Sunday, February 5, 2012

Book Recommendations by Popular Demand


If you're like me, you have tons of books in your "to be read" stack, yet you are always on the lookout for new ones. It's a sickness but such a fun one! This list is from the ladies of our church (and friends) FOR the ladies of our church (and friends). We'll update it regularly and feel free to comment in the comments section to add one of your faves. We can always buy a new bookshelf, right?

The Help by Kathryn Stockett....recommended by Mia Waller
Heaven is Real by Todd Burpo.....Karen Emkes
Mitford Series by Jan Karon....Cindy Wayland
Yada Yada Prayer Group by Neta Jackson....Cindy Wayland
Yada Yada House of Hope by Neta Jackson.... Cindy Wayland
Shadow Women by Angela Hunt.....Lisa Wright (friend of Paula Keller)
A Tree Grows In Brooklyn by Betty Smith...Paula Keller
Crazy Love by Francis Chan....Susan Hickerson
Same Kind of Different as Me by Ron Hall....Susan Hickerson
A Lineage of Grace by Francine Rivers....Esther Booth
Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers....Jennifer Blaschke
Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese....Jenni Booth (friend of Paula Keller)
Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah....Sally Hagenhoff
When Crickets Cry by Charles Martin....Sally Hagenhoff
Promise Me by Richard Paul Evans....Sally Hagenhoff
Remarkable Creatures by Tracy Chevalier....Sally Hagenhoff
The Walk by Richard Paul Evans....Sally Hagenhoff



More to come as our friends share....stay tuned!

6 comments:

  1. Great idea! Here are a couple I've read recently and enjoyed:

    "Crazy Love" by Francis Chan
    "Same Kind of Different as Me" by Ron Hall

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  2. Thanks for your suggestions, Susan! They're on the list now:)

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  3. Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese

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  4. Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah
    When Crickets Cry by Charles Martin
    Promise Me by Richard Paul Evans
    Remarkable Creatures by Tracy Chevalier
    The Walk by Richard Paul Evans

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  5. I just finished reading a book called, "I Am Potential" by Patrick Henry Hughes. This young man was born without eyes and limbs that will not fully extend. His story and his faith of doing whatever he puts his mind to (even being in a Marching Band thanks to his dad) is inspiring!

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  6. How cool that you came back and posted, Sheila! I had forgotten about the page and now I'm back looking at all of the great ideas. Thanks for the new book on my stack!

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