tyajoy Posted May 14, 2012 So I've been looking at my bookcase a lot lately and realizing that I have almost NOTHING to read for the summer and that [for me at least] is terrible. I'm a total book nerd so thinking about a whole summer without anything to read except for books I've already read is like torture. Do you guys have any favorite books? Books you would recommend? [i plan on making a trip to the library/bookstore sometime soon] books can be Christian or nonChristian, but I would prefer Christian although I'm really open to anything. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T.O.W.R. Posted May 14, 2012 The Dreamhouse Kings is a very good series. I also enjoyed the Percy Jackson series. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WahooPunch Posted May 15, 2012 Well, now that I have time for reading whatever I want to, I was thinking of reading the books that were on Oprah's Summer Reading List (2011). The list is pretty diverse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maria_AMDG Posted May 15, 2012 The Once and Future King by T.H. White Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leksea Posted May 15, 2012 Outlaw by John Eldredge Love Does by Bob Goff Anything by Donald Miller Any of those books are amazing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NotWhereIBelong Posted May 23, 2012 I read a lot of fantasy type books. I'm gonna read the book Graceling. You could try that Other ideas. The Hunger Games (if you havent already) Any book by Rick Riordan The Secrets of Immortal Nicholas Flamel series Thirteen Reasons Why (Great Book) The Uglies Series (I havent read it, but it looks good) The Mortal Instruments Series (Again, I havent read it but it looks good) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PittsburghJake Posted May 24, 2012 Does anyone have any books that are real life situations but are christian books, involve God? Fiction books, but have a Christian story behind them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NotWhereIBelong Posted May 24, 2012 @PittsburgJake - I haven't read a whole lot in the category but if you haven't read "Heaven is For Real" I would really suggest it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PittsburghJake Posted May 24, 2012 @PittsburgJake - I haven't read a whole lot in the category but if you haven't read "Heaven is For Real" I would really suggest it. Actually I have read it, and I loved it. If you liked that, read 90 minutes in heaven Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PenStroke Posted May 24, 2012 My favorite Christian author is Ted Dekker. I would highly recommend any of his books, though they are more suspenseful and can be graphic. The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton is a personal favorite. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adventurista Posted May 25, 2012 So I've been looking at my bookcase a lot lately and realizing that I have almost NOTHING to read for the summer and that [for me at least] is terrible. I'm a total book nerd so thinking about a whole summer without anything to read except for books I've already read is like torture. Do you guys have any favorite books? Books you would recommend? [i plan on making a trip to the library/bookstore sometime soon] books can be Christian or nonChristian, but I would prefer Christian although I'm really open to anything. Thanks! I'm a book nerd too!! . I'm currently re-reading the Narnia series...I also highly recommend The Princess Bride. It's my all-time favorite story. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ksqt0509 Posted May 25, 2012 Best Christian Fiction EVERRRR: Jenny B Jones, Charmed Life Series. They just came out with the series in one book. Three books for 12.99! I've read them over and over, countless times! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Escapist Posted May 26, 2012 If you're looking for Christianish fiction, might I suggest The Jerusalem Man trilogy by David Gemmell? Wolf in Shadow (easily my favourite Gemmell book) The Last Guardian Bloodstone (I haven't actually read this one yet) Or Gemmell's Rigante Series? The Sword in the Storm Midnight Falcon (This is a good one for anyone who finds the Christian church in Ancient Rome an interesting subject). Ravenheart (Good for anyone interested in the Scottish War of Independence). Stormrider Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cryptodragon Posted May 28, 2012 The Door Within Trilogy, by Wayne Thomas Batson. Very good series, I recommend it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobartles Posted May 29, 2012 The Dresden Files series by Jim Butcher is well worth a read, as is the Samuil Petrovitch trilogy by Simon Morden (Equations of Life, Theories of Flight, Degrees of Freedom). All great books- not specifically Christian, but just brilliant fiction. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cadence62 Posted May 31, 2012 Does anyone have any books that are real life situations but are christian books, involve God? Fiction books, but have a Christian story behind them? I would reccommend Blessed Child and A Man Called Blessed both by Ted Dekker, as well as the true story "God's Sumuggler". Also the Chronicles of Narnia. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adventurista Posted June 1, 2012 Oh, You guys I just read the greatest book!! It's called "Notes from a spinning planet--Ireland" by Melody Carlson. (I actually read it all in one day...I couldn't put it down!) It's a Christian fiction book with a great storyline and a great message as well!! Just thought I'd share! . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
opalecent Posted June 1, 2012 some great books: Pride and prejudice Anne of green gables and the remainder of the series (I like Anne of the island best!) The positronic man if you have ever wanted to read GOOD sci fi The disappearing spoon if you are curious about history's relationship with science. Very non-science-person friendly and makes chemistry interesting :3 Those are some of my favorite books recently, I am a weird sort. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tyajoy Posted June 3, 2012 Oh, You guys I just read the greatest book!! It's called "Notes from a spinning planet--Ireland" by Melody Carlson. (I actually read it all in one day...I couldn't put it down!) It's a Christian fiction book with a great storyline and a great message as well!! Just thought I'd share! . OHMYGOSH! I just read that too! I LOVED it!! Melody Carlson is one of my favorite Christian authors. If you liked that one, you should read the rest of the series [i believe it is "Notes from a spinning planet - Papa New Guinea" and "Notes from a spinning planet - Mexico"] and her True Colors series is really good too! [it deals with all sorts of problems that teens today run into and the characters are all really awesome, I really enjoyed them] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adventurista Posted June 3, 2012 OHMYGOSH! I just read that too! I LOVED it!! Melody Carlson is one of my favorite Christian authors. If you liked that one, you should read the rest of the series [i believe it is "Notes from a spinning planet - Papa New Guinea" and "Notes from a spinning planet - Mexico"] and her True Colors series is really good too! [it deals with all sorts of problems that teens today run into and the characters are all really awesome, I really enjoyed them] She's quickly becoming one of my favorites! It turns out I had a book of hers on my bookshelf that I had forgotten about! It's called "Diary of a Teenage Girl". . I'm going to try to find the rest of her "Notes from a Spinning Planet" series! Her books are so relate able, I LOVE them! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
God-Sent Posted June 3, 2012 For Girls: Captivating by John & Staci Eldredge For Guys: Wild at Heart by John Eldredge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoTurningBack Posted June 7, 2012 I would highly recommend the A Song of Ice and Fire series by George R R Martin. Most people will have heard of it because it has been made into a HBO show entitled Game of Thrones (which is the name of Book 1 of the series). For anyone who likes fantasy and even those who don't, it is a riveting book. This is a new look at fantasy, there are no obvious heroes and villains, the characters are delicately crafted. They are much more real. Also some fantasy elements such as magic and elves etc have been very toned down, which helps it be much more believable. The only race in the book are humans. Also the style is brilliant. The book is written from the viewpoint of 5/6 main character and each chapter is simply named by the name of the character we are with now, this layout made me fly through the book and also gives it a very epic feel to read about so many characters, all intertwined! Also as a great life-affirming book I would highly recommend A Million Miles in a Thousand Years, by Donald Miller. It is about a man who suddenly realises that his life is boring, and so he sets out to turn his life into a "story". This will really inspire you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_outsiders Posted June 7, 2012 you should read The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton, or Authentic Beauty by Leslie Ludy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T.O.W.R. Posted June 11, 2012 Dracula - The Original Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IDLibrarian Posted June 12, 2012 How about The Secret Life of Samantha McGregor series by Melody Carlson? For non-Christian, I would reccomend The Books of Bayern by Shannon Hale, The Seven Realms series by Cinda Williams Chima, and Bella at Midnight and The Silver Bowl, both by Diane Stanley. These are all amazing books! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
