Since this has thrown me into a bookish mood (which I'm always in anyways), I'm going to post a few of my favorite books in the mystery, historical fiction, and spiritual warfare genres. Enjoy and be sure to enter the giveaway!
For
the longest time, mystery was my favorite genre. Lately, historical
fiction and fantasy have overruled it, but I still love to immerse
myself in a great mystery novel. I am, however, struggling to find good,
clean, mysteries for teen readers such as myself. I love ones that keep
you guessing and send shivers up your spine. Any recommendations?
Following are some of my favorites from a few years ago.
Another series I re-read repeatedly when I was younger was the "No Place Like Holmes" books by Jason Lethcoe. They keep you flipping pages and are just the type that I described above. I wish they were written for my age level!
Yet a third series of delightful mysteries is the "Adventures of the Northwoods" by Lois Walfrid Johnson. They also qualify as historical fiction, set in Wisconsin. I really had fun with both the mystery, and the struggles of the times.
An abundance of these novels decorate my shelves. I can't get
enough of good historical fiction. I don't have a specific time period
that I enjoy most; I'll read whatever time period I can get my hands on!
At
the end of 2015, I discovered Molly Evangeline and her first series,
"Pirates and Faith." They are an exciting series set in the
Caribbean Sea, 1702. I also appreciated the length of each book; there's
nothing better than a good, long book that you can escape to!
Recently, I discovered book one in the "Out From Egypt" series by Connilyn Cossette. Counted With the Stars follows
an Egyptian woman through the plagues and the Exodus. It contains a
very unique perspective that I enjoyed. I don't agree with all
the aspects of the book, but for the most part, it was in sync with the
Biblical account.
Francine River's series, "The Mark of the Lion" is powerful! I did a post on how it affected me that you can read HERE. This is set a little after the time of Jesus in Rome and Ephesus. It is graphic, but an amazing series nonetheless.
On a lighter note, I also had fun reading the "Black Stallion" series by Walter Farley, and am now re-reading it with my sister. For anyone who loves horses, these novels are a must!
I've
had a great time reading all of Susan Marlow's novels. She has several
series for various age groups. Each series is centered around tomboy
Andrea Carter living in Fresno, California in the 1880s. My favorite of
her series is "Circle C Adventures."
Lastly,
Lauraine Snelling wrote a short novel taking place during the Mount St. Helens
eruption called "What about Cimmaron?" I enjoyed the unique perspective of the characters.
Rachel Starr Thomson has a series called "The Oneness." While I've only read the first few, I've been intrigued by the way that the author portrays the spiritual realm.
I've read multiple books by Josh McDowell that are also jam-packed full of the spiritual. To name a few in "The Powerlink Chronicles:" Under Siege, The Deceivers, and Truth Slayers. All were very challenging. I'd recommend all three for teens and adults—mostly teens.
Perhaps this has helped you find more books to add to your to-be-read list. I hope so! If you have read any of the above mentioned books, I'd enjoy hearing your thoughts on them. What are your favorite books in these genres? I'd love to hear your input and make sure you go enter that giveaway right away!
