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5 Favorite Christian Fiction books

I plan to continue to review many books, but today I thought I would give you my top 5 favorites.  It is hard to narrow it down, but I chose the books that really made an impression.

Sophie’s Heart by Lori Wick – I have read this one several times.  The main character, Sophie, is so appealing and it was easy to connect with her and cheer for everything to work out for her.

Sisterchicks in Gondolas by Robin Jones Gunn – I love all the sisterchick books, but this was is the one I remember best.  Jenna is invited to cook for a group of missionaries in a restored palace in Venice.  She invites her sister-in-law, Sue, to come along as a helper.  Jenna and Sue have a great time and grow closer as they discuss God and the struggles in their lives.

Just Beyond the Clouds by Karen Kingsbury – The first book A Thousand Tomorrows was excellent, but sad, read.  This book continues Cody’s story and he finds love.  It also tell more about Carl Joseph and his friend Daisy.  My favorite character was Elle, and I loved her patience as she works with Carl Joseph and Daisy.

Evidence of Mercy by Terri Blackstock – This is the first book in the Suncoast Chronicles series, and one I’ve read several times.  The story starts with a plane accident and the suspense continues throughout the rest of this fast paced story.  Lynda is a spunky attorney and a very likeable Christian woman.

A Penny for Your Thoughts by Mindy Starns Clark – I’ve reviewed this one on the blog, and it’s the first book in a great series.  Callie’s job is to investigate nonprofit organizations that have applied for grant money & she stumbles accross a murder mystery.  This series is very fast paced and easy to read.

Please post your favorite Christian fiction books, and we’ll all have a great list to refer to when looking for a book to read!

Read more books for less!

I found paperbackswap in 2007.  I read a lot, so it gets expensive fast.  I’ve been trimming my budget, as I’m sure have you.  Now I can read a new book for the cost of postage.  I posted books I’ve read (and don’t plan to read again).  When someone requests one, I take it to the post office and ship it media mail (this saves money on postage).  I receive a credit when the person I sent the book to receives it.  Then I search for books I want to read.  When I find one, I request it and another member pays postage to mail that book to me.

If the book I want to read isn’t posted yet, I can list it on my wish list.  When it becomes available, it will ship if I have credits.  There’s also a reminder list, if I’m not sure I want to order the book but I don’t want to forget about the book.

It’s free to join.  You pay .49 when you submit a book request.  Your initial action is posting ten books, and you’ll receive two gift book credits.  There are two other levels of paid membership that benefit frequent book swappers.  My nickname is ltbookman.  Make sure you request to be my buddy!  Also, you can browse my bookshelf and see if there’s a book you’d like me to send you.

If you want to make sure you earn credits fast, you can browse the club wish list.  If you post a book someone is wishing for, it usually doesn’t take long for you to see the request on your home page.  I hope you’ll join me there!

My Heart Remembers

This is the first book I’ve read by Kim Vogel Sawyer, and I’m very impressed. My Heart Remembers was an easy, enjoyable read. I would gladly read another book by Kim Vogel Sawyer.

The basic story is Maelle, the oldest child in her family, is asked by her Da to take care of her brother and sister during the fire that burnt down their apartment. Her Da went back in to gather some more belongings and bring his wife out with him, but they never made it. Maelle is alone in New York with her brother Matthew and infant sister, Molly when a policeman finds them and takes them to an orphanage. The lady in charge of the orphange places them on an orphan train bound to Missouri. Here the three children are taken by three different families. Seventeen years later, Maelle is still searching for Matthew and Molly. She heads back to Missouri in the spring of 1903 hoping that she will find them.