August 26, 2009

ISO: Good Christian Books

If you've been reading this blog very long, you know how I feel about Christian fiction. If you haven't, you can read my rant here.

I have a dilemma. I am a Christian, and would very much like to read fiction from my fellow believers. However, I am also a very discerning and picky reader. I need some recommendations for some Christian books that are well written and not laden with cheese or fluff (a little cheese is okay, but I don't want to get constipated, you know?). In the past, some Christian writers I have enjoyed are Frank Peretti, Beverly Lewis, and Jan Karon. My church has its own library, and I grabbed a couple Francine Rivers books that came highly recommended, including Redeeming Love. Can anyone recommend anything else?

7 comments:

  1. Yep, I'd say Redeeming Love. Another is Ted Dekker's Circle Trilogy (Black, Red, White)...they're kinda fantasy/adventure, but in a good way.

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  2. I'm the same way. Francine Rivers' Redeeming Love is good (others by her as well), and Dekker is good. I've recently enjoyed Rene Gutteridge, Matt Bronleewe ...

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  3. I love Susan May Warren and Dee Henderson. I read 90% Christian fiction so I have lots of authors and books that I like. I have not read the Circle books yet but with Green coming out now I am setting a goal to read them. :)

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  4. Redeeming Love is definitely good. I'd recommend The Red Tent too. It's not technically Christian fiction, but it's based on the story of Dinah and it was wonderful!

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  5. I love Karen Kingsbury's novels, probably some of my favorite Christian fiction ever.

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  6. I really enjoy Rachel Hauck's books.

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  7. I recommend:

    Francine Rivers
    Chris Fabry
    Allison Pittman
    Bodie Thoene (Zion Chronicles Series)

    Those are just off the top of my head...I gotta look through my bookshelf for more.

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