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{A&E} Romance Novels: Another Form of Porn?
Mormon Life says: As a librarian, I have the unique opportunity to help people find books to entertain and inspire. But one too many times I have seen women get caught up in the world of romance novels and lose sight of what is virtuous and lovely.
“…If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy we seek after these things.” The whole 13th Article of Faith is, in my opinion, a great motto for how to live a happy...
{A&E} LDS Living Children's Book Club
Mormon Life says: We on the LDS Living staff recently sat down to pick some of our favorite children's books - both those we loved as children and those we love now. Maybe you'll come across a few new ones.
I'm always on the lookout for good children's books. There are a few classics that already adorn my son's library (Goodnight Moon, Where the Wild Things Are, The Very Hungry Catterpiller, etc.)...
{A&E} Preparing for Retirement . . . and Senior Missions
Mormon Life says: Roy Prete's new book, Embracing the Future: Preparing for Life After Retirement provides some great insight on an adventure the Brethren are increasingly discussing: senior missions.
If you’ve listened, watched, or attended General Conference the last couple of years, you’ll probably notice a trend that is becoming increasingly more common: the call for senior couples to...
{A&E} Divine Digitization: LDS E-books
Mormon Life says: Did you know that e-books aren't just for people who can't fit real books into their luggage? They're also a way for rare and out-of-print books to be made more available - and thanks to tireless work by some LDS scholars, some significant out-of-print books are now available to the general public.
I remember when I first learned about the joy of e-books. Up until the year 2009, I’d been only slightly interested in any form of digitized book; I loved being able to drive or work out while...
{A&E} Listen to This: The New Flow of Mercy River
Mormon Life says: The female trio Mercy River is taking things in a different direction with their most recent album, and we think it's a direction you'll enjoy.
Remember when Gladys Knight, the lead singer of rhythm and blues band The Pips, added LDS inspirational hymns to her already large repertoire of music genres? I think I am not alone in saying that,...
{A&E} Secrets, Marriage, & Technology
Mormon Life says: My stake has recently seen a slew of disciplinary counsels that all started with technology. It's alarming, and it's got me thinking: what's the best way to avoid these things with an unavoidable reality like technology?
My stake was recently given a very serious and reprimanding Sunday School lesson by our stake presidency, and rightfully so. In the past two months, there have been eight disciplinary counsels in my...
{A&E} 5 Insights Gained from New Joseph Smith Papers Volume
Mormon Life says: Read the top five insights that one of the insiders on the Joseph Smith Papers Project gained from the newest volume.
The Joseph Smith Papers: Journals, Vol. 2 (1841-1843) is the second in the best-selling Journals series of The Joseph Smith Papers Project. The volume covers daily entries in Joseph Smith’s journals...
{A&E} Poll: Favorite Christmas Hymn
Mormon Life says: Vote for your favorite Christmas hymn!
A few months ago LDS Living held a contest called The "Favoritest" Hymn of All where readers voted for their favorite song in the hymn book. (Click on the link to find out the winner of that poll!)...
{A&E} Deseret Book Editor Review: 'Increase in Learning' by Elder David A. Bednar
I’ve been in the LDS publishing industry a long time, so a lot of books have washed over me through the years. Many have inspired me, uplifted me, and helped shape my testimony. But few have truly changed the way I see the world. Increase in Learning, by Elder David A. Bednar, is one of those...
Jenny Oaks Baker: Grammy-nominated musician and real-life Cinderella
Mormon Life says: There’s a lot more work that goes into real-life fairy tales than one might think. Jenny Oaks Baker’s fairy tale--winning a Grammy nomination for the first time--is one of diligence and faith as she has striven to make all her wishes come true.
Just like any fairytale princess, Jenny Oaks Baker has worked to achieve her dreams. Although instead of spending hours every day cleaning after evil step-sisters, Baker spends hours practicing the...
{A&E} Real-life Angels
Mormon Life says: We occasionally have the blessing of coming into contact with living angels - those people who unfailingly encourage us to have hope and faith.
I'm guessing most of you remember Elder Holland's talk on "angels" from October 2008. It was one of my favorite talks that conference season. I think about Elder Holland's words often when I meet...
{A&E} Ultimate Guide: Christmas Reading
Mormon Life says: Here are a few essential books to curl up with this Christmas season.
As the holidays come each year, excitement builds, decorations go up, and Christmas songs play on the radio. In celebration of all the hubbub, we’ve compiled a list of essential Christmas stories to...
{A&E} Is Twilight Appropriate? + Poll
Mormon Life says: Many people feel passionately about Twilight - whether they love it or hate it. And on the eve of the newest movie's release, we want to know: do you think it's worthwhile?
Tomorrow (or tonight at midnight for the Twihards) is an exciting day for Twilight fans. The latest movie in the franchise, Breaking Dawn: Part 1, is coming to theaters (insert screaming young...
Interview with David Archuleta: Staying in Tune
Mormon Life says: Since appearing on American Idol, David Archuleta has taken the music world by storm. Still, he's managed to stay true to himself and his values. LDS Living recently caught up with the star to talk about life, music, and what the future holds.
David Archuleta was born with music in his blood.He grew up watching his father, Jeff, play the trumpet with various jazz bands and his mother, Lupe, shine on stage as a salsa singer and dancer. The...
{A&E} Ultimate Guide: Finding Clean Books
Mormon Life says: After running our article on sites for reviewing movie content a month ago, we received several requests for an article to screen books as well. Your wish is our command.
I’ll tell you a secret. I almost failed 8th grade because I read too many books. True story. That’s how much I love reading.Fortunately and unfortunately, the world of literature is larger and more...
