Recommendations from a Christian author who loves reading just as much as writing.
Sections
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The Agapéd Bearer Saga
Adult Fantasy
Classic/Epic Fantasy
YA Fantasy
Children’s Picture Books
Classic Literature
The Agapéd Bearer Saga
Literally everything about this book and series is perfect! Ideal for fans of portal fantasy, epic fantasy, and those who just want to be swept away to magical lands.
The Agapéd Bearer: Wishing Stars by Hannah Lindsey, Paperback
An amazing story!
The Agapéd Bearer: Paragon Games by Hannah Lindsey, Paperback
My favorite book ever 🥲
The Agapéd Bearer: Hunter Wars by Hannah Lindsey, Paperback
This book will destroy you
The Agapéd Bearer: Dreyma's Curse by Hannah Lindsey, Paperback
Adult Fantasy
One of the best adult fantasy books!
While the Dark Remains by Joanna Ruth Meyer, Paperback
The sequel to While the Dark Remains, open for preorder!
When the Light Returns by Joanna Ruth Meyer, Paperback
A wonderful adult fantasy!
Sparrow in the Sun by Danielle Bullen, Paperback
Classic/Epic Fantasy
The perfect classic fantasy series!
Mistborn: The Final Empire (Mistborn Series #1) by Brandon Sanderson, Paperback
A gripping sequel!
The Well of Ascension (Mistborn Series #2) by Brandon Sanderson, Paperback
An amazing conclusion!
The Hero of Ages (Mistborn Series #3) by Brandon Sanderson, Paperback
Only the best classic fantasy story of all time!
The Lord of the Rings 3-Book Paperback Box Set|Paperback
Could be read at all ages, in my opinion. Such a good one to start out with as an intro into Tolkien’s writing.
The Hobbit|Hardcover
YA Fantasy
I wrote this book so I’m a bit biased, but this story is perfect for fans of The Little Mermaid, coastal towns, and portals fantasy.
On the Edge of the Forgotten Sea (The Chronicles of Chaera #1) by Alissa J. Zavalianos, Paperback
I wrote this story, but it’s a good option if you enjoy bittersweet, tragic fantasy stories :)
Endlewood by Alissa J. Zavalianos, Paperback
I wrote this book, but it’s perfect for fans of The Hobbit and a mixture of cozy and epic fantasy.
The Earth-Treader (Earthen-Crest Kingdoms #1) by Alissa J. Zavalianos, Paperback
A 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea retelling!
Unearth the Tides: A Classic Retold by Alissa J. Zavalianos, Paperback
A fantasy short story & poetry collection featuring birds.
Aliferous by Alissa J. Zavalianos
The perfect wintry story and East of the Sun, West of the Moon/Beauty and the Beast retelling
Echo North by Joanna Ruth Meyer, Paperback
I adore this story!
Into the Heartless Wood by Joanna Ruth Meyer, Paperback
A delightful fantasy, Christmassy tale!
A Curse for Christmas: A Novella by Anna Christine
A super cozy fantasy. Could be for middle grade or YA audiences.
Anastasia retelling. Brandes never misses & her writing is amazing!
Romanov by Nadine Brandes, Paperback
A blend of historical and fantasy. A series you don’t want to miss!
Wormwood Abbey (The Secrets of Ormdale #1) by Christina Baehr, Paperback
Second in the series
Drake Hall (The Secrets of Ormdale #2) by Christina Baehr, Paperback
Book 3 in the series
Castle of the Winds (The Secrets of Ormdale #3) by Christina Baehr, Paperback
Book 4 in the series
City of Serpents (The Secrets of Ormdale, #4) by Christina Baehr, Paperback
Book 5 and last of the series
Valley of Dragons (The Secrets of Ormdale, #5) by Christina Baehr, Paperback
One of my favorite YA series
The Goose Girl (Books of Bayern Series #1)|Paperback
Book 2
Enna Burning (Books of Bayern Series #2)|Paperback
Book 3
River Secrets (Books of Bayern Series #3)|Paperback
Book 4
Forest Born (Books of Bayern Series #4)|Paperback
This one is a bit darker, so be prepared for that. Overall a great message about redemption!
A Bond of Briars|Hardcover
Children’s Picture Books
One of the cutest Christmas children’s stories!!
Marzipan's First Christmas by Jordan Taylor Nilan, Hardcover
An adorable Cinderella retelling
Flora and the Jazzers by Astrid Sheckels, Hardcover
One of the most beautiful books!
Ocean Meets Sky|Hardcover
Love this one!
Fritz and the Beautiful Horses - Jan Brett
Classic Literature
A notable Christmas classic
The Nutcracker (Barnes & Noble Collectible Editions)|Paperback
A classic classic
Little Women|Hardcover
Such a good one for kids!
A Little Princess|Hardcover
Told from the horse’s perspective!
Black Beauty (Barnes & Noble Collectible Editions)|Hardcover
One of my favorites!
The Wind in the Willows (Barnes & Noble Collectible Editions)|Hardcover
A fun one!
Peter Pan (Barnes & Noble Collectible Editions)|Hardcover
I’m putting this in the classics category because it goes without saying
Pride and Prejudice (Barnes & Noble Collectible Editions) by Jane Austen ...
Can’t go wrong with some Dickens!
A Tale of Two Cities (Barnes & Noble Classics Series) by Charles Dickens, ...
Another great one!
Great Expectations (Signature Classics) by Charles Dickens, Paperback
Great classic!
David Copperfield by Charles Dickens, Paperback
A Christmas story I think everyone should read!
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, Hardcover
This was such a great one! A dash of romance and the lengths one goes to in order to achieve it.
Far From the Madding Crowd (Barnes & Noble Classics Series)
A great series, though I’ve only read the first one.
Anne of Green Gables Books
Loved this one!
The Secret Garden (Barnes & Noble Collectible Editions)|Hardcover
Contemporary Fiction
Inspiring and moving in every way!
The Bitter End Birding Society by Amanda Cox, Paperback
I loved the family dynamics in this one.
The Atlas of Untold Stories by Sara Brunsvold, Paperback
Contemporary Romance
Adult contemporary romance. So cute and charming!
The Bookish Bandit|Paperback
Adult contemporary romance. My favorite of the series so far!
Blind Date with a Book Nerd|Paperback
YA contemporary romance. My favorite Becky Dean book
Hearts Overboard by Becky Dean, Paperback
YA contemporary romance
Love & Other Great Expectations - Becky Dean
YA contemporary romance
Picture-Perfect Boyfriend|Paperback
YA contemporary romance
Love Unmasked|Paperback
YA contemporary romance. Book 1 in series
All I Want For Christmas is the Girl Next Door: A YA Holiday Romance|Paperback
YA contemporary romance. Book 2 in series
All I Want For Christmas is the Girl in Charge: A YA Holiday Romance|Paperback
Dystopian/Thriller
The perfect YA dystopian series!
The Hunger Games (Hunger Games Series #1) by Suzanne Collins, Paperback
An amazing sequel!
Catching Fire (Hunger Games Series #2) by Suzanne Collins, Paperback
The heart-wrenching conclusion that wrecked me in the best way.
Mockingjay (Hunger Games Series #3) by Suzanne Collins, Paperback
A fascinating villain origin story.
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (A Hunger Games Novel) by Suzanne Collins, Paperback
A tear-jerker and Haymitch’s story.
Sunrise on the Reaping (A Hunger Games Novel) by Suzanne Collins, Hardcover
One of the best thriller/dystopian series out there! Not too scary either!
Calculated: A YA Action Adventure Series (#1) by Nova McBee, Paperback
Such a good sequel to an amazing series!
Simulated: A YA Action Adventure Series (#2) by Nova McBee, Paperback
Such a good third book in the series!! The ending left me needing more! Thank goodness Liberated will be coming soon!👀
Activated: A YA Action Adventure Series (#3) by Nova McBee, Paperback
Historical Fiction
One of the best historical fiction stories!!
Come Forth As Gold by Erica Dansereau, Paperback
A beautiful romance!
The Rose and the Thistle: A Novel by Laura Frantz, Paperback
I adored this story so so much!
A Heart Adrift: A Novel by Laura Frantz, Paperback
One of my favorite series by Klassen!
The Innkeeper of Ivy Hill (Tales from Ivy Hill Series #1) by Julie Klassen, Paperback
Just as good as the first one
The Ladies of Ivy Cottage (Tales from Ivy Hill Series #2) by Julie Klassen, Paperback
A brilliant conclusion!
The Bride of Ivy Green (Tales from Ivy Hill Series #3) by Julie Klassen, Paperback
The perfect Christmas novella :)
An Ivy Hill Christmas: A Tales from Ivy Hill Novella by Julie Klassen, Paperback
This is one of my favorite epistolary novels to date!
Our Yellow Tape Letters: WWII Novel by Caitlin Miller, Paperback
My favorite author of all time.
Whose Waves These Are by Amanda Dykes, Paperback
My favorite book by my favorite author of all time.
Set the Stars Alight by Amanda Dykes, Paperback
Another brilliant story
Yours Is the Night by Amanda Dykes, Paperback
An Italian setting story!
All the Lost Places by Amanda Dykes, Paperback
Epistolary format
Born of Gilded Mountains by Amanda Dykes, Paperback
A perfect Christmas novella
Bespoke: a Tiny Christmas Tale - Amanda Dykes
Extremely touching and moving
Once Upon a Wardrobe|Hardcover
Historical Romance
One of the first books I remember making me cry in all the best ways.
Blackmoore by Julianne Donaldson, Paperback
A sweet story!
Edenbrooke and Heir to Edenbrooke Collector's Edition|Hardcover
Adorable novella
Pursuing Miss Hall|eBook
A beautiful beauty
Dearest Josephine by Caroline George, Hardcover
Heartwarming and sweet
The Lady and the Lionheart|Paperback
Moody and atmospheric
Where the Stars Meet the Sea|eBook
Middle Grade
A middle grade story with Peter Pan undertones.
The Wishing Seed by Alissa J. Zavalianos
A childhood classic!
Ella Enchanted: A Newbery Honor Award Winner|Paperback
One of my favorite books!
Winnie's Great War|Paperback
One of the best middle grade series out there!
Wingfeather Saga Boxed Set: On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness; North! Or Be Eaten; The Monster in the Hollows; The Warden and the Wolf King|Hardcover
Beautiful illustrations to go with a beautiful story
Snow & Rose|Paperback - Emily Winfield Martin
One of my favorite series. The first 2 books are a bit slow, but the rest of the series picks up and the ending is amazing. Stick with it and I don’t think you’ll regret it!
The Chronicles of Prydain Boxed Set|Paperback
An amazing middle grade series with Biblical themes
Urchin of the Riding Stars (The Mistmantle Chronicles #1) Paperback
Book 2
Urchin and the Heartstone (The Mistmantle Chronicles #2) Paperback
Book 3
The Heir of Mistmantle (The Mistmantle Chronicles #3) Paperback
Book 4
Urchin and the Raven War (The Mistmantle Chronicles #4) Paperback
Book 5 and the end to the OG series
Urchin and the Rage Tide (The Mistmantle Chronicles #5) Paperback
Book 6, but this is more of a compilation of short stories to go along with the original series. Worth the purchase
Tales of Mistmantle (The Mistmantle Chronicles #6) Paperback
