Modern Day Gems

Doesn't fall making you want to get outside? You just want to run to the park and then...find a nice bench on which to curl up with a good book. It is a great time to curl up with a book set in your world and time.  Here are five of my favorite contemporary books


1. Atonement for Emily Adams by Susan R. Lawrence
I'm always working through all those free books I get on Kindle. I've found good books and bad books. This book was a stellar book. This was the story of how different people handle the death of one little boy. It was very realistically done and Christ shone through the story.

2. October by J. Grace Pennington
This wasn't an easy story to read, but it was so powerful. I think a lot of young people need to read it and know they aren't alone in their struggles. This book is beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time.

3. Becoming Nikki by Ashley Elliott 
 From two very serious books, this one is just plain fun! Okay, there are some serious themes but this is a lighthearted sibling story that I enjoyed a lot.

4. Dear Mr. Knightly by Katherine Reay
This story was fun but also tugged at my heartstrings. It connected to my beloved Jane Austen, had a powerful message, and memorable characters.

5. Family Reunion by Kelsey Bryant This story has an old-style feel but connects with real issues of today. I liked seeing how the six cousins work together (sometimes not) to get a prize. This is full of realistic issues in dealing with relatives, solving problems, and living out your faith.

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