tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125367606156990763.post7787575130461836623..comments2024-02-03T04:27:24.489-08:00Comments on Writing for Christ ~ The Audience of One: The Best of 2009 NovelsCaseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00920406327885410557noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125367606156990763.post-82641463796963342072010-01-02T16:04:11.332-08:002010-01-02T16:04:11.332-08:00Choosng one is very difficult. I think my personal...Choosng one is very difficult. I think my personal favorite was Magic, Mensa and Mayhem by Karina Fabian. Very funny, unusual. Close to it for me were By Darkness Hid by Jill Williamson, North! Or Be Eaten by Andrew Peterson and The Blue Enchantress by MaryLu Tyndall.cathikinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12180306267340755443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125367606156990763.post-59872395260707376522010-01-02T14:03:42.438-08:002010-01-02T14:03:42.438-08:00I'd have to say the best new book I read in 20...I'd have to say the best new book I read in 2009 was "By Darkness Hid" by Jill Williamson from Marcher Lord Press. I got to the end of the book and thought, Oh no, this is a series. How will I wait until the next book comes out?"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125367606156990763.post-63642159548446820842010-01-02T07:54:04.912-08:002010-01-02T07:54:04.912-08:00I just went through all of the books I did reviews...I just went through all of the books I did reviews for and I thinkn my favorite book this year was <i>The Shape of Mercy</i> by Susan Meissner. It was NOT easy to make a difinitive choice. My other favorites:<br /><i>A Promise Denied</i> by Julie Lessman<br /><i>The Apothecary's Daughter</i> by Julie Klassen<br /><i>The House in Grosvenor Square</i> by Linore Rose Burkhard<br /><br />~Mimi @ Woven by WordsMimi Nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16860967608697974293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125367606156990763.post-58801195124827946402010-01-01T20:28:47.761-08:002010-01-01T20:28:47.761-08:00I think one of the best I read this year was The S...I think one of the best I read this year was The Shape of Mercy by Susan Meissner. I also really liked The Swiss Courier by Mike Yorkey and Tricia GoyerMartha A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02426112535240400393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125367606156990763.post-46405465082129800892010-01-01T13:00:48.015-08:002010-01-01T13:00:48.015-08:00Just one... really tough... there were so many, bu...Just one... really tough... there were so many, but I'm going with "Cry in the Night" by Colleen Coble. <br /><br />Thanks,<br />HollyMagHolly Magnusonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16456970548031746223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125367606156990763.post-21393996920539948822010-01-01T10:35:40.366-08:002010-01-01T10:35:40.366-08:00Wow, it is difficult to choose just one book, but ...Wow, it is difficult to choose just one book, but I would have to say 'How Sweet It Is' by Alice J. Wisler was my favorite for 2009. It was published by Bethany House. Thank you.<br />carlyberd[at]yahoo[dot]comCarlybirdHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01881999434365989094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125367606156990763.post-47966293814375939802010-01-01T09:50:33.235-08:002010-01-01T09:50:33.235-08:00JUNE BUG by Chris Fabry and NEVER THE BRIDE by Che...JUNE BUG by Chris Fabry and NEVER THE BRIDE by Cheryl McKay and Rene Gutteridge are tie. Both for different reasons. <br /><br />Both books touched me deeply. Both have a powerful message. Both were a delight to read and very memorable.<br /><br />Thanks for asking this question.<br /><br />Nora :D<br />Finding Hope Through Fiction<br />ACFW Book Club CoordinatorNorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17407516532193722618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125367606156990763.post-25905956943133535492010-01-01T09:49:23.010-08:002010-01-01T09:49:23.010-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Norahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17407516532193722618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125367606156990763.post-76649408658596205632010-01-01T09:30:01.489-08:002010-01-01T09:30:01.489-08:00Wow. Just ONE book? Umm...I'd have to go with ...Wow. Just ONE book? Umm...I'd have to go with Love Finds You in Lonesome Prairie Montana by Tricia Goyer and Ocieanna Fleiss. Unique story about an orphan train and town in the middle of supposed nowhere, but the blessings for many that come out of it.Tiffany Amber Stocktonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05015308280449078107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125367606156990763.post-55965343704767785492009-12-31T17:29:46.289-08:002009-12-31T17:29:46.289-08:00Hi Casey, Oh, how can I choose just ONE novel? I j...Hi Casey, Oh, how can I choose just ONE novel? I just finished Christina Berry's "The Familiar Stranger" and thought that was terrific, so I'll vote for her.<br /><br />Happy 2010Amy Deardonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01360116339457651031noreply@blogger.com