Strangely enough I don't read much Christian fiction. The ones I've tried have been too preachy or unrealistic so I tend to shy away from that genre. When I saw Amy and Deborah have started the Christy Challenge to expose more people to Christian fiction, I thought this would be a HUGE challenge for me and a great way to try the genre once again.
I am going to participate on the 4th Tier (any ONE Year's Winners 7-9 or mix'n'match 7-9 winners). I'll choose my books this week.
UPDATED TO ADD LIST:
I was shocked that my library owns a copy of each of the 2009 winners. That is what I will be reading for the challenge:
Beyond the Night by Marlo Schalesky
You Had Me at Good-bye by Tracey Bateman
Dogwood by Chris Fabry
Blue Hole Back Home by Joy Jordan-Lake
Until We Reach Home by Lynn Austin
From a Distance by Tamera Alexander
The Rook by Steven James
Vanish by Tom Pawlik
I Have Seen Him in the Watchfires by Cathy Gohlke
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I have read a few of these, and If I may offer my 2 cents worth LOL. Here are the books I have read and my rating of them.
Valley of the Shadow by Stephanie Grace Whitson ****
Edge of Wilderness by Stephanie Grace Whitson ****
(I am a huge fan of Steph. Grace Whitson! She is one of my all time favorite Authors)
Sadie's Song by Linda Hall****
Thr3e by Ted Dekker – WINNER******** One of the best books I have read! Literally on the edge of my seat every page!
William Henry is a Fine Name by Cathy Gohlke***** Just read this book last month, GREAT book.
Quaker Summer by Lisa Samson*** slow, not very interesting
Ok, there it is for what its worth.
But seriously I would recommend Ted Dekker and Cathy Gohlke, you won't be disappointed!
Hmmm, maybe I might do this, there are alot of books on the list that I have been wanting to read.
I'm glad to see we have the same idea! I'm also glad to hear I'm not the only one who stays away from the overly preachy. I feel the same way about movies and music: I'd love to find the good Christian entertainment, but I won't read, watch or listen to things only because they're Christian. I'm really hoping to find some great authors and titles! I'll be eager to read your reviews!
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