Tagged with "A&E"
{A&E} Romance Novels: Another Form of Porn?
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...
{A&E} LDS Living Children's Book Club
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...
{A&E} Preparing for Retirement . . . and Senior Missions
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...
{A&E} Divine Digitization: LDS E-books
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.
{A&E} Listen to This: The New Flow of Mercy River
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...
{A&E} Secrets, Marriage, & Technology
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...
{A&E} 5 Insights Gained from New Joseph Smith Papers Volume
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...
{A&E} Poll: Favorite Christmas Hymn
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!) Today we're doing the same thing, but with Christmas songs....
{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...
Jenny Oaks Baker: Grammy-nominated musician and real-life Cinderella
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...
{A&E} Real-life Angels
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...
{A&E} Ultimate Guide: Christmas Reading
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 read, whether on your own,...
{A&E} Is Twilight Appropriate? + Poll
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...
Interview with David Archuleta: Staying in Tune
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...
{A&E} Ultimate Guide: Finding Clean Books
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...
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