My Girl's Top Ten Guide to Books

Since the Perfect Man Builder series has somewhat run its course, I have been considering on what to write about. My life is at times hectic and there is a world of things I can write about. This week is one of my absolutely do nothing weeks and I would love to tell you about my life but unless you want to hear about the spider I found in the shower a couple of days ago, then I best get my inspiration on. So I wrote down a couple of ideas, contemplated eating chocolate, then I ate a piece of chocolate, and I wrote down some more ideas. Then (wham!!) it hit me. Chocolate always brings inspiration! I could do a Top Ten like David Letterman and here we are. As I have mentioned beforehand, I love reading books. It’s how I get my adrenaline rush. Most people think I read only about serial killers and only read Ted Dekker books. They would only be 75% correct. I must admit I am very picky on what books I read. It irks me when people write an unusually large amount of profanity in books. To me, every time a curse word is used, it demeans the overall picture the book is trying to portray. Trashy romantic novels are also a big no-no. So what else do I read besides Ted Dekker? Well I present to you my list of the top ten books every girl should have (no Ted Dekker book is included although it should be). Read on…

What’s A Girl to Do by Janet Folger

This book has helped me tremendously by picking me up during the hard times and giving me inspiration to move on. The biggest thing I love about this book is her writing style. It’s so down to earth yet straight forward. It’s like she’s talking to you at the local Starbucks over a cup of coffee. The truth she presents is so practical and she has the ability to write in a way that everyone can understand. Every girl (single or not) should have this book. It’s amazing.

Bible

Every person (girl or boy) should own a KJV bible. Every answer for every question under Heaven is written in that book. If you are Christian, you should be reading it every day. I struggle with it many times but God has been patient. I have gained a lot of encouragement and love through the Bible. It’s a wonderful book.

Jane Austen

No, Jane Austen is not a book, she’s an author. Yet, she is one of those authors where every book she has written is good (like Ted Dekker!). My favorites include Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility. I love her sarcastic writing style and wit. Each page drips with brilliance and her wording cuts right to the heart of the matter. Her books are good for any romantic (hopeless or not).

Love Comes Softly Series by Janette Oke

This series is well known in the Christian circles due to the fact it’s a Christian love story. I must admit that I am not a huge fan of this series because the author makes the man cry on every page. Ok I’m exaggerating but literally, a man does not cry that much. However, the first couple books are very well-written and show a unique perspective on love. Plus it’s a love story, where can you wrong with a love story? Nowhere.

Songs of Acadia Series by Janette Oke and T. Davis Bunn

These are my all-time favorite Oke and Bunn books. This series is very inspiring and very well written. It deals with two women of different nations that are at war yet somehow they become friends. Bunn presents a more masculine side to the book that is needed while Janette Oke’s classic love-story writing style ties the book together. Two enthusiastic thumbs up!!!

Little House on the Prairie Series by Laura Ingalls Wilder

These books were my favorite books growing up and even to this day bring a nostalgic frame of mind to me every time I read them. Almost every girl growing up has at least one of her books. If not, I recommend you go out and buy one. The series deals with her life growing up on the prairie with her Ma, Pa, and sister Mary. They are an awesome read for a girl at any age.

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

Yes!! My favorite book growing up as a teenager!! My favorite character is Jo. She stayed single until she met her one true love and was a tomboy at heart. Who does that sound like? I don’t know anybody like that. Do you? I guarantee you, you’ll love reading about the escapades of her and her three sisters on any day.

Anne of Green Gables Series by Lucy Maud Montgomery

Can you tell I love series of books? This series deals with an orphan girl named Anne who has the unfortunate (at first) luck of staying with two old siblings (Matthew and Marilla) in their house at Green Gables on Prince Edward Island. Anne is a flighty girl who rarely thinks before she acts which turns into a very good read. Don’t believe me? Well, read it ;-)

The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom

The Holocaust has been a black spot in time from history ever since the end of World War II and before. It has always intrigued me how men and women formed the Resistance and helped to end the war and slaughter of Jews. Corrie Ten Boom was one of those women. Elderly she may seem but she was feisty and her story inspires countless others to fight for what is right. Ever had a bad day?! This woman counted the good days because they were few and far between. This book can put a lot of things into perspective for you.

Biography of Fanny Crosby

Fanny Crosby was a blind songwriter who wrote almost 8,000 hymns. Talk about a busy woman. She was amazing!  She didn’t let her blindness slow her down in fact, she came to embrace it and at times thanked God for making her blind. Her most well-known hymns are Blessed Assurance, Tell Me the Story of Jesus, and To God Be the Glory. Fanny overcame hardship (and I’m sure discouragement) yet her faith never seemed to waiver and she loved her Savior till the day she died. What an amazing woman!!

I apologize for the length but I couldn’t seem to condense it. I hope you are still reading this then I want to say a big THANK YOU to all of you. It’s no use to write a blog if no one reads it. Until next time,

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 Christa