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Behind the Story: Wuthering Heights
What’s the big deal about Wuthering Heights? Exploring the back story of Emily Bronte’s classic gothic novel Not long ago, while sitting in a darkened theater waiting for the movie to begin, I saw the trailer for the upcoming film adaptation of Wuthering Heights, starring Margot Robbie and hitting theaters on February 13. I remember turning to my friend and whispering, “Oh, it’s Wuthering Heights. . . I’m not sure this movie will be anything like the book.” There’s been a l
Exploring New Lunch Ideas
Five new lunch recipes to amp up your lunches this winter Ready to liven up your lunchtime menus? If you’re anything like me, you’re always on the lookout for healthy lunch options that are easy to whip up on a busy work-from-home day or transport well for those days in the office. Let’s explore a few new lunch ideas, starting with these. Mediterranean Chicken and Quinoa Bowl Mealime, a meal-planning app, is an old favorite for me, but this recipe has become a staple in my l
Exploring Hope in Scripture
Hope in Scripture is based in God’s character rather than our circumstances More often than I’d like to admit, I discover that I’ve put my hope in something can’t sustain it. A few years ago, I was looking for a new job, and, during my search, a job that seemed tailor-made for me popped to the top of my LinkedIn search. I was excited and quickly pulled together a customized cover letter and resume that highlighted my most pertinent experience and applied. In a couple of week
Mandy Crow
Jan 12
Advent Day 28: Meditation
Today, take a few moments to ponder the truths you’ve encountered or phrases you’ve meditated on throughout this Advent reading plan. Journal your prayerful response, reflecting on what God has revealed to you through his Word during this Advent season. Before the world began, God was already unfolding his plan of salvation. To recognize the power of light, we have to first acknowledge the reality of darkness. To experience true freedom, we must first acknowledge we’re en
Mandy Crow
Dec 27, 2025
Advent Day 27: Revelation 21:1-4, 22:1-5
Read Revelation 21:1-4 and 22:1-5 . Ponder Revelation 21:1-4 and 22:1-5 Jesus didn’t just come to save us for the here and now. He came to save us for eternity and today’s readings help us to look forward to what eternity will be like. As you read today’s verses, how do they help you to better understand the idea of being found and what it means for us in eternity? Because of what Jesus has done, we have an eternal home with God. We are no longer aimlessly wandering throu
Mandy Crow
Dec 26, 2025
Behind the Story: Wuthering Heights
What’s the big deal about Wuthering Heights? Exploring the back story of Emily Bronte’s classic gothic novel Not long ago, while sitting in a darkened theater waiting for the movie to begin, I saw the trailer for the upcoming film adaptation of Wuthering Heights, starring Margot Robbie and hitting theaters on February 13. I remember turning to my friend and whispering, “Oh, it’s Wuthering Heights. . . I’m not sure this movie will be anything like the book.” There’s been a l
Mandy Crow
1 day ago
3 Literary Listens to Explore this Winter
Three audiobooks to add to your playlist Listening to a book is a different experience than physically reading one, but sometimes audiobooks add to the experience, giving you encounter the characters and narrative in a different way than you would if you were just reading it on the page. If you’re looking for a few literary listens to liven up your digital library, here are a few we’d encourage you to give a listen! The Correspondent Virginia Evans With 10 weeks on top of th
The Bookery
Jan 22
Book Review: The Correspondent
A 2025 bestseller that’s worth the hype At the end of 2025, Virginia Evans’ debut novel, The Correspondent , seemed to be everywhere. I saw it at the bookstore while Christmas shopping and found it listed among must-reads and best-seller lists as I started planning my 2026 reading list. So, in preparation for my four-hour drive to visit family at Christmas, I cashed in an Audible credit on the audiobook version. It was one of my better life decisions. The Correspondent isn
Mandy Crow
Jan 17
Exploring New Lunch Ideas
Five new lunch recipes to amp up your lunches this winter Ready to liven up your lunchtime menus? If you’re anything like me, you’re always on the lookout for healthy lunch options that are easy to whip up on a busy work-from-home day or transport well for those days in the office. Let’s explore a few new lunch ideas, starting with these. Mediterranean Chicken and Quinoa Bowl Mealime, a meal-planning app, is an old favorite for me, but this recipe has become a staple in my l
The Bookery
4 days ago
Recipe: Easy Fruit Salad
An easy fruit salad that’s a pretty addition to any table In my family, Christmas morning usually involves a brunch/late breakfast — and no matter what time we’re eating, fruit salad is usually on the table. Honestly, though, even before my little branch of the family started doing Christmas morning brunches, we often gathered at my Aunt Carol’s house on or around Christmas to celebrate with my mom’s side of the family. And no matter when we were eating, fruit salad generall
The Bookery
6 days ago
Our Favorite Pies
We’re highlighting a few of our favorite pie recipes Pies are definitely worth celebrating, so today, we’re highlighting a few of our favorite pie recipes. So, if you’re looking for a new recipe or a tried-and-true favorite, we’ve got a few suggestions for you! Chocolate Chip Pie This pie is like a warm chocolate chip cookie in a crust. What’s not to like? It’s also super simple to make, especially if you use a store-bought pie shell. You simple mix together the ingredients
The Bookery
Jan 22
Winter 2026 Editor’s Note
The Bookery founder invites us to embrace 2026 with a sense of adventure with our Winter 2026 theme, Explore. During the week after Christmas each year, I usually start thinking about goals for the next year. Not really resolutions, per se, but a few thoughts about who I want to be, things I’d like to do and ideas for how to make those things a reality. Some of them are practical, like getting some financial things in order. Others are personal, such as reading through the B
Mandy Crow
Jan 5
Editor’s Note: Remember
The Bookery’s final seasonal theme of 2025 is “Remember,” a call to active remembrance that shapes our daily lives. My brother and one of my good friends from high school seem to have photographic memories of our shared past — but mine are a little more hazy. Truth be told, I sometimes worry a little about my memory. I don’t remember stats (obscure or otherwise) for my favorite baseball team. Last year, I reread an entire book and was three-fourths of the way through before
Mandy Crow
Oct 20, 2025
Creating a Reading Nook
Simple ideas to create a cozy reading space in a small space with a limited budget It may not feel like it, but cooler weather is on the...
Mandy Crow
Sep 8, 2025
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