Good morning! This week I have a special series for you. Rebekah Morris put together a fun event called Five Fall Favorites. Each day, me and the other authors will share five favorite books in various genres. To find the other blogs, check out Rebekah’s blog either here or in the above picture.
Today’s genre is Biblical Fiction. We had the option of doing a genre other than the one assigned and I chose to do Historical as well as Biblical. I am going to try to put them in order in history rather than preference because it’s easier.
Ruth by Lois Henderson
Lois has some really great books about women of the Bible. I love how she takes the story from the Bible, adds to it to bring more details into the life of the woman, but doesn’t change the substance of the story.
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
This is a classic and my favorite Jane Austen story. If you don’t know the story, you should at least try to read it. I know Jane Austen isn’t for everyone and can understand that. There are some attitudes and actions that you will not want to emulate.
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
This is another classic and one that has great morals. I love the stories and how I can relate to each of the March girls except Amy. My favorite character in the book is Beth. Of course, Laurie is always fun to read about. I think I need to read this book again; it’s been too long.
Ride the River by Louis L’Amour
I like a lot of Louis L’Amour books, but I think this is my favorite. As with all of his books, use caution if you don’t like any swearing. There isn’t much, but there are a few minor words the characters use. Echo has a different name, a big attitude, and lots of survival know-how, even though she’s never been to a large town. Oh, and she just inherited a sum of money and an unknown treasure that has people going after her.
Short Straw Bride by Karen Witemeyer
For unpredictability, romance, and a good bit of adventure, this is the book for you. It is a Christian book, but I will warn you that the romance does get a little more than some people will care for. Meredith and Travis are great as are all the supporting characters. I especially love Myra. This is one of my favorite Western Romances.
Giveaway
We are also running a giveaway! In the basket is:
- Signed copy of Dylan’s Story by Rebekah A. Morris
- Signed copy of Dandelion Dust by Faith Potts
- Signed copy of Kate’s Innocence by Sarah Holman
- Signed copy of The Twin Arrows by Kate Willis
- Signed copy of Journey to Love by Amanda Tero
- Coffee Nut M & M’s
- Packets of Apple Cider
- Cute Fall Mug
2nd place winner (if we get 75 people entered) will be the winners choice of 3 kindle books (Choices from what’s in the basket to make things easier. Unless winner already has them.)
3nd place winner (if we get 100 people entered) will be 2 kindle books (Choices again will be from the books in the basket.)
You can enter the giveaway here: http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/6113ead99/?
The last four books on your list are on my TBR – especially “Short Straw Bride”! 😀
Wow! That’s neat! 🙂
I love “Little Women.” 🙂 And I’ve only read 2 Louis L’Amour at all. I’ll have to look into that one. Thanks for sharing these!
You’re welcome!
This is such a neat party! The giveaway is great too! 🙂
It is fun. 🙂
Classics are the best. 🙂
CutePolarBear
Agreed!
I’ve read Little Women, but the rest are all new to me!
Yay! New books for your to-be-read list. 🙂
What a great giveaway. Thank you.
Marilyn
You’re welcome!
I read The Short Straw Bride and loved it. Even my youngest daughter, who reads nothing but Fan Fiction and Anime’, read the book after me and loved it. I can’t get it back from her. LOL
Wow! That’s great!
Oh, I might enjoy that book about Ruth! She’s one of my heroes. 😉 Thanks for joining us this year!
I think you would like it. There is a bit of romance (obviously), but she keeps it clean from what I remember. You’re welcome!
I love Pride and Prejudice!!!
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*has only read Pride and Prejudice* I need to read some of these others. They look so good!
Pride and Prejudice is a good one. 🙂 But you should try some of the others.
Great list. I LOVE Pride and Prejudice and Little Women. I really like the sound of Lois Henderson’s books, too. I’ll have to check them out!
I think you would like Lois Henderson’s books.
It was nice to see your list. 🙂 Imagine that–Louis L’Amour and Karen Witemeyer. 😉
*sheepish grin* Yep…
I’ve only heard of Little Women… I’ll look into the others! 🙂
Great! 🙂
I really love reading about Beth in Little Women too, and of course Laurie!
Glad I’m not the only one! 🙂