Another of the delightful Amy’s Faith ‘n’ Fiction questions!
This from Amy:~ “One thing we share in common is a love of books. I know there are participants of Faith ‘n Fiction Saturdays that read over 200 books a year! But while we may read a lot of books, only a few books in our lifetimes are special enough that we would never part with them, always recommend them, and maybe even reread them. So…what fiction books with faith elements are on your keeper shelf?
Please keep your answers to no more than 5 books!”
My Answer (Amy allowed series to be considered one selection!):
1. Francine River’s Mark of the Lion series – what can I say? These are simply a must read!
2. Dee Henderson’s O’Malley series – I have reread these more than any others – the perfect blend of suspense, romance and relationships!
3. Angela Hunt’s Heirs of Cahira series – fabulous historical stories of women who challenged the norm two centuries apart all linked with a contemporary woman tracing her ancestry.
4. John B Olson’s Fossil Hunter – perfect entertainment, exotic location and unique characters.
5. Havah by Tosca Lee – the story of Eve, one of the most evocative and challenging books I have ever read.
Can I say that my keeper shelf is exponentially larger than this but I behaved myself and limited it to five!
What treasures does your keeper shelf hold?
January 24, 2009 at 10:55 am
I read Fossil Hunter – great – Havah sounds really good. Nice post and selections! Got more depth to my TBR list now (smile) Mine are up at:http://tinyurl.com/br2qac
January 24, 2009 at 12:04 pm
I too love the O’Malley series and often wonder where Dee Henderson is keeping herself…and praying she is writing another series ๐ haha!I just picked up the first book in the Mark of the Lion series and I am looking forward to reading it ๐Have a blessed day!
January 24, 2009 at 1:34 pm
Hey Rel,I’ve read and love the O’Malley series, Francine River’s Mark of the Lion series, and only one of Angela Hunt’s Heirs of Cahira series. The other two titles are new to me and intriguing. Thanks.
January 24, 2009 at 3:17 pm
The Mark of the Lion is on my list and I have several of the ones on your list on my TBR! Great list!
January 24, 2009 at 3:44 pm
Dee’s books were the last set I was going to put in my “5”, but then saw my “Redeeming Love” novel and knew I had to put that up! I loved Dee’s series and keep praying she gets some new writing done. I miss her stories!
January 24, 2009 at 5:03 pm
You were a good girl. I didn’t stick to 5 books. I violated the rules big time.< HREF="http://web.me.com/bluestocking_bb/The_Bluestocking_Guide/Book_Reviews/Entries/2009/1/24_Whatโs_on_Your_Keeper_Shelf.html" REL="nofollow"> What’s on Your Keeper Shelf<>
January 24, 2009 at 5:19 pm
Hehehe. Our tastes are very much the same, only I haven’t read anything by Dee Henderson except for The Marriage Wish and it was one of her earlier works so it was poorly written and totally BLAH. But the rest of the ones you’ve listed I have adored, too!
January 24, 2009 at 6:24 pm
Fossil Hunter is on my to-read list.
January 24, 2009 at 9:56 pm
Dee’s books get a thumbs up from me, too.
January 24, 2009 at 10:20 pm
Thanks for dropping by everyone ๐I’ll be dropping by and checking your lists soon ๐
January 24, 2009 at 11:43 pm
I’m looking forward to reading Havah.
January 25, 2009 at 12:27 am
Havah is so good, Rel. Have you read Demon also?
January 25, 2009 at 12:40 am
Hey Dee – I haven’t read Demon yet but it is on my shelf. Havah was brilliant so you can be sure I will get to Demon soon ๐Hi Twiga – you can’t go wrong with Havah. Let me know your thoughts when you read it.
January 25, 2009 at 4:14 am
Enjoyed Havah even more than Demon but then I like my endings a bit less open ended than Tosca leaves things but her writing is great regardless of my issues with style.
January 25, 2009 at 5:21 am
Circle Trilogy – Ted DekkerRiven – Jerry JenkinsDragon’s in the Mist series – Bryan Davis
January 25, 2009 at 6:14 pm
Thanks so much for mentioning the Cahira books, Rel. I just heard that these are going to be repackaged, and I’m so grateful to Waterbrook/Multnomah for keeping them in print! And I’m so HONORED to be on your list! Angie
January 26, 2009 at 11:13 am
Angie – soooo pleased to hear that! My books are so worn out from multiple readings by me and many of my friends and family ๐Thanks ForstRose and Mudrash for your thoughts ๐
January 27, 2009 at 6:39 pm
Excuse me Rel, I think you’re missing something on that list.;)I read Havah and it is good.
January 31, 2009 at 5:15 am
I’ve never even heard of the Cahira series!! Glad to see they will be repackaged! ๐