Christian Fiction Reviews by Christian Authors
The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto by Mitch AlbomSeries: StandalonePublisher: Harper (Reprint Edition, November 10, 2015)Review by Mae Clair Mitch Albom has become a go-to author for me. Although this book is listed as “Christian Fantasy” on Amazon, it’s also categorized as “Christian Historical Fiction.” I’ve been an avid fan of music all my life, dumping an... Continue Reading →
The First Phone Call from Heaven by Mitch AlbomSeries: StandalonePublisher: Harper, Reissue Edition (November 12, 2013)Review by Mae Clair Once again, Mitch Albom delivers a story overflowing with creativity and originality. I can always count on Albom to keep me entertained and guessing while challenging the way I think. In this case, several people from the tiny... Continue Reading →
Leaning on Air by Cheryl Grey BostromSeries: A Standalone but includes characters from Bostrom’s Sugar BirdsPublisher: Tyndale House Publishers (May 7, 2024) REVIEW BY PRISCILLA BETTIS Two science nerds marry, and one of them is autistic with an aversion to being touched. What could possibly go wrong? Celia is an ornithologist and an agnostic. Burnaby... Continue Reading →
A Bird Alone by Ericka ClaySeries: A StandalonePublisher: Believable Books (January 8, 2024) REVIEW BY PRISCILLA BETTIS A Bird Alone tells the story of Marge, a widow, and her young daughter, Whitney. They live in Arkansas during the 1980s, and they bump heads. Over the 23-year span of the story, their lives are tangled up... Continue Reading →
The Divine Proverb of Streusel by Sara BrunsvoldSeries: A StandalonePublisher: Revell (January 16, 2024) REVIEW BY PRISCILLA BETTIS First, let’s tackle that awesome title. Nikki is a twenty-something high school teacher. It’s summer, and she finds a handwritten recipe book in her late grandparents’ farmhouse. Is it her grandmother’s book? A great aunt’s, or maybe... Continue Reading →
Appalachian Song by Michelle ShockleeSeries: a standalonePublisher: Tyndale House Publishers on October 3, 2023 REVIEW BY VERA DAY It’s 1943, and five spinster sisters live together in a cabin in the Tennessee Appalachian Mountains. They have no electricity, no plumbing, and no phone. Songbird is a pregnant teenager who crosses paths with the sisters. Reese... Continue Reading →
The Stranger in the Lifeboat by Mitch AlbomStandalone NovelPublisher: Harper (November 2, 2021)REVIEW BY MAE CLAIR This book popped up in my suggested reading list, and after digesting the blurb, I couldn’t resist. Toss in the fact the author is well known for numerous NYT bestsellers and there was no question I would one-click. I’ve... Continue Reading →
The Year of Goodbyes and Hellos by Kelly IrvinSeries: a standalonePublisher: Thomas Nelson on December 5, 2023 REVIEW BY VERA DAY This inspiring novel is based on Irvin’s real life experience with stage four ovarian cancer. In the Author’s Notes, she says, “I remember in intimate detail what it felt like to wait in a... Continue Reading →
Like Honey for the Bones by Brandy HeinemanSeries: a standalonePublisher: Brandy Heineman on July 24, 2023 REVIEW BY VERA DAY Solveig Borja had a run-in with the law when she was a teenager. She was living with her grandfather in the small town of Cross Keys, Virginia. She fled to Norway. It’s years later, and... Continue Reading →
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