newlywoods03
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Post by newlywoods03 on Jul 27, 2014 3:57:17 GMT
I read Christian fiction about 95% of the time. Some of my favorite authors are -
Ted Dekker James L. Rubart Terri Blackstock Randy Singer Mike Dellosso
I usually choose to read mystery/thrillers. The last 5 books or so have been about spiritual warfare ( Well Spring series by James L. Rubart, East Salem series by Liz Wiehl, Battle series by Mark Romang).
Do you read this genre? If so, do you have any authors or books to recommend? I just finished my book (Rooms by James L. Rubart) and need a new one 
Thanks!
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Post by tania7424 on Jul 27, 2014 4:08:36 GMT
I usually read more women's fiction from Christian authors. I really like Denise Hildreth Jones. However, I did read one that was not women's fiction called The Reason by William Sirls, and enjoyed it. Have you tried any Wm. Paul Young or Robert Whitlow?
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Post by jenjie on Jul 27, 2014 4:11:39 GMT
No Frank Peretti on your list? This Present Darkness and Piercing the Darkness give a fictional behind the scenes look at spiritual warfare.
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Post by swtonscrappn on Jul 27, 2014 4:13:20 GMT
I dont read the thrillers, but I worked in a Christian store for 4 years, so Ive read TONS. I think my favorite ever is Francine Rivers. She writes historical fiction, romances, and drama...but they are really good and she can still get pretty deep in the biblical aspects of situations.
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newlywoods03
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Post by newlywoods03 on Jul 27, 2014 4:16:53 GMT
I usually read more women's fiction from Christian authors. I really like Denise Hildreth Jones. However, I did read one that was not women's fiction called The Reason by William Sirls, and enjoyed it. Have you tried any Wm. Paul Young or Robert Whitlow? I have read a few by Robert Witlow and they have been really good! I read The Shack by Wm. Paul Young and have his other book in my amazon wish list. I will check out the other author you mentioned!
Added The Reason to my wish list. Sounds really good!
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Post by mom2emilytaryn on Jul 27, 2014 4:18:08 GMT
No Frank Peretti on your list? This Present Darkness and Piercing the Darkness give a fictional behind the scenes look at spiritual warfare. I second Frank Peretti. I typically read women's fiction, very light reading, and I enjoy Karen Kingsbury's books. She has a lot of series, so it always leads me to the next book to read. |
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Post by newlywoods03 on Jul 27, 2014 4:19:12 GMT
No Frank Peretti on your list? This Present Darkness and Piercing the Darkness give a fictional behind the scenes look at spiritual warfare. I completely forgot about him. Those are some great books! Have you read anything else by him? The others that I have read had a Ted Dekker kinda feel to them. |
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Post by newlywoods03 on Jul 27, 2014 4:22:10 GMT
I dont read the thrillers, but I worked in a Christian store for 4 years, so Ive read TONS. I think my favorite ever is Francine Rivers. She writes historical fiction, romances, and drama...but they are really good and she can still get pretty deep in the biblical aspects of situations. I loved Redeeming Love and The Atonement Child! The Last Sin Eater too. |
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Post by newlywoods03 on Jul 27, 2014 4:23:49 GMT
No Frank Peretti on your list? This Present Darkness and Piercing the Darkness give a fictional behind the scenes look at spiritual warfare. I second Frank Peretti. I typically read women's fiction, very light reading, and I enjoy Karen Kingsbury's books. She has a lot of series, so it always leads me to the next book to read. Ohhh, I like her too! Thanks |
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Post by lucyg on Jul 27, 2014 4:31:00 GMT
Francine Rivers is an amazing writer. (Yes, I realize I'm not Christian and now I am sidling quietly out of the room before anyone catches me in here.)
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Post by jenjie on Jul 27, 2014 4:37:17 GMT
I saw recently that Redeeming Love is going to be made into a movie!
Another author not yet mentioned is Dee Henderson. I love her O'Malley series, its about a group of orphans who decide to become a family but they are all grown up. The books are part suspense, part romance, all redemption. Each book focuses on a different sibling.
Bodie Thoene has the Zion Chronicles series, which takes place when Israel first became a nation. There is a prequel series, The Zion covenant, which is set in WWII Europe.
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Post by jenjie on Jul 27, 2014 4:39:37 GMT
No Frank Peretti on your list? This Present Darkness and Piercing the Darkness give a fictional behind the scenes look at spiritual warfare. I completely forgot about him. Those are some great books! Have you read anything else by him? The others that I have read had a Ted Dekker kinda feel to them. Yeah his other books are darker, I definitely get a Ted Dekker vibe. The ones I mentioned I would say are lighter, if that's possible for the genre. |
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Post by scrapqueen01 on Jul 27, 2014 4:53:15 GMT
I enjoy reading Amish fiction. Beverly Lewis and Wanda Brunstetter are two of my favorite writers.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2014 7:03:37 GMT
Women's Christian fiction: Lisa Wingate
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Post by anniebygaslight on Jul 27, 2014 7:11:53 GMT
What is Christian fiction? Genuine question. How does it differ from any other sort? Is it that the author is a Christian, or, well ..... what?
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Post by BarbaraUK on Jul 27, 2014 11:09:32 GMT
What is Christian fiction? Genuine question. How does it differ from any other sort? Is it that the author is a Christian, or, well ..... what? I would like to know too please as I have heard it mentioned on here many times. I've googled that for the UK but somehow think the list of books and authors that come up are not quite the same as meant here, they are all about faith. |
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Post by Patter on Jul 27, 2014 11:32:12 GMT
Christian fiction is all I read. My daughters and I usually read the same book and have our own book discussion. LOVE it! Anyway, my favorite authors are: *Colleen Coble *Francine Rivers *Tracie Peterson *Tamara Alexander *Karen Witemeyer *Maggie Brendan And so many more I am forgetting. LOL! I mostly read historical romance. And for the posters above, Christian fiction to me is a fiction book where the book is wholesome with no sex, foul language, etc. The characters rely on their faith in the Lord and try to apply His Word (the Bible) to their lives. There is almost always a struggle with God's will and plans being revealed by the end of the book. Not sure I am explaining this very well but hope that helps a bit anyway. |
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Post by anniebygaslight on Jul 27, 2014 11:34:18 GMT
Christian fiction is all I read. My daughters and I usually read the same book and have our own book discussion. LOVE it! Anyway, my favorite authors are: *Colleen Coble *Francine Rivers *Tracie Peterson *Tamara Alexander *Karen Witemeyer *Maggie Brendan And so many more I am forgetting. LOL! I mostly read historical romance. And for the posters above, Christian fiction to me is a fiction book where the book is wholesome with no sex, foul language, etc. The characters rely on their faith in the Lord and try to apply His Word (the Bible) to their lives. There is almost always a struggle with God's will and plans being revealed by the end of the book. Not sure I am explaining this very well but hope that helps a bit anyway. Thanks. Yes, it does help. Fascinating to learn about this. I'm not sure that I have encountered the genre over here. |
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Post by BarbaraUK on Jul 27, 2014 11:36:20 GMT
Christian fiction is all I read. My daughters and I usually read the same book and have our own book discussion. LOVE it! Anyway, my favorite authors are: *Colleen Coble *Francine Rivers *Tracie Peterson *Tamara Alexander *Karen Witemeyer *Maggie Brendan And so many more I am forgetting. LOL! I mostly read historical romance. And for the posters above, Christian fiction to me is a fiction book where the book is wholesome with no sex, foul language, etc. The characters rely on their faith in the Lord and try to apply His Word (the Bible) to their lives. There is almost always a struggle with God's will and plans being revealed by the end of the book. Not sure I am explaining this very well but hope that helps a bit anyway. Ahh right, thank you so much for the explanation.  |
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Post by Patter on Jul 27, 2014 11:38:21 GMT
You both are welcome. Hopefully someone else will chime in too. |
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Post by nepean on Jul 27, 2014 11:49:26 GMT
I too enjoy Christian fiction. Patter you did a great job explaining.
One series I have enjoyed lately is the Chronicles of the Kings series by Lynn Austin. The first book is titled "Gods and Kings". This series is a historical fiction based on parts of the books of Kings in the OT.
My DH enjoys Christian thriller / mysteries also. I will have to check out his stash and she if he has some other authors (other than the ones you listed) he enjoys.
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Post by Miss Ang on Jul 27, 2014 11:50:44 GMT
Francine Rivers is an amazing writer. (Yes, I realize I'm not Christian and now I am sidling quietly out of the room before anyone catches me in here.) Lucy, You're ALWAYS welcome.  |
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Post by Miss Ang on Jul 27, 2014 11:52:26 GMT
I read a lot of Christian fiction and many other types of books, too (well over the past year and a half I have been reading less of any kinds of books). I second many of the authors already listed but another that I enjoy is Dee Henderson.
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Post by pridemom on Jul 27, 2014 12:41:01 GMT
Francine Rivers has a DIL who was a Pea. I not sure is she made it over here or not.
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Post by cropduster on Jul 27, 2014 12:48:58 GMT
Yay! This is my favorite book written by a Christian writer. "The Last Sin Eater" also by Francine Rivers is a favorite, too.
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Post by Miss Ang on Jul 27, 2014 12:51:17 GMT
Francine Rivers has a DIL who was a Pea. I not sure is she made it over here or not. No kidding! I never knew that! |
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Post by pridemom on Jul 27, 2014 12:53:04 GMT
Francine Rivers has a DIL who was a Pea. I not sure is she made it over here or not. No kidding! I never knew that! She posted a few times on threads like this where her MIL was mentioned. She spoke highly of her MIL. |
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Post by Patter on Jul 27, 2014 12:56:28 GMT
Francine Rivers has a DIL who was a Pea. I not sure is she made it over here or not. Oh how cool!!!!! I didn't know that either! |
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Post by farmdpea on Jul 27, 2014 13:05:38 GMT
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Post by Judy26 on Jul 27, 2014 14:23:40 GMT
How about E. L. James? Oh wait....wrong Christian...my bad!
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