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In this captivating sequel to Ester Ried, Julia Ried, created by Isabella M. Alden under the pen name Pansy, faces the challenges of adulthood as she takes on a job as a bookkeeper in a bustling factory. However, the negative influence of her boardinghouse mistress threatens to steer her away from her values and faith. Will Julias family and friends be able to help her find the courage to stand up for what is right? (Summary written by TriciaG) Previous book in series Ester Ried. Next book in series The Kings Daughter.

Authored by Isabella M. Alden under the pen name Pansy, Ester Ried tells the story of a young woman trapped in the monotonous grind of running her familys boardinghouse. Overworked and often irritable, Ester struggles to embody the Christian values expected of her. However, everything changes when she receives an unexpected visit from her cousin, leading her to awaken with a fresh perspective and renewed commitment to her faith and family. (Summary written by Tricia G) Next in the series Julia Ried.

Thirteen-year-old Nettie Decker returns home after seven years with another family, only to find her world shattered. Her father is a drunkard, her family is mired in poverty, and hope seems a distant memory. With a stepmother who has given up and a stepbrother on a similar path to ruin, Nettie feels the weight of despair. But when she meets a kind-hearted neighbor boy, she vows to do everything in her power to save her father and stepbrother from their downward spiral. Join Nettie on her journey of resilience and determination in the face of overwhelming odds. (Summary by TriciaG)

Dive into two captivating short stories from 1880 that explore the resilience of youth in challenging situations. In Next Things, follow the journey of two recently orphaned brothers who must part ways—one finds a new life in a wealthy household while the other starts working at a local grocers shop. Guided by their mothers wise words to always seek the next step, they navigate their new realities. Meanwhile, Dorries Day brings us the tale of a spirited young girl who gets lost on a train, leading to a whirlwind of adventures and a familys heartfelt search for her. Both stories weave a rich ...

Overtired, overworked, and increasingly irritable, Ester Ried has been relying solely on her own dwindling strength, hoping desperately for a day that might bring change. Inadvertently neglecting her walk with God, she finds herself not only unhappy, but also to be spreading that unhappiness to those around her. Upon receiving a letter from her wealthy cousin inviting her to visit, Ester is finally able to experience change in her life. This begins a course that alters more than she ever dreamed.

http://www.adfreebooks.com - 1000+ audiobooks, all ad free!Ten-year-old Reuben Watson Stone is carrying a heavy burden. As "the man of the house", he feels responsible for supporting his widowed mother and younger sister. He takes just about any job he can get, even ones that are dangerous. During a particularly harrowing experience, Reuben learns to turn to God for protection and guidance, and God seems to put circumstances in his path where he can prove his helpfulness and trustworthiness. But is that enough, or will he enlist himself as a soldier with Christ as his captain?

This is a charming story about a little fish with a handicapped tail who along with his friends, an electric eel and a mermaid, sets out to find a clever octopus rumored to fix anything. Their adventure takes a twist when a menacing shark named Shredder enters the scene, adding suspense to their quest. Jacqueline Pansy, the author, knows her characters, she narrates her book using awesome character voices that only she can do!

It’s A YP Thing Podcast mission is to impact the next generation of leaders through authentic conversations & real-life experiences with podcast host Pansy Johnson.

A middle-grade sci-fi adventure, about 12 year-old Dean and his dog, Mr. Quiggs. During a cruise, a typhoon strands them in a lifeboat, where they encounter Skrugs, a tiny alien from Planet Twerp. A wormhole mishap sends them on a wild journey. Every brain cell they possess must be used in order to survive. It’s praised for its fast-paced action and appeal to 10-13 year-olds, especially adventure and sci-fi fans, including adults.

This sweet tale depicts the transformation story of poor, vexed little Helen who tries desperately to be perfect but, as each thing in her day goes continuously wrong and nobody seems to care, she ends up behaving in quite the contrary way. The worst of it seems yet to come when her bully older brother announces his visit.

Meet Little Mag Jessup, a resilient orphan girl toiling as a servant in Mrs. Perkins boarding house. With little education beyond her own curiosity, Mags life seems destined for monotony—until a chance encounter with a devotional book titled Little Pillows reveals her worth as a cherished child of God. As she navigates the trials of life and faces the disdain of the affluent Margaret, Mag discovers that they share more common ground than she ever imagined on her spiritual journey. (Introduction by TriciaG)

Life is exhausting. People expect enthusiasm, deep emotional connections, and basic human engagement. Annoying. But guess what? You don’t actually have to care—you just have to look like you do. This book is not about healing. It’s about perfecting the fine art of detachment while still participating in society just enough to avoid suspicion.

You thought dating was hard before? Try dating someone who live-streams their coffee order, documents every minor inconvenience for engagement, and will 100% use your relationship as content. This brutally honest, hilariously unhinged guide will walk you through the emotional minefield of modern romance, covering critical topics like: Why their phone gets more eye contact than you. How to spot the red flags (hint: if they own a ring light, run).

Congratulations! You’ve matched with a Tech Bro. Maybe he built a “disruptive” app that nobody asked for. Maybe he describes himself as an “entrepreneur” but lives with four roommates. Maybe he just pitched you a startup idea during your first date. Either way, welcome to the rollercoaster ride that is dating a man who thinks “Web3” is a personality. This hilariously brutal field guide will help you navigate, survive, and ultimately regret your decision to date a man whose primary relationship is with his second monitor.

From the deeply unqualified mind behind every bad decision you’ve ever made comes "What Am I Even Doing? (No Seriously, Someone Tell Me)," a deeply unhelpful guide to overanalyzing your entire existence, making terrible impulse purchases, and aggressively avoiding reality. In this book, you’ll find zero useful advice, but you WILL find an emotional breakdown disguised as a shopping spree—because spending $500 on throw pillows is easier than going to therapy.

This is not a self-help book. This is a validation of your deeply chaotic existence—a hilarious, biting, and painfully relatable deep dive into the spirals, overthinking, and worst-case-scenario fantasies that come with having a brain that refuses to chill.

A humorous take on menopause for adults, blending raw honesty with laugh-out-loud moments. It's a relatable, lighthearted exploration of life after 40, offering quirky advice and resonating with listeners who've experienced "the change."

As the title suggests, this story is from real events. As the author explains in the last chapter, all of the events are true; the conversations and other minor elements have been fleshed out by the author. Jeannie Barrett comes to faith as a girl. That faith is to be tested for more than 20 years, as her health takes a sudden downturn. Added to that, her father, the breadwinner of the family, has a financial setback. It seems to be a case of a 19th-Century female Job! This is an account of her sufferings, but also of her support and provision in Christ. - Summary by TriciaG

The fourth book in the Esther Reid series, Wise and Otherwise deepens the spiritual and relational threads among familiar characters. When Dell Bronson comes to stay with Abbie, their time together is soon shaped by the arrival of a new pastor—one whose past intersects painfully with Dell’s.

I Can Fix Him (But First Let Me Break Myself Completely) is the brutally honest, laugh-out-loud survival guide for every woman who has ever tried to date a human red flag and call it a healing journey. This isn't your typical relationship advice book. It’s a full-blown exorcism of the Savior Complex, delivered with biting wit, surgical sarcasm, and the clarity that only comes after crying in your car for the fifth time this month.