Christian Fiction Devourers discussion

For those that enjoy reading and tracking new author reads, this challenge is for you! An easy way to find new authors is to review books others post for challenges. Also take a look at Christian Fiction Devourers Facebook Group and see what books are being recommended there.

LEVELS:
Level 1: 1-10 new authors
Level 2: 11-25 new authors
Level 3: 25-40 new authors
Level 4: 40-60 new authors
Level 5: 60+ new authors

This year, debut novels will be tracked in this challenge as well. You can include in your general new to me author list and write debut next to it or have a separate debut list for your tracking. Or not identify which novels are debut novels. Tailor as works best for you.

Who's in?

To make the process of adding links easier, please do not put anything other than one or two sentences in your comment until December 30. Thank you!

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Barbara
Beth
Brittany
Carissa
Carole
Charlene
Crystal
Hannah
Jackie
Karen
Leona
Lynnette
Megan
Michelle
Missy
Natalie
Staci

I'm in. Level 3: 25-40 new authors

1. Corrie ten Boom


2. Carol Ryrie Brink


3. Teri Wilson


4. Jerusha Agen


5. Virginia Wise


6. Caroline George

I'm in for level 4: 40 - 60 New Authors

1. Woman on the Edge by Samantha M. Bailey 3 January 2026 (some language)
2. My Emily by Matt Patterson 2 January 2026
3. Millie Fleur Saves the Night by Christy Mandin 4 January 2026
4. Chinese New Year: A Celebration for Everyone by Jen Sookfong Lee 4 January 2026
5. One in a Million: Journey to Your Promised Land by Priscilla Shirer 5 January 2026
6. This Promised Land by Cathy Gohlke 7 January 2026
7. Lost in Kootznoowoo: A Christian Romantic Thriller in The Evangelism Fiction Genre - by Kathleen Morris 8 January 2026
8. My Phony Valentine by Courtney Walsh 11 January 2026
9. Healing the Mountain Man's Heart by Misty M. Beller 14 January 2026
10. Quiet Times with God Devotional: 365 Daily Inspirations by Joyce Meyer 17 January 2026
11. The Book of Charlie: Wisdom from the Remarkable American Life of a 109-Year-Old Man by David von Drehle 18 January 20260
12. Holly and Nick Hate Christmas by Betsy St. Amant 19 January 2026
13. Engaging Father Christmas by Robin Jones Gunn 21 January 2026
14. The Story: Read the Bible as One Seamless Story from Beginning to End by Randy Frazee 21 January 2026
15. Uneasy Street by Becky Wade 26 January 2026
16. Nearing Home: Life, Faith, and Finishing Well by Billy Graham 31 January 2026
17. The Tale of Two Bad Mice by Beatrix Potter 1 February 2026
18. The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams Bianco 1 February 2026
19. Love Triangle: How Trigonometry Shapes the World by Matt Parker 2 February 2026
20. Dying for Cupcakes: Christian Cozy Mystery by Donna Doyle 2 February 2026
21. Fire on the Mountain: The True Story of the South Canyon Fire by John N. Maclean (GM Language) 3 February 2026
22. Land of Dreams by Lauraine Snelling 6 February 2026
23. How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin GM Language 8 February 2026
24. The Law of Happiness: How Spiritual Wisdom and Modern Science Can Change Your Life Henry Cloud 10 February 2026
25. Orphan Train Christmas by Rachel Wesson 10 February 2026
26. The Law of Happiness: How Spiritual Wisdom and Modern Science Can Change Your Life by Henry Cloud 10 February 2026
27. Worst Wingman Ever GM by Abby Jimenez 12 February 2026
28. 84, Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff 12 February 2026
29. Ghosts GM by Paul Auster 12 February 2026
30. If All Else Sails by Emma St. Clair 18 February 2026
31. The Only True Mother Goose Melodies: An Exact Reproduction of the Text and Illustrations of the Original Edition Published and Copyrighted in Boston in the Year 1833 by Munroe & Francis by Edward Everett Hale 19 February 2026
32. Running Mate by Leah Brunner 20 February 2026
33. Texas Cooking by Lisa Wingate 23 February 2026
34. Paws and Punishment by Jinty James 23 February 2026
35. The English Masterpiece by Katherine Reay 24 February 2026
36. The Bookstore Sisters by Alice Hoffman 23 February 2026
37. Some Like It Scot by Pepper Basham 25 February 2026
38. Dead in the Dining Room by Leighann Dobbs 25 February 2026
39. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey GM Language 28 February 2026
40. Dragon Garden: A Redemption Tale: The Shadow and the Promise by Marty Machowski 2 March 2026
41. The Seven Daughters of Dupree by Nikesha Elise Williams GM Language 3 March 2026
42. Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson GM language 4 March 2026
43. Mama Moon by Tess Thompson 5 March 2026
44. The Postman Always Rings Twice by James M. Cain GM Language 5 March 2026
45. The Year of the Grizzly by Brock Thoene 7 March 2026
46. Draw Close to Jesus: 40 Encounters with the Savior for the Sacred Season of Lent by Heidi Chiavaroli 9 March 2026
47. Without a Clue by Melissa Ferguson 9 March 2026
48. Running With My Angel: The remarkable nine lives of a devoted veteran, family man, professor, and athlete by George Hallman 12 March 2026
49. Through My Eyes by Tim Tebow 19 March 2026
50. Sarah by Marek Halter 29 March 2026
51. O Little Town by Don Reid 4 April 2026
52.: A Jar of Dreams by Yoshiko Uchida 5 April 2026
53. True Sisters by Sandra Dallas 8 April 2026
54. Coffee Shop Girl by Katie Cross 18 April 2026
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Level 2: 11-25 New Authors

(*Debut)

1.
Henry Cloud



2.
Mark Galli



3.
Cathy Gohlke



*4.
C.O. Wyler



*5.
Christine Hill Suntz



6.
Naomi Craig

I'm in at Level 2: 11-25 new authors
1. Shelby Van Pelt GM 2026-01-02
2. Angie Thomas, The Hate U Give GM (swearing, references to gangs, drugs, murder) 2026-01-05
3. Jessica Johns GM (some swearing) 2026-01-07
4. Cathy Gohlke 2026-01-10
5. Amy Lynn Green 2026-01-17

I'm in. Different focus this time, so going for Level 3: 25-40 new authors

Progress: 29/40

1. Joi Copeland -
2. Lesley Ann McDaniel -
3. Ash Keller -
4. Amanda Cabot -
5. Amy Lillard -
6. Vickie McDonough -
7. Kaye D. Schmitz -
8. Joyce Swann -
9. Patricia Davids -
10. Jaycee Weaver -
11. Victoria Otto -
12. Jenna Brandt -
13. Kelly Cross -
14. Janet Lee Barton -
15. T.K. Chapin -
16. Bruce Hammack -
17. Bertie Stein - (GM - clean, closed-door romance)
18. Jen Wilkin -
19. Jeanette Lewis -
20. Belle Calhoune -
21. C.D. Gill -
22. Vikki Kestell -
23. Lena Nelson Dooley -
24. Jordan Rae -
25. H.L. Wegley -
26. Kristin D Sumpter -
27. Nancy J. Farrier -
28. Stephenia H. McGee -
29. Jodie Bailey -
30.

It is getting more difficult to read from new authors. I will try for level 2.


1 (1/11) Nicole Lam
2 (1/28) Chelsey Welwood
3 (2/7) Kristin Sumpter
4 (2/11) Christine Hill Suntz
5 (3/13) Jerry Lathan

I am in. Level 2

Beth - ;)
in Calgary

I'm in. Level 3

1. Lisa Carter
2. Tawni Suchy
3. Monique Brasher
4. Elise Haynes
5. Deborah Clack
6. Lauren Andrew
7. Ashley Gill
8. Britney M. Mills

Level 3 for me.

1. Texas Christmas Pursuit by Sommer Smith 1/2/26

I'm in for level 2!

1) Susan May Warren -
2) Crystal Caudill -

I'm in for Level 2

Level 1: 1-10 new authors


3) Stephanie Landsem, The Fault Between Us - 5*
2) Ariel Lawhon, The Frozen River - 5+* (mainstream)
1) Sarah Loudin Thomas, The Sound of Rain - 5*

I'm in Level 1: 1-10 new author
1. Murder at Blackwood Inn by Penny Warner mainstream cozy mystery author
2. Faking the Faceoff by Anne Kemp
3. Bringing up Beaver by John Aberth
4. Sparks and Recreation by Ellie Hall
5. My Parents are dead now what by Becky Robison (a guide for millennials for when their parents die. There is some language
6.This Book made me think of you by Libby Page mainstream fiction some language but deals with grief beautifully

I'm in for Level 4: 40-60 new authors

#1 Liz Moore GM

#2 John Berendt

#3 Monica Hesse GM YA

#4 Mary Kubica GM

#5 Deborah Clack

#6 Christine Hill Suntz Debut

#7 Stephanie Dray

#8 Marianne Cronin GM

#9 Virginia Woolf

#10 Gail Ann Swales

#11 Fran Fabriczki

I'm in with three.

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@SDtaci: What Pepper D Basham and Sarah Monzon books should I start with since this would be my first one by them?

I am in for Level 1:New Authors

I’m in for Level 2: 11-25 new authors

I’m in!

Level 1: 1-10 new authors

01. Becky Wade:


02. Jennifer L. Wright:


03. Dick Van Dyke:
(some mild cursing)

04. Allen Levi:
CF, but has cursing

05. Christine Hill Suntz:


06. Sara Davison:


07. William Roushey:


08. Roseanna M. White:


09. Tyler Coulson:
By Men or By the Earth *Filthy language**

10. Richard L. Mabry:


Level 2: 11-25 new authors
11.Craig Morgan:


12.Dashiell Hammett:
- GM, language & other content

13. Jayna Breigh:


14. Lorena McCourtney:


15. Michael Harris:


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Staci wrote: "For those that enjoy reading and tracking new author reads, this challenge is for you! An easy way to find new authors is to review books others post for challenges. Also take a look at Christian F..."

Staci could I up my level to #4. Thanks

Absolutely Jackie. Just updated your original post with the change.

Staci wrote: "Absolutely Jackie. Just updated your original post with the change."

thank you.

Completed Level #1..starting Level #2

Level 1: 1-10 new authors

01. Becky Wade:


02. Jennifer L. Wright:


03. Dick Van Dyke:
(some mild cursing)

04. Allen Levi:
CF, but has cursing

05. Christine Hill Suntz:


06. Sara Davison:


07. William Roushey:


08. Roseanna M. White:


09. Tyler Coulson:
By Men or By the Earth *Filthy language**

10. Richard L. Mabry: