Christian Historical Fiction discussion
How did you get into Christian Historical Fiction?
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Then I hope you realize that you have just opened a door to a completely addictive new habit that never ceases!!!
Well to be honest, I suppose the first I read was Lois Gladys Leppard the Mandie Series and the Lily Series, back when I was a tween. The first Christian Historical Fiction that I remember reading was Liz Curtis Higgs and her Scottish series that retells the story of Jacob, Leah, and Rachel, and later Dinah staged in 17th century Scotland. I read them as they came out and struggled in between each release waiting for the next thing. I cannot wait for her new series to begin that she's currently working on now. For those who do not know this series I mentioned above consists of Thorn in My Heart, Fair is the Rose, Whence Came A Prince, and Grace in Thine Eyes. After that... I was visiting my brother and saw some books on my sister-in-law's desk, I don't remember what they were but they were Christian Fiction and my eyes were opened! Since then I have gotten into Tracie Peterson, Melanie Jeschke, Susan K. Downs, Susan May Warren, Francine Rivers, Carol Umberger, Lori Wick, Stephanie Grace Whitson, Bodie and Brock Thoene, and everyday it seems I'm learning about more.




Now I rarely read and romance novels. I almost exclusively read Historical fictions and Christian Historical fictions.



How funny! Those were the two authors that I started reading too. Plus, Brock and Bodie Thoene became an addiction as well. My grandmother bought me my first Janette Oke book and I've been hooked ever since. The Brides of Montclair series was a good one too. I love Jane Peart.


Isn't amazing how one book or author can spark such interest and devotion in our reading habits?
Margaret wrote: "Isn't amazing how one book or author can spark such interest and devotion in our reading habits? "
I like that one. I need to read the rest of the series. I vaguely remember starting the second book and then moving several years ago, and after it got in a box never got back to my bedside table... hmm...
I like that one. I need to read the rest of the series. I vaguely remember starting the second book and then moving several years ago, and after it got in a box never got back to my bedside table... hmm...




I did find some of the singles books got a little predictable.
Jennifer wrote: "yeah, me too! Oh well. She has a new series out set in biblical times with T Davis Bunn. Haven't read any of those though."
I have an ARC of The Centurion's Wife and think I will get to review The Hidden Flame (Acts of Faith Series #2). They both look pretty good.
I have an ARC of The Centurion's Wife and think I will get to review The Hidden Flame (Acts of Faith Series #2). They both look pretty good.




Joanne Bischof

Agreed!

:D I gave that book to a friend for her Birthday! She's never read anything by Francine Rivers! I told her she was missing out.



They are one of my favorite authors to read!
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Redeeming Love (other topics)When Tomorrow Comes (other topics)
Beyond the Gathering Storm (other topics)
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