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Skin by Ted Dekker

Rating: 5 Stars

I am a little biased as I have loved everything I have read by Ted Dekker, but have to admit if someone had told me that this was a science fiction novel, I probably wouldn't have read it. That being said, I am so glad that I read it. It was a great combo of Mystery/Thriller with a underlying sci-fi hint. You will not be able to put this book down. SKIN draws you in and keeps you guessing until the end.

Joan Richmann

Why the Sky is Blue by Susan Meissner

Rating: 5 Stars

This book is an incredible work of Christian fiction. You will not want to put it down. This story is captivating and an easy read, but has a maturity and depth to it that one rarely finds. It touched my soul.

Jaime Wright Sundsmo (jamida@charter.net)

The Inheritance by Tamera Alexander

Rating: 5 Stars

I thoroughly enjoyed THE INHERITANCE. There were so many angles to the "inheritance" concept and it was great to read a well-written, well-researched book that encourages the reader (me) to sit back and also take note of the inheritance I have received through my walk of faith in Christ Jesus. Learning brokenness, faith, and rest through troubled times ... an inheritance I can certainly stand to receive!

Tamera Alexander's writing style was pleasant reading. I was pleased with the storyline, the relationships drew me in and made putting the book down difficult, and I loved the balance she obtained by McKenna's severe independance yet desperate need for dependence. Wyatt is the perfect hero and is a great picture of a Godly leader.

If I had to critique anything, I'd say it was too short. And, I don't mean that patronizingly. I would have loved to have the book a little thicker and a little longer so Tamera Alexander could have spread the story even further =0)

Totally worth the money to add this to your library! Great for a rainy day, a hot cup of coffee, and a moment to escape into history and romance!

Jennifer P.

Cry in the Night by Colleen Coble

Rating: 5 Stars

I love this book! I stayed up late one night just because I could not stop reading :)

Cheryl S.

The Gnostic Mystery by Randy Davila

Rating: 4 Stars

This is an interesting story about the origins of the Roman Catholic religion as it is today, and the other Christian beliefs that were squelched by the Roman Emperor Constantine in the development of the Roman Catholic Church. The book provides food for thought. The only thing I didn't like was the fact that the writer didn't do a commentary at the end indicating what was actually based on fact and what was pure fiction.

R Alexander

Daisy Chain by Mary E. DeMuth

Rating: 5 Stars

DAISY CHAIN has beautiful prose, offbeat but very real characters, and a delicate story. It's one of those books that stays in your mind long after you've finished reading it. It isn't a warm and fuzzy novel, but it does leave you wanting more. I was right alongside Jed and shared all his hurt and guilt. A very well done novel.

R Alexander

The Inheritance by Tamera Alexander

Rating: 5 Stars

Sweet. Sassy. Simply wonderful. That's THE INHERITANCE in a nutshell. I love historical romances with sassy heroines, and this book did not disappoint. The main character, McKenna Ashford, grabbed my attention right away. I was pulled into the story through the struggles, surprises, and genuine love. It leaves you feeling warm, fuzzy, and happy. Don't miss this one!

Billie

Kiss by Ted Dekker

Rating: 5 Stars

This is definitely a page turner. You can hardly wait until you get to the next page or chapter to see if you can figure out what is about to happen. This is my first Dekker read, but I will try others.

Lori Shultz

My Heart Remembers by Kim Vogel Sawyer

Rating: 5 Stars

This is a moving tale of three homeless children who are put aboard the orphan train and sent to Missouri. Ms. Sawyer does a superb job of combining facts and fiction to create a heart-wrenching story that is hard to put down.

Sharon

The Parables of Jesus: A Guide to Understanding an by K.T. Kendall

Rating: 5 Stars

K.T. Kendall goes deeper into the parables told by Jesus and explores why they matter and what they say in the world that we live in. He provides background of the day that helps understand the key words or concepts used in the parable. This is a great book for either individual or group study with hours of possible discussion.

Lulu Cannici

Souvenir by Therese Fowler

Rating: 4 Stars

A lovely inside look at a family and its history --- but you end up caring about each of the characters in different ways. There is sympathy, empathy, lust --- it has it all. Good read.

Lulu Cannici

Very Valentine by Adriana Trigiani

Rating: 4 Stars

Adriana keeps with her Italian-American heritage in this tale of Valentine. I am drawn to her work because I am an Italian American woman and her words re-kindle the loving memories of sitting around my grandma's kitchen table. This is the first part of a trilogy and I look forward to reading the other two parts.

Irene - Saratoga Springs NY

Lark and Termite by Jayne Anne Phillips

Rating: 5 Stars

A moving and thought-provoking novel about love between siblings whose mother left them in the care of her sister and the desperate need for the daughter to know why.

Cheryl S.

An Irish Country Village by Patrick Taylor

Rating: 5 Stars

I absolutely loved this book, which is the second in a series. It follows the lives of the local doctor, Dr. Fingal O'Reilly and his new assistant, Dr. Barry Laverty in the delightful village of Ballybucklebo. The book makes you feel as if you are in this Irish community experiencing all the good and bad that happens in the book.

Mary

Village School by Miss Read

Rating: 5 Stars

I enjoyed this calm, easy-going story about schoolmistress Miss Read and the children she teaches in the English villlage of Fairacre. It was written in 1955 and is still enjoyable today.

Carol Baxter

Finding My Voice by Diane Rehm

Rating: 5 Stars

A memoir of this NPR host and her problems with spasmodic dysphonia.

Carol Baxter

Ivy Malone series by Lorena McCourtney

Rating: 5 Stars

I love this character. She has spirit as well as dependence on the Lord in her everyday life.

Robin in NC

Halfway to Heaven by Susan Wiggs

Rating: 5 Stars

Susan Wiggs never fails to satisfy my reading needs. I always hate it when I finish one of her books...I want to go on and on!

Barbara

The Wednesday Letters by Jason F. Wright

Rating: 5 Stars

This is one of the best books I've read in a long time. It's one of those you can't put down. I always preview before presenting to my book club, and I'm hoping they will love this one!

Dorothy

Gallimore by Michelle Griep

Rating: 4 Stars

A pretty good novel involving time travel back to the 1300s. A good plot, with some romance, some adventure and faith woven in between.

Carly Kendall (carlyberd@yahoo.com)

Age Before Beauty by Virginia Smith

Rating: 4 Stars

The second novel in the Sister-to-Sister series focuses on the eldest sister and her struggles with marriage and new motherhood. Another gem of a book.

Carly Kendall (carlyberd@yahoo.com)

Stuck in the Midlle by Virginia Smith

Rating: 4 Stars

Much more than just a book about sisters. This book shows how God's love is available to us if we will ask for it.

M

Dreamers by Angela Elwell Hunt

Rating: 5 Stars

Great book, very historical.

Arin

The Atonement Child by Francine Rivers

Rating: 5 Stars

Our women's book club at church read and discussed this book and we all absolutely loved it! It's about abortion and a girl's spiritual journey. This book is a must-read!!

Lizy

A Candle In The Darkness by Lynn Austin

Rating: 5 Stars

An amazing book with a powerful
message. I loved it.

Shyeyes (dawnymae@hotmail.com)

The Maltese Falcom by Dashell Hammett

Rating: 3 Stars

An old classic that our state is doing for "The Big Read" this year. It is interesting --- Sam Spade, a PI, has to uncover who has the falcon. A good mystery.