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  • connierandel
    connierandel Posts: 1,705 Member
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    Carole - I read THE ALL AMERICAN and I gave it 4.5* I also noted that there was some slang. That is probably the reason that I didn't give 5*.

    I need to set down and look up the books that I have read in the list. I have read several, but the Selah awards always throw new authors and books my way.
  • pianolady831
    pianolady831 Posts: 252 Member
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    I'm reading THIS IS WHERE IT ENDS BY Cindy K. Sproles and it is very good. Set in Appalachia, one of my favorite settings.
  • connierandel
    connierandel Posts: 1,705 Member
    edited May 21
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    2024 Carol Awards Finalists

    Contemporary
    A Million Little Choices by Tamera Alexander
    He Should Have Told the Bees by Amanda Cox
    The Wind Blows in Sleeping Grass by Katie Powner

    Historical
    The Warsaw Sisters by Amanda Barratt
    Code Name Edelweiss by Stephanie Landsem
    April’s Promise by Terrie Todd

    Historical Romance
    Garden of the Midnights by Hannah Linder
    The Sound of Light by Sarah Sundin
    The Legacy of Longdale Manor by Carrie Turansky

    Mystery/Suspense/Thriller
    What Happens Next by Christina Suzann Nelson
    Show Me Betrayal by Ellen E. Withers
    26 Below by Kimberley Woodhouse

    Novella
    Christmas Snowstorm Standoff by Sami A. Abrams
    Honor’s Mountain Promise by Misty M. Beller
    Return of the Monarchs by Beth Wiseman

    Romance
    The Words We Lost by Nicole Deese
    Wedding at Sea by Melissa Tagg
    Memory Lane by Becky Clem Wade

    Romantic Suspense
    Expired Hope by Megan Besing and Lisa Phillips
    Under Fire by Lynn H. Blackburn
    Critical Threat by Lynette Eason

    Short Novel
    Their Holiday Secret by Betsy St. Amant Haddox
    Together for the Twins by Laurel M. Blount
    The Cowboy Bargain by Tina Radcliff

    Speculative
    Of Sea and Smoke by Gillian Bronte Adams
    Execution Island by Janice Boekhoff
    The Wayward by Tabitha Morehouse Caplinger

    Young Adult
    Sky of Seven Colors by Rachelle Nelson
    The Mermaid’s Tale by L. E. Richmond
    Dancing in the Silence by Linda Sammaritan

    Debut Author
    Steal Fire From The Gods by Clint Hall
    Dear Henry, Love Edith by Becca Kinzer
    Show Me Betrayal by Ellen E. Withers

  • Restfinder
    Restfinder Posts: 2,340 Member
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    There are several on there that I have on my wish list. A couple I did start but didn't get into very far. It often happens that when I can't get into a story, if I pick it up later I wonder what the problem was! LOL!
  • pianolady831
    pianolady831 Posts: 252 Member
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    Connie, thanks for posting the finalist list. I've learned that they're often as good as the winners. I've about decided that my favorite Christian fiction genre is contemporary/women's fiction. And of course, I haven't read any of those yet.
  • Restfinder
    Restfinder Posts: 2,340 Member
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    Oh dear, that is my least favorite genre, Carole! LOL! I enjoy the historical stuff as well as fantasy and sci-fi. I do like contemporary suspense, as long as it isn't creepy! I like an occasional Amish story as well.
  • pianolady831
    pianolady831 Posts: 252 Member
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    That's why there's several genres, Kim! It's good for the industry that we all like different things. My Mom got me started enjoying women's fiction because she read so many family sagas that were popular at the time. She also liked political suspense, which I never cared for. And I do enjoy historical, especially the early American time period.
  • connierandel
    connierandel Posts: 1,705 Member
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    I don't even know if I have a favorite genre. I definitely have the NOT favorite genres like fantasy and usually regency. I do love suspense and romantic suspense, but the books that usually wind up in my WOW list are more often than not Women's fiction.

    Here are the ones that I have read - as you can see, I gave a lot of them 5*
    A Million Little Choices by Tamera Alexander - AMAZING - a WOW book for me
    He Should Have Told the Bees by Amanda Cox - AMAZING - a WOW book for me
    Code Name Edelweiss by Stephanie Landsem -5*
    The Sound of Light by Sarah Sundin - 5*
    The Legacy of Longdale Manor by Carrie Turansky - 4*
    26 Below by Kimberley Woodhouse - 5*
    Christmas Snowstorm Standoff by Sami A. Abrams 4*
    Honor’s Mountain Promise by Misty M. Beller - 4*
    The Words We Lost by Nicole Deese - 5*
    Memory Lane by Becky Clem Wade - 4.5*
    Expired Hope by Megan Besing and Lisa Phillips - 4*
    Under Fire by Lynn H. Blackburn - 4.5*
    Critical Threat by Lynette Eason - 4.5*
    Dear Henry, Love Edith by Becca Kinzer - 4.5*


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