Carla's Book Crush

Faith, life, and Christian books worth reading.

Hello, I’m Carla!

In a short time, I’ve felt a shift in what I want to gain—not only from my reading but also from this blog. The books I read are closed-door, and most of them are Christian. What I seek is faith and a deeper connection with God through the stories I read. And I want you to see that too, so you can discern for yourself whether a book is one you’d like to read.

Yes, most of the books featured here are fiction, but they are penned as labors of love—not only for the art and craft of writing but also for the love of God. You can hear this reflected in the author interviews. This blog is ever-evolving, just as I am. Remaining stagnant stills the heart, so I choose to keep moving—to find more things that make my heart race with passion and to love myself and others as deeply as God loves me.

But a soul can’t be truly fed on fiction alone. There is only one book that truly grows your faith and points you in the right direction—and that is the Bible. As I study the Bible, I use tools like verse mapping, word studies, and journaling prompts to help Scripture sink a little deeper into my soul. I share that here through recaps of my Bible studies, thoughts on faith-based resources I’ve discovered, and my own faith reflections. Sometimes that ties into a book review or devotional. Sometimes it’s just a peek into what God’s teaching me in this season.

I’m not your typical blogger. I won’t always publish on specific days or follow mainstream trends, though there are some aspects of the blogging community I enjoy participating in. This blog is a hobby, and I treat it as such. When I’m inspired, I write. When I’m not… well, you know. I’ll also talk about things beyond books and faith, such as knitting or cooking, but I always try to incorporate a little faith—sharing what I’m learning along the way.

Please know that I never expect anyone to believe or think exactly as I do. Everyone is welcome here. In fact, I enjoy engaging with people who challenge me and offer different perspectives. It’s one small way we can all grow.

If you want to reach out to me, you can do so by emailing carlasbookcrush@gmail .com. I’d also love to have you as a subscriber.

Thank you for visiting. Stay and chat awhile—it’ll be fun!