Chrystal (chrystallm16@hotmail.com)

Left Behind The Kids by Jerry B. Jenkins & Tim LaHaye

Rating: 5 Stars

I love the Left Behind The Kids books. I'm on book 26, but I'm having trouble finding it. How many are going to come out, though?? They are probably the first series of books I have read. I plan to read just the Left Behind books after I finish The Kids.

Andrea C.

Landscapes of Christianity by Frederick A. Stoutland Sr.

Rating: 5 Stars

An excellent and rich book. It answers questions about what makes different denominations "different", how Christianity differs from other world religions. It is an easy, compelling read.

Lisa

The Transforming Word by Tony Evans

Rating: 5 Stars

This will definitely be one to read a second time... and not two years from now, but right away! I have already gotten so much out of it, but I know there is more. It has truly made a difference in how I spend my time in God's Word.

Sarah

Letter Perfect by Cathy Marie Hake

Rating: 4 Stars

I really enjoyed this book! Set in California during the 1800s, LETTER PERFECT is about a bumbling young woman who always finds herself in one catastrophe or another. Of course, there's romance, adventure, and a "bad guy", but the good writing and likable characters makes this a book I gladly recommend.

Jolene C. (jamochajavajo@hotmail.com)

A Christmas to Remember by Thomas Kinkade & Katherine Spencer

Rating: 4 Stars

Kinkade and Spencer have done a fine job once again with this latest Cape Light installment! What a joy to come back again and learn more about the great people of this little town!

Mary

Saturday Morning by Lauraine Snelling

Rating: 5 Stars

I truly enjoyed this story of four very different women who come together and become friends and prayer warriors for each other at just the perfect time. The book was one I hated to finish.

Linda M

Forgiven by Karen Kingsbury

Rating: 4 Stars

This is the second book in the Firstborn series. I can't wait to read the next one.

Chris

Startling Joy, Seven Magical Stories of Christmas by James Calvin Schaap

Rating: 5 Stars

Seven terrific short stories about ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances, and the joy they find in this messy world. A GREAT Christmas read!!

Chris

Ghost Writer by Rene Gutteridge

Rating: 4 Stars

A tightly written thriller that weaves three stories into one...It'll keep you guessing until the very end!

Linda M.

Light on Snow by Anita Shreve

Rating: 4 Stars

This is the story of a man and his daughter who find a newborn baby that has been deserted in the snow, and how that leads the daughter to ask questions about her past.

Sandra Daniel (sandradee38305@yahoo.com)

The Legends of the Guardian King Series by Karen Hancock

Rating: 5 Stars

These books are awesome. I can't wait for the next (and last) one.

Sandy Greathouse (Muzzley56@aol.com)

When The Heart Cries by Cindy Woodsmall

Rating: 5 Stars

A new author that brings us more stories of the Amish people and their faith. I loved this book and look forward to more from this author.

Jenn S. (simj26@yahoo.ca)

The Complete Idiot's Guide to The Reformation by James S. Bell, Tracy Macon Sumner

Rating: 4 Stars

I've always heard of things about the Reformation and the Renaissance, as well as people like John Huss and Martin Luther. But, I knew very little about them. This book was tremendously helpful in helping me learn more about the history of Protestantism, as well as the history of Catholicism, and the beginnings of denominations like Lutherans, Calvinists, and Anabaptists. Highly recommended!

Linda M.

Forgiven by Karen Kingsbury

Rating: 4 Stars

I really enjoyed the book. The main character is a man who has been adopted and is now a very popular actor. The story revolves around him and the girl he has fallen in love with who is not an actor and the troubles they have in each other's worlds. He finds his birth family, but he wants to protect them from the papparazi, so he stays away from them. I can't wait to read the next book in the series.

Liz Bush (bushfamily@hotmail.com)

The Resurrection File by Craig Parshall

Rating: 5 Stars

I thought this book was excellent. An Agnostic lawyer takes a case involving the resurrection of Christ. Don't start this one if you'd like to get some sleep.

Sherry Floyd

The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks

Rating: 5 Stars

The best romance I have ever read. It broke my heart and made me feel wonderful at the end. All of his books are wonderful!

Billie McHam (bmmcham@cox.net)

Family by Karen Kingsbury

Rating: 5 Stars

I have just finished this 4th book in the Firstborn series. Her books are inspiring, exciting, and a pleasure to read. Now I have to wait until 2007 for the finale, which is way too long. They have just enough suspense to want the next one right now. She and Terry Blackstock are my two favorite Christian writers.

Dorothy (dmcowling@shaw.ca)

End of the Spear by Steve Saint

Rating: 5 Stars

This is a fantastic book, and is great for both men and women. It is so good that I have bought a number of copies to give away as gifts. If you have seen the DVD, don't think you have heard it all...not in the least!! A great book

Carrie Turansky (carrie@turansky.com)

The Guy I'm Not Dating by Trish Perry

Rating: 5 Stars

This is a fun book that will make you laugh out loud, but it will also touch your heart and make you think deeply about dating, as well as family and spiritual relationships. A great job by a brand new author!

Carrie Turansky (carrie@turansky.com)

When the Heart Cries by Cindy Woodsmall

Rating: 5 Stars

A great debut book by author Cindy Woodsmall. Set in a small Amish community, Hannah faces a series a tragic events that challenge her faith and community. This is a very well-written and moving story.

Sherry Floyd

Even Now by Karen Kingsbury

Rating: 5 Stars

A wonderful book. I hated for it to end, and would love to have a sequel written for it.

Seeker

Leading a Life with God by Daniel Wolpert

Rating: 5 Stars

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Creating a Life with God by Daniel Wolpert

Rating: 5 Stars

A great "how-to" on prayer.

Darci

Oksana by Susan K. Downs & Susan May Warren

Rating: 5 Stars

OKSANA is one of my most favorite works of fiction ever. It's the sweetest story I've ever read.

Darci

The Brethren by Beverly Lewis

Rating: 5 Stars

Awesome book! Beverly Lewis had me captured right from the beginning with this book!

Liz Bush (bushfamily@hotmail.com)

Silver Chalice by Thomas B. Costain

Rating: 5 Stars

Since this book has 50 cents printed on by the publisher... we know its not at ALL recent. However, this book is a great historical fiction telling the story surrounding the cup used in the Last Supper. It obviously assumes details. But it is a great depiction of the times of Christ.

Nicole Fannin

Uncharted by Angela Hunt

Rating: 5 Stars

This book has an unusual twist and some very edgy surprises. It's a novel about a group of former college friends embarking on a mission trip to honor a departed friend. En route, they are stranded on an island. From there, it gets really interesting. This book caused me to do some soul searching. I really enjoyed it.

Deborah

Theodora's Diary by Penny Culliford

Rating: 5 Stars

I wish I was British!

Hilarious book! Theodora is just like me...if I were British. The Bridget Jones formula works well in this book. I laughed at Theo's mom and her Greek tendencies. Imagine having a name like Agamemnon! The portrayal of very conservative and stay-at-home moms was accurate, along with the reaction of those not comfortable with it. I was glad to read Theo's sister's response to Charity chastising her for not staying at home after she has the baby. Theodora is proud that she worked hard to have her job and people like Charity shouldn't put her down for not being like her. The Kevin "Fever Pitch" storyline was great too. I went out and rented the DVD after reading the book (I had no idea Colin Firth was in it!) This book makes me want to have a British accent.

Deborah

Terminal 9 by Patricia Rushford and Harrison James

Rating: 5 Stars

Do you like CSI? Then you'll like the McAllister series, and TERMINAL 9 is no exception. Gritty, realistic and often quite descriptive, this book explores the death of an old man, which turns out not be just an accident. The story makes you feel as if you are part of the case as Mac and Dana uncover clues, interview suspects and discover body parts along the way. Mac and Dana make a good team, with none of the police detective sterotypes. They both allow each other to take charge and do thing his or her own way. They have a good relationship with a hint of romance but not so much to take away from the main story. *Note this is not a romance story, so as not to scare off male readers.* I've enjoyed Patricia Rushford since reading her Jennie McGrady series and this book continues the enjoyment. And I've just discovered that my library has ordered book 4 of the series!

Emmie Goodenough

The Secret on Ararat by Tim la Haye & Bob Phillips

Rating: 4 Stars

This is an interesting page-turner, with nailbiting stuff in parts. I found some of the character descriptions rather lacking in depth. Maybe because these books are being churned out too quickly? It's a good read if you want somehing that doesn't require too much concentration.