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Christian Fiction Podcasts
In a post back in October of 2021 I shared with you the Christian Historical Fiction Talk podcast. If you are a reader of Christian Historical fiction and haven't yet checked out this podcast I encourage you to do so. Host Liz Tolsma has some great interviews with authors who are well known and authors who are new to the publishing world.
When the Day Comes (Meyer)
Dear Mr. Knightly
The Lady of Galway Manor (Deibel)
Serendipity and Secrets Series (Vetsch)
If you are a fan of the Regency era (think Jane Austen), these books will be sure to delight! I loved all three of the books in the series and the companion novella. Vetsch has written stories that are engaging and make you really care about the characters. She touches on some subjects that aren't often dealt with in Christian fiction and throws in a little bit of mystery with the romance to make for a very enjoyable read.
An Ivy Hill Christmas (Klassen)
Readers who have enjoyed Klassen's Tales from Ivy Hill series will enjoy visiting with these friends again. This novella focuses on Sir Timothy's younger brother Richard and was a great Christmas read.
American Wonders Series (Regina Scott)
I have listened to the first two books in this series, and enjoyed them both a great deal. I was a little more than disappointed when I realized that the final book in the series is not yet available as an audiobook on Hoopla ... I hope it becomes available soon as I'd like to finish out the series.
Although these books are part of a series, they really are stand-alone novels that can be read individually. Each book takes place in a different National Park and each book has totally different characters.
Looking for a good Christmas read?
If you're looking for a little something to help put you in the Christmas spirit, consider checking out one of these title!
New Christian Fiction about to Hit Shelves at VML
There is some great new Christian Fiction about to hit the shelves at VML ... they should be ready by the end of the week. Place your hold(s) now so you can read these great titles!
2021 Christy Awards
The Christy Awards are given each year to Christian fiction novels to honor "novels of excellence, imagination, and creativity." The award has been given since 1999, and is named for Catherine Marshall’s novel, "Christy". This year's finalists were announced on October 28 during the Christy Award Online Gala.
A Picture of Hope (Tolsma)
Christian Historical Fiction Talk Podcast
If you enjoy listening to podcasts and you enjoy reading Christian Historical Fiction, you should head on over to the Christian Historical Fiction Talk podcast, hosted by author Liz Tolsma. This weekly podcast covers everything from Biblical fiction to Christian historical fiction that takes place up through the Vietnam War era. Tolsma keeps listeners up-to-date on what's soon to hit shelves, hosts authors and discusses other topics of interest to Christian historical fiction readers. I have been enjoying listening to this podca
Secrets of My Heart (Peterson)
The Moonlight School (Woods)
2021 Carol Awards
The Carol Awards have been given each year since 2002 to recognize the best Christian fiction published in the previous calendar year. The award is given by the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) group, which according to their webpage, is "a professional organization devoted to the craft of Christian Fiction." The award is named for renowned fiction advocate and editor Carol Johnson, and is given in 11 categories, which are: