Welcome to Christian Fiction Devourers!

[Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator]

Welcome, Jeb!

[Jeb]

Andrea wrote: "Welcome, Jeb!"

Thank you!

[Jeammie]

Hi! I'm new and I would like to read Redeeming love by Francine Rivers. Thoughts?

[Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator]

Welcome, Jeammie! I hope you enjoy the book.

[MaryAnn]

Welcome, Jeammie! It's good to have you here.

Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers is one of her best books. It is based on the story of Hosea and Gomer in the Bible. You will be blessed by its message of redemption.

__MaryAnn Diorio

[Ben]

hello gals !! does one have to be christian to be in this group ?? :) ♡♡♡♡♡

[Barbara]

Hi! My name is Barbara and I’m so happy to have found this group here and on Facebook. I am starting the monthly read today. I’m not sure where and when I go to start discussing it so I plan to keep looking around. Look forward to seeing you all!

[Amber]

Welcome, Barbara! Glad you found us!

[Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator]

Welcome, Barbara! Which book are you reading? We have a Book of the Month and a Group Buddy Read each month, so I'm not sure to which thread to direct you until I know the book's title. I'm glad you're joining in on the fun!

[Amber]

Hello! I'm Amber and I'm the mom of 3 girls and a teacher. I do read a lot of Christian Fiction and love finding new authors to read. It's summer and I have some extra (reading) time on my hands!

[Loraine]

Welcome Amber. So glad you are joining us even though you lead a busy life. I am a retired teacher, so understand having extra reading time during your short summer. You will find lots of wonderful books to read here at CFD.

[Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator]

Welcome, Amber!

[Karen]

I am so glad I found this group! I started 2023 wanting to read more so I joined this group. I had to renew my library card that I have not used in many years. I have met my goal of reading 1 book each month. The books I have read are not ones that I would have picked, however I have thoroughly enjoyed each and every one! Thank you to the organizers of the group and to the participants that make the discussion fun!

[Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator]

Karen, I'm so glad you're enjoying the books and the group!

[Loraine]

Welcome Karen! So glad you are back to reading and enjoying books.

[Eric]

Hello! Glad to have found this forum. I'm a new author and long time reader. A bit about me...

I grew up in a tiny town in Oregon. My dad moved to another state and I was raised by a single, immigrant mother who had no college degree. Her courage to break cycles in her family coupled with generosity from our church community has shaped who I am today and why I'm passionate about making a difference in my communities and about noticing people who need a little love or help.

Thanks for letting me be here and I look forward to getting to know some folks and to finding great stories!
-Eric

[Kami]

Hello! My name is Kami and I read a lot!! Working and parenting get in the way of my reading! I love Jesus and have a a real hard time finding books in a fantasy genre that are clean and smut-less. I really like knowing what’s in my kiddo’s books too, so I’m always on the hunt for book review resources. I’m glad I stumbled across this group! I’m just learning about groups on Goodreads! Excited for all the book recommendations!

[Robin]

LOOKING FOR REVIEWERS!

My husband and I fostered 43 kids and I taught for 19 years. I wrote a book to help raise awareness of what it's like for foster kids and foster parents. It offers practical tips and support for families and anyone who has kids in their lives.

The reoccurring theme in our story is that, "Our help comes from the Lord." Ps 121:2a.

I've been told it's a quick read and an even better listen (I read the audiobook).

Please message me if you would like me to send you a print copy. I would appreciate an honest review.

https://www.breathingthroughfostercar...

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735579408?...

[Eric]

Robin wrote: "LOOKING FOR REVIEWERS!

My husband and I fostered 43 kids and I taught for 19 years. I wrote a book to help raise awareness of what it's like for foster kids and foster parents. It offers practica..."

I LOVE that. Thank you so much for loving those who needed it! That totally relates to the book I just published (I was taken into peoples' homes and provided for and it changed my life.)

I'd love to read it and provide feedback. Will message you. Thanks for your love for those in need. It's world changing!

[Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator]

Robin wrote: "LOOKING FOR REVIEWERS!

My husband and I fostered 43 kids and I taught for 19 years. I wrote a book to help raise awareness of what it's like for foster kids and foster parents. It offers practica..."

Robin, we have a thread for asking for reviews: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

You might get more interest there.

[Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator]

Welcome, Morgan! What genres do you enjoy reading?

[Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator]

My go-to for suspense/thriller is Lynette Eason, but hers are contemporary.

Have you read any of Cathy Gohlke’s WWII books? They’re not easy, but they are good, and they generally have a good thread of mystery and suspense about them. Here are a couple of my favorites.

[Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator]

You’re welcome.

[Sheba]

Hello everyone; I'm new to this group and glad to be here. My name is Sheba. J, and I look forward to meeting book lovers like myself.

[Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator]

Welcome, Sheba!

[Al]

I am happy to announce that Big Bad Toy Store is now carrying THE SWORD OF EDEN graphic novel. All of these copies of the graphic novel will be signed by me.

Also, if you live outside of the continental US, this might be a a good way to own a copy of THE SWORD OF EDEN.

https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Produc...

Grace and Peace.

Solus Christus.

in Christ Jesus,
Al Nickerson
http://www.theswordofeden.com

John 14:21 (English Standard Version): 21 Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves me. And he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and manifest myself to him.”

[Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator]

Hi, Al. We're glad you've found us.

We have a thread for sharing about your books: Introduce Yourself and Your Books

[Jackie]

Hi! I'm Jackie - new to this group - and I love Jesus! Glad to be part of a group of people that love and appreciate Christian fiction!

[Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator]

Welcome, Jackie! So happy you've found us.

[Christopher]

Hello, I'm Chris; I'm an author but first and foremost a Christian who loves good fiction. I'm particularly interested in contemporary Christian-inspired fiction - something we're a little short of here in the UK. I've read many "secular" books with "spiritual" content, that nevertheless somehow avoid even mentioning God, or when they do it tends to be in a disparaging or dismissive way. So, any recommendations are very welcome!

[Amber]

Welcome, Chris!

Other than Christian, is there any specific genre you prefer (mystery/suspense, romance, science fiction, etc)? That would be helpful as there is a lot of variety in the Christian fiction market!

[Christopher]

Hi Amber. My tastes are pretty diverse - probably not so much romance, but certainly mystery/suspense/thriller, sci-fi and modern / literary fiction I'd always give a go. Also - although I like novels, I particularly enjoy short fiction, short stories and novellas. Certainly I always hesitate before tackling anything much above 400-500 pages (which I find can exclude quite a lot of fantasy, as those books can be very long - though I do like Lord of the Rings).

[Amber]

I don’t read many novellas or short stories, but one of my favorite authors is Joel C. Rosenberg. If you haven’t read any of his stuff, I highly suggest it.

Nancy Mehl might be another good one for you. She writes mystery and suspense. I love CC Warrens as well - her Holly series has awesome character development. I enjoyed Rachel Dylan’s books, especially the Windy Ridge series (some of the others are romantic suspense).

Im sure others will have some suggestions as well.

[Christopher]

Thanks for the suggestions, I'll take a look.

[Sarah]

Hello! I've been a minimalist on GR (only using it to track what books I've read and want to read) but just found out about all that you can do on here. I had no idea there were groups like this to connect with other readers. So, here I am! I love a lot of Christian fiction including split-time, historical, and rom-com. I only wish I could read faster!

[Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator]

Welcome, Sarah!

[Heather]

Hello, everyone! So happy to be a part of this group. I write and read in the Christian fiction genre and look forward to connecting with you all! :)

[Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator]

Welcome, Heather!

[Janet]

Greetings. I have recently retired from exec management and am looking forward to reading more for enjoyment. Hoping to broaden my scope, get introduced to some books that I may not have otherwise found.

[Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator]

Welcome, Janet! Congratulations on the retirement.

[Eden]

Hi everyone, excited to join the group!

[Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator]

Welcome, Eden! So glad you've joined us.

[Reagan]

Hello! My name is Reagan. I just recently found this group. I love Christian Fiction, historical and contemporary.

[Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator]

Welcome, Reagan! Glad you've found us.

[Emily]

Becoming Lottie Moon

Hello! What a fun group. I can’t wait to dive in and try all the recommendations 📚 I’m Emily Hall, author of Becoming Lottie Moon, an Amazon #1 New Release for teen Christian historical fiction. After years of researching the famed 19th century missionary to China, I am thrilled to share Lottie’s coming of age story in antebellum Virginia. I learned that Lottie was quite rebellious as a child and hated going to church. How did a girl like that grow up to become one of history’s most famous missionaries? Find out in Becoming Lottie Moon. (EmilyHallBooks.com) To try a sample of my writing style, you can subscribe to my email newsletter and get a free prequel short story to Becoming Lottie Moon! (EmilyHallBooks.com). Thanks all!

[Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator]

Welcome back, Morgan!

[Kylee]

Hello my name is Kylee! I am a newly devote to Christ as well as a new member of goodreads. I always used to love reading when I was younger, but life got in the way and I haven't been reading as much as usual. I was hoping this group could reinspire me to start reading again and suggest good books to read!

[Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator]

Welcome, Kylee! So glad to have you in God’s family and our CFD family here on GR.

What kind of books do you like?

[Al]

I was interviewed by The Comic Relief Crusader.

We chatted about my career in comics and animation, my teachers at School of Visual Arts, and, of course, THE SWORD OF EDEN graphic novel.

And please "Like" and subscribe to the video and channels.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cujDx...

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[MaryAnn]

Welcome to the Family of God, Kylee, and to Goodreads! I am so happy you have joined us. You will find lots of great information here and lots of suggestions for good books.

Do you like to read about contemporary characters or about characters who lived in the past? Do you like romance, suspense, or a combination of both?

Here are a few authors I recommend for you to try:

Deborah Raney
DiAnn Mills
Cathy Gohlke
Carrie Turansky
Milla Holt
Robin Lee Hatcher
Rachel Hauck
Susan May Warren
Lisa Jordan
James Scott Bell
Mesu Andrews
Finally, Yours Truly :)

Many blessings to you!

MaryAnn Diorio
Goodreads Friend and Author