Introduction

I have worked in book sales for 8 years. When I began, I read a little of everything, but in the past few years I have read mostly all Christian fiction. I find that it often opens my heart to new aspects of the Bible and Christ-like living. I hope to share the love of inspiring fiction with other people. I read all genres of Christian fiction including fantasy, chick-lit, romance, suspense, mystery, etc. I love to suggest new books to people and encourage them to try new things. Authors that I follow include Randy Alcorn, Tamera Alexander, Lynn Austin, Terri Blackstock, Colleen Coble, Brandilyn Collins, Ted Dekker, Deanna Gist, Kristin Heitzmann, Angela Hunt, Karen Kingsbury, Siri Mitchell, Nancy Moser, Linda Nichols, Christa Parrish, Frank Peretti, Allison Pittman, Francine Rivers, Lisa Samson, and Travis Thrasher. I have two bookshelves full of books yet to read, with many other authors that I am excited to try. My absolute favorite is Francine Rivers' Mark of the Lion trilogy. Beth Moore is my favorite non-fiction author. I also like Frances Roberts, Oswald Chambers, C.S. Lewis, Max Lucado, Henry Blackaby, Sheila Walsh, Joni Erickson Tada, and Donna Partow. Of course, I can't forget the Bible. God's Word is the ultimate source of wisdom and inspiration. I am currently rereading the book of 1 Samuel, choosing this after finishing Michal by Jill Eileen Smith. I am also reading Come Away, My Beloved by Frances Roberts, Heaven by Randy Alcorn, and June Bug by Chris Fabry. June Bug is described as a modern retelling of Les Miserables, and I am enjoying it. Fabry's writing is crisp and fresh. I will write a full review when I have finished it! That's all for now. I plan to write brief reviews of some of the books I have read in the past and more thorough reviews of my current reading lists! I would love to see comments and reviews from all interested. Thanks