Bookish links: May 2026

Spotted the above Eric Carle puzzle at a Walmart 

May new releases I'm excited about- All That Glows // Brewed Awakening // A Chance for Kallie Mae // The Deep End of Love // The Inklings Detective Agency // Miss Beth Bettencourt // These Empty Places 

My personal recommendations for Asian American & Pacific Islander Month- part 1, part 2

Look at this Anne of Green Gables birthday party! 

Bookish loose leaf tea infusers- 1 // 2 // 3 // 4

Rediscovering the classics through faith 

I am tempted by all these beautiful book fabrics to sew 97,534 things! 

I have been alternating between audio books and YouTube videos during my afternoon grading sessions. A few bookish YouTube videos I enjoyed last month: Faith's book tour // Oceana's 5-star Christian romance reads // Books Katie loves // 7 Christian books that will strengthen your faith 

Love this Kindle cover 

What a fun Narnia movie night! 

16 novels with heroines who uncovered secrets

How sweet is this little Grandma reading knickknack? (Amy, you'll need this! :D)  

Club31's Mother's Day reading guide

I have no good reason to purchase this bookish washi tape. 50% of me is frugal and sees no reason but 50% of me is coming up with all kinds of projects. 

Tyndale's creation books 

2026 Christian Book Award winners 

This isn't Christian book-specific but Lynn recently shared an all-mystery bookstore, Murder by the Book 

I recently saw a few Beatrix Potter designs from a modest fashion influencer and had fun delighting in the Fabled website- Peter Rabbit reading earrings //  Cottontail necklace  // this pin I'd wear every mother's day // Peter Rabbit necklace 

7 charming summer romances 

What are your thoughts on remote page turners for e-readers? I feel like, "Wow, how convenient.  But have we really fallen so far, that gently swiping is too much for us and we're convinced we simply MUST purchase just one more piece of electronic plastic to help us move less? But also, wow, how convenient!" 

Tyndale Kids summer preview

Non-book favorites this month: long walks // this song // my current writing project // being home as much as possible after being out/traveling so much in March and April // watercolor painting // The board game Spy Alley with my loves // finally fully catching up our family Christmas scrapbook!! // Writing and coloring creative letters to my cousin (Amanda, whose stories are in Blessed by Birth) who is recovering in the hospital and could use your prayer!