I’ve never considered myself to be an all-out bookworm, but I do love to read. There’s something absolutely wonderful about nestling down to read in a comfy chair with a blankie and a cuppa or finding a quiet spot outside to read. As summer break rapidly approaches for many of us, there will be more time to read books for pleasure, so I thought I’d make a list of a few of my favorites.

It can be hard to find well-written, quality books. There sure is a lot to sift through! Several times I’ve started a new “Christian” novel, only to be frustrated by the flakiness and lack of depth.

These books are ones that I’ve read and re-read over the years – ones that will always be numbered among my favorites. I am always on the lookout for good books, so I’d love to hear about books that you enjoy! And, as an idea for my fellow blogging friends, it would be fun to see a list of your favorite books on your lovely blogs. Hint, hint. ;)

So without further commentary, here is my book list:

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A Cup of Cold Water, by Christine Farenhorst

Mercy at Midnight, by Lois Hoadley Dick

Roll of Thunder, Hear my Cry,  by Mildred D. Taylor

Pheobe, by Diane Noble

Mama’s Bank Account, by Kathryn Forbes

Alone, Yet Not Alone, by Tracy Michele Leininger

Stepping Heavenward, by Elizabeth Prentiss

The Hiding Place, by Corrie ten Boom

Caddie Woodlawn, by Carol Ryrie Brink

The Endurance, by Alfred Lansing

King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table, by Roger Lancelyn Green

Till We Have Faces, by C.S. Lewis

Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Brontë

A Tale of Two Cities, by Charles Dickens

*These last books are some of my favorites among classic literature. I love many of the classics, but since you are probably familiar with them, I won’t list them here. :)

I also love the Daughters of the Faith Series, written by Wendy Lawton. I haven’t read them all, but you can find out more about them here.

Almost Home (our favorite!), Courage to Run, Ransom’s Mark, The Tinker’s Daughter, Freedom’s Pen, Shadow of His Hand, Indian Paintbrush and The Captive Princess.