BIBLICAL FICTION BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS + TBR

[@miriamelizabethreads]

Counted with the Stars!! Yes!! Tessa Afshar!! Mark of the Lion!!!! 😍Your Biblical Fiction TBR is so good!! So many great choices.

[@BookLoverAmanda]

YESS! 💕

[@faithfullyreading]

I absolutely LOVE biblical retellings!!

[@BookLoverAmanda]

💖 💖 YES!

[@ChrissiesPurpleLibrary]

Counted with the stars💜Amazing!!

[@rcmogo]

You are so knowledgeable and I love your honest but positive reviews! Thank you!

[@BookLoverAmanda]

Thank you friend!!💕💕💕

[@robinkirk1821]

I ❤ biblical fiction! I haven’t read a ton either. But so far my top two are Counted With the Stars and Pearl in the Sand. Love love love them! 🙌🏻🍂

[@BookLoverAmanda]

I def hope to read more! I need to read more Tessa !

[@TaraB325]

I love Lynn Austin! Gods and Kings is riveting and brings the story of Hezekiah to life! I don’t read a lot of Biblical fiction, but I have Pearl in the Sand by Tessa Afshar on my list and I’m breaking Lineage of Grace into sections.

[@BookLoverAmanda]

💖 💖 💖 💖 Oooo good to know!!!

[@MichelePJ]

Thanks for all the book recommendations! I'm reading Tosca Lee's Iscariot right now, it's really written well and brings Biblical times to life, which in my opinion has it's down side since things that happened then are very disturbing to me. I sat it down yesterday just for a breather, to pick up Can't Help Falling by Courtney Walsh that you had recommended. I ordered it the day I saw your recommendation, received it 2 days ago, decided I would take it on a road trip yesterday, couldn't put it down, finished it last night! Girl, l loved it! Enjoyed that sweet romcom so much! 5 stars! Love your channel and your enthusiasm! 📚❤

[@BookLoverAmanda]

I am SO glad you loved Can't Help Falling! Wasn't it just soooo good?! YAY!!💖 💖 💖 THANK YOU

[@almablinn9755]

I picked up the set of Gods and Kings series recently for an amazing price on eBay. I’m so excited to read this series. Hopefully will read book one this month for Katie’s readathon.

[@BookLoverAmanda]

Oh I love that!!💖 💖

[@OceanaGottaReadEmAll]

Great reviews for these books! Tessa Afshar is an author I have consistently loved. I haven’t read one in so long!

[@BookLoverAmanda]

Thank you sister! YESSS

[@ChrissiesPurpleLibrary]

Ooh Daughter of Eden I’m curious to read it. Sounds like it has some generational complex story telling love it. 💜

[@BookLoverAmanda]

yes!

[@wanderingwithstacy]

Love Connilyn Cossette, Tessa Afshar, Lynn Austin, and Stephanie Landsem! The Crimson Cord was really good.

[@BookLoverAmanda]

💖 💖 💖 Yess I can't wait to read more Biblical Fiction books!

[@talesandtreatswithtay]

Oooo In the Shadow of Jezebel sounds awesome!

[@BookLoverAmanda]

💖 💖 RIGHT

[@ChrissiesPurpleLibrary]

Gods and Kings!! Amazing I loved it 💜

[@ChrissiesPurpleLibrary]

The Well 🔥🔥🥹🥹🥹on my TBR Amen the Lord saw us 🙏🏾

[@RociosLibrary]

Thank you for this Recs list! I really want to read more christian fiction. Loved Redeeming Love and Lineage of Grace by Francine Rivers and it made me want more haha

[@BookLoverAmanda]

❤️Thank you! Yes! So many good ones!

[@sarongeneyo9405]

Gods and Kings!!!!! Loved that series!

[@BookLoverAmanda]

💖 💖 Must get to it!!

[@BandanaBookmom]

Counted with the Stars sounds amazing - I’ve been studying Exodus with my small group and it would be so fun to get this perspective!

[@talesandtreatswithtay]

It is a great compliment to Exodus! So good!

[@BookLoverAmanda]

Love this!!💖 💖 💖

[@catreadsbooks]

A lot of the books that you mentioned in this video sound interesting but Iscariot interests me the most. I’ve heard so many great reviews of this book.

[@BookLoverAmanda]

💖 Me too!! Hoping I get to it soooon!

[@almablinn9755]

I am reading book 3 of the Out of Egypt series right now. I have loved it. This was my first biblical fiction. I’m going to read a series by Lynn Austin next that I heard was really good.

[@BookLoverAmanda]

💖 Awesome!!!

[@ReadJournalLove]

I really enjoyed The Apostle’s Sister by Angela Hunt. Sooo good.

[@BookLoverAmanda]

Oh awesome!!💖 💖 💖

[@Writing4Jesus247]

Love this! I've read Counted with the Stars and loved it!! 5 stars! Every sentence was well written, loved Egypt setting, the music and faith...amazing! I enjoyed The Weeping Chamber by Sigmund Brouwer. 4 stars! Loved everything with Jesus and His disciples. I actually dnf'd In a Field of Grace and Sons of Encouragement. Didn't agree with the characterization. Felt very modern. But that's just me! I hope you enjoy all of them! This video inspired me to do my own Biblical fiction shelf spotlight!❤

[@BookLoverAmanda]

💖 Thanks sister!! Many good ones to get to. Yes do a shelf spotlight!! I am behind on watching videos but I will get to it!!

[@littlehousema7162]

I read In the Field of Grace recently. Usually I don't enjoy the ones that have real Biblical characters because too many liberties can be taken too easily and I don't like when they stray from the truth. However, I really liked In the Field of Grace.

[@BookLoverAmanda]

💖 Oh thats great!! I can't wait to read it!

[@stacieellis]

I loved Sons of Encouragement and Lineage of Grace. It makes you think.

[@BookLoverAmanda]

Oh good to know!!💖

[@leighcochran8276]

Francine rivers!!!!! Karen kingsbury!!!!!❤❤❤❤ I just got the lady's mine by Francine rivers today in the mail. Still have to read redeeming love. I've got some conniving cossette and Tessa afshar books, just haven't gotten to them yet😂. I've got the mark of the lion series, will get to it. I've also got God's and kings, that series. Love Lynn austin as well. The crimson cord, I love any telling of rahabs story.

[@BookLoverAmanda]

💖 💖 💖 YES

[@beautynbrainzxo]

Love all these recommendations ❤

[@BookLoverAmanda]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@insearchofwonder]

I need to re-read the Mark of the Lion series. It's been so long, I've forgotten most of it. The Iscariot one looks interesting. I have read the one about Rahab - it was really good! I've read another one, about Job, that I really loved. I don't think you mentioned it - Love Amid the Ashes by Mesu Andrews. So good!

[@BookLoverAmanda]

Oh thanks for mentioning that too!! 💖 💖 💖 Yes so many good books to get to!!

[@Priscilla_Bettis]

For Biblical fiction, I have Rain by Dana McNeely on my TBR. I plan to read it in November!

[@BookLoverAmanda]

oooo need to check that out too!💖

[@talesandtreatswithtay]

Yesss there is content in The Bible so thus theres content in biblical fiction. You mentioned Judges...im reading it for the first time now and i wasnt quite prepared 😂😂

[@BookLoverAmanda]

💖 yeah girl...it crazy!

[@me4jesus430]

I really love your channel…please do not take this wrong!!!! You, talk so fast and it’s hard for me to keep up. I find myself watching 2 times to keep up. You’re very sweet and love your content!!

[@BookLoverAmanda]

Oh sorry friend!! Thank you for the feedback! I guess I get too excited 😆

[@booksandbreggs]

Oh...so many books I need to read! I think my TBR has now hit in the 200's...goodness gracious. Thanks for the great list!!! I really enjoyed Counted with the Stars. Christian fiction is still pretty new for me.

[@BookLoverAmanda]

💖 MEEEE TOO!!! Massive TBR. Lol Christian Fiction is still pretty new to me since 2021!

[@francesneumann2124]

Good morning, Miss Amanda. Your upbeat sparkling personality is just what I needed to start my day. Watching you is better than a cup of coffee, and that includes pumpkin spice lattes. 😊 Have a great day!!!

[@BookLoverAmanda]

💖 Thank you Miss Frances!! Love you friend!

[@paperbacksandponytails]

I've read all of your recs 😂. I love biblical fiction, have you read Crimson Cord by Jill Eileen Smith? That is my favorite of hers so far. Mesu Andrews is incredible with her research and storytelling.

[@BookLoverAmanda]

💖 Love it, no but its on my list! 💖 💖 💖

[@faithfullyreading]

So many new authors to check out!!

[@BookLoverAmanda]

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[@charollatecrowe6475]

Oh I just got the Mesu Andrews book at a book sale.

[@BookLoverAmanda]

Awesome!!💖

[@ChrissiesPurpleLibrary]

Tessa Afshar 🔥🔥🔥love her books

[@BookLoverAmanda]

🌻❤️the best

[@protagonistspub]

Our shelves hold many authors and books in common. 😅 Who woulda thunk? My Mesu Andrews recommendations are Potiphar's Wife and in Feast or Famine.

[@BookLoverAmanda]

LOVE IT💖 Need to read Mesu!!

[@lookmanohandswithjessicake8606]

Great biblical retelling author Bodie Theone. I Love Francine Rivers and Lynn Austin. Try it.

[@talesandtreatswithtay]

The only biblical fiction Ive read so far is counted with the stars and pearl in the sand, loved them both!

[@BookLoverAmanda]

💖 MUST READ PEARL IN THE SAND WHEN I CAN. I don't own it so it may be a while but yes!

[@talesandtreatswithtay]

@@BookLoverAmanda yes girl! Tessa Afshar did a phenomenal job with Rahabs story. I gave it 5 stars!

[@talesandtreatswithtay]

We love 25 minutes of long winded Amanda ❤

[@BookLoverAmanda]

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[@carlyhunt5339]

I really want to read Land of Silence. I love that Bible story. I also want to read the Mark of the Lion books but I’m nervous about them being too much.

[@BookLoverAmanda]

Yes!! Hey girl, it may be too much on the Mark of the Lion books - I understand. The intro is specifically hard. But gosh, I loved the story overall and the message. Everyone will land differently with it and thats ok!! 💖 💖

[@veronicamaria2730]

Yikes! There's at least six books I want to read. I need to take a speed reading course! 🌻❤️

[@BookLoverAmanda]

HA MEEEE!

[@BandanaBookmom]

Ohhhh I need to read Voice in the Wind too. I read a Lineage of Grace by Francine Rivers and loved it. Thanks for the recommendations - I so need more biblical fiction in my life.

[@BookLoverAmanda]

💖 YES!!!

[@melissaramirez391]

I appreciate your reviews on these books thank you oh by the way I absolutely love your accent.

[@BookLoverAmanda]

Thank you so much!

[@Peggymib]

"Gods and Kings" is outstanding. The entire series is outstanding, It really helped make Kings 1 & 2 come alive for me. Could not put it down. And, FYI, you are not the last to read "Voice in the Wind". I have the book and have not yet read it. Too many books, not enough time.

[@BookLoverAmanda]

I have heard that so mcuh!! 💖 💖 💖 YES too many books and not enough time is right!

[@faithfullyreading]

Yes I love retellings because they make me go story the story!! My favorite is A Passionate Hope by Jill Elieen Smith.

[@BookLoverAmanda]

💖 💖 💖 I saw you talk about that book in a recent book tag, I need to read it!

[@Thecatladybooknook_PennyD]

I had the Daighters vs the Sons book by Francine. Personally i didn't like it because i thought she took too much liberty with changing things that she could have been accurate about because it's in the Bible. But having read the whole OT in chronological order, i would love reading about all the men. I think every person in the Bible is important.

[@BookLoverAmanda]

💖 Thanks for the info on that too Penny! Yes!

[@scripturesandstories]

As Sure As the Dawn--another 5 star read!!

[@forgetmenot433]

I've been trying to hold myself back from getting kindle unlimited (Autumn By The Sea is on there which is where the urge started 😅) because I was trying to focus on my physical tbr, but a lot of the books you showed here are on kindle unlimited too so maybe my reading plans will be changing...

[@BookLoverAmanda]

Awesome!!💖 💖 💖 Hey I know its kinda hard to decide on KU -- I have it for a couple months but I keep saying will I get my money's worth? Its best to do it when you KNOW you will use it in that month or two :)

[@forgetmenot433]

@BookLoverAmanda completely agree! I have a full month free of responsibilities rn but it's having to assess if I actually will read as much as I think I will 😂

[@lindsaylou_lemus]

Iscariot 🙌😭❤️

[@BookLoverAmanda]

Need to get to it by the end of the month!

[@Priscilla_Bettis]

I should read Daughter of Rome because my given name is Priscilla.😄 (Vera is my pen name.)

[@BookLoverAmanda]

Oh i Love that! yes!💖

[@talesandtreatswithtay]

In Counted with the Stars, Kiya does have a brief interaction with Moses. Still minimal Moses though

[@BookLoverAmanda]

Oh ok! Thanks girl Yeah I couldn’t remember 🤣

[@talesandtreatswithtay]

@BookLoverAmanda Yw! I'm not surprised you didn't remember, it's only a couple pages and you read so much!

[@Angela-it2tb]

I really enjoyed the Well❤ my fav biblical fiction books of all time are Pearl in the Sand by Tessa Afshar and In the Field of Grace they are both so good!😊

[@talesandtreatswithtay]

I just read Pearl in the Sand, sooooo good!!

[@Angela-it2tb]

@@talesandtreatswithtayyes❤ loved it! so happy you enjoyed it too

[@BookLoverAmanda]

I can't wait to read more of Tessa's books!💖 💖 💖

[@Writing4Jesus247]

Oh I did read Jonathan's story in Sons of Encouragement. Didn't love the first half, again Saul's characterization was wrong. He was arrogant right from the beginning. According to the Bible, he was NOT! "When you were little in your own eyes." He was hiding when they were gonna annoint him as king. BUT I did enjoy the last three chapters!

[@BookLoverAmanda]

Oh good to know!

[@scripturesandstories]

Land of Silence = 😭😭❤

[@BookLoverAmanda]

Must readdd!💖 💖 💖

[@faithfullyreading]

Francine Rivers, I love her stories but the books are intimidating 😅

[@BookLoverAmanda]

💖 Right!

[@BookZealots]

Have you read Lynn Austin's Gods and Kings yet? it was interesting, but there are some deus ex machina in it and some eye roll moments, but over all well done. It's the only Lynn Austin book I've read. I'd like to read more of her Biblical/historical fiction. In your recent vlog video I mentioned Daughter of Rome. Have you read that one yet?

[@BookLoverAmanda]

I haven’t read either just yet! 🤭 Hope to sometime!

[@BookZealots]

@@BookLoverAmanda If I may give a suggestion? We already know Tessa Afshar writes well, I recommend Daughter of Rome next. =)

[@zubaerchaudhari8267]

Hello there hey

[@thepaperbackqueen]

❣♥🤍♥❣

[@BookLoverAmanda]

💖 💖 💖

[@twiceborn_by_grace]

If you read it, what is your opinion on the book Young Messiah? I liked it until the author said that Jesus had older brothers and sisters. How could he be born of a virgin, but have older brothers and sisters?

[@BookLoverAmanda]

I haven’t read that one!

[@BigEd773]

How does one submit a book title for review?

[@BookLoverAmanda]

Hey there! Thanks for asking. I’m currently not accepting titles for review as I’m so tied up with other commitments with publishers and taking a step back on the number of books I agree to review. What’s the book and I may check it out when I have time in the future - but not accepting review requests at this time. So sorry! Just so many current commitments I have right now.

[@BigEd773]

@@BookLoverAmanda KZbin censored me for answering you. Did you see my answer before they took it down?

[@BookLoverAmanda]

@@BigEd773 oh thats odd! I did not 😭

[@BigEd773]

@@BookLoverAmanda Can't Wait to Grow Up: The Move written by Mary C Warren

[@BigEd773]

​@@BookLoverAmandawhew! After four tries the KZbin algorithm decided my post isn't spam🙂

[@ChrissiesPurpleLibrary]

I vote for Tosca Lee Iscariot 🔥🔥😭😭🥹🥹🥹

[@BookLoverAmanda]

YES must read this month!