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Mormonism 101? Hatch plans book to explain his LDS religion
Mormon Life says: Could be great publicity for the Church to have a veteran politician write such a book.
Orrin Hatch apparently is poised to pen a “tell-all” book — all, that is, about the Mormonism he knows and loves. Hatch — Utah's senior U.S. senator who faces a Republican primary rival next...
Most popular teen book characters use most profanity, BYU study says
Mormon Life says: Too bad.
"Fair is foul and foul is fair" takes on a new meaning in books written for adolescents as the fairest characters take on the foulest language, according to a new study. The study published in the...
Top LDS writers honored at 5th annual Whitney Awards
Mormon Life says: Last weekend, the Whitney Awards honored the top authors in LDS fiction. Take a look to see who won (and find out what books to add to your reading list).
Veterans and rookies of the world of LDS fiction gathered together in Provo, Utah, on May 5, as the best works of 2011 were honored at the 5th Annual Whitney Awards. The awards—named for writer,...
Ideas for a Fun and Christ-centered Easter
Mormon Life says: Here are a few ideas for a more Christ-centered Easter, along with a few of our staff's family traditions.
Easter is a fun holiday, filled with celebration of spring renewal, color, and sweet things. But, more importantly, it is a celebration of the resurrection of the Savior.We talk a lot about...
{Lifestyle} Roundup: Forget Me Not
Mormon Life says: President Uchtdorf's talk "Forget Me Not" was an instant classic, resulting in "reminders" of all sorts - from statuettes to pretty rings, and even a book. We've found the very best the Mormon marketplace has to offer.
Photo from Deseret BookWe love President Uchtdor's newest book Forget Me Not. This would make the perfect Mother's Day gift (hint, hint, husbands!).Photo from WillowTreeA lovely forget me not...
LDS author nominated for prestigious science fiction award
Mormon Life says: Nancy Fulda has been nominated for a Nebula Award for her story about one autistic girl's experiences in the future. Inspired by her own autistic son's point of view, Fulda crafted a unique perspective on time in "Movement: A Short Story about Autism in the Future."
You may not have ever heard of the Nebula Awards, but you probably have heard of the Oscars.The Nebula Awards are pretty much the same thing, but for science fiction writers instead of movie stars....
SPONSORED: New children's book helps kids prepare now for a mission
Mormon Life says: When I Grow Up, I’ll Go on a Mission uses photographs from former missionaries to bring life to the author’s message.
Today, When I Grow Up, I'll Go on a Mission makes its official debut as the first book in a series of books written by Valine Vikari to encourage children to plan on doing important things when they...
{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...
Lemon Tart: Chapters 10-12
Mormon Life says: Enjoy the fourth installment of Lemon Tart, a culinary mystery by Josi Kilpack. Stay tuned for next week's installment, chapters 13-15.
To read a previous installment, click here.Chapter 10Sadie straightened and clenched her jaw. “You followed me?”“And for good reason,” he said. “Now give me the papers.”Sadie hesitated a moment...
{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} 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} 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...
Excerpt: Jacob T. Marley
Mormon Life says: For those who love Dickens' classic story A Christmas Carol, check out this exclusive excerpt of the new prequel Jacob T. Marley.
Do you love the classic story of remorse and redemption in A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens? Then you'll love R. William Bennett's prequel, written in the style of Dickens, as he rewinds the...
{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} 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...
