Comments on: Keepers

By: Amy V.

Amy V. — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 16:36:38 +0000

I LOVED ‘Eve’s Daughters’ by Lynn Austin. So far, there hasn’t been a book I didn’t like by her. This book, however, was special. A highly recommended book to read!

~Amy

By: Jenny B. Jones

Jenny B. Jones — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 02:43:06 +0000

Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. LOVED LOVED LOVED IT!! And loved the YA book A Year Down Yonder. Never met an adult who didn’t love it.

By: Sharon K. Souza

Sharon K. Souza — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 05:13:24 +0000

This is an interesting topic, Ariel and Marybeth. Like everyone else I have several bookcases that hold my keepers, which are a fraction of the books I read in a year. I agree, the book has to touch me deeply in one or more areas, which include story, characterization, author’s voice, etc. I find that if it’s a book I’d recommend, it will most likely be a keeper. I find this subject timely since last night I went to my bookshelf and didn’t have much new to choose from, so I selected a Jamie Langston Turner novel from my shelf that I’d read before. But she’s one of my favorite author’s, so it’s like visiting with an old friend.

By: Christa Allan

Christa Allan — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 01:08:50 +0000

Talking to the Dead, Good Grief, Love in the Time of Cholera, A Prayer for Owen Meany, The Help, Life of Pi, Bird by Bird, Traveling Mercies, Gone With the Wind, Tiger Lillie

I’m sure I’ll post this and think of twenty more! What makes them stand out? Characters who move in with you, stories of redemption, flawed people trying to make their way in the world, a few surprises, laughter,

By: Shelly Cantrell

Shelly Cantrell — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 19:03:05 +0000

I love the Sisterchicks series by Robin Jones Gunn
Also a recent new fave: The Yada Yada Prayer Group series by Neta Jackson

I am a true non-fiction girl at heart and have just recently dipped my toes into the waters of Christian Fiction. I really enjoy books that deepen my faith while providing some entertainment.

I never dreamed that I could enjoy fiction so much!

Thanks for all the advice on good reads! I am counting on She Reads to guide me as I chart these unknown waters.

Shelly
http://shellysc.blogspot.com/

By: G. Walden

G. Walden — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:24:45 +0000

As a tween, I was inspired by S.E. Hinton (The Outsiders – not christian fiction I know) and was surprised to find out that S.E. was actually a woman. That summer I read every one of her books. After that I wanted to be a writer when I grew up.

Bamboo and Lace by Lori Wick. Leota’s Garden by Francine Rivers. I agree with Carrie, Not a Sparrow Falls by Linda Nichols is on my list as well. My favorite keeper is The Breaking of Ezra Riley by John L. Moore. I can’t bare to part with it. A modern wild west suspense, great read!

By: Carrie Turansky

Carrie Turansky — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:26:24 +0000

Hi Marybeth,
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on what makes a book a keeper. Good insights. I agree – there are some books that feel like friends, and I just can’t give them away. Here are a few of my favorites: Not a Sparrow Falls and In Search of Eden, by Linda Nichols; William Henry is A Fine Name and I Have Seen Him in the Watchfires, by Cathy Gohlke; Kissing Adriene and She Walks in Beauty, by Siri Mitchell; and the newest keeper – Driftwood Lane by Denise Hunter.

I agree with Sally, Francine Rivers has also written some wonderful books, including Redeeming Love.

Thanks for sharing your list. I will take a look at some of those. : )
Blessings,
Carrie

By: Sally Bishop

Sally Bishop — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:41:56 +0000

Analyzing what makes a keeper is an interesting excercise and thought provoking on many levels. Your list accurately hits on most reasons. My keeper list is topped by “Peace Like a River” by Leif Enger. One of my few multiple authors is Francine Rivers. Another intersting discovery is that my keepers have changed as I’ve grown, matured and changed.