Christian Fiction Devourers discussion

48 views
Archived Favorite Discussions > What are you reading in December?

Comments Showing 1-26 of 26 (26 new)    post a comment »
dateUp arrow    newest »

message 1: by Beth (last edited Dec 02, 2022 06:13PM) (new)

Beth (bbulow) | 2403 comments Happy December! I know many readers here at CFD have already started on Christmas-y reads. I've got a couple on my list, but also have some others that I definitely want to get to before the year's end.

Looking forward to your recommendations, Christmas and otherwise!


message 2: by Beth (new)

Beth (bbulow) | 2403 comments Currently reading:
The Blackout Book Club by Amy Lynn Green Star Father (Star Mother, #2) by Charlie N. Holmberg (2nd is general market)

Plans include:
All the Lost Places by Amanda Dykes Christmas on King Street by Ashley Clark In Love's Time by Kate Breslin

And hopefully a couple more Christmas reads.


message 3: by Natalie (last edited Dec 10, 2022 06:34PM) (new)

Natalie (creativecountry0407gmailcom) | 437 comments I'm still listening to Becoming by Michelle Obama . I'm still reading A Lady in Attendance by Rachel Fordham I'm hoping to start reading A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett or Along the Rio Grande (Love on the Santa Fe, #1) by Tracie Peterson . I might also start listening to either The Colors of All the Cattle (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, #19) by Alexander McCall Smith or The Peppermint Tea Chronicles (44 Scotland Street, #13) by Alexander McCall Smith . I might finally finish The Forgotten Recipe (Amish Heirloom, #1) by Amy Clipston We'll see what happrns.


message 5: by Lauri (last edited Dec 31, 2022 12:14PM) (new)

Lauri Gentry | 442 comments A Distant Shore by Karen Kingsbury
Christmas Jars by Jason F. Wright
Hope Between the Pages (Doors to the Past) by Pepper D. Basham
The Christmas Cookie House (Christmas House #1) by Jennifer Griffith The Sleigh Bells Chalet by Jennifer Griffith Forever Christmas by Christine Lynxwiler Christmas at the Inn (Fairhope) by Ashley Clark Keeping Christmas by Dan Walsh Merry Ex-Mas by Courtney Walsh The Unbroken Song (Sorrow & Song #0.5) by Jennifer Q. Hunt
Catching Christmas by Terri Blackstock When Grace Came Down A Christmas Story of Redemption by R. Marshall Wright
The Last Sin Eater by Francine Rivers finished the year with this gem


message 6: by Staci, Book Awards Specialist (last edited Dec 02, 2022 08:13PM) (new)

Staci | 3864 comments Mod
Currently listening to:
The Blackout Book Club by Amy Lynn Green

And reading:
A Seaside Wonder (Muir Harbor #2) by Melissa Tagg

Plans:
Engaging Deception (The Joplin Chronicles #3) by Regina Jennings In Love's Time by Kate Breslin Love's New Beginnings (Wyoming Sunrise #0) by Penny Zeller What I Would Tell You by Liz Tolsma Critical Threat (Extreme Measures #3) by Lynette Eason A Snow White Christmas by Toni Shiloh

And more books than time to complete challenges. We'll see which ones I can fit in. :-)


message 7: by Katrina (last edited Dec 04, 2022 07:38AM) (new)

Katrina Lybbert | 886 comments Currently Reading:
Sadie An Amish Retelling of Snow White (An Amish Fairytale #3) by Sarah Price Sunburst (Sky King Ranch, #2) by Susan May Warren The Highwayman's Letter (Sons of Somerset #5) by Martha Keyes Romancing Daphne (The Lancaster Family, #3) by Sarah M. Eden

Books I am currently reading or plan to read to finish up my challenges for the year:
Under the Tulip Tree by Michelle Shocklee The Lost Heiress (Ladies of the Manor, #1) by Roseanna M. White Submerged (Alaskan Courage, #1) by Dani Pettrey Courting Misfortune (The Joplin Chronicles, #1) by Regina Jennings Joy to the World A Regency Christmas Collection by Carolyn Miller To Dwell Among Cedars (The Covenant House, #1) by Connilyn Cossette Come Back to Me (Waters of Time, #1) by Jody Hedlund

Other plans:
A Hopeful Christmas A Regency Romance Collection by Anneka R. Walker Cross-Country Christmas (Silver Buckle Brides #1) by Laurie L.C. Lewis Goodwill for the Gentleman (Belles of Christmas, #2) by Martha Keyes Finding Faith at Christmas by Emma Ashwood A Child's Christmas Wish by Erica Vetsch

Maybe if I have time I would like to read these too: (Not likely, but you never know).
To Love a Prince (True Blue Royal, #1) by Rachel Hauck The Christmas Hope (Christmas Hope, #3) by Donna VanLiere The Christmas Cat (Amish Christmas Love) by Amy Clipston The Wish Book Christmas by Lynn Austin Peanut Butter Panic (An Amish Candy Shop Mystery Book 7) by Amanda Flower Recruits by Thomas Locke A Captain for Caroline Gray by Julie Wright


message 8: by Crystal (last edited Dec 29, 2022 10:25PM) (new)

Crystal | 741 comments Read in December:
Christmas at the Amish Bakeshop by Shelley Shepard Gray Beauty Among Ruins by J'nell Ciesielski The Noel Stranger (The Noel Collection, #2) by Richard Paul Evans All I Want for Christmas by Rebekah Pace The Christmas Prayer by Wanda E. Brunstetter A Texas Christmas Carol by Karen Witemeyer Piercing the Darkness (Darkness, #2) by Frank E. Peretti Return to Boone's Hollow (The Librarian of Boone’s Hollow #2) by Kim Vogel Sawyer


message 9: by Carissa (new)

Carissa | 479 comments Authentically Izzy by Pepper D. Basham , The Mistletoe Countess by Pepper D. Basham and all the Christmas reads


message 10: by Sarita (last edited Dec 05, 2022 12:21AM) (new)

Sarita | 2287 comments I'm hoping to catch up on a few missed books this month:

Finished: You're Gonna Love Me (Thunder Creek #2) by Robin Lee Hatcher On My Honor (Heroines of WWII) by Patty Smith Hall

Currently reading: 15 Verses to Pray for Your Husband by Elizabeth George Like a Holiday Inn

Next: The Wishing Season (Chapel Springs, #3) by Denise Hunter A Dangerous Stage (Protection for Hire, #2) by Camy Tang


message 12: by Megan (last edited Dec 08, 2022 01:01PM) (new)

Megan | 181 comments Finished: If I Live (If I Run, #3) by Terri Blackstock

Currently Reading: The Mistletoe Countess by Pepper D. Basham

Up Next: The Christmas Promise by Gabrielle Meyer Lady of Eve (Lady #2) by Tamara Leigh

Also working on a GM manga series


message 13: by Wysteria (last edited Dec 07, 2022 03:46PM) (new)

Wysteria (wysteriablack) This December I've been reading...
Misfits (Royal Academy Rebels, #1) by Jen Calonita Outlaws (Royal Academy Rebels, #2) by Jen Calonita Sleigh Spells (Winter Witches of Holiday Haven, #1) by Bella Falls A Humbug Holiday by Bella Falls Cheery Charms (Winter Witches of Holiday Haven #6) by Bella Falls

currently reading
Merry Mischief (Aurora Hart #3) by Bella Falls

want to read in December:
the rest of Winter Witches of Holiday Haven series
Reindeer Runes (Winter Witches of Holiday Haven, #2) by Danielle Garrett Holiday Hexes (Winter Witches of Holiday Haven #3) by J.L. Collins Winter Wishes (Winter Witches of Holiday Haven, #4) by Elle Adams Peppermint Pixies (Winter Witches of Holiday Haven #7) by Danielle Garrett Jolly Jinxes (Winter Witches of Holiday Haven #8) by J.L. Collins Holiday Hijinks (Winter Witches of Holiday Haven #9) by Elle Adams Evergreen Elves (Winter Witches of Holiday Haven #12) by Danielle Garrett Icy Illusions (Winter Witches of Holiday Haven, #13) by J.L. Collins Tinsel Trickery (Winter Witches of Holiday Haven, #14) by Elle Adams
Stolen Brides of the Fae series
Stolen Goblin Bride (Stolen Brides Of The Fae #1) by Emma Hamm Stolen Midsummer Bride (Stolen Brides Of The Fae #3) by Tara Grayce Stolen Shadow Bride (Stolen Brides Of The Fae #4) by S.M. Gaither Stolen Threadwitch Bride (Stolen Brides Of The Fae #6) by Clare Sager Stolen Mayfly Bride (Stolen Brides Of The Fae #8) by Sarah K.L. Wilson


message 14: by Taylor (new)

Taylor (daisyonfire55) Currently reading:
The Santa Suit by Mary Kay Andrews
Up next:
A Plain & Fancy Christmas by Cynthia Keller


message 15: by Christine (last edited Dec 13, 2022 03:35PM) (new)

Christine | 42 comments Wysteria wrote: "This December I've been reading...
Misfits (Royal Academy Rebels, #1) by Jen CalonitaOutlaws (Royal Academy Rebels, #2) by Jen CalonitaSleigh Spells (Winter Witches of Holiday Haven, #1) by Bella FallsA Humbug Holiday by Bella FallsCheery Charms (Winter Witches of Holiday Haven #6) by Bella Falls
..."


Hi Wysteria, just a heads up that Gaither doesn't write clean romances in case you're new to her works. I've personally enjoyed them, but just wanted to throw that out there in case you weren't expecting that! :)


message 16: by Katrina (new)

Katrina Lybbert | 886 comments I am doing a mid-month update, as I always have some revisions to my reading by the middle of the month.

Finished so far:
Sunburst (Sky King Ranch, #2) by Susan May Warren Sadie An Amish Retelling of Snow White (An Amish Fairytale #3) by Sarah Price Romancing Daphne (The Lancaster Family, #3) by Sarah M. Eden

Finishing very soon:
The Lost Heiress (Ladies of the Manor, #1) by Roseanna M. White Courting Misfortune (The Joplin Chronicles, #1) by Regina Jennings The Highwayman's Letter (Sons of Somerset #5) by Martha Keyes

Currently reading:
Goodwill for the Gentleman (Belles of Christmas, #2) by Martha Keyes Cross-Country Christmas (Silver Buckle Brides #1) by Laurie L.C. Lewis Joy to the World A Regency Christmas Collection by Carolyn Miller A Hopeful Christmas A Regency Romance Collection by Anneka R. Walker Under the Tulip Tree by Michelle Shocklee Submerged (Alaskan Courage, #1) by Dani Pettrey To Treasure an Heiress (The Secrets of the Isles, #2) by Roseanna M. White

Plan to read:
Once Upon a Christmas Contemporary Retellings of Timeless Tales by Andrea Boyd Finding Faith at Christmas by Emma Ashwood A Child's Christmas Wish by Erica Vetsch Come Back to Me (Waters of Time, #1) by Jody Hedlund

If time I may still squeeze in:
The Enchanted Sonata by Heather Dixon Wallwork Peanut Butter Panic (An Amish Candy Shop Mystery Book 7) by Amanda Flower Recruits by Thomas Locke

I think I am really hoping I have lots of time during Christmas break to read and finish up all my challenges etc!


message 17: by Wysteria (last edited Dec 20, 2022 04:10PM) (new)

Wysteria (wysteriablack) Christine L. wrote: "Wysteria wrote: "This December I've been reading...
Misfits (Royal Academy Rebels, #1) by Jen CalonitaOutlaws (Royal Academy Rebels, #2) by Jen CalonitaSleigh Spells (Winter Witches of Holiday Haven, #1) by Bella FallsA Humbug Holiday by Bella Falls[bookcover:Cheery ..."


Oh, thank you for the heads up! I just read some of the reviews on it and some of them said they stopped reading because of the scene, others made it through but just like you they warned people of that. Thanks so much!


message 18: by Wysteria (new)

Wysteria (wysteriablack) Katrina wrote: "I am doing a mid-month update, as I always have some revisions to my reading by the middle of the month.

Finished so far:
Sunburst (Sky King Ranch, #2) by Susan May Warren [bookcover:Sadie: An Amish Retelling of Snow..."


I think I'll do a mid-month update to because I tend to change what I end up reading! Glad it's not just me! lol


message 19: by Wysteria (last edited Dec 21, 2022 04:03PM) (new)

Wysteria (wysteriablack) mid-month update

This December I've been reading...
Misfits (Royal Academy Rebels, #1) by Jen Calonita Outlaws (Royal Academy Rebels, #2) by Jen Calonita Sleigh Spells (Winter Witches of Holiday Haven, #1) by Bella Falls A Humbug Holiday by Bella Falls Cheery Charms (Winter Witches of Holiday Haven #6) by Bella Falls Merry Mischief (Aurora Hart #3) by Bella Falls Miss Frost Solves a Cold Case (Jayne Frost, #1) by Kristen Painter Miss Frost Ices The Imp (Jayne Frost, #2) by Kristen Painter 30 Things I Know For Certain by Gloria Marie Pelcher All You Need to Be Impossibly French A Witty Investigation into the Lives, Lusts, and Little Secrets of French Women by Helena Frith Powell French Toast An American in Paris Celebrates the Maddening Mysteries of the French by Harriet Welty Rochefort Stolen Goblin Bride (Stolen Brides Of The Fae #1) by Emma Hamm Aussie English & Culture What is unique about Australian English and Culture? by Luke Zimmermann

currently reading
Overcoming Perfectionism Anxiety and Indecision A Brilliant but Imperfect Guide to Releasing Your Inner Achiever by CROSS BORDER BOOKS


want to read
Stolen Midsummer Bride (Stolen Brides Of The Fae #3) by Tara Grayce Stolen Threadwitch Bride by Clare Sager Culture Shock! Australia by Ilsa Sharp Are You Fully Charged? The 3 Keys to Energizing Your Work and Life by Tom Rath

(side not All you need to be impossibly french is not clean! I skipped the last chapter because it was so not clean!)


message 20: by Rachel (last edited Dec 21, 2022 09:32AM) (new)

Rachel (res4) I've finished these:
Dial C for Christmas Sweet Christian Contemporary Romance Novella (You Are on the Air, Book 14 ) by Marisa Masterson
Dial I for Identity by Chautona Havig
Montana Match by Merrillee Whren
Christmas at Holly Berry Inn A Holiday Romance (Silver Creek Christmas #1) by Emily Childs

Currently reading: Miracle on Ladies' Mile by Joanna Shupe Christmas at the Café A Holiday Romance (Silver Creek Christmas #2) by Emily Childs


message 21: by Staci, Book Awards Specialist (new)

Staci | 3864 comments Mod
Lots of reads in December due to novellas and shorter novels:

A Seaside Wonder (Muir Harbor #2) by Melissa Tagg The Christmas Promise by Gabrielle Meyer Always You (Murphy Brothers Story #1) by Jennifer Rodewald A Snow White Christmas by Toni Shiloh The Blackout Book Club by Amy Lynn Green Engaging Deception (The Joplin Chronicles #3) by Regina Jennings What I Would Tell You by Liz Tolsma The Boden Birthright (The Cimarron Legacy, #0.5) by Mary Connealy In Love's Time by Kate Breslin A Cry in the Dark by Jessica R. Patch Love's New Beginnings (Wyoming Sunrise #0) by Penny Zeller Where Wild Roses Bloom (Heart of a Mountie) by Angela K. Couch Silent Night (Rock Harbor, #5.5) by Colleen Coble Critical Threat (Extreme Measures #3) by Lynette Eason Under the Cover of Mercy by Rebecca Connolly A Texas Christmas Carol by Karen Witemeyer In Spite of Ourselves (Murphy Brothers Story #2) by Jennifer Rodewald Within These Walls of Sorrow A Novel of World War II Poland by Amanda Barratt Christmas on King Street by Ashley Clark Copper Fire by Suzanne Woods Fisher Like the Wind by Robin Lee Hatcher Leaving Lavender Tides (Lavender Tides #1.5) by Colleen Coble When I Close My Eyes by Elizabeth Musser In Spotlight and Shadow (Doors to the Past, #11) by Rachel Scott McDaniel The Case of the Mystery Mark (The Nicki Holland Mysteries, #1) by Angela Elwell Hunt Barking up the Wrong Tree Book 3 Gone to the Dogs by Janice Thompson

General Market
A Christmas Memory by Richard Paul Evans


message 23: by Wysteria (last edited Jan 02, 2023 03:35PM) (new)


message 24: by Katrina (new)

Katrina Lybbert | 886 comments Here is what I actually finished in December:

Sadie An Amish Retelling of Snow White (An Amish Fairytale #3) by Sarah Price Sunburst (Sky King Ranch, #2) by Susan May Warren Romancing Daphne (The Lancaster Family, #3) by Sarah M. Eden Courting Misfortune (The Joplin Chronicles, #1) by Regina Jennings The Lost Heiress (Ladies of the Manor, #1) by Roseanna M. White Goodwill for the Gentleman (Belles of Christmas, #2) by Martha Keyes The Highwayman's Letter (Sons of Somerset #5) by Martha Keyes The Valet's Secret by Josi S. Kilpack Finding Faith at Christmas by Emma Ashwood Submerged (Alaskan Courage, #1) by Dani Pettrey A Hopeful Christmas A Regency Romance Collection by Anneka R. Walker


message 25: by Sarita (new)

Sarita | 2287 comments Kindle:
On My Honor (Heroines of WWII) by Patty Smith Hall Like a Holiday Inn (Port Willis Romance Book 4) by Lindsay Harrel The Wishing Season (Chapel Springs, #3) by Denise Hunter Prisoner (Lady Wynwood’s Spies, #5) by Camille Elliot Christmas at the Circus by Joanne Bischof A Dangerous Stage (Protection for Hire, #2) by Camy Tang Married 'til Monday (Chapel Springs, #4) by Denise Hunter What I Would Tell You by Liz Tolsma

And not yet on goodreads: The Homecoming of Logan Thorne by Susan May Warren

Audio:
You're Gonna Love Me (Thunder Creek #2) by Robin Lee Hatcher A Flicker of Light by Katie Powner The Max Lucado Christmas Collection An Angel's Story/The Christmas Candle/The Christmas Child by Max Lucado Distant Echoes (Aloha Reef #1) by Colleen Coble The Accidental Guardian (High Sierra Sweethearts, #1) by Mary Connealy Hope Harbor (Hope Harbor, #1) by Irene Hannon A December Bride (A Year of Weddings, #1) by Denise Hunter


message 26: by Missy (new)

Missy | 936 comments My December -

Joy to the World A Regency Christmas Collection by Carolyn Miller , A Christmas Engagement by Linda Byler , The First Christmas A Story of New Beginnings by Stephen Mitchell , Snowed In for Christmas by Sarah Morgan (GM), Postcards at Christmas by Imogen Clark (GM), The Call of the Wrens by Jenni L. Walsh (GM)

DNF - The Christmas Wedding Guest (Wishing Tree, #1) by Susan Mallery


back to top