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Christian Fiction September 2018
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The book in room 316
by ReShonda Tate Billingsley
"#1 national bestselling and award-winning author ReShonda Tate Billingsley delivers another moving, evocative, and timely novel about how a small seed of hope can change the course of one's life"
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Hurricane Season
by Lauren K. Denton
Featuring: Jenna, single mom to two young daughters; her sister, Betsy, who's struggling with infertility; and Betsy's dairy farmer husband, Ty, all of whom share narration duties.
What happens: To attend a photography workshop, Jenna leaves her girls with Betsy and Ty -- but two weeks of childcare expands to more as Jenna's work gets noticed. Meanwhile, Betsy and Ty continue to grow apart, and a hurricane heads for their South Alabama farm.
For fans of: authentic, character-driven Southern stories.
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| River to Redemption by Ann H. GabhartWhat happens: In 1833 Springfield, Kentucky, a cholera epidemic rages, leaving seven-year-old Adria an orphan. She's rescued by Louis, an enslaved Christian, who, instead of fleeing town like his owner and others, faithfully helps the sick and buries the dead. Twelve years later, when Louis is for sale, Adria, now an abolitionist, works for his freedom.
Did you know? This richly detailed, poignant novel is partially based on historical events and people, including real-life slave and hero Louis Sansbury. |
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No One Ever Asked: A Novel
by Katie Ganshert
Featuring: Anaya, an African American first-year teacher; Camille, a white stay-at-home mom active in the PTA; and Jen, the white adoptive mother of a seven-year-old girl from Africa.
What happens: When a Missouri school district loses its accreditation, its students move to another one -- but the new area has wealthy white kids and the incoming students are less-affluent African Americans.
Why you should read it: It's a timely, affecting, thought-provoking look at racism, socioeconomic status, parenting, and more.
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Bless her heart
by Sally Kilpatrick
When she discovers that her born-again pastor husband has been ministering to some of his flock a little too eagerly, Posey also learns that he has left her broke and homeless, forcing her to return to her mother's house for a fresh start
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The quilting circle
by Amy Lillard
The Amish women of Wells Landing, Oklahoma, Clara Rose, Mariana and Tess are united by faith, bonded by their quilting circle and brought even closer together as they each deal with life’s joys and challenges..
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| The Best of Intentions by Susan Anne MasonWhat happens: Grace Abernathy travels alone from Sussex, England to Toronto, Canada, in 1919, hoping to convince her war widow sister to bring her infant son and come home. But when she arrives, her sister has died from the Spanish flu and her uppity upper-crust in-laws have the baby. Hiding her identity, Grace is hired as her sweet nephew's nanny... and falls for his kind uncle.
Series alert: This is the uplifting 1st in the Canadian Crossings historical romance trilogy, which will follow three new friends who meet on the ship from England: Grace, Emmaline, and Quinten. |
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The dishonorable Miss DeLancey
by Carolyn Miller
Arriving in Brighton Miss Clara DeLancey finds herself keeping company with Captain Benjamin Kemsley as she heals from the scandal that forced her to leave London
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| Where Hope Begins by Catherine WestStarring: shocked 40-year-old empty nester Savannah Barrington, whose husband of two decades has just left her for another woman.
What happens: Retreating to her parents' lake house in the Berkshires, Savannah finds hope and healing in the form of her neighbors: a wise elderly woman and a handsome man and his little girl. Then Savannah's husband asks to reconcile, and she must decide where her future lies.
Who it's for: readers who appreciate moving, leisurely paced stories with themes of loss, hopelessness and hope, and recovery. |
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The Promise Bride
by Gina Welborn
The long-distance bride of a Montana rancher, Emilia Stanek arrives in Helena only to discover that her husband is dead, and died deeply in debt, and she, with grit and determination, takes over his ranch and takes on his debtors, as well as county sheriff Mac McCall, who is trying to force her out of town.
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| More Than Meets the Eye by Karen WitemeyerStarring: Nineteen-year-old Evangeline Hamilton, an orphan with one blue eye and one brown (which causes some to think she's a witch or cursed), whose only family is the two other orphans she bonded with as a child, Zach and Seth.
What happens: In 1894 Texas, determined Logan Fowler arrives in town looking for revenge against Evangeline's gambling brother, Zach, whom he thinks ruined his father.
Series alert: Like Karen Witemeyer's other books, this delightful 1st in the Patchwork Family novels has wit, charm, and appealing characters. |
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Focus on: Speculative Fiction
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| The Progeny: A Novel by Tosca LeeStarring: Audra Ellison, who awakens to find her memory wiped -- and it's all part of a 400-year-old war between the charismatic descendants of the serial killer “Blood Countess” Elizabeth Bathory (of whom Audra is one) and a secret society dedicated to killing them.
For fans of: Those who like Ted Dekker may appreciate this suspenseful fantasy.
Series alert: This 1st in the Descendants of the House of Bathory duology is followed by Firstborn. |
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| Dragonspell by Donita K. PaulIn a world where...there are seven high races, an evil wizard, dragons, ogres, and the beautiful city of Vendala, Kale, a 14-year-old slave girl from a small village, finds herself on a quest for a stolen dragon egg.
Who it's for: Like C.S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia books, this allegorical fantasy adventure novel, the 1st in a series, is good for all ages and makes a great family read-aloud. |
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| Illusion: A Novel by Frank PerettiWhat happens: Dane's wife and magic partner of 40 years, Mandy, has just died in an accident...and she's also just awoken as her 19-year-old self, only in 2010 instead of 1970. Dane and Mandy (now known as Eloise) meet -- but with strange forces at work, both may be in danger.
Who it's for: fans of suspenseful, lengthy books (it's around 500 pages!).
Read this next: James Rubart's The Five Times I Met Myself, which also has time travel elements. |
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| Talon of God by Wesley Snipes and Ray NormanWhat it's about: Talon Hunter, a Bible-quoting holy warrior, must convince atheist Chicago doctor Lauryn Jefferson to help stop a powerful demon and his minions from establishing a hell on earth.
Author buzz: Yes, one of the authors is talented actor Wesley Snipes, star of the Blade film series, who makes his fiction debut here.
Want a taste? "He stabbed his sword in the floor in front of him and fell to his knees dragging her down as well. 'If you want something, you have to ask. Pray, and you shall receive.'" |
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Contact your librarian for more great books! Remember to check our ebook and eaudio collections in Hoopla Digital, Overdrive and RB Digital. |
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Manatee County Public Library System 1301 Barcarrota Boulevard West Bradenton, Florida 34205 (941) 748-5555www.mymanatee.org/library |
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