Five Awesome Historical Books

Hey! Today we're here with the next to last day of Five Fall Favorites hosted by the great Kate! Today I am sharing five awesome historical fiction books. 

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1. The Robe by Lloyd C. Douglas 

This book was one of the most incredible historical fiction books I have ever read. It helped me really see Jesus through the eyes of the time. 

2. From the Dark to the Dawn by Alicia A. Willis 

The book made me laugh, and cry, and want to read it all over again the moment I had finished. 

3. Brothers at Arms by John J. Horn

This amazing adventure takes you through the jungles of Peru, following two brothers that could not be less alike. The following series is also great, but this one will always be my favorite.

4. Interrupted by Rachel Coker 

This book is such a bittersweet coming-of-age story. I have never read a book quite in this style, and it still moves me every time I read it. 

5. Wings of a Dream by Anne Mateer

This book has always been amazing, but after quarantine, it meant a lot more to me since it takes place around the outbreak in the 1920s. The main character, Rebekah, is just about the best. <3

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What if your favorite historical fiction?

Five Amazing Romances

Hey there! Welcome back to day four of Five Fall Favorites hosted by my friends Kate! Today I'm going to share five of my favorite romances. I'm a sucker for a good romance, so this was a fun list to put together. 

Click on the titles to read my full reviews, and click on the book covers to take you to the GoodReads page!

1. Love Comes Softly by Janette Oke

This is one of the purest romances I've ever read. Actually, the book is much more about Marty's relationship with God, and the romance takes the second spot to that. That alone makes the book something special, but the way she crafted the relationships with all the characters was amazing. 

2. True Devotion by Dee Henderson

No one does a romance like Dee Hendeson, and in my opinion, this is one of her best. Kelly and Joe were an amazing pair and their slow, sweet romance still warms my heart even if I know how it ends.

3. The Substitute Guest by Grace Livingston Hill

They say Grace Livingston Hill was the pioneer of Christian romance, so I don't feel like this list would be complete without one of her books. This book is one of my favorites of hers because it holds a lot of happy memories of reading it with my family at Christmas. 

4. A Name Unknown by Roseanna M. White

This book has one of the most precious romances ever. These are some of the most unique characters I've ever read, and they are so perfect with each other. 

5. Follow the Dawn by Rachelle Rea Cobb

I have read this book twice, both times I sat down intending to read a few chapters, then ended up reading it all in one sitting. You don't see many books with really quiet main characters, so this was fun to read about. 

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What is one of your favorite romances?

Five of My Favorite Mysterys

Welcome back! This is day three of Five Fall Favorites hosted by the amazing Kate! Today we are going over mystery books!

As always, click on the photo for the GoodReads page, and the title for my review. 

1. The Mystery at Lilac Inn Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew began my love for mystery at only about ten. I quickly devoured the rest of the series, but this book remains one of my favorites. Our library had an audiobook of it, and I listened to it on repeat until they got rid of it. Nancy is forever one of the best. 

2. The Negotiator by Dee Henderson

No one writes suspense like Dee Henderson. This book is intense and the mystery was very well done. The family elements in this series are very well done, and I fell in love with each of the siblings. 

3. The Van Gogh Deception by Deron Hicks

This book is different from my normal, the mystery revolved around art theft, and Art (the main character) trying to remember who he is. I love a good amnesia story and this one was done extremely well. 

4. Five Star Spy by Perry Elisabeth Kirkpatrick

This series is such a refreshing one in the Christian Fiction genre. The characters are epic, the mystery intriguing, and it feels like a TV show. This book in particular is my favorite because Emily really shone in it, and it made me laugh incredible hard. 

5. Kate's Informant by Sarah Holman

This series is one I've loved for a very long time, and it just keeps getting better. This book was not only a very good mystery but helped me through a tough patch in my life. 

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Thanks for joining me today! What is one of your favorite mysteries? 

My Favorite Fantasy Books

Hey everyone! I am so happy to be back for the second post in Five Fall Favorites hosted by one of my favorite people in the universe, Kate! Today I have my top five fantasy books! 

Just like yesterday, click on the titles to read my full reviews, and click on the book covers to take you to the GoodReads page!

1. The Horse and His Boy C.S. Lewis

This is my favorite of the Narnia books. Shasta is such an amazing character and his growth over the book was so well done. Also, you get to see the Pevencies which is epic. =)

2. The Heart of Arcrea by Nicole Sager

The book combines the best parts of fantasy having a quest, characters rising out of low places, people making a family out of friends, and, of course, sword fights. Druid is still one of my favorite characters because he's gentle, humble, and a good leader. 

3. Resistance by Jaye L. Knight

The is one of the most brilliantly written series that I've ever read. The characters and plot are incredible. I cannot wait for the last book to come out!

4. The Green Ember by S.D. Smith

This may be labeled as a kid's book, but it is definitely not just for kids. This book made me laugh, it made me cry, and made me want to hug the characters. This series would make a great read-aloud. 

5. The Twin Arrows by Kate Willis 

This little book is so sweet. Talk about a book with an amazing supporting cast. I mean, the main characters are epic, but the side characters are just as good, which is rare. 

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What is your favorite fantasy book? 

Five Books That Make Me, well, Me!

Hello! I am so excited to be a part of Five Fall Favorites this year hosted by the epic Kate over at Once Upon An Ordinary! Each day this week I'll be sharing five of my favorite books in a genre or subject and there will be a free e-book at the end of each post! Also you can enter a larger giveaway by either going to Kate's blog with the link above or by following this link here. 

Today I'm sharing five books that make me me! This is five fiction books I felt like really helped shape me, or have just meant a lot to me over the years. 

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1. Dear Mr. Knightley by Katherine Reay

If you know me, are you really surprised to see this? XD This book is a big part of me. I have read it over seven times and holds my record for my most read fictional book. Sometimes I cannot actually describe why I like this book so much. One thing is the main character struggles with hiding in her books, and I have gone through periods where I do that as well. This book has gotten me through some rough times in my life. 

2. The King's Scrolls by Jaye L. Knight 

I'm not super into fantasy but this series is the best. I found this when I was hiding in books, but God happened to stick a message just for me in the midst of it when I needed it most. Sometimes when I need to remember that bad things happening to people are not my fault, even when it kind of seems like it, I go back to this book. <3

3. Beautiful Blue World by Suzanne LaFleur 

I have never read a book where I felt so much like the main character. Like the main character, Mathilde, I felt like the only one in a group as a kid who didn't have a grand talent. That being so, Mathilde spends all her time on people. I am a people focused person, so I really related to that. 

4. The Girl Who Could See by Kara Swanson

It is hard for me to find words to describe why I feel like this is such a big part of me. Fern see's into another world that no one else can, and everyone is convinced she's crazy, including herself sometimes. Because this book is all about worlds and battles that no one else could see, it made me consider all the spiritual battles that go on around us every day. It also made me want to look into that world, and not let myself feel crazy for trying. 

5. Red Rain by Aubrey Hanson

This book is one of two that sparked my obsession with Sci-Fi (the other being The Destiny of One and following books by Sarah Holman. Epicness). It was the first time I had ever read a book with a kind of mild main character and as a young teen it was amazing to have a good role model for that. Now I've watched hours of Sci-Fi, read a stack of books, and written a handful of my own story. 

Thanks for joining me for that! I hope you'll be back tomorrow for more!

What is one book that means a lot to you?