Clean Reads discussion
What have you read that's good and clean lately?
Ethan: Enough! You don't understand Christianity and the Bible so why argue? You have the right to read whatever you wish, as do I. I would hope that you would find joy in Jesus as I have after years of darkness,but that's up to the Holy Spirit to draw you in. I sense that you might be rather young. I hope you don't have to go through all the years of doing your own thing(like I did) and making mistakes right and left. I recommend a book called I Love Jesus but hate Religion by Jefferson Bethke for you.
P.S.Ethan, why are you even on this site if you like unclean books?
Maybe it's a God thing?
Maybe it's a God thing?
Just joined the group. It was as much fun reading your posts as reading a novel itself! As I look back over my library, 2 authors that haven't been mentioned yet and offer clean reads that are fun, suspenseful, and intriguing are Sarah Shaber, and Dan Walsh. Both write historical fiction and do a wonderful job with their research. I love knowing I can read multiple books by an author and not be disappointed by their sliding into profanity and gratuitous sexual or graphically violent content. These will offer hours of enjoyment, and are fun for book clubs too. Now that I have a list of new authors and books to read, I'm off to the easy chair!
Ethan: If one only prays a sinner' prayer hoping to avoid hell, they are missing the point. Jesus said He came to give an abundant life. We miss everything good He plans for us if we go our own way. I was in my mid30's before I asked Jesus is be my saviour but also my Lord(boss). His ways are a whole lot easier in the long run. That's when I started reading the Whole Bible. How can you understand and love someone if you don't know them? For the past 35 years I've been happier and at peace like I never was in my younger years.
I thought I had intellectual doubts that kept me so long from God but it was really anger inside because I thought He gave me a raw deal in life. Surrendering to His love and care was the best choice I ever made. I know this is off the topic but I felt I needed to answer.
I thought I had intellectual doubts that kept me so long from God but it was really anger inside because I thought He gave me a raw deal in life. Surrendering to His love and care was the best choice I ever made. I know this is off the topic but I felt I needed to answer.
Back to Books-- I love the Squeaky Clean series on Kindle by Christy Barritt. The first copy was free on Kindle and I liked it enough to buy all the others. Very funny mystey/suspense. I'm not quite as fond of the novels she writes for Love Inspired Suspense.
Amy wrote: "Im new to the group! Can anyone tell me is there a list of clean reads that members of this group have put together?"The group has a bookshelf you can look at. Feel free to browse my books as well. I try to note if a book has lots of crudity/sex/foul language, etc.
Ok, maybe this thread needs to change?? The discussion looks like a personal rant, and not recommending books! It's a Mall World After All
This was free (not always a good thing), but so funny! Just laughed at some of the scenes. Light, some social commentary, definitely YA, so if you don't enjoy that genre, I wouldn't recommend reading it. A fun roller coaster ride of a read though!
Christine wrote: "To C: Glad you enjoyed it. I bet others would,too. As a former history teacher I'm picky about historical fiction. Gilbert Morris writes lengthy, involved historical fiction (not always accurate) b..."Actually my library has Charade in dead tree and Kindle form. I will be getting it, thanks for the heads up, it sounds good, as long as it is not full of religious proselytizing.
I think you will really like Charade. I don't think it's "preachy" although it is written by a Christian. Some Christian writers come on strong some don't-- like Richard Mabry and Davis Bunn. Davis Bunn (He dropped the T) used to write different stuff but now he sticks primarily with world financial thrillers and espionage. Randy Singer has been mentioned before. He is a lawyer who writes excellent legal suspense. I would really like enough money to buy a publishing house and the rights to books that are well-written but that suffer from "potty mouth" so I could re-issue cleansed versions.
I'd love to read Margaret Truman's mysteries but the one I picked up had foul language on everypage. I've noticed that some companies are buying old authors (like Gwen Bristow that I read as a young gjrl) and re-issuing their books. I don't think Bristow was YA. I used to read adult books when I was in my early teens as soon as the library in our small town allowed me to use the adult section. I read all the Bristow books I could get(historical fiction) but all I remember is the one about the swamp fox, Francis Marion.
I'd love to read Margaret Truman's mysteries but the one I picked up had foul language on everypage. I've noticed that some companies are buying old authors (like Gwen Bristow that I read as a young gjrl) and re-issuing their books. I don't think Bristow was YA. I used to read adult books when I was in my early teens as soon as the library in our small town allowed me to use the adult section. I read all the Bristow books I could get(historical fiction) but all I remember is the one about the swamp fox, Francis Marion.
P.S. It has been years since I readJane Aiken Hodge but her historical fiction should be clean. I especially liked Greek Wedding and Marry in Haste. Elizabeth Cadell is clean. For C.: Both are non-Christian books. It's a shame that more books can't be clean. I wrote an email to an author and told him his book was good but would have been better by leaving out certain language. He said he would "think about it.". Maybe we need to contact publishers and writers and encourage more clean books.
Christine wrote: "P.S. It has been years since I readJane Aiken Hodge but her historical fiction should be clean. I especially liked Greek Wedding and Marry in Haste. Elizabeth Cadell is clean. For C.: Both are non-..."Hey, Christine. I just wanted to say that I'm sorry for making fun of you, for being mean, rude, and for hurting your feelings. I'm going to give the Bible a shot, sooner or later for myself. Etc.
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Also, I found a YA contemporary Christmas romance that's clean. It's called What Light by Jay Asher. There is no swearing nor sexual content. Some of the characters are stereotypes. However, there are also good messages about forgiveness and redemption. I don't really remember the book all that well. I gave it 2/5 stars, but I think some of you would enjoy it. There is also a Church service in it that's like every other Christmas Eve One, but without any blasphemy.
My feelings don't get hurt if people disagree with me. I have strong opinions but was once a non-believer and read things I now regret.
I have some Jerry Jenkins police books(series of 3) that I got for 20¢ each at my library sa!e. I hope they aren't boring.
I have some Jerry Jenkins police books(series of 3) that I got for 20¢ each at my library sa!e. I hope they aren't boring.
I just saw a free movie on You Tube called War Room. It was so good that now I want to get the book.
Christine wrote: "P.S. It has been years since I readJane Aiken Hodge but her historical fiction should be clean. I especially liked Greek Wedding and Marry in Haste. Elizabeth Cadell is clean. For C.: Both are non-..."Although I haven't personally read her books, I will vouch for Elizabeth Cadell, based on what my wife has told me: totally clean and engaging, with likable characters. Her books are long out of print and therefore kind of hard to find, so I used to scour the thrift shops for copies to give to my wife until my more tech-savvy daughter demonstrated that it's much easier to find them online.
Robin Jones Gunn has written for both teens and adults. Teens might like her Christy Miller series. Adult series include the SisterChicks series and the other one that contains Whispers, Echoes, Clouds, etc. I can't remember all the titles.
Here are a few authors that I enjoy: Julianne Donaldson, Sarah M. Eden, Katherine Reay, Jennifer Peel, Elizabeth Camden, Cameron Wright, Rachael Anderson.
If you are looking for clean reads, visit the site of the author's group, Clean Indie Reads. There are multiple genre, dozens of authors and some permanently free books. The books there are free of profanity, sex and graphic violence.
Lynn Austin has some great clean reads. So far I have enjoyed While We're Far Apart, A Proper Pursuit and Wonderland Creek.
I always plug these books too. The political machinations, along with a very subtle and sweet romance make these books a clever and interesting read:The Thief
The Queen of Attolia
The King of Attolia
A Conspiracy of Kings
If you enjoyed The Princess Bride (either the book or the movie, but especially the movie), and if you like audiobooks, you might try As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride, by Cary Elwes. It's great fun.
Ken wrote: "If you enjoyed The Princess Bride (either the book or the movie, but especially the movie), and if you like audiobooks, you might try As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princes..."I checked the paperback out from the library. It was a fun read.
I recently enjoyed Undercurrents by Traci Hunter Abramson, which I checked out from my library as an e-book. I would classify it as a very clean romantic thriller (no profanity, no sex, non-sensationalized violence. It's about an LDS swimmer placed in the witness protection program after seeing her boyfriend murdered.
Here are my most recent Clean, Non Religious Reads.https://www.goodreads.com/group/books...
Also, be sure to check out the bookshelf in my groups~
Clean,Non Religious-Reads
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Clean Mystery/Suspense for the Squeamish
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Ethan wrote "Off topic, what are your standards? Basically, what do you do and do not consider appropriate for you personally to read in books, so I can recommend some that you think are clean and not ones that aren't, etc. I said etc because there was more that I thought about, but forgot. "I despise "F" bombs and religious curses, but don't mind scattered 'mild' swears.
Also I prefer some steamy-knee-weakening kisses in my romances(such as in
) to those totally unrealistic ones where there is no kiss till the end of the book! Why would anyone even want to marry a PLATONIC/NO-CHEMISTRY person? Future sexual relations with such a person sounds Nasty, and totally unnatural! However, I also cannot stand when the author writes continual lustful thoughts for the characters, then it's like that's all they think about, and that is LUST, NOT LOVE!Lastly, I can't take continual religious proselytizing/preaching. I do not want God as a main character, or continual god-talk! A little is ok.... such as in some Amish -themed books since that is their culture, if it's not overdone.
This one was a good WW1 spy-thriller. A chunky read, but not hard to stay interested that long.
I just finished Water's Edge. It was very good! A true old-fashioned mystery. There is a strong religious undertone that some don't like, but for me it only adds to the enjoyment of the story.
I just started "Major Pettigrew's Last Stand," I was hesitant because I thought it wouldn't be worth my time. I am interested now.
Sarah m Eden Unlikely pair. 4.5 out of 5
If you love good fantasy try Charlie Holmberg. “Followed by Frost” is a good read as well as “The Paper Magician” series. Fun magic! Anything by Jeff Wheeler is excellent. Some violence, but when stories involve wars, that’s hard to avoid. It isn’t graphic, however. Happy Reading!
The Giver by Lois Lowry is a good clean dystopian novel
Wholesome clean reads:Two great Mysteriey series authors: Diane Mott Davidson, JoAnn Fluke. I LOVE these books! You need to read them in order.
Camron Wright won an award with his book The Rent Collector---this is a book you will want to own because there is so much worth re-reading. Absolutely excellent book based on a true story of those living in a garbage dump in Cambodia.
If you can get a hold of Gwen Bristow's books she writes fantastic historical fiction without getting bogged down in the history. She wrote Jubilee Trail, Calico Palace and also Celia Garth--3 of my favorite books, 2 centering on the fascinating period of California's early history and Celia Garth is Revolutionary War period. Her characters will be your friends forever.
You can also always count on Richard Paul Allen for wholesome and interesting storylines and characters.
Donna Van Liere is also one of my favorites--She has written several--wonderful stories. The Angels of Morgan Hill was great.
I love anything by Lynn Austin. Her historical fictions about Bible characters are amazingly good. I couldn't put them down.My book, The Secrets of the Clock, has received really good reviews. I only write clean books.
For some strange I can’t make a new topic in this group so I am just going to write this here. Does anyone know if the Cherry Cola Book Club Series are clean?
Every book by Brandon Sanderson is clean and amazing. He is by far my favorite author. Some of his books are a little long, with more than 1000 pages, but to me that just makes his books better
I Actually Finished Oathbringer :D
C.S. Kjar's books are good and clean. Check her out on goodreads and follow her.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...goodreads review:
"Haunted Blood is not your typical paranormal suspense novel. It is unique in that it did not have the usual 'blood, violence & sex' of these type of stories. It is a page turner with lots of twists and turns."
Arena by Karen HancockI just popped open this read, as suggested by a friend, and absolutely loved it! It takes a while to get into and it is a Christian allegory, but completely worth it!
I liked Arena by Karen Hancock too. I also really liked Enclave by her as well. A couple other books I’ve enjoyed lately that are clean- they’re probably middle grade books but I like them.... The war that saved my life and the war I finally won. Both by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley. I haven’t actually quite finished the second one but very good books and very clean.
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No junk? Really? What do you consider a self-published book that is so badly written it doesn't make sense? And adding the word "wow" is not being blunt. It's being rude. Blunt and rude are two different things. If she is a member of a clean reads group, she obviously wants to avoid certain types of content. Everyone has a different view of what makes a book clean. You should not be laughing at her definition.