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1	Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen 4.30 avg rating — 5,043,492 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen 4.09 avg rating — 1,355,628 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	Persuasion by Jane Austen 4.15 avg rating — 815,569 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	Mansfield Park by Jane Austen 3.86 avg rating — 392,106 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	Emma by Jane Austen 4.05 avg rating — 1,029,476 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen 3.85 avg rating — 475,145 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	Choosing to SEE: A Journey of Struggle and Hope by Mary Beth Chapman 4.29 avg rating — 15,385 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	Casting Crowns - Lifesong (Easy Piano) by Casting Crowns (Artist) 4.29 avg rating — 17 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	Carry On, Mr. Bowditch by Jean Lee Latham 4.14 avg rating — 21,319 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	In His Steps by Charles Monroe Sheldon 4.18 avg rating — 27,747 ratings score: 91, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	The King James Bible by Anonymous 4.45 avg rating — 330,995 ratings score: 90, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas 4.34 avg rating — 1,094,520 ratings score: 89, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	Good to Great in God's Eyes: 10 Practices Great Christians Have in Common by Chip Ingram 4.25 avg rating — 637 ratings score: 88, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	Living on the Edge: Dare to Experience True Spirituality by Chip Ingram 4.24 avg rating — 420 ratings score: 87, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Effective Parenting in a Defective World by Chip Ingram 4.12 avg rating — 223 ratings score: 86, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	In the Grip of Grace: You Can't Fall Beyond His Love by Max Lucado (Goodreads Author) 4.28 avg rating — 10,651 ratings score: 85, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	Traveling Light: Releasing the Burdens You Were Never Intended to Bear by Max Lucado (Goodreads Author) 4.26 avg rating — 14,308 ratings score: 84, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	No Wonder They Call Him Savior: Experience the Truth of the Cross by Max Lucado (Goodreads Author) 4.31 avg rating — 5,994 ratings score: 83, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	The Applause of Heaven by Max Lucado (Goodreads Author) 4.21 avg rating — 4,022 ratings score: 82, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	Just Like Jesus: Learning to Have a Heart Like His by Max Lucado (Goodreads Author) 4.29 avg rating — 9,851 ratings score: 81, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	Fervent: A Woman's Battle Plan to Serious, Specific and Strategic Prayer by Priscilla Shirer 4.46 avg rating — 21,961 ratings score: 80, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	Hope for Each Day: Words of Wisdom and Faith (A 365-Day Devotional) by Billy Graham 4.54 avg rating — 504 ratings score: 79, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23	50 People Every Christian Should Know: Learning from Spiritual Giants of the Faith by Warren W. Wiersbe 4.05 avg rating — 1,496 ratings score: 78, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
24	How Now Shall We Live? by Charles W. Colson 4.14 avg rating — 5,349 ratings score: 77, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	A Practical Guide to Culture: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Today’s World by John Stonestreet 4.34 avg rating — 1,276 ratings score: 76, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
26	When God Doesn't Fix It: Lessons You Never Wanted to Learn, Truths You Can't Live Without by Laura Story 4.51 avg rating — 5,241 ratings score: 75, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	Between Heaven and the Real World: My Story by Steven Curtis Chapman 4.58 avg rating — 2,744 ratings score: 74, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
28	Glamorous Illusions (Grand Tour, #1) by Lisa Tawn Bergren (Goodreads Author) 3.85 avg rating — 4,186 ratings score: 73, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	Grave Consequences (Grand Tour, #2) by Lisa Tawn Bergren (Goodreads Author) 3.91 avg rating — 2,413 ratings score: 72, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
30	Glittering Promises (Grand Tour, #3) by Lisa Tawn Bergren (Goodreads Author) 3.89 avg rating — 1,834 ratings score: 71, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	The Centurion's Wife (Acts of Faith, #1) by Davis Bunn (Goodreads Author) 4.10 avg rating — 15,854 ratings score: 70, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
32	One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are by Ann Voskamp 4.02 avg rating — 58,579 ratings score: 69, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
33	The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here for? by Rick Warren 3.99 avg rating — 299,721 ratings score: 68, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	The Innkeeper of Ivy Hill (Tales from Ivy Hill, #1) by Julie Klassen (Goodreads Author) 3.96 avg rating — 10,584 ratings score: 67, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
35	The Ladies of Ivy Cottage (Tales from Ivy Hill, #2) by Julie Klassen (Goodreads Author) 4.19 avg rating — 7,169 ratings score: 66, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
36	The Bride of Ivy Green (Tales from Ivy Hill, #3) by Julie Klassen (Goodreads Author) 4.17 avg rating — 5,510 ratings score: 65, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
37	The Inheritance by Tamera Alexander (Goodreads Author) 4.22 avg rating — 6,268 ratings score: 64, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
38	Unoffendable: How Just One Change Can Make All of Life Better by Brant Hansen 4.44 avg rating — 14,666 ratings score: 63, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
39	Culture Shock: A Biblical Response to Today's Most Divisive Issues by Chip Ingram 4.15 avg rating — 515 ratings score: 62, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40	Paper Roses (Texas Dreams, #1) by Amanda Cabot (Goodreads Author) 3.91 avg rating — 8,566 ratings score: 61, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
41	To Mend a Dream: A Southern Love Story (Among the Fair Magnolias) by Tamera Alexander (Goodreads Author) 4.18 avg rating — 1,436 ratings score: 60, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
42	A Blessing to Cherish (Red River of the North, #7) by Lauraine Snelling (Goodreads Author) 4.51 avg rating — 1,268 ratings score: 59, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
43	Improving Your Serve: The Art of Unselfish Living by Charles R. Swindoll (Goodreads Author) 4.18 avg rating — 1,370 ratings score: 58, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
44	Love's Reckoning (The Ballantyne Legacy, #1) by Laura Frantz (Goodreads Author) 4.25 avg rating — 4,758 ratings score: 57, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
45	Love's Awakening (The Ballantyne Legacy, #2) by Laura Frantz (Goodreads Author) 4.36 avg rating — 2,988 ratings score: 56, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
46	A Complaint Free World: How to Stop Complaining and Start Enjoying the Life You Always Wanted by Will Bowen (Goodreads Author) 3.93 avg rating — 4,117 ratings score: 55, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
47	Among the Fair Magnolias: Four Southern Love Stories by Tamera Alexander (Goodreads Author) 3.77 avg rating — 1,252 ratings score: 54, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
48	A Patchwork Christmas Collection by Judith McCoy Miller (Goodreads Author) 4.06 avg rating — 758 ratings score: 53, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
49	Searching for You (Orphan Train, #3) by Jody Hedlund (Goodreads Author) 4.30 avg rating — 3,885 ratings score: 52, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
50	Together Forever (Orphan Train, #2) by Jody Hedlund (Goodreads Author) 4.21 avg rating — 4,528 ratings score: 51, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
51	With You Always (Orphan Train, #1) by Jody Hedlund (Goodreads Author) 4.24 avg rating — 6,801 ratings score: 50, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
52	Elbows on the Table: Simple Ways to Make Gathering Fun by Judy Russell 4.30 avg rating — 20 ratings score: 49, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
53	The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia, #1) by C.S. Lewis 4.24 avg rating — 3,242,254 ratings score: 48, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
54	The Screwtape Letters (Screwtape, #1) by C.S. Lewis 4.27 avg rating — 556,932 ratings score: 47, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
55	Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis 4.37 avg rating — 478,970 ratings score: 46, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
56	All of Grace by Charles Haddon Spurgeon 4.55 avg rating — 3,743 ratings score: 45, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
57	Just as I Am by Billy Graham 4.30 avg rating — 5,792 ratings score: 44, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
58	Nearing Home: Life, Faith, and Finishing Well by Billy Graham 4.34 avg rating — 2,982 ratings score: 43, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
59	Little Women (Little Women, #1) by Louisa May Alcott 4.18 avg rating — 2,556,392 ratings score: 42, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
60	Little Men (Little Women, #2) by Louisa May Alcott 3.88 avg rating — 70,472 ratings score: 41, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
61	Jo's Boys (Little Women, #3) by Louisa May Alcott 3.83 avg rating — 40,662 ratings score: 40, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
62	Love Comes Softly (Love Comes Softly, #1) by Janette Oke 4.26 avg rating — 46,556 ratings score: 39, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
63	How to Study Your Bible: The Lasting Rewards of the Inductive Method by Kay Arthur 4.28 avg rating — 1,666 ratings score: 38, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
64	Lord, Teach Me to Study the Bible in 28 Days by Kay Arthur 4.45 avg rating — 454 ratings score: 37, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
65	Lord, I Want to Know You: A Devotional Study on the Names of God by Kay Arthur 4.39 avg rating — 3,299 ratings score: 36, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
66	He Chose the Nails: What God Did to Win Your Heart by Max Lucado (Goodreads Author) 4.41 avg rating — 28,590 ratings score: 35, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
67	Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World by Max Lucado (Goodreads Author) 4.19 avg rating — 33,112 ratings score: 34, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
68	He Still Moves Stones: Everyone Needs a Miracle by Max Lucado (Goodreads Author) 4.31 avg rating — 6,118 ratings score: 33, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
69	Six Hours One Friday: Living in the Power of the Cross by Max Lucado (Goodreads Author) 4.26 avg rating — 5,521 ratings score: 32, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
70	Blessed Are the Misfits: Great News for Believers who are Introverts, Spiritual Strugglers, or Just Feel Like They're Missing Something by Brant Hansen 4.56 avg rating — 3,412 ratings score: 31, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
71	Life Is Hard, God Is Good, Let's Dance: Experiencing Real Joy in a World Gone Mad by Brant Hansen 4.43 avg rating — 2,191 ratings score: 30, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
72	The Men We Need: God’s Purpose for the Manly Man, the Avid Indoorsman, or Any Man Willing to Show Up by Hansen 4.56 avg rating — 2,448 ratings score: 29, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
73	The Truth about Us: The Very Good News about How Very Bad We Are by Brant Hansen 4.58 avg rating — 1,436 ratings score: 28, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
74	Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers (Goodreads Author) 4.51 avg rating — 391,090 ratings score: 27, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars