Why read more + Christian must reads
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- Опубликовано: 27 май 2022
- Thank you for helping us round up the best Christian fiction for vacation get aways and lazy summer afternoons! Below you will find the books recommended in this video, along with a complete list of ALL recommendations. And please keep them coming… let us know what we missed in the comments!
📚COMPLETE CHRISTIAN FICTION LIST:
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📕 Christian Love Stories
Melanie Dobson - The Winter Rose - amzn.to/3wWtDaP
Tess Thompson - Emerson Pass Historicals - amzn.to/38pvA7x
Dee Henderson - The O’Malley Series - amzn.to/3zknU1J
📗 Biblical Historical Fiction
Connilyn Cossette - Out Of Egypt Series - amzn.to/3t0icha
Tessa Afshar - Ruth: In The Field of Grace - amzn.to/3a4fQao
📘 Modern Day Fiction
Neta Jackson - The Yada Yada Prayer Group - amzn.to/3t4f9Vw
Sharon Brown - The Sensible Shoes Series - amzn.to/3lMLtbo
Robin Jones Gunn - The Sisterchicks Series - amzn.to/3athfb1
Jan Karon - The Mitford Series - amzn.to/38NM35T
📙Fantasy
Andrew Peterson - The Wingfeather Saga - amzn.to/3NEyOmz
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:: ALL TIME FAVORITE READS* ::
Sitting At The Feet of Rabbi Jesus - amzn.to/3ulqnWR
The Jesus I Never Knew - amzn.to/3ASSLks
The Miracle of The Scarlet Thread - amzn.to/3HtiBOv
The Parables - amzn.to/3IZkseh
Parables: The Mysteries of God’s Kingdom Revealed - amzn.to/3HqjZ4y
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Get Your Life Back - amzn.to/3roRO0m
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry - amzn.to/34q3AOS
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:: BIBLE STUDY RESOURCES* ::
My bible - amzn.to/3nefeSI
Evangelical Study Bible - amzn.to/32QFk8h
Pentecostal Study Bible - amzn.to/3n0PuKj
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The Life Journal on Amazon - amzn.to/31XZZXf
:: SERMONS BY PASTOR DIANA ::
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Ooh! More Mom call-ins, please. Love her! I would love to hear her opinions and experience on all kinds of things. She's another great voice to add to the mix...so friendly, and I can totally hear the family resemblance. Thanks for the book list. I don't pay attention as well when I'm listening to audio books: passive vs. active.
Yes, have missed mom.😊
Def. 😊
I just completed reading the Yada Yada Prayer Group series that was recommended by your mom. I am more your mom’s age so I decided to start with her recommendation. I would highly recommend this series to anyone. The prayer group of women are definitely a diverse group ranging from educated to not educated, poor to having nice places to live, ages from 20 to 50 plus, ladies with good backgrounds and ladies from prison, ladies from hometown America to Mexico and Africa, married, single and all between. Each lady is so different but they come together with the issues and fears all women face, no matter all those other differences. I love how this book has woven in what it is to listen to God. In those times where you are about to fly into trying to handle a situation all by yourself (and do a poor job, I might add) just listen for the voice of God and see what God would have you to say, what God would have you to do. You will find that life is a lot smoother if we listen before we act. After completing this series, I find myself thinking like Jodi and remembering to just stop, pray, listen, and praise and ask What is God telling me to do? It has impacted my life and helps me be less anxious and Reminded me that God is in control.
Audio books I have found very calming!!! I have driven over the years to multiple different states to take care of my parents and see family.
During 2019/2020 my father was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. Between that and the pandemic it was a very stressful time. I had to drive from Colorado to Illinois every two weeks to care for him, so I read/listened for ours. It was such a wonderful experience!! They were so calming and helped me to keep from falling into a deep depression as my father passed on.
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I Dared to Call Him Father was a book I read over and over years ago. It truly captured my heart and changed me forever. Had such a positive impact on me. Changed my perception of people from other cultures.
I'm a HUGE Andrew Peterson fan. Like huge. We've read the wingfeather series and it's amazing!! Another kid one or ypung reader is The Green Ember series.
I need a paper book to truly relax, lol.
Yes! I read all 4 Wingfeather books, and I love Andrew Peterson's music, too. I have not started the Green Ember series. Physical books and the library are great!
Love the green ember series!
The Mitford Series on audio. That’s where it’s at, especially if you have a hard time getting into it. Speed it up a little and you’ll be hooked! - I like fiction on audio because I can track what’s going on much easier than non-fiction while I’m doing other things. I love all formats, though.
I use my Kindle whenever possible. Initially wasn't a fan, but it's been 6 years or so and love it. I love the smell of real books, but at 51 my eyes don't focus as well up close with my contacts in, then I love to be able to read without a light, change the font size and background color to brown and cream. That's not all! LOL The fact as Dawn mentioned less clutter and if I'm borrowing from the library easy "pick up" and "return".
Totally agree 😊
I've always preferred real books. Holding them and smelling them adds to the pleasure of reading, but I have learned to love my kindle. Where else can you store a library of over 1,300 books in such a small space? 😳
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I love books but I don’t like how much room they take up.
The Mitford series is wonderful!
I was going to comment the same thing!! They’re so good & heartwarming 🥰
Love the Wingfeather books, especially the audio version which is read by the author. Also love Mitford books, although I had a little trouble going to the first book. Once I got through the first few chapters, I was hooked.
I’m in my mid-fifties and always got my books 📚 from the library. I read 2 books/ month. Had to get an e-reader at the start of the pandemic when the pandemic started because can’t sleep 🛌 if I don’t read first. Now i just borrow ebooks from the library. Real book or e reader, i can still get engaged in either one.
Im a paper book girl. However, being a minimalist I wouldn’t keep the book unless I knew I’d want to read again. But I also love to share. So I could find myself sharing the book with my grandmother, or friends, or giving it away to someone I know will enjoy it. Sharing is so fun!❤️
This is so wonderful to hear this morning. Thank you, Dawn and Diana for taking the time to compile this list. In the past few years, I switched back to fiction. Being in my late 40s with our two children finally grown, I had not read fiction since before getting married even! I think I felt that I needed to learn and be the best parent ever so I kept reading self-help and how to books on parenting and child development. It wasn't until our youngest turned 18 that she said, "Mom we're going to the library and you are getting a book with me!!" Imagine that?! what a blessing our daughter gave to me that day. I stumbled upon the Tearoom Mystery series written by authors through Guidepost publication. Imagine my delight when I realized that it was a series that kept going up to 27 books! After finishing the 27th book and not knowing of another good fiction book that was Christian, I just began the series over and now I'm on book 7 LOL I agree with everything that you said Diana, regarding empathy and just lowering stress level. I have found that going through this Series has helped me in the ways that you've mentioned even being more open-minded excetera I am just so so thankful for both of you in more ways than one but today I feel thankful that you brought about this new list of fiction Christian books. Because truthfully, I might not need to go through this series for a third time even though it would be tempting haha I'm excited to look at the list now and I'm especially happy that the books are "series" because I get that nostalgic feeling if it's just one book. I love to schedule my Bible time and my fiction reading at different times during the day because they bless me in different ways! I do enjoy auditory books as I'm walking or driving but mostly, I prefer the library and having that book to hold in my hand. I think it is a great compromise between being minimal and not having the Clutter of books but it feels like you're owning something for a short time but don't have to keep it and that's fun. Plus, I just love the peace and calm of a library visit. I'm adding you girls to my prayer log...Diana, for a healthy pregnancy and rest on the way and Dawn, for keeping balance in your days among all of your fun activities. I super appreciate you both! ❤ It's like having two best friends along with me on my morning walk since I'm listening to this auditory as I go.
Diana, you look so beautiful during your pregnancy and I love that blouse. Dawn, your hair is especially pretty how you have styled it lately!!
Happy Tuesday 🍥🍨
My family and I listened to the Mitford series on audio while on the road on vacation. It made the drive go so much better. Her books are good for the whole family, and the reader does a really good job.
Hard copy person -- library or borrow from a friend. I have purchased some from discounted places like thrift stores or good reads. I pass them on after I read them unless it's one I want to read again and again. Thanks for the list!
Absolutely LOVE the Mitford series! Just got rid of pretty much all of my fiction books, but I did keep that entire series ☺️ And, I'm not sure if you realize it, but if you do have the Kindle versions like Dawn mentioned, and you have an echo Dot, you can have Alexa read it to you while you're cooking or doing dishes or something. And one last comment I'll make is, yes absolutely listening to fictional audiobooks do have the same effect as reading them. I just listened to The War Room, and it was just like the movie, and I totally got caught up in it. The other side of it I think, is that it improves your listening skills ☺️
I did not know this about kindle and Alexa. Thank you!!!! I just tried it. It's so cool!! I also Love the Mitford books. I am currently reading Somewhere Safe with Somebody Good.
I sometimes “go back” to Mitford. Like visiting loved ones.
I too am downsizing but could not part with my Mitford books!
I just finished reading my first Mitford series book that I picked up from a free library stand. Loved it and was so happy to hear there are more ❤️
Has to be paperback📚❤️. This coming from a total book worm📚🐛😂
. The smell of a brand new book. The feel of the pages, and the weight of a story one is about to embark on. The satisfaction (or heartache, depending on if you are enjoying the story or not😅😂) of looking at the top of the book and seeing the progress you are making in a story based on the placement of the bookmark. Health wise, keeping off of my phone close to bed time( If you have not heard of Shawn Stevenson and his book Sleep Smarter, or his podcast The Model Health Show; one topic he talks about is how blue light coming from our phones and screens are suppressing melatonin ( ( a hormone needed to help us sleep at night.)), making falling asleep harder, and taking longer to get into deep rem sleep. I highly recommend listening to his health journey story, and reading his book Sleep Smarter.).
I love this channel ❤️
Thank you for making a channel that is fun, entertaining, and a joy to watch.
Keep up the great work, and God bless you🙏❤️☺️
We just finished The Wingfeather Saga, this was our second time. Last year I started reading it to the kids and we finished the series by listening to the audiobooks. Andrew did such a great job narrating the stories it has become one of our most favorite series.
Thank you, Diana and Dawn! A summer fiction reading list is just what I was looking for!
Has to be paper! I have a kindle and I haven’t turned it on in probably 8 years. I love to read! I loved the book of longings! I’d never heard of the one your momma reviewed. Definitely ordering it! I also have thousands of books. It’s what keeps me from being a “minimalist” but they’re in a room we call the library in the basement, tucked in shelves nicely. 😂🤷♀️
We purchased the first book of the Wingfeather Saga (by Andrew Peterson) at a homeschool convention right after it was published, we were hooked immediately- the entire family loved them and we waited with great anticipation as they each came out. Initially we purchased it for our youngest who has dyslexia, he had worked so hard to overcome his reading issues and this book sounded like the perfect “bribe” to get him to want to read….. and it was! They all were ! But we really did not expect that we’d all love them and read them together as a family in the evenings. I predict that this series is going to stand the test of time and be as popular as The Chronicles of Narnia and Lord of the Rings!!!!! We have have all reread them many times and our set is very worn, I’m going to order them again for my youngest (who is grown now) so he can have a fresh set of his own.
As an avid reader, this video was like candy. I have so many fun books to read this summer now! Several of the books are available on Kindle Unlimited, which was very exciting. It sounds like I will also get to spend some time at the library this summer, searching for even more treasures. I really appreciate that you focused on authors that may not be as well known. Thank you for taking the time to put together such a comprehensive list! Now, I am off to my favorite chair with a new book 😉
Awesome video topic! Thanks for the recommendations.
I read the Yada Yada series awhile ago and I loved them. I was so sad to finish the series. I love the feeling of turning pages and holding a book in my hand.
One of my favorite of your videos!!! Thanks ladies (and mom)
Thanks for the recommendations. I love Dee Henderson's O'Malley series.
Loved this video! Thank you! After watching your video short on reading relaxing you, I picked up Somewhere Safe with Somebody Good from the Mitford series again. I kept starting it over and over. This time I am sticking with it reading for a few minutes before I turn my light out at night. It's only been a week, but I noticed I am sleeping better! I hope that continues.
I loved your mom's input. I hope we will hear from her in the future. I've always been a paper book reader, but I have learned to love my kindle. I am a missionary living overseas, so it makes that part of my life so much easier and portable.
I'm so happy to see you doing videos with Dawn. I enjoy the two of you together. I was afraid you all would stop when you started your own channel. ☺️
Love this! I love to read and have an ongoing list of recommended books to read. I will be adding these to my must read books. I love holding a book to read. But I also appreciate being able to read a book in my phone or listen to a book when walking or doing chores.
You ladies do a great job of explaining the benefits of reading fiction. You might be amazed at how many times I've heard people (usually men) scoff at the suggestion of reading fiction, saying they only read non-fiction because they want to learn something. May 2nd duty station in the USAF was to Japan, and although I was never much of a reader, and especially never chunkers, I picked up "Shogun" by James Clavell for something to read during the 21 hour flight to Japan. I learned so much about Japan through the protagonists experiences described in the book. From bits of basic language to understanding the history, customs and logic of a foreign country.
I like to read physical books. Now that I've finally gotten new reading glasses after several years of blurry vision, I've been reading more books. If a book is especially difficult, I would read with my pencil and make notes in the margins to help me stay focused, but lately I've been able to put down my pencil and just trust the reading process.
I've read a couple of Kindle books, but they feel too much like computer work, although the ability to look up words, and highlight passages and make notes on Kindle is attractive, I prefer the paper pages. While I was having nearsighted issues and doing a lot of driving, I replied mostly on audio books. I find I can only listen to an audiobook while I drive long distances, such as out of town across states and the country. Once I get into cities where I have to concentrate on navigation, I'll pause the book. I can't concentrate on an audio book at home, and I can't just sit in a chair listening to an audiobook because I feel like I'm not getting anywhere. I haven't tried listening to audiobooks while walking, I prefer to listen to the birds and nature around me while I walk.
Getting back to reading this very evening and this video popped up! Totally agree with your points about the benefits.
You too are so adorable, warm, and loving. Your videos make me feel like I’m hanging out with you. Thanks so much for your ministry!
Love this so much!! I needed a great excuse to get to bed a little earlier! 68% is a lot!! Love hanging out with you two with my Saturday morning coffee! ♥️
Thank you both for compiling this list. I am a 62 year old empty nest audio books reader. As a young family we started listening to Focus on the Family Adventures in Odyssey and other books as we drove back and forth to town and on trips. We also used to read aloud to our son. I love Irene Hannon and have been looking for more Christian fiction. You both have been a blessing in my life. I need a lot of quiet in my surroudings to be able to actually hold a book and read. Many life changes have occurred since those days and during this phase in my life my home is filled with TV and machine noise and little quiet except early morning.
Thank you for all the suggestions. Definitely enough to take me through to holiday readings. I like a physical book, hardback or paper, either one works. But I’m with you Dawn, use your public library. Make it a special errand with a cup of coffee and a stop at the library. 🌸
Thank you so much for sharing.
I just LOVE you guys and your mom!! You have a great mom! I love the Mitford series; I'm so excited to have some new series to look forward to! I prefer hardcopy, but will Kindle when I'm desperate. Read on to keep calm!
You both give us such good info on many topics. I love reading so will try a few of these mentioned. Thanks! ❤️🇨🇦
Thank you Ladies!!!
I love this, thank you for sharing these suggestions! I love the Yada Yada prayer group and the Sisterchicks! I used to only read paper books (because I don't buy many, I would go broke!) I would get most all of my books from the library. I now only read on my phone, because our local library has an app where I can borrow books from it. This has been the best of both worlds for me because I have the book at the ready all of the time and no more late fees!!! :)
Just found your channel. Fantastic. Such a blessing.
So glad you are promoting "the joy of reading", especially in the summer. Even reading a book, in the shade, under a tree, is a great way to reconnect with nature.
I "rescue" discarded books from our local book swap and bring them to "the little library" in the park. (People really enjoy the library and appreciate me filling it up if it is running low.) I also bring my own book to read on my walk. This, along with "my hobby", motivates me to go outdoors during the warmer weather.
I haven't gotten into audiobooks or reading them electronically. I like taking the books that are not in the best condition with me to the beach because it is easy to get water on them after a swim.
Love your outfits and Dawn's earrings. Hello summer!!!
I admit I still love the feel of a paper book in my hand when reading. I have read on kindle but still enjoy the paper book best. I'm not sure if it was me that recommended the Yada Yada Book series that you seen but that is my favorite nonfiction Christian series. Hope your mom continues through the series. Tell her it stays interesting and comforting to read right through. Lynn Austin is another great Christian writer. Love the idea of a book club :)
I have just discovered your channel today! My sister & I started a channel @ 8 months ago 😊 Have written down some new authors & books! To answer your question: my favorite way is to hold the book & I love bookmarks; but 2 years ago while traveling, I discovered Libby-the library app-so cool! God bless you as you continue to give your reviews.
Thanks for starting this book club. I try to read when I come home from work. It is tempting to run and check my email, but it is so much better for me if I make a cup of tea and read. I can confirm that reading reduces stress. I have listened to audiobooks in the past; I had a long commute and would listen on the way to and from work. I found audiobooks to be expensive and would borrow them from the library. I enjoyed that way of reading also, and sometimes, I would be introduced to a great novelist via an audiobook and would then go to the library and take out more of that author's books. Happy summer reading!
I love books so much. That’s my favorite section at a thrift store but I mostly read on my kindle now. So convenient! I even use my library’s app to check out digital books. Can’t wait to check out the list!!
I really enjoy videos with Dawn and you too cute together also Diana I thank you for getting me back to reading my Bible again I also joined a Bible study group it is great! I have been noticing my attitude has improved I feel a closer walk with Jesus thank you again God bless you keep doing what you are doing think how many lives you have touched or changed for the better and the prayer at the end is fantastic…love it!
Love this. Thank you for sharing this.
I absolutely love Tessa Afshar. Her books are biblical timeline, so well researched & teach God’s love for us through bringing those characters to life.
I love audio books when I'm doing yard work, house work and driving - not so good to fall asleep to, but that's just me. Also love it when you two ladies do youtube together - more please.
I love to read, and I always have a book waiting for as soon I as finish one. That post book grief is real. I love your channel!
What a colourful video!! Love the new bedding, Diana that dress suit you so beautiful. I just love seeing you in colour Dawn, and that earrings! Love from South Africa 🇿🇦
Ladies…. The Two of You are a delight…..I love to read and do handwork ie knit, cross-stitch etc….. so audiobooks have been my go-to…. Now that I am retired I cherish the time I have to listen and the soothing motion of the handwork have worked to bring me such pleasure and I thank God daily for this season of my life….
For biblical fiction, I love The Bronze Bow!
Thanks for all the recommendations! I've been enjoying the Wingfeather Saga, and look forward to trying others!
Thanks for the suggestions! I have just recently discovered the Mitford series and am in love with it! Such a cute story line and light reading. I personally read on both kindle and paperbacks, it just depends on what I have in front of me and where I can get my books. :). Audio books are great for road trips or if I just want something to breeze through while I clean or do yard work.
I read the Yada Yada series quite some time ago and loved them. After listening to your sweet mom share how much she enjoyed the book she critiqued, I’m going to read them again. Thanks for all the suggestions! I truly appreciate you and all you do. 😍
Awesome vid! I love to read and write. So thankful to have finished writing my second Christian/fiction/mystery!
Definitely book in my hands to really enjoy! Though audio of Mitford Series puts me to sleep even when I am really anxious. The voice of the narrator definitely makes a difference!
Excited thank you 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
Just read sensible shoes ..... couldn’t put it down now can’t wait to read the others ..... very engaging..... you walk along side 4 ladies on very different paths that come together and learn to love each other x
I love the Wingfeather books!! Looking forward to watch the movie😊👍🏼
Thanks so much for all the ideas. Irene Hannon writes Christian mystery novels and has many wonderful books as well.
A great cozy mystery is the Joann Fluke series. I listen to them on audio book while doing the dishes.
My favourite video yet! I loved this. I prefer fiction on audible but I don't read before bed, I read while doing house hold chores. Can't wait to read these books, thanks for putting this list together for us!
I love to listen audio books when I am taking care of the dishes or cleaning. Less distracting than videos. I'm a busy Mom who doesn't have as much time as I would like for reading. Audio books allow me to still keep up with my church book club. I found it relaxing to listen to the book while lying on the recliner with my eyes closed. Thanks for sharing some new books to read.
Love the Wingfeather Saga Series! We read them as a family during the pandemic. Also love Jan Karon series. The audible books have a phenomenal narrator. He brings all of the characters to life. Highly recommend!
I love this video! I have been having a hard time emotionally this yr & have been asking the Lord what I need to do to get my mind in a happy place consistently. Im also a stressed busy homeschool mom btw. The Lord has been leading me to read fiction. I didnt know why, Ive wrestled with 'did I mishear Him?,' but I have tried to keep reading and trusting the Lord knows me more phychologically than I know myself. So when I saw this video today I was like 'YES!!!!' Believe it or not, the Lord really knew what He was talking about 😁😁😁(duh). Also, this gives me a list now to choose from, which I very much need. Thank you ladies!
GOD IS WITH YOU 🙏🙌
love how He is leading you ...you are doing His WORK. You are laying His foundation for His next generation. Good job mom
I recently went through a time of severe anxiety and panic attacks. Along with counselling and medication I would say that reading positive fiction books at night was one of the biggest factors in helping me lift out of those episodes. It is a habit I now use every night and I no longer dread night but sometimes can’t wait to get to my bed so I can start reading. I also highly recommend the yada series and Mitford series! I couldn’t get enough of them once I got into the characters.
Thats crazy!!!! Thanks for making us more aware Diana!!! I love that your mom was able to be part of this video!!!!!
I can really only do audio with six boys and my trip to work and back is both mental escape with stories and educational entertainment! Thanks for the list of suggestions! God bless you
I have loved reading for as long as I can remember. I always checked out the maximum number of books at the library as a child. Life got busy and I didn’t have the time to sit still and read as I had in the past. I discovered audiobooks and fell in love with reading all over again. I mainly listen when i am walking my dog twice a day and on my lunch break. If the book is really good then i will listen while cooking, driving and doing chores.
Definitely paper books for me! I love everything about them- the smell, the spine cracking, being able to hide behind them, the feel of the paper, and the friendly way of carrying them around wrapped in your arm like giving a friend a hug. And there’s nothing like a trip to the library going though the stacks seeing them all lined up, the possibility of a new adventure. I do believe they are gentler on your eyes. No blue light. The Mitford series is one of my all time favorites.
Yes, Sensible Shoes! Sharon Garlough Brown writes fiction about spiritual disciplines. What an approachable way to get into this topic. Really well written. And Mitford series; love those books!
This year we listen to all of the books in the wingfeather saga on audiobook in the car. It took us a long time since usually my husband is riding to church with us on Sundays and not much more than that LOL. We have a seven, 10 and 13-year-old. We all love it and they gave us so much inside jokes etc. I believe the first book was the hardest to get through just because there’s so much to learning all the different names etc. I couldn’t believe the connections my seven-year-old made to the Bible and this book as well it’s amazing
It’s almost winter- let’s do that book club!!
4/24/2024- This video is so good. Thank You. I'm going to check out the channel after this video. I'm thinking about subscribing. I love to read. Especially Christian fiction. It's hard to find good books these days. You ladies are gorgeous and I'm so jealous of your smiles.
Love these recommendations! Great idea to sit by the pool with a book all summer 😊 On the last Wingfeather book with my 13 and 17 year old. We enjoy audio books in the car, and I also do better with audio on a plane ride.
oh this is so cool-thank u. Have been thinking of looking for a book to read cause I have got out of the way of reading .
Green Ember is an amazing family read aloud! Written by a Christian homeschooler father. The audio version is read by Sally Clarkson's son! SO good!!!
Yes , I am a minimalist but I still LOVE my paper book!! Ah I love the smell !!! I love thrifting books from old book stores. I can’t help it … I have my vintage book shelf and love all my Janette Oke 💕💕💕 haha but I am not ONLY paper , but I do occasionally use our kobo e reader ;) awesome video and THANK YOU two so much for the recommendations!
Love the Yada Yada books! Helps you see how the love of Jesus can bring people together no matter their differences!
Yes! Winter Book 📚 Club would be awesome!!
We are preparing for a long trip & will be downloading audio books to help pass the long hours. We always feel so engaged & always surprised how fast the time passes when we are so in to a series.
Thank you for this great list! I like clean historical fiction. Melanie Dobson is my FAVORITE!!! (I am a paper book reader from the library).
This video just popped up on my feed, so glad it did! Mitford is an enjoyable series! I hope you do more videos on books 📚🙂
I’m loving these recommendations!!! Great stuff! My problem is the majority of our churches here in the Toronto area of Ontario Canada - have removed their church libraries!! I can get some books from our local public library but it’s still annoying. Who wants to keep buying books???
I really love this.
Please do a summer non fiction playlist of books.
Appreciate this! I've committed to back porch time ( and reading) vs TV this summer. Prefer physical books but also big fan of kindle unlimited.
I love your authenticity! It's not fiction, but I loved Lauren Atkins' book Live in Love! It reads with with lightness of a fiction book. Thanks for the recommendations! Can't wait to start reading!
I agree: The Wingfeather saga ist for a little older. 12 is a great age; I read it with my son and we both loved it.I'd recommend it for adults as well. So good and deep.
Dawn, you look so pretty in that shade of blue! The color is great with your skin tone, eyes, and hair! 😍
Years ago I read the Zion covenant series by Bodie Thoene. I have just started to read it again every night after listening to you about nightly reading and no electronics. I do sometimes pick up my phone to go to Google Earth to see such places such as the Charles Bridge in Prague. I love seeing the historical places come alive
Love this series. I just pulled mine out. I may have to reread them.
You said it! Nothing better than a great book sitting by waters edge at the beach ⛱️ I have to have a book nothing else will do. But at times I can do audio book when driving to work. Can't wait to get some of these books from the library that you and others have recommended .
I got the Yada Yada Prayer Group Book one on Kindle, 2 days ago. Just finished it. Totally loved it, already recommending it to friends. And we're thinking about having a reading/praying group. THANKS for including your mom's take on that series.
I love this!!!! I needed some fresh ideas for fiction!
I love the Sensible Shoes Series! Super glad to see it on your list!
Melanie Dickerson!!!! Christian Romance Fairytale reimagining! Sooooo good!
Can't wait to try some of these out! Thank you ladies! I love to read but don't make much time for it with lots of little ones. Would probably do me good 😊
I love all the historical fiction by Deeanne Gist! She really captures the era and place and transports you there with her. For me, it needs to be a real book that I can hold in my hands to be relaxing & enjoyable. There's just something special about real books that takes me back to getting my first library card as a little girl, the smell of the old city library, the sound made by the card punch machine when you were being checked out by the librarian... wonderful memories of a lifetime of reading! ❤
Thank you!!!
How exciting to see Robin Jones Gunn on your list! She has been my favorite Christian author since I was a young teenager reading her Christy Miller series. The Sisterchicks are all about friends going on adventures to different countries. They’re so fun!
I didn't see Denise Hunter on the list and she has some great modern day Christian Romance but my all-time favorite is anything by Jody Hedlund. Historical Christian Romance with a wonderful message and always a happy ending. Many of her series are based on real events and are well researched so you even get a little history lesson in with a load of empathy and Christian life lessons. I cannot say enough good things about her books. I knew her from a missions trip years ago, and she is just as wonderful in person as you would imagine her to be from reading her books.
Thank you for your list I am a book book person I love them!
I use my i pad or listen to audio books. I really love falling asleep listening to books. I have a headband with flat headphones and I set either a timer or listen to the end of a chapter. If I fall asleep it’s easy to back up and it stops my brain from goin from going into overdrive at night.