**Sorry this is late guys. My Wednesday got a little pear shaped...**
It took me a while to come around to reading Christian fiction. At first I thought the stories would be overwhelmingly full of scriptures and self righteous speeches. I myself am a Christian, but I believe in showing that through my deeds, not my words. Well, through a couple of recommendations, I gradually started to pick up more and more Christian fiction literature. Now, I'm hooked. It was nothing like I thought it would be and I love that I can count on the books I buy to contain strong women with values and story lines that strengthen my faith. One of the first I read was Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers. Whether you read this genre or not, most people have at least heard of this one so I thought it was a safe place to begin. I loved the historical setting and the parallel to the bible story of Gomer and Hosea. I love reading the original story in the scriptures after reading a book like this one. It makes me feel so much more connected to it. HOWEVER, it is a little heavy at 464 pages and would not necessarily be my first pick for someone just starting out with historical Christian fiction. I definitely consider it a must read but Angel can be a very frustrating girl to love. Reading as she struggles to accept the atonement in her life makes me want to scream and cry at the same time. So I say, read this one at your own risk. It's a wonderful story but prepare to be frustrated; these characters are broken and this is a book about their repair.
Some suggestions for beginners (or not!) to Historical Christian Fiction:
A Bride Most Begrudging by Deeanne Gist
Anything by Deeanne Gist is a pretty safe bet. She is funny and her stories are, while a little improbable, very engaging.
Letter Perfect by Cathy Marie Hake
An accident prone girl who can't keep her mouth shut. What's not to love?
The Inheritance by Tamera Alexander
A good old fashioned western romance.
In a later post, I'll give some suggestions for contemporary Christian fiction although I will admit I don't have as much experience with those.
Is there any type of book YOU would like me to write about? If so, let me know in the comments!
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