When the Game is Over ...

The latest book by John Ortberg, When the Game is Over, It All Goes Back in the Box" is a stirring reminder of the brevity of life and of the importance of those intangibles that make life meaningful. Using the analogy of games, Ortberg reminds us of the importance of playing by the rules, playing to win, understanding that defeat is temporary, and many other practical lessons for living the Christian life. In particular, we all must remember that our time on earth is limited and "when the game is over, it all goes back in the box."

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Campy Children's Mystery

The Clue of the Linoleum Lederhosen is an extremely campy and fun children's book. Written for 10-12 year olds, the book pokes obvious fun at the older "series" books. The main characters are all stars of their own book series, many of which fall into the trap of cliche and stock writing. Regardless of your age, if you enjoyed reading Hardy Boys or Nancy Drew, you will enjoy this modern spoof of a mystery.

P.S. Nobody really dies in this book - but many series are murdered by satire.