9 Best Christian Fiction I Love

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Here’s a list of nine of the best Christian fiction novels I love. And you might love them, too!

As a little girl, I often exited the library doors with a cradled stack of 15-20 books teetering. I LOVED books! Still do. But back then, I didn’t know about Christian fiction.

What are some of the Best Christian Fiction Books to Read?

You’re here, so maybe you love clean reads with a hint or deep dollop of inspirational faith, too? Although my list of beloved stories runs LONG, I picked out a few that left a memorable mark. (There’ll likely be another list, because it’s impossible to include all of them here.) They jockey for top spot on my best Christian fiction list.

Grab this book list to peruse and read through this year. You might find a few titles for your TBR list. Maybe a new favorite Christian author, too.

(And hey, if you love the book, don’t forget to leave an Amazon or GoodReads review for the author. It’s a free way to help them and get the word out.)

Here are the 9 Christian Fiction Books I Love – and You Might Love ‘Em, Too

Nicole Deese

Book cover for The Words We Lost by Nicole Deese

The Words We Lost
By Nicole Deese / Bethany House

After Ingrid Erikson jeopardizes her career, she fearsher future will remain irrevocably broken. But when the man who shattered her belief in happily-ever-afters offer her a sealed envelope from her late best friend, Ingrid is sent on a hunt for a hidden manuscript and must confront her past before she can find the healing she’s been after.

TI Lowe

Drawing of woman with long blond hair covering most of her face with magnolias above - book cover for Under the Magnolias by TI Lowe
453618: Under the Magnolias, Softover Under the Magnolias, Softover
By T.I. Lowe

Barely a teenager when her mother died, Austin was left to care for six siblings—and a father who retreated into his own darkness. Growing up on their farm was tough. Just when she glimpses a possible future with Vance Cumberland, Austin’s father reveals an explosive family secret. Will she finally find freedom in the truth? 384 pages, softcover from Tyndale.

Tammy L. Gray

Book Cover of Love and a Little White Lie by Tammy L. Gray
235894: Love and a Little White Lie, #1 Love and a Little White Lie, #1
By Tammy L. Gray

Becky Wade

Book Cover of Stay with Me by Becky Wade
235603: Stay with Me, #1 Stay with Me, #1

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What Is a Good Christian Book Series to Read

If you’re in it for the long haul, try Karen Kingsbury’s Baxter series. I’ve lost count how many books were spawned from this family, but it’s many. There’s even a television show now, too. Fame, listed below is my favorite, but nearly all could fit the label.

As a side note, all of the above books run in a series as well. I highly recommend them.

Karen Kingsbury

Book Cover of Fame by Karen Kingsbury
349760: Fame, Firstborn Series #1 (rpkgd) Fame, Firstborn Series #1 (rpkgd)
By Karen Kingsbury

Who Is the Most Famous Christian Writer

I’m a hard believer that that most famous Christian writer is the one you love most–or maybe most at the time. The authors and books on this list represent that for me, but I suspect they have high book sales, too, as others have mentioned their love on sites such as GoodReads. (I find many new reads there, by the way.)

Above are titles loved by many. Below are more. Read on, friend.

Francine Rivers

Christian book cover of The Masterpiece by Francine Rivers
407917: The Masterpiece, softcover The Masterpiece, softcover

Charles Martin

Book cover for Long Way Gone by Charles Martin
084711: Long Way Gone Long Way Gone

Denise Hunter

Stairs leading to a beach with the ocean and sky in the background, Christian book cover for Love, Unscripted by Denise Hunter
716656: Love, Unscripted Love, Unscripted
By Denise Hunter / Thomas Nelson Fiction

When Chloe can’t find her perfect man, she writes a book to create him and receives a movie contract! Notorious Hollywood playboy Liam gets the lead, but he comes with a twist: Chloe must save his reputation by pretending to be his real-life girlfriend. Will this bargain prove to be more trouble than either could imagine?

Sara Brunsvold

Novel cover for The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip
0740276: The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip
By Sara Brunsvold

Aidyn Kelley is talented, ambitious, and ready for far more serious assignments than the “fluff pieces” she’s been getting as a cub reporter for the Kansas City Star. When she’s asked to write the obituary of an “unremarkable” septuagenarian who’s just entered hospice care, she balks. But spirited Clara Kip may teach her a thing or two! 368 pages, softcover from Revell.

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