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Learning (Bailey Flanigan #2)

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Learning, book two in The Bailey Flanigan series, picks up where Leaving ended. Bailey Flanigan and Cody Coleman are not only separated by physical distance, they are also faced with great emotional distance. Can distance truly make the heart grow fonder? Find out in this poignant love story, featuring members from Karen Kingsbury's popular Baxter family.

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Published July 5th 2011 by Zondervan (first published January 1st 2011)

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Mar 20, 2012 Danae rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

In my review of the first book in this series, I mentioned that they are too Christian... everyone lives in a bubble. This book is not that way fortunately. Instead Bailey leaves her Christian bubble and begins making a life for herself in the secular world of Broadway. That is a nice change.

But what does happen is that almost every prayer is answered in the perfect way and everything goes right for all the Christians, as long as they pray. Bailey almost loses her dream job, but with God's help...more

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Nov 23, 2011 Jennifer rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Karen Kingsbury continues to be probably the most-read and well-loved Christian fiction writer and you can tell why by reading this book - it's like ice cream - it's smooth and it just slides down your throat with minimal effort. I continue to read but luckily her books are available in the public library because they are not worth the $10.00 to buy them.

By the third page I was wincing a bit... she used the phrase "in addition" twice in the same paragraph. It's either poor writing or poor editin...more

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Sep 04, 2011 Rebekah rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Now that Bailey Flanigan is living her dream of dancing on Broadway life should be great, so why does she feel so out of place? She is struggling to keep up with the cast and can't shake the feeling that the other actors don't respect her talent. Did she just get this role because of her recent movie premiere and how is she supposed to live out her faith in a city that is so filled with sin? The only girl who has been friendly to her, Chrissy, is obviously struggling with anorexia, and Bailey do...more

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Aug 30, 2011 Ibjoy1953 rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

In Learning, I was glad to see Bailey finally have a few flaws in her life. She learns that life isn’t so grand and perfect after all. And there is a lot more work to the Broadway job that she ever thought possible. But she still seems like a child that has been so protected in life that she has no idea what really happens in the world. She was certainly exposed though learning some things about her co-workers. She didn’t stay down on life very long though, because Brandon comes along and sweeps...more

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Aug 16, 2011 Terri Harr rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I have enjoyed every KK book I have ever read. Learning is no exception. The characters in this book and many others are some of my favorites, Bailey especially. To watch her grow from a young teenager into a strong young woman off on her own in New York is quite exciting. It almost felt like I was there with her as she started her job and learned the routines. I love the special relationship she has with her mom. I think every teenage girl and mom should read these books and desire to have a re...more

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Jul 27, 2011 Kathryn rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. I loved this continuation of the story to the characters I loved so much. Bailey instantly gripped my heart with her strong will in doing what she knew was right and being an example to all those around her. Now she is living her dream of dancing on Broadway in New York and it isn't all smelling like roses. The cast is standoffish, because they don't feel she "earned" her roll there, but was given it for her part in "unlocked" the movie and her co-star Branden. She is fighting within herself on...more

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Jul 22, 2011 Vacirca Vaughn rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I can't believe I am so in love with Karen Kingsbury.

This novel was the last of 44(?) novels of hers that I have read in about 10 weeks. I was averaging between 3-5 per week and have spent at least one million dollars on her work (more like $500, but it might as well have been a million!)

I love Karen Kingsbury.

And I loved this novel...as I have fallen in love with every novel, every series, and every word with which she blesses her readers. Her Christian works have not only drawn me closer to my...more I can't believe I am so in love with Karen Kingsbury.

This novel was the last of 44(?) novels of hers that I have read in about 10 weeks. I was averaging between 3-5 per week and have spent at least one million dollars on her work (more like $500, but it might as well have been a million!)

I love Karen Kingsbury.

And I loved this novel...as I have fallen in love with every novel, every series, and every word with which she blesses her readers. Her Christian works have not only drawn me closer to my Savior, Jesus, but have inspired me to be a better writer. This novel, like the rest, is the continuation of a story that began about 14 novels ago, in Redemption. Now we are in the third spin-off series that takes us to the loving, confusing, exciting, challenging relationship between Bailey and Cody as they struggle as young Christians in a dark world.

They love each other but their desire to please God first, and to follow their individual dreams second causes confusion for the young couple. We see Bailey in NYC, now fully pursuing God's call on her life--to be a light in the dark, Godless theater industry. Cody continues to be a coach, mentor, and friend to a group of underprivileged football players in Indiana. Cody, whose mother's history as a drug addict has put his family in harm's way. Wanting to protect Bailey from trouble, he takes matters into his own hands and cuts off all ties to the love of his life. Bailey, wounded from Cody's sudden disappearance, finally seeks solace in a famous actor who fell in love with her a few novels ago.

If it wasn't a Christian series, it could be on MTV! The drama had me on the edge of my seat, or bed, or couch, or cliff screaming at the pages. Ms. Kingsbury continues to win souls for Jesus as her intricate storylines win you over. As always, her characters are so distinct that you'd recognize them anywhere. Her style is so recognizable that I could win Jeopardy if they had a category on her work.

Although I am giving a review on this last novel of hers that I read, I am really reviewing the entire body of work of Ms. Kingsbury because there is no real difference between how I felt about this novel or how I felt about all the others. The Baxter Family series, along with the two subsequent series, have changed my life. The stand alone titles have each helped me to grow as a person, no matter the storyline. Ms. Karen Kingsbury changes lives, changes hearts, and changes plans even as she entertains with wonderfully intricate stories that are timeless.

If you are reading this, you don't necessarily have to identify as a Christian to read her work. Read it because it's fantastic. Read it because it's entertaining. Read it because she's a literary genius. Read it just because I said so. And if something changes in your heart along the way, what can it hurt?

Read it, most of all, because this woman can actually write!(less)

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Jul 12, 2011 Brenda Casto rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Karen Kingsbury is one of those writers who always seems to write a good book. She uplifts and inspires while allowing us a peek at the lives of the characters she creates,and with her series books she always leaves us wanting more.
Learning is the second book in the Bailey Flanigan series, and while I think it could be read as a stand alone book, you will certainly want to read the first book in the series titled Leaving. The plot revolves around Cody Coleman and Bailey Flanigan young adults wh...more

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Jul 11, 2011 Laurie Carlson rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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"Learning": by Karen Kingsbury
Book two in the 4-book Bailey Flanigan series!
This Book Blog Tour is being sponsored by Zondervan Publishers.
Karen Kingsbury’s NEW RELEASE, "Learning", Book 2 out of a series of 4, we learn a lot about what the characters in this book have learned over the time-frame of over the course of about a year since the first book, Leaving. This book, "Learning" picks up where "Leaving" left off.
This book is about relationships and “Learning” about relationships, old and new...more "Learning": by Karen Kingsbury
Book two in the 4-book Bailey Flanigan series!
This Book Blog Tour is being sponsored by Zondervan Publishers.
Karen Kingsbury’s NEW RELEASE, "Learning", Book 2 out of a series of 4, we learn a lot about what the characters in this book have learned over the time-frame of over the course of about a year since the first book, Leaving. This book, "Learning" picks up where "Leaving" left off.
This book is about relationships and “Learning” about relationships, old and new, and about life, the facts of life’s reality. The characters in this book go through a lot and learn a lot about their lives. The work they are doing, how and what they have learned as times passes, how it is affecting their personal and professional journey through life, and other people. This book could not have been named any better.
The author really needed to write this book in the series to show us how the characters lives’ have and have not changed, some for the better, some in different ways, and more, but none for the worse The paths these characters have taken in this book are essential to their growth, all they have learned and continue to do so. They have learned much about their past as they reflect on it, the current situations they are in now, and their future to choose as it comes along. There are also some eye opening situations we learn about with Bailey and Cody, both. This book is what we need as it is setting the stage for books 3 and 4. I don’t know where the author will take us with the next two books, but the characters are very well developed and working on their lives while learning a lot.
Karen Kingsbury always makes reading her books very enjoyable. You don't want to put them down, especially this Bailey Flanigan series because you want to keep reading about these characters' lives, where their directions are taking them, and what they and we learn more about them. What really appeals to me about this series is thinking back to the time I was the age these characters are now, what I did with my life in comparison, and what life taught me as well. This is a very important age in these characters’ lives, as was ours, as we step out into the world of reality following our dreams.
This book goes into great detail of Bailey's life during this year while working on Broadway in the Musical show called 'Hairspray'. It also goes into great detail about Cody’s life, (Bailey's previous boyfriend's life), and what he has learned about his life and the job has taken as a Football Coach in a small town High School who had a reputation for complete loss. They have both made new friends, and we learn what they learn with these new relationships. We learn the way these new relationships go, as well as learning that both Bailey and Cody reflect on their relationship they had with each other and how they grew from them. They continue to ‘sneak a peek’ at each others’ lives via Facebook, and learn what each other are doing. Can these two get back together despite their new relationships they have made with other people?
I have said this before in my review of Karen Kingsbury's first book in this series. This series, the Bailey Flanigan series, has been the most enjoyable series Karen Kingsbury has written to date, in my opinion! Very well worth the read!
I am waiting in ‘great’ anticipation for the release of her next book, Book 3, which is called "Longing", due out on November 22nd, 2011! These first two books had about 1 1/2 months between the times they were released, and NOW we have to wait almost 4 months for the 3rd book out of 4! I don’t want to wait that long! I think 4 more months will kill me!
I am really hoping the 4th book comes out in time for Christmas, as this will make a WONDERFUL Christmas gift to give to someone, or, even to give to yourself if you have not read the first of these two Bailey Flanigan books in this series! We ALL need to treat ourselves every now and then!
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Jun 26, 2011 Marianne rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

MY REVIEW

I was thrilled to have a chance to catch up with Bailey's family once again. Yes, as always i have to remind myself that Bailey and all the characters she interacts with are just fiction. Karen must live, eat and breathe with these fictional people, because she brings them across as totally realistic characters in realistic situations. i cry, laugh, agonize and dream with them. i am just a little angry right now because the book is finished, and it left me with questions i know i have...more

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Jun 06, 2011 Laura rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I am a part of Karen Kingsbury's Team KK, which means I get the book before its publication date in order to review it and promote it. Karen asks that we not give away plot details, so here's the review I shared with Karen.

Often in life, the most important lessons we learn are the ones that take us through hard situations, choices, and circumstances. In Learning, Karen weaves a story of learning through hard choices. Many authors write a beautiful story of love, one that ends in happy ever after...more

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May 04, 2012 Siobhan Parker added it · review of another edition

When it comes to Christian authors, few even come close to the popularity or prominence of Karen Kingsbury. Not since Jerry Jenkins and Tim LaHaye composed a multi-volume interpretation of Biblical prophecy that sold in the millions has a Christian author gained such praise and renown. Learning, book number two in the Bailey Flanigan series, is typical Karen Kingsbury: all of the drama, romance, and Christian content that her fans have come to expect. I did feel that the book moved a bit too fas...more

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Mar 21, 2012 Angela Bycroft rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: Anyone who loves a good family story. Reading book one estial

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Jul 16, 2011 Lydia (Overweight Bookshelf) rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

First reviewed here: http://overweight-bookshelf.blogspot....

The characters in this series are no strangers to Kingsbury fans. Bailey and Cody had recurring roles in four previous series along with the ever present Baxter family (who also make appearances in this series). Bailey and Cody are maturing as young adults and beginning their respective careers on Broadway and coaching football, which propels their personal lives in different directions.

This series has taken an idealistic approach to...more First reviewed here: http://overweight-bookshelf.blogspot....

The characters in this series are no strangers to Kingsbury fans. Bailey and Cody had recurring roles in four previous series along with the ever present Baxter family (who also make appearances in this series). Bailey and Cody are maturing as young adults and beginning their respective careers on Broadway and coaching football, which propels their personal lives in different directions.

This series has taken an idealistic approach to a Christian's struggle in everyday life. Bailey's family dynamics take on almost super-human qualities and they are always ready to dispense divinely inspired advice. Bailey's journey as a single Christian woman in search of love and her desire for fame on the Broadway stage at times seem at odds with one another and are compounded by numerous preachy moments. Inspirational messages should feel natural and flawlessly integrated into the story, but sometimes I felt like Bailey was pushing everything to be too spiritual to the point where it can alienate some readers.

Cody's storyline revolved around his success as a football coach and mentor to young boys. This plot line was heavy on the football and light on the romance. Cody and Bailey do not have any interactions with one another throughout the book, but both succumb to frequent Facebook stalking of each other's profiles. Consequently, both are aware of the other's new romantic relationships and have decided to move on with their lives in spite of their lingering love for one another. All the romantic elements in this book are very tame and appropriate for a younger audience.

I see this series as the introduction to Karen Kingsbury's body of work for the daughter's of her longtime fans. The story and the way it was written will appeal to the teen-young adult demographic, especially since a majority of the main character's interactions occur through Facebook and Skype.

Rating: 7/10
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Jun 26, 2011 Jennifer rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Karen Kingsbury did it again! I love how this book emphasizes the learning process that everyone goes through during this book. Bailey and Cody aren't the only ones learning new things about themselves and their walk with Christ. Ashley and Landon Blake also learn his true diagnosis and what it will cost him and mean for his future. I love the struggles that everyone experiences and I love how Bailey realizes that she will fail God at times, but ultimately its how we deal with our failures that...more

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Dec 28, 2011 Meredith rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: read-in-2011

I still feel as though Karen Kingsbury is coming off a bit preachy or at least heavy-handed on the verses and references to God (yes, I know this is Christian literature but one of the characters in this series said something like "you have to show God in your life not just talk about it and I don't feel the showing as much as the telling in this series). However, I like that Cody and Bailey are both moving forward with their lives instead of being hung up on not being together.
I know that Brand...more

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Jul 05, 2011 Barbara rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2011, christian-fiction

This second installment in the Bailey Flanigan series is even better than the first one. The characters are dear to my heart, feel like friends, and watching them learn through their life experiences is wonderful. It isn't easy as a Christian to know what God's will is for you in every situation, and this comes across very realistically. The reactions of others to a Christian who wants to serve the Lord in everything they do is very accurate in comparison to what I've experienced myself. The onl...more

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Apr 13, 2013 Jodi rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This book took awhile to get thru. Bailey had moved to New York and was dating Brandon Paul, a well know hollywood actor from the Unlocked movie. Cody was dating Cheyenne and doing great as the new head coach for football in a small town. Everyone seems to have moved on and things are going well. Landon is no longer fighting fighers do to COPD. Most of the story was about the above characters. Bailey was doing Broadway shows and learning how tough that was. She was living with a Christian couple...more

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Aug 23, 2011 Trinity Rose rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

In Learning Bailey and Cody are still denying their feelings for each other. Bailey is leaning that life isn’t always easy. When God gives us a chance to share our faith of pray for someone we need to do it immediately. We may never be given another chance. Things on Broadway aren’t going great. There is talk among her cast mates that Bailey only got he part because of her role in the movie with Brandon Paul.
Bailey won’t call/text Cody because she feels he needs to make the next move.
Cody is...more

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Jul 28, 2011 Kristina rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This is the 2nd book in the Bailey Flanigan series by Karen Kingsbury. I do enjoy reading her books and it's always nice to have another installment with ongoing characters that have spanned over several series. I liked this book better than the first book of this series as there didn't seem to be as much back and forth angst between Bailey and Cody. This book still hints and the possibility of them as a couple eventually, but was a little more subtle about it. I did enjoy the storyline of Baile...more

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Aug 05, 2011 Pam rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Well, so far it's good, I mean it IS Karen Kingsbury, my favorite author, but Bailey and Cody are still apart and it doesn't look good for being resolved in this book. And now there are new people trying to get Bailey and Cody to fall for them, and I just don't like it. The whole way this story has been set up since Bailey was first introduced into these book series, sets it up for Bailey and Cody to be together. If they don't end up together by the end of this series (2 more books), it's going...more

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Jul 11, 2011 Glenda Alexander rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

As a long time Karen Kingsbury fan, I am thankful for her writing.

Within the pages of each book Karen tries to bring each reader closer to Jesus. You fall in love with her characters and they become close like dearest friends, reading the series fills you in on how their lives are going and you find yourself laughing, crying and praying with these characters. If you have not read one of Karen Kingsbury books you should pick one up, you will be surprised how fast you read the book and how long y...more

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Jul 24, 2011 Nina Gayle rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Interesting book, but as it is part of a series, an incomplete story. The concept of a team earning $3,000 from a donor for someone in need if they come in first is unique. Is there any athlete with a charity like this? It sounds like something that could only happen in a book. The character of Brandon, now that he is a Christian, is a little too good to be true. Cheyenne is another character with very few flaws. However, Bailey's being chosen because of her fame sounds very realistic. It's very...more

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Jul 15, 2011 Nellie rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Bailey on broadway and Cody as Lyle high school coach, Landon with lung illness.
As always KK is amazing! I love this story and will go crazy until the next one is released.
Bailey is what every mom hopes for their daughter. Definitely her mother Jenny Flanigan is what every mom strives to be.
I love the inspiration KK gives her readers. Of course, Christ is always the best example, I love reading about families and our everyday experiences can tie in with the Flanigan family!
I truly LOVE all the...more

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Mar 16, 2013 Katie rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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This series of books is a tricky one for me to review. On the one hand, they are kind of cheesy with sweeping and dramatic story lines (every crisis under the sun seems to find its way to these characters) and Kingsbury writes about these families with the same epic drama usually reserved for Old Testament patriarchs.

And yet . . .

I read all 4 in a week.

So obviously they weren't that bad :)

The best way to describe them is probably "Christian soap opera." There is nothing inappropriate in the book...more

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Jul 18, 2011 Janet rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Karen is a great story teller. She has done another great job of sharing Bailey's life and struggles as she moves to New York to dance in Hair Spray. She touches on all our favorites from books past but makes sure if this is your very first KK book that you aren't lost. (not something to be taken lightly)

Bailey is struggling with life, love and growing up - haven't we all been there. She is lucky to be blessed with her mom being her best friend (not all are so lucky) and surrounded by Godly peop...more

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Aug 15, 2012 Pauline rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I liked this second book better than the first one in the Bailey Flanagan series. However, there still seems to be a bit of the "too much" factor--where too many things (either good or bad) happen to one family and those surrounding them. It doesn't feel realistic. I know it's fiction but it seems that there should still be a certain amount of realism. I think Karen Kingsbury is a very good story teller, but with this series it seems like she's trying too hard to make the God talk and story line...more

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Apr 22, 2012 Carrie rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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The characters of Kingsbury's first book in this series hooked me - in spite of the writing style and preachy-ness. I did enjoy this book more so than the first. Some of the things that happen seem to be a bit more realistic - not so "perfect" - in their resolution. After all, none of us lives in a perfect life. The part that left the biggest impact with me had to do with Bailey's conversations with Gerald and her quoting the verse in Timothy dealing with different types of sin - that no sin is...more

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Jul 13, 2011 Lyndi rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

it is more a 3.75 than a 4. and this is just my opinion, but I am a girl that really dislikes football, and this book is a 50/50 split between Baileys story with Broadway and Codys football,and while a lot of what he was coaching is a good story, I could have done with just did they win or lose. I normally would have skimmed those parts but they were important for the story. so there is my 2 cents for the day. Karen always does an amazing job of character development, not to mention how many boo...more

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Jun 30, 2011 Dana rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Hmmmmmm...First, I love KK. She's written stories with characters that have inspired me and I've read most of her stuff. This one is better than Leaving and it's definitely titled correctly, as it's all about 'Learning'. More realistic than Leaving as far as the characters choices and I read it in 2 days. But it ended like I feared....somewhat disappointing to me but hidden amongst the words were seeds that lead me to hope that the love story does a 180 in the next one...guess we'll see in the f...more

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USA Today and New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury is America’s #1 inspirational novelist. There are more than 15 million copies of her award-winning books in print, including several million copies sold in the past year. Karen has written more than 40 novels, ten of which have hit #1 on national lists.

Karen has a true love for her readers, and she has nearly 1...more FROM AUTHOR'S WEBSITE:

USA Today and New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury is America’s #1 inspirational novelist. There are more than 15 million copies of her award-winning books in print, including several million copies sold in the past year. Karen has written more than 40 novels, ten of which have hit #1 on national lists.

Karen has a true love for her readers, and she has nearly 100,000 friends on Facebook along with more than 7,500 followers on Twitter. The popular social networking sites have allowed Karen daily interaction with her reader friends.

Karen is best known for her Life-Changing Fiction (TM) and for creating unforgettable characters. When speaking before women's groups - some with more than 10,000 in attendance - Karen makes audiences laugh and cry with her compelling story-telling. She likes to tell attendees they have, "One chance to write the story of their lives," and her talk focuses on reminding women to live every day loving well, laughing often, and finding true life in Jesus Christ. Karen routinely speaks before more than 100,000 women each year.

Karen's latest novel, Above the Line, Take Three, released March 23rd, 2010. Take Three is the third in the Above the Line Series. Look for the final installment in this series, Above The Line, Take Four to hit stores June 22nd, 2010. Shades of Blue, Karen's latest stand alone title, hit stores in October, 2009. Karen's newest series, Above The Line Series began with Take One, which released in March, 2009. The second book in this series, Take Two released in June 2009.

Karen's recent title, This Side of Heaven landed in the #5 spot on the CBD Bestselling Fiction List. Also, Karen's novel, Sunset landed #2 on the New York Times Best Seller's List. Karen has also written many best selling series including The Redemption Series and the Firstborn Series. Her fiction has made her one of the country’s favorite storytellers. Several of Karen's novels are being considered for major motion picture movies. Her emotionally gripping titles include the 9-11 Series, Even Now, Ever After, and Between Sundays.

Karen is also a public speaker, reaching more than 100,000 women annually through various national events. Karen and her husband, Don, live in the Pacific Northwest with their six children, three of whom are adopted from Haiti.
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