Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Recently I presented a workshop for Kentucky Public Librarians about what's happening in Contemporary Christian Fiction. Popular authors such as Beverly Lewis, Janette Oke, Jan Karon and Wanda E. Brunstetter are here to stay, but Christian fiction is really branching out. Mysteries, Thrillers, Chick Lit, Science Fiction and Fantasy, and even Horror are finding their audiences and present a wide variety of reading choices.

If you're looking to find a good Christian fiction read, a great place to start is with The Christy Awards, which recognizes the finest in writers and writing in a number of different genres. Here are a few of the 2010 nominees (others can be found on the Christy Award website):

 

Contemporary Standalone:

June Bug  by Chris Fabry

The Passion of Mary-Margaret  by Lisa Samson

Veiled Freedom  by Jeanette Windle 

 

Historical

A Flickering Light  by Jane Kirkpatrick

Though Waters Roar by Lynn Austin 

The Swiss Courier by Tricia Goyer & Mike Yorkey

 


 

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