Christian Historical Fiction discussion
Whatcha reading?
I am currently reading A Quiet Neighborhood by George MacDonald. McDonald is one of my favorite authors.The Song of Alaska series sounds good. I'll have to add that to my list.
Is this topic meant for Christian historical books, or am I also able to say what other genres I'm reading? :-)I'm currently reading
The Missing, by Beverly Lewis
Kit Saves the Day, by Valerie Tripp
The Hunger Games, by Suzanne Collins
Black Beauty, by Anna Sewell
I'm reading "Till Morning is Nigh" by Leisha Kelly. This seems to be a short side novel to the series of Wortham Family books. After I finish this it will be back to the 4th book of the Sunrise series by Karen Kingsbury (which isn't historical, but is Christian).
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I just finished Dawn's Prelude, and my review is up. Another winner from Tracie Peterson.
Margaret wrote: "Charmaine - Hopefully there is always one Christian historical book in the currently reading pile, but you can admit to anything here. :) I just finished Dawn's Prelude, and my review is up. Anot..."
Well I always have a mix in my currently reading pile. Since I started to read the Christian fictions, I have found that pile of to read books grow tremendiously.
Just yesterday finished 2 books
One is Love is Patient by Cathy Marie Hake. It is not Historical but was very cute. It is a tiny little book. Was the first of Hakes I have read and plan to read more of hers since she has many historicals.
Two is Mary Called Magdalene by Margaret George. It is not in the Christian section but is certainly biblical fiction. It covers Marys life from childhood to death. I really thought the author did a good job depicting the time period and making a believable possible life Mary had lead. There are some things I did not agree with but still liked it lots.
Currently reading Plantagent Prelude by Jean Plaidy (is European historical leading to the War of the Roses. Not Christian section but Plaidys are typically written where would not offend anyone)
Getting ready to start Winds of God by Gilbert Morris. IT is the second in the Wakefield series about the Tudor time period (at least it was where book one started).
I'm reading "The Victor" by Marlayne Giron. It is set in medieval times.
I started Janet Dean's Courting the Doctor's Daughter last week. The premise of a man coming to grips with his reckless past and trying to find the son he never knew interested me right away, but when that son is being raised by a woman who mistrusts men and would do anything to keep her adopted son away from a man whom she perceives as a charlatan, the stakes are raised to nearly impossible--both for romance to bloom and for the happily ever after for any of the characters. Dean juxtaposes good characterization with a touch of humor and lots of conflict. So far so good!After I am done with this one, I'll start A Bride in the Bargain by Deanne Gist, another historical romance about a mail order bride set in 1800's Seattle. Promises to be another good one.
Barbara wrote: "I'm reading "The Victor" by Marlayne Giron. It is set in medeival times."Hi, Barbara
My critique partner writes mideivals, and has been told there's no market for them. I see this came out in April of this year. Is it a fantasy, or straight historical, or a little of both?
Hi, Kathleen. I just started reading "The Victor" and am not very far into the book, but I like it very much so far. It is a Christian allegory about the battle between Jesus and Satan, but is set in medieval times, similar to the way CS Lewis uses allegory in The Chronicles of Narnia. The time period seems to be depicted very accurately, and it does make you feel like you are experiencing history, but it also has some fantasy elements. It is aimed at Jr. High and High School students, and with the help of an English teacher the author has written lesson plans to go along with the book for teachers who would like to use it in the classroom. Her intended market seems to be literature classes as well as the general public. I hope this answers your question. I can probably tell you even more after I finish the book.
Barbara wrote: "Hi, Kathleen. I just started reading "The Victor" and am not very far into the book, but I like it very much so far. It is a Christian allegory about the battle between Jesus and Satan, but is set ..."Thanks, Barbara! that gives me some good info to pass along. Happy reading!
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Hi, Wenyou mentioned you might like to read more Cathy Marie Hake. I read Precious Burdens a couple of years ago, and it was so sweet. It was historical, too. : ) It was about a poor Irish gal who had come to America with her siblings, waiting for her parents to save enough money for their passage. A wealthy young Christian gentleman takes notice of her--she thinks he's arrogant and selfish but he's secretly very generous. I'd recommend it highly.
Kathleen wrote: "Hi, Wenyou mentioned you might like to read more Cathy Marie Hake. I read Precious Burdens a couple of years ago, and it was so sweet. It was historical, too. : ) It was about a poor Irish gal wh..."
A good friend of my moms just sent Whirlwind and Letter Perfect by Cathy Marie Hake for me to try. If I like these too, I will have to find Precious Burdens.
My Christian fiction book collection has grown to where I had to break down and get a seperate bookcase for them. My home looks more and more like a book/craft store than a real house.. grin
Kathleen wrote: "I started Janet Dean's Courting the Doctor's Daughter last week. The premise of a man coming to grips with his reckless past and trying to find the son he never knew interested me right away, but w..."Bride in The bargain is good...I like that one, and The Measure of Lady and A Bride Most Begrudging the best. She one of my new favorite authors.
I'm reading Twice in a Lifetime by Marta Perry-steeple hills contemporary for this month. I've read this author and really like her. And, i also reading Ruth Axtell Morren's Bride of Honor.
I don't remember what the ones from last month were, i don't think I ever saw them.
Jennifer wrote: I'm reading Twice in a Lifetime by Marta Perry-steeple hills contemporary for this month. I've read this author and really like her. And, i also reading Ruth Axtell Morren's Bride of Honor.I've read 2 Marta Perry book, A Fathers Place and Restless Hearts. My mom gave them to me along with a very good sized stack of others by her. I liked them. They are quick reads and sweet stories.
Wen wrote: "Jennifer wrote: I'm reading Twice in a Lifetime by Marta Perry-steeple hills contemporary for this month. I've read this author and really like her. And, i also reading Ruth Axtell Morren's Bride o..."Yes they are quick reads. I've read both of those. I really like her.
I just finished Bride In The Bargain and it was good. I enjoyed it. I just recently checked 6 books out at the library and I am reading Heidi now. I have Daughters of Lancaster County trilogy here as well as the first book in Fountain Creek Chronicles and the first book in Gresham Chronicles. So after Heidi, it will be one of them.
Gresham Chronicles is good. I liked them alot
Jennifer wrote: "Wen wrote: "Jennifer wrote: I'm reading Twice in a Lifetime by Marta Perry-steeple hills contemporary for this month. I've read this author and really like her. And, i also reading Ruth Axtell Morr..."I loved Bride in the Bargain, but then I've loved everything by Deeanne Gist so far.
Journey to Love is good! At least, I think it is. :D I love lauralee Bliss. She's a good author
Kathleen wrote: "Barbara wrote: "I'm reading "The Victor" by Marlayne Giron. It is set in medeival times."Hi, Barbara
My critique partner writes mideivals, and has been told there's no market for them. I see thi..."
Kathleen, if your friend would like to contact Marlayne Giron who wrote "The Victor" she said she would be glad to talk to her. She mentioned that she was told the very same thing about the medeival period, but that her publisher is very open to new authors. Your friend can contact her through goodreads.
Hey, Barbara, This is so kind of you to offer. I have relayed the message to Debbie Lynne, and await her reply.
Thanks so much!
Kathy
okay, Barbara, so I have heard back from Debbie Lynne, and she would love to talk with Marlayne Giron. She'll do a search for her here on goodreads.Thanks!
You're welcome. I'm glad I can be of some help.
I'm reading Wild West Christmas, an anthology of novellas about the Ames family daughters and their loves, set in Horsefly, Texas. So far, I've read Lena Nelson Dooley's contribution, and it was cute. It is also a collection of sweet Christmas romances, like A Bride by Christmas, which Kate mentioned.Also, I finally finished a Bride in the Bargain last week by DeeAnne Gist. I LOVED that one. And before that, I read Courting the Doctor's Daughter, by Janet Dean. Loved it, too. Those kept me in suspense all day until I could read more. I love book escapes like those two.
Bride in the Bargain and Courting The Doctor's Daughter are good! I read those too. I just finished The Matchmaking Pact and I'm starting Cascades Love Is Found Where Least Expected and I'm starting a series by Nancy Moser where she takes contemporary figures in literature/arts/politics and writes their story. Just Jane A Novel of Jane Austen's Life
cool, Kate! I'm into Darlene Franklin's novella now, about one of the gals who is a sharpshooter. These are genuine article Texans. And cute as a bug's ear! : )
I'm reading Catching Fire. My friend warned me of a big cliffhanger at the end and I'm not gonna peek, I'm not gonna peek, I'm not gonna peek.......
Did someone say Texas?! :D LOL, It sounds intriguing!
Tracy wrote: "I'm reading Catching Fire. My friend warned me of a big cliffhanger at the end and I'm not gonna peek, I'm not gonna peek, I'm not gonna peek......."LOL! Um....I so peek and then read the whole thing. :D
Uh, yeah...i searched the house when mom and dad were gone to try and find the hiding places! I still do. :D
I'm trying out a new author ... Debra White Smith. I'm reading First Impressions which is the first in her Austen series. These books are supposed to be modern day versions of Jane Austen's books -- this one parallels Pride and Prejudice. So far it's pretty good.
Yes, it was me. I've read three of them. I've read her other books and liked her, but when she came out with those I loved them! I still have to read all of them.
One of my libraries finally got A Mending at the Edgeand so I jumped right in. I'd forgotten some of what happened in books 1 and 2 but this brings it back. Very good, so far, but then I love all of Jane Kirkpatrick's books.
Joy, you will like that series. It's a good one. I love Robin Lee Hatcher.I haven't read any of Jane Kirkpatrick novels. I don't know why, they didn't appeal to me for some odd reason.
LOL! Glad to know I'm not the only one. :D
Yeah, usually I try to give new authors a chance,but the one I did try to read just didn't jump out at me. If it's an author I've read before and it starts slowly, i'll plug through the book. But, hers just made me want to stop. And I hardly ever put down a book. Maybe I picked the wrong one to start with.
Kate wrote: "Kati wrote: "I'm trying out a new author ... Debra White Smith. I'm reading First Impressions which is the first in her Austen series. These books are supposed to be m..."I liked it. There were a couple of little things that didn't jive, but nothing that made the book unenjoyable. I look forward to reading the rest of the series.
Joy wrote: "Trying Robin Lee Hatcher for the first time...Loving Libby. I've ordered Dear Lady, 1st in the Coming to America series. Kate, I think you recommended that one to me...looking forward to reading it..."I have read several of Robin Lee Hatcher's books including Dear Lady. You have to watch her stuff ... she started out writing for the secular market and then switched over, so there are two versions of Dear Lady (and some of her other books) out there. I found this out when I started reading the Christian version and kept thinking "I've read this before ..." turns out I had, but I had read the original. Her pre-christian stuff is a bit steamier, but nothing too bad.
Been quiet lately here. Thought I'd peek in and say hello. I'm currently reading A Blue and Gray Christmas, a collection of Civil War holiday romances by Vickie McDonough, Lauralee Bliss, Tamela Hancock Murray, and Carrie Turansky. I have to preface my rave by saying I am a HUGE Civil War fiction fan, but these novellas are soooo satisfying, it's hard to break away. Don't you just love books like that?
oooo! I have that on my to-read list.
I'm 3/4ths of the way done, now, and it gets better and better. I read the other Barbour novella collection before this, A Wild West Christmas, and it was good, but A Blue and Gray Christmas is a rare *great* IMO. Carrie Turansky's is my favorite so far. I'm a sucker for a wounded hero and a nurturing heroine who brings his heart and his body back to health. LOL
hahahaha...me too! I've read the other books in those series. Blue Ridge Brides, and three other ones. They were good too. I'm actually reading Twilight right now! LOL even though it's not christian fiction. I caved in after have several people tell me to try it out.
I'm actually reading Twilight right now! LOL even though it's not christian...*gasp* LOL is it good?
Hahaha..yes! I've only got 100 pages to go and I started it Saturday night! LOL
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