I’m happy to find Christian books because sometimes it’s hard to find books that are more wholesome…I wish there were more Christian books by people of color but a lot of times “minority” written books have themes I can’t relate too even as an African American woman--so I venture back to Jane Austen type books and now more Christian novels. ❤️
I am Mexican American and I wish there were Christian fiction books with characters like me. I can relate. I am new in this whole Christian novels thing, and I appreciate the books but I want to see racial diversity too.
This is really insightful! Have you found any at all that you feel represented or that you can relate to? If so, I would love to read it! If not, I'm going to keep my eyes out!!
Have you read any Michael Phillips? He writes historical fiction. Or the Thoenes, also historical fiction. They both have more racial diversity in their stories. I don't know if it is exactly what you are looking for, but I thought I would throw those out there. Someone told me about them and I have been enjoying them. 😊
I understand how specifically biblical fiction is its own subgenre, but I have some difficulties with "Christian fiction" as a general category. Very similarly to "Christian music" (meaning not worship, but the CCM variety) and "Christian movies" (e.g., PureFlix), I feel like the existence of such a category is primarily a marketing device, a signal to the white, middle-class American evangelical subculture that these materials are "safe" and non-threatening (and which often translates into their being fairly insipid). By contrast, e.g., the fiction of Lewis or Tolkien wasn't intended or marketed as "Christian fiction" even though in a real sense it profoundly was (and in the case of Wm. Paul Young, I know that he too dislikes being boxed in this category). After all, any book/art that a Christian produces will in some way reflect what he or she believes, and anything that genuinely embodies truth/goodness/beauty _will_ speak to (but also challenge) anyone who's open to it, whether its creator is Christian or not. So all these books you mention may well be terrific, I just question the category!
Peter!! Thank you so much for your comment! I can also understand your conviction. As I mentioned in the video, I don’t think these books should ever replace time in Scripture, but they can do wonders in opening up imagination & also connecting to characters! I did recommend books I love because I feel as though my audience that may hold similar values and experiences will also love them. I appreciate your comment, it does challenge me & it is definitely an area that will continue to be explored!
@@annaeckley Thanks for your response! And again, I'm sure all these books are good or at least have great aspects. I just have a particular hang-up about how as Christians we position ourselves in relation to the broader secular culture, so certain concepts like "Christian fiction" tend to send me off on mini-rants, lol. But I really appreciate your thoughtfulness and witness, both here and in other videos I've watched since I subscribed to you recently. Keep it up! :)
@@annaeckley i was wondering if you can do a book review video on my christan science fiction and fantasy book that will be coming out this year in November that is called Elizabeth and the time travel car part one.
I'm sorry for the late reply! For most of them, I think mature teenage readers would be appropriate, but they would definitely be better for adults. Both young adults and older adults!
I’m happy to find Christian books because sometimes it’s hard to find books that are more wholesome…I wish there were more Christian books by people of color but a lot of times “minority” written books have themes I can’t relate too even as an African American woman--so I venture back to Jane Austen type books and now more Christian novels. ❤️
I am Mexican American and I wish there were Christian fiction books with characters like me. I can relate. I am new in this whole Christian novels thing, and I appreciate the books but I want to see racial diversity too.
@@kita3256 This is incredibly insightful! Have you found any at all that you feel represented in? I would love to read it if so!
This is really insightful! Have you found any at all that you feel represented or that you can relate to? If so, I would love to read it! If not, I'm going to keep my eyes out!!
Have you read any Michael Phillips? He writes historical fiction. Or the Thoenes, also historical fiction. They both have more racial diversity in their stories. I don't know if it is exactly what you are looking for, but I thought I would throw those out there. Someone told me about them and I have been enjoying them. 😊
Try Toni Shiloh. She is an African American Christian author
I read 15 of Karen’s Kingsbury’s books (The Baxter Family series) in two months. They’re amazing!
I read Francine Rivers The Masterpiece and really loved it.
Hey Anna!!! Just found your channel and I’m a book lover too!! So glad to find other Christian RUclipsrs/Booktubers!
Always good to find Christian books! I live Liz Curtis Higgs. I’m loving her book on Ruth.
What is that book called?!
@@annaeckley the girl’s still got it 😀
I’ve read the Mark of the Lions trilogy twice….so good!!!!
I loved the Thorn in My Heart series…
Love this list!
I loved Masterpiece by Francine Rivers!! I am still thinking about the characters and what they are doing now! LOL
It was such a good read! Have you read any of her other stand-alone books? I've read a few series but they are such big commitments!
@@annaeckley I believe that was the first book of hers that I have read. Loved it!!
You should try reading Dani Pettrey books. They are all amazing. They are Christian suspense/mystery.
I am looking out for this author at local bookshops!!! :) Thank you for the recommendation!
I understand how specifically biblical fiction is its own subgenre, but I have some difficulties with "Christian fiction" as a general category. Very similarly to "Christian music" (meaning not worship, but the CCM variety) and "Christian movies" (e.g., PureFlix), I feel like the existence of such a category is primarily a marketing device, a signal to the white, middle-class American evangelical subculture that these materials are "safe" and non-threatening (and which often translates into their being fairly insipid). By contrast, e.g., the fiction of Lewis or Tolkien wasn't intended or marketed as "Christian fiction" even though in a real sense it profoundly was (and in the case of Wm. Paul Young, I know that he too dislikes being boxed in this category). After all, any book/art that a Christian produces will in some way reflect what he or she believes, and anything that genuinely embodies truth/goodness/beauty _will_ speak to (but also challenge) anyone who's open to it, whether its creator is Christian or not. So all these books you mention may well be terrific, I just question the category!
Peter!! Thank you so much for your comment! I can also understand your conviction. As I mentioned in the video, I don’t think these books should ever replace time in Scripture, but they can do wonders in opening up imagination & also connecting to characters! I did recommend books I love because I feel as though my audience that may hold similar values and experiences will also love them. I appreciate your comment, it does challenge me & it is definitely an area that will continue to be explored!
@@annaeckley Thanks for your response! And again, I'm sure all these books are good or at least have great aspects. I just have a particular hang-up about how as Christians we position ourselves in relation to the broader secular culture, so certain concepts like "Christian fiction" tend to send me off on mini-rants, lol. But I really appreciate your thoughtfulness and witness, both here and in other videos I've watched since I subscribed to you recently. Keep it up! :)
@@annaeckley i was wondering if you can do a book review video on my christan science fiction and fantasy book that will be coming out this year in November that is called Elizabeth and the time travel car part one.
@@Alexa-mr4jn Hi Alexa, I would love to discuss this option more! Please email me at anna@truebluefaith.org :)
What’s the age group you’d recommend for these books?
I'm sorry for the late reply! For most of them, I think mature teenage readers would be appropriate, but they would definitely be better for adults. Both young adults and older adults!