk about it Monday—but I'm telling you now, reader, you're going to want to stop by a lot (or just a couple of times, I
Opening Lines: Christa Comes Out of Her Shell by Abbi Waxman - The Irresponsible Reader
Head & Shoulders used to tell us that, "You never get a second chance to make a first impression." That's true for wearing dark shirts, and it's especially true for books. Sometimes the characters will hook the reader, sometimes the premise, sometimes it's just knowing the author—but nothing beats a great opening for getting a
PUB DAY POST: Takeout Sushi by Christopher Green: Slices of Life from Japan (and a couple of other spots) - The Irresponsible Reader
Yup. This is going up about 22 hours after it should have. Mr. Green, Neem Tree Press, and The Write Reads—I'm incredibly sorry. Takeout Sushi by Christopher Green DETAILS: Publisher: Neem Tree Press Publication Date: May 2, 2024 Format: eARC Length: 272 pg. Read Date: April 17-27, 2024 What's Takeout Sushi About? This is a
Kickstarter Announcement: Anna, Daughter of Creed by Jonathan Fesmire - The Irresponsible Reader
I've talked about Jonathan Fesmire's Bodacious Creed series a few times over the last few years, and he was gracious enough to participate in that series of Q&As about Self-Publishing here last year. So yesterday, when he asked me to help spread the word about his new Kickstarter, it took me a whole second to
BOOK SPOTLIGHT: Takeout Sushi by Christopher Green - The Irresponsible Reader
This morning, I'm very pleased to welcome The Write Reads Blog Tour for Christopher Green's short story collection, Takeout Sushi. In addition to this Spotlight, my post about the book will be coming along sometime today (I hope). The Tour, so check out https://twitter.com/WriteReadsTours to see other people are saying about the book, my positive
EXCERPT from Crimson Arches by Rebecca Carey Lyles: What was going on? - The Irresponsible Reader
As we continue to celebrate the Publication Day of Crimson Arches, here's a little sample to whet your appetite, and a quick reminder that both books (so far) in this series are available for a great price. from Crimson Arches by Rebecca Carey Lyles What was going on? Far ahead on the two-lane highway that
PUB DAY SPOTLIGHT: Crimson Arches by Rebecca Carey Lyles - The Irresponsible Reader
I'm very pleased today to share this spotlight for the second book in Rebecca Carey Lyles' Children of the Light series, Crimson Arches! Lyles has become a solid friend of the blog over the last year, and I'm glad to get the chance to share this look at her new book. A little later this
Highlights from March: Lines Worth Repeating - The Irresponsible Reader
What better day than the last day of April to finish my March wrap-up? The Blight of Blackwings by Kevin Herne I waved at Constable du Bartylyn, who was passing by and had absolutely no updates on my stolen furniture, save for a speculation that someone else must have farted on it by now, and
Namaste Mart Confidential by Andrew Miller: A Pair of Unlikely P.I.s Search for a Missing Woman - The Irresponsible Reader
I've talked recently about how easily distracted I am—how much trouble I've had focusing on things—I'm pretty sure that this post reads like the product of that. Hopefully, it makes enough sense to be worth your while. Namaste Mart Confidential by Andrew Miller DETAILS: Publisher: Runamok Books Publication Date: May 1, 2024 Format: ARC Length:
MUSIC MONDAY: Oh Well by Slash feat. Chris Stapleton - The Irresponsible Reader
Music Monday's originated at The Tattooed Book Geek's fantastic blog and has shown up hither, thither, and yon since then. I'm not the biggest fan of the original, but I really dig a good cover of this song—Haim's and Tourniquet's come to mind as examples. And now, this:
The Quarter Year Crisis Book Tag ’24 - The Irresponsible Reader
I've seen this on various blogs, but can't seem to find the creator, so I can't credit them. I'd like to, if anyone knows who did it. I saw this over at Peat Long's Blog, Biblio Nerd Reflections, and Chasing Destino (and, apparently, did it myself last year), and thought it was worth a shot.
Grandpappy’s Corner: Tiny Hands Hymns, Tiny Hands Prayers, and Tiny Hands Promises edited by Hannah Duguid Estes, illustrated by Jessica Hiatt: A Great Set of Starter Devotional Reads - The Irresponsible Reader
Tiny Hands Hymns Tiny Hands Prayers and Tiny Hands Promises edited by Hannah Duguid Estes, illustrated by Jessica Hiatt DETAILS: Publisher: P & R Publishing Publication Date: October 25, 2023 Format: Board Book Length: 16 pg. (each) Read Date: April 27, 2024 What are the Tiny Hands About? These are little board books that serve
Saturday Miscellany—4/27/24 - The Irresponsible Reader
For U.S.-types, Happy Independent Bookstore Day!! Be sure to venture forth and take advantage of the fun in your area. I actually have 3 choices to go to today (and, yes, I'm tempted to hit all three, but time and money prevent that). This month has not been good for my To Be Read mountain,
Grandpappy’s Corner: Along Came a Radioactive Spider by Annie Hunter Eriksen, Lee Gatlin (Illustrator): The Man Behind Spidey’s Look (and more!) - The Irresponsible Reader
Along Came a Radioactive Spider: Strange Steve Ditko and the Creation of Spider-Man by Annie Hunter Eriksen , Lee Gatlin (Illustrator) DETAILS: Publisher: Page Street Kids Publication Date: August 1, 2023 Format: Hardcover Length: 32 pg. Read Date: April 20, 2024 What's Along Came a Radioactive Spider About? It's right there in the title—subtitle, really,
WWW Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - The Irresponsible Reader
No time for an intro or anything, let's just drive This meme was formerly hosted by MizB at A Daily Rhythm and revived on Taking on a World of Words—and shown to me by Aurore-Anne-Chehoke at Diary-of-a-black-city-girl. The Three Ws are: What are you currently reading? What did you recently finish reading? What do you
Great Minds on Small Things by Matthew Qvortrup: Philosophers Addressing Ordinary Life - The Irresponsible Reader
Great Minds on Small Things: The Philosophers' Guide to Everyday Life by Matthew Qvortrup DETAILS: Publisher: Duckworth Books Publication Date: October 5, 2023 Format: eARC Length: 224 pg. Read Date: March 21-29, 2024 What's Great Minds on Small Things About? In 1764, Voltaire published Dictionnaire philosophique. In 1957, Roland Barthes published Mythologies. In 1987, Quiddities:
Time-Marked Warlock by Shamie Stovall: A Mulligan-Equipped PI - The Irresponsible Reader
Time-Marked Warlock by Shami Stovall DETAILS: Series: Adair Finch, #1 Publication Date: June 2024 (or August, depending who you ask) Format: e-ARC Length: 402 pg. Read Date: April 15-16, 2024 What's Time-Marked Warlock About? Until a few years ago, the names of warlocks Adair and Carter Finch were famous among the magic community. Private eyes
BOOK SPOTLIGHT: Time-Marked Warlock by Shami Stovall - The Irresponsible Reader
This morning, I'm very pleased to welcome The Write Reads Blog Tour for Shami Stovall's Time-Marked Warlock. In addition to this Spotlight, my post about the book will be coming along soon. Today is the beginning of the Tour, so check out https://twitter.com/WriteReadsTours over the next week and change to see other people saying (probably)
Cultural Christians in the Early Church by Nadya Williams: Same Song, Older Verses - The Irresponsible Reader
It's done. It's not good—or what I wanted it to be—but it's done. Finally. Cultural Christians in the Early Church: A Historical and Practical Introduction to Christians in the Greco-Roman World by Nadya Williams DETAILS: Publisher: Zondervan Academic Publication Date: November 14, 2023 Format: Paperback Length: 207 pg. Read Date: January 7-14, 2024 What's Cultural
Saturday Miscellany—4/20/24 - The Irresponsible Reader
The worst day of the year to work in an Adolescent Drug Rehab facility is April 20. It's been years since I left and I still tense up with I write the date. I had so many plans this week for the blog, and I don't think I accomplished any of them (but boy, oh,
Grandpappy’s Corner: Panda Pat and the Rat Called Cat by Neil Ballard, Steven Nosov (Illustrator): A Nice Rodent with an Unfortunate Nickname - The Irresponsible Reader
Panda Pat and the Rat Called Cat by Neil Ballard, Steven Nosov (Illustrator) DETAILS: Publisher: Bookbaby Publication Date: December 23, 2020 Format: Hardcover Length: 36 pgs. Read Date: April 19, 2024 What's Panda Pat and the Rat Called Cat About? This is the story about, well—it's there in the title. Mostly, it's about Cat, with
The Ballad of Bonaduke—Episode 52: Come Around by R. T. Slaywood: The First Step - The Irresponsible Reader
The Ballad of Bonaduke— Episode 52: Separation by R.T. Slaywood DETAILS: Series: The Ballad of Bonaduke, #52 Format: Kindle Vella Story Read Date: April 18, 2024 The Story So Far... A drunken Michael Bonaduke decides to use a grift (with maybe some sort of magic/magic-like "help") to win on a scratch-off lottery ticket so he
WWW Wednesday, April 17, 2024 - The Irresponsible Reader
It seems like every audiobook I've placed on hold at the library became available in the last week--thankfully, I've been able to (mostly) stay on top of them. This meme was formerly hosted by MizB at A Daily Rhythm and revived on Taking on a World of Words—and shown to me by Aurore-Anne-Chehoke at Diary-of-a-black-city-girl.
BOOK SPOTLIGHT: Little White Hands by Mark Cushen - The Irresponsible Reader
I'm very pleased today to welcome The Write Reads Blog Tour for the first book in Mark Cushen's Garlan Greatheart series, Little White Hands! If you take a look at the feed for https://twitter.com/WriteReadsTours over the next few days, you'll see a lot of bloggers who did find the time to write interesting things about
The Ballad of Bonaduke—Episode 51: Come Around by R. T. Slaywood: Bonaduke Gains a Friend - The Irresponsible Reader
The Ballad of Bonaduke— Episode 51: Come AroundAround by R.T. Slaywood DETAILS: Series: The Ballad of Bonaduke, #51 Format: Kindle Vella Story Read Date: April 16, 2024 The Story So Far... A drunken Michael Bonaduke decides to use a grift (with maybe some sort of magic/magic-like "help") to win on a scratch-off lottery ticket so
Kickstarter Announcement: Way of the Wizard by Michael Michel - The Irresponsible Reader
As I was preparing this post, I discovered that the Cover Reveal I scheduled for last Monday for this book didn't post. All the post tells me is "Missed Schedule." So, this is going to be a longer post than I'd intended. It'll be worth it, I assure you. So, I'm giving a belated Cover
Nero Wolfe on Taxes - The Irresponsible Reader
I can't tell you when this became a (largely) annual thing for me to post, but it was on a blog that pre-existed this one. As always, seems like a good day to post it. A man condemning the income tax because of the annoyance it gives him or the expense it puts him to
MUSIC MONDAY: Battle without Honor or Humanity by Tomoyasu Hotei - The Irresponsible Reader
Music Monday's originated at The Tattooed Book Geek's fantastic blog and has shown up hither, thither, and yon since then. I prefer the studio version, but there's something about this that's almost as infectious.
Crisis of Confidence: Reclaiming the Historic Faith in a Culture Consumed with Individualism and Identity by Carl R. Trueman: Why The Church Needs Creeds - The Irresponsible Reader
Crisis of Confidence: Reclaiming the Historic Faith in a Culture Consumed with Individualism and Identity by Carl R. Trueman DETAILS: Publisher: Crossway Publication Date: February 6, 2024 Format: Hardcover Length: 173 Read Date: March 17-25, 2024 What's Crisis of Confidence About? This is a new and slightly updated version of Trueman's 2012 book, The Creedal