Virginia R.

The Sunflower by Richard Paul Evans

Rating: 4 Stars

This is an adventure and a love story about a women who goes to Peru to get away from the heartbreak she experiences when her fiance walks out on her a week before their wedding. She meets a man who also ended up in Peru as the director of an orphanage where she volunteers. She travels through the different landscapes on this trip, discovering much about herself and love.

Jason Clement

The Lion Vrie by Christopher Hopper

Rating: 5 Stars

I just finished this book, right after reading the first in the White Lion Chronicles series, RISE OF THE DIBOR. I was so caught up in the story that, at times, I felt as if I were right there with the characters. I can't wait for the third book!

Bev in Virginia

Like Dandelion Dust by Karen Kingsbury

Rating: 5 Stars

This book is very exciting it keeps you wondering until the end, what will happen to an adoptive boy the mother gave up.
I love reading Kingsbury's books, and can hardly wait for her movie to come out.

Laura @ LauraWilliamsMusings.blogspot.com

Notes from a Spinning Planet: Mexico by Melody Carlson

Rating: 4 Stars

A great read for a young teen or young adult. Go along on the adventure with Maddie and her aunt, while delving in to some social issues that teens and young adults deal with.

Dawnymae

The Last Sin Eater by Francine Rivers

Rating: 5 Stars

An excellent book about a group of immigrants who bring their customs and beliefs to America, and how this gets misconstrued and turned, around and the people learn about the "real" last sin eater. Very well done, they movie did justice to the book as well.

Chris Bush

The Girls by Lori Lansens

Rating: 5 Stars

This novel about conjoined twins Rose and Ruby --- who, at 29, also happen to be the oldest living conjoined twins on record --- was a revelation. Even though the girls are destined to be together forever, their distinct personalities shine through in this book about love, loss, joy and sorrow, and ultimately saying goodbye.

Chris Bush

Back on Blossom Street by Debbie Macomber

Rating: 5 Stars

What a delight of a book! Macomber introduces some new characters to her Blossom Street series while still evolving the characters we've come to know and love. They deal with real-life, "right now" issues while still leaning on one another and deepening their friendships. The messages of forgiveness and repentance were clear but not preachy, and our entire book club adored it!

Kim from NJ

Hot Tropics and Cold Feet by Diann Hunt

Rating: 5 Stars

This book is a great Christian beach read. So funny! I laughed so hard I had people looking at me strangely and moving away from me on the beach. I want to be friends with the women in this book! They have such funny adventures.

CJ Whells

When A Crocodile Eats The Sun by Peter Godwin

Rating: 5 Stars

This is a nonfiction read that will stir the hearts of any reader that comes from a troubled country. It's definitely one of the best books about the situation in Zimbabwe that I have ever read.

cluvs2rd

Even Now by Karen Kingsbury

Rating: 4 Stars

This story of redemption and grace carries you along even as you are screaming at the characters to stop making bad, unwise, uneducated choices. At the end, EVEN NOW communicates clearly the message of unconditional love.

cluvs2rd

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K.Rowling

Rating: 4 Stars

I am adult who has read every one of the Harry Potter books. This one, which I will not spoil by alluding to any of the specifics, consistently brought to mind the gospel story of redemption. I really loved this book.

cluvs2rd

Blue Shoe by Anne Lamont

Rating: 4 Stars

I love Anne Lamott. There is something refreshing about someone who dares to share honestly the struggles of life. She does it in a non-pitying way that gives one comfort for one's own messiness. Even though she would hardly be called a conventional Christian and my political beliefs are directly opposite hers, there is something about BLUE SHOE that leads me into a deeper dependence on the Lord.

Linda M

It Happens Every Spring by Gary Chapman & Catherine Palmer

Rating: 4 Stars

I really enjoyed this book. It kept my interest page after page.

Mara Mittelman (tinybutmightyml@msn.com)

The Yada Yada Prayer Group by Neta Jackson

Rating: 5 Stars

I cannot express how real these characters are. I feel as though I know these women. I love the fact that Mrs. Jackson gives us the meaning of Yada Yada. This book is good for the heart and soul and truly gives praise to God. I cannot wait to read the rest of the series!!

jaf

Yada Yada Prayer Group by Neta Jackson

Rating: 4 Stars

This series of 6 books is Pure Brain Candy. Sheer enjoyment.