Christian Fiction Devourers discussion

Good morning! Here is the nomination thread for June's Book of the Month!

If you have never nominated before, please look at the full guidelines: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...!

PLEASE REVIEW THESE GUIDELINES:
-Please do not nominate a book we've already read as a group, especially not one we've done in the last 2 - 3 years. You will be asked for a different nomination if you do. Find our shelves here: https://www.goodreads.com/group/books....
-Remember that a book must be out for 6 months or more to be eligible for nominations and voting
-Try not to nominate an author that we've read that year already
-If it is a book in a series that is not the first book, make sure you know that it can be read as a standalone and doesn't require the previous books being read to understand and enjoy.
-Please note that there may be more reasons that a book is not a good fit for nominations or group members as a whole, whether it be availability, cost, accessibility, etc. The moderators reserve the right to make these decision. Thank you for your understanding! :)

Nominations as of April 15:
1. Doctor in Petticoats by Mary Connealy
2. The Things We Knew by Catherine West
3. Love Unexpected by Jody Hedlund
4. The Third Target by Joel C. Rosenberg
5. Newton and Polly: A Novel of Amazing Grace by Jody Hedlund
6. The Pelican Bride by Beth White
7. Love's Rescue by Christine Johnson
8. When Calls the Heart by Janette Oke
9. The Witness by Dee Henderson
10. Petticoat Detective by Margaret Brownley
11. Maid to Match by Deeanne Gist

I will nominate . Please tell me if this works.

I nominate The Things We Knew by Catherine West.

is $1.99 on Kindle.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...

I'll nominate by Jody Hedlund, since she's the featured author of the month and I love her writing!

I'll nominate

Like Christine, I'm nominating a book by Jody Hedlund- .

I would like to nominate Love Unexpected.

I'll nominate

Christine wrote: " is $1.99 on Kindle.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01......"


Ooo! Nice. :-)

Courtney wrote: "I would like to nominate Love Unexpected."

Courtney, Love Unexpected is already on the nominations list, so a second nomination isn't required - just remember to vote for it once the poll is active because that is what counts. :)

I'd like to nominate Love's Rescue by Christine Johnson. I didn't see anywhere that it has been used in previous book of the month reads.

Love's Rescue is free on Amazon now!

I got Pelican Bride for free. It may still be.

I have a few suggestions, Left Behind by Tim Lahaye, A.D. 30 By Ted Dekker, or When calls the Heart by Janette Oke

Just wondering about the book 'when calls the heart' isn't that the tv series that is on now on sunday hallmark? wonderful series,
I 've watched during the beginning. I wouldn't read the book until after the series is over.

Lindsey McEachin wrote: "I have a few suggestions, Left Behind by Tim Lahaye, A.D. 30 By Ted Dekker, or When calls the Heart by Janette Oke "

Lindsey McEachin wrote: "I have a few suggestions, Left Behind by Tim Lahaye, A.D. 30 By Ted Dekker, or When calls the Heart by Janette Oke "

Those are great suggestions! If you could pick one specific for nominations, that would be great. Thanks!

Carolyn wrote: "Just wondering about the book 'when calls the heart' isn't that the tv series that is on now on sunday hallmark? wonderful series,
I 've watched during the b..."

Carolyn, yes, they made a TV series based off of the book series. :) I haven't watched it yet but I've heard good things.

Okay, what about When Calls the Heart then, by Janette Oke❤️

Lindsey McEachin wrote: "Okay, what about When Calls the Heart then, by Janette Oke❤️"

Sure! :)

All these are good options.

I would like to nominate two:

The Witness by Dee Henderson
My Foolish Heart by Susan May Warren

Thanks!

Petticoat Detective by Margaret Brownley

Crystal wrote: "I would like to nominate two:

The Witness by Dee Henderson
My Foolish Heart by Susan May Warren

Thanks!"

Crystal the rule is only one nomination. So please pick your favorite!

I nominate by Deeanne Gist.

Crystal wrote: "I would like to nominate two:

The Witness by Dee Henderson
My Foolish Heart by Susan May Warren

Thanks!"

Crystal, I picked The Witness since you listed it first. :)

Hi, everyone! I hope no one minds that there was a delay on the poll since today was Easter.

Here is the poll!
https://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/1...

I don't mind at all. :)

No problem at all Beth! Hope you got to spend the day with family and your sweet hubby!

Wow, so many good choices! Looks like I'm voting for a book I didn't nominate :)!

I keep putting off my vote because I just can't decide! :)

Haha! Same here, Beth! :D

Yes, yes, so many choices!! :D

I noticed another Christine who comments. I'm new and will call myself Christine 70(my age) and if you still take nominations, I like Dee Henderson's Danger In the Shadows. (The Witness is good but not my favorite.)

Christine wrote: "I noticed another Christine who comments. I'm new and will call myself Christine 70(my age) and if you still take nominations, I like Dee Henderson's Danger In the Shadows. (The Witness is good but..."

We are on the voting stage right now, found here: https://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/1...

Keep your eyes out for the July nominations thread. I'm sure Beth will have it up as soon as this voting session is over.

Thanks for jumping right into the threads, Christine! I'm so happy you're here.

Christine wrote: "I noticed another Christine who comments. I'm new and will call myself Christine 70(my age) and if you still take nominations, I like Dee Henderson's Danger In the Shadows. (The Witness is good but..."


It's good to have another Christine around :)!

According to the poll, our reads will be...

Group Read:

The Things We Knew by Catherine West

and

Group Buddy Read:

Newton and Polly by Jody Hedlund

Two good selections!!

Definitely agree! :)

Can't wait to read these too!

Woohoo!! Time to go to the library!

Me too! My library carries SOME Christian fiction, but I do have to get quite a few through interlibrary loans, so I am happy to see that they carry , which I ended up voting for and am looking forward to reading!!

Christine wrote: "Me too! My library carries SOME Christian fiction, but I do have to get quite a few through interlibrary loans, so I am happy to see that they carry [bookcover:Newton and Polly: A Novel of Amazing ..."

Nice! I love it when that happens!

Me too!!

Newbie here! Do we read these anytime during the month or is there a set time to start and finish?

Marie wrote: "Newbie here! Do we read these anytime during the month or is there a set time to start and finish?"

Glad you're here, Marie! :) There is not a set time to start or finish, however, we post them a month in advance, so that members have plenty of time to locate and read the book. The idea is that after the thread is posted for the month, the first week or so of the month is when you can post, but keep things spoiler free if possible. Then once the second half of the month comes around, full discussion is welcome with spoilers, etc.

However, you can certainly read at your leisure and post whenever you want - just be aware that after a certain point, you might see spoilers on the thread if you visit it before you've finished the book.

Let me know if that doesn't clarify things for you or if you have any other questions!

I just read The Things We Knew this month. So I'll definitely join in on the discussion next month. :)

I can recommend another book-- this time historical fiction and really great. I own it and re-read it often. The Widow of Larkspur Inn by Lawanna Blackwell. Right now it is free on my Kindle app.

Melody wrote: "I just read The Things We Knew this month. So I'll definitely join in on the discussion next month. :)"

That's great, Melody!

Christine wrote: "I can recommend another book-- this time historical fiction and really great. I own it and re-read it often. The Widow of Larkspur Inn by Lawanna Blackwell. Right now it is free on my Kindle app."

That is a good one for sure and one I need to finish the series! The Group Read and Buddy Read for June have already been chosen. If you want to, nominate it for July's Group Read: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/.... :)