Please note it is listed by the authors first name. The golden age of russian poetry began with alexander pushkin who is the founder of russian literary language and is more commonly known as the russian shakespeare. Lewis, redeeming love by francine rivers, mere christianity by c. Update your reading list with this list of christian fiction authors including new, old, historic, and other types of christian fiction. Today it is still popular, and even atheists may be surprised to. Youll find our amish fiction and other christian reading lists at readinglists, or ask a librarian for copies. Oct 28, 2015 a christian novelist doesnt necessarily have to write books solely about christianity. A list of all of the authors featured at american literature, organized alphabetically by last name by row, left to right so that you can find your favorite authors stories, novels, poems and essays easily or use the search box above. Ilse aichinger 19212016 ama ata aidoo born 1942 conrad aiken 18991973 yusuf akcura 18761935 mohammed akensus 17971877 abd assalam alalami 18341895 mohammed ibn mohammed alami 19321993 mohammed ibn altayyib alalami 16981756. Count lev nikolayevich tolstoy more commonly known as leo tolstoy as translated in english was one of the most phenomenal writers in the history of all time. The authors featured below, after all, have a wideranging subject matter from fantasy to mystery and apocalyptic fiction to supernatural suspense. Christian authors list of the best christian fiction writers. But all believe or have believed heartily in their faith.
May 10, 2016 authors write under pen names for all sorts of reasons. Faith, hope and love 1 corinthians but the greatest of these is love. This prolific author faced the same problem as stephen king when he was told that writing more than one book a year, especially in different genres, was a bad idea. Here is a listing of 10 favorite christian authors. Christian fiction books you dont want to miss lifeway. These popular authors, teachers, and preachers address a wide variety of meaningful and important biblical topics in the resources they write and create. These writers are great references for anyone looking for a great read from the religious genre. Here are a handful of them and some of the reasons why they opted to drop their given names. Our full az list of authors covered by the guardian, the worlds leading liberal voice. An eye for an eye just for the one you love this life of mine. Purchase books from top selling christian authors in both the nonfiction and fiction genres.
Books that changed my view of christian mysterysuspense. Last time i gave examples of long and short pages that you can use in your book. But i think this is exactly how she wants me to feel, because her books deal with what it means to belong. To help readers pick out some of the best inspirational books, newsmax has compiled this list of the top 25 living, christian nonfiction authors. Apr 22, 2020 there are so many great christian authors that are being published these days, its hard to try to pick a favorites list. Dec 23, 2019 the ultraadorable, swiss, french, and dutch female variation of albert means bright. Here are 10 of the most famous christian novelists. Feb 24, 2015 here are a handful of them and some of the reasons why they opted to drop their given names. The most fashionable names for newborns in this list. Line of duty fog lake suspense book 4 christy barritt. Other authors use a pen name so they have a shorter name that is easier to say for branding purposes. Readalikes for authors with last names beginning s. Aug 03, 2017 the poet and author had a number of favorite books, including dickenss a tale of two cities, the bible, look homeward, angel by thomas wolfe, invisible man by ralph ellison, and louisa may alcott.
Bestselling author, jonathan cahn caused a worldwide stir with the release of his explosive first book, the harbinger, which became an instant new york times best seller and brought him to national and international prominence. These boy names reached the height of their popularity a century ago adoption of 50. Christian romance authors christian romance novels. Alfred aho born 1941, computer scientist and author. He was a russian novelist and short story writer, but later in life he also wrote some plays and essays. For our familyfiction collectors edition romance special, we asked our readers to weigh in on their favorite type of romance stories, their favorite christian romance authors, the most underrated christian romance authors, and their favorite authors that they discovered in the past year were pleased to announce the results right here. Williams, have served in christian ministry since 2001.
Harper lee, believed to be one of the most influential authors to have ever existed, famously published only a single novel up until its controversial sequel was published in 2015 just before her. May 22, 20 there are so many great christian authors that are being published these days, its hard to try to pick a favorites list. She has a bachelors degree in christian education and spends most of her time as a professional editor and writer, working with many christian authors and artists. She was a joy and a blessing, as well as being very patient, kind, and thorough to work with. The novel won a pulitzer prize in 1961 and the next year was made into an academy awardwinning film.
The acfw genesis contest is for unpublished christian fiction writers. The poet and author had a number of favorite books, including dickenss a tale of two cities, the bible, look homeward, angel by thomas wolfe, invisible man by ralph ellison, and louisa may alcott. A favorite pastime is enjoying a fresh cup of coffee while curled up reading a great book on a warm summer day or any day for that matter. Terri blackstock was just getting started, and i became a fan of her writing from the beginning. There are so many great christian authors that are being published these days, its hard to try to pick a favorites list. Some want to escape the gender bias associated with being a female writer a bias which is somehow still a thing today. His most popular works are war and peace 1869 and anna karenina. Christian fiction saw a surge of popularity in the 20th century, especially during the 1950s.
Here, youll find a carefully researched collection of christian romance novels by bestselling and awardwinning authors with links to amazon. Lifeway publishes bible studies, christian books, and ministry resources by many of the most sought after voices in christian ministry and church leadership. Redirected from list of christian novels this is a list of published titles in the christian fiction genre, some recently published, some bestsellers. Christian life, personal growth, biographies, inspirational, family, church life, and bible study.
Some authors use a pen name in order to keep their real identity secret, such as a former spy writing a novel. Today i have two types of information you might want to add to your page. I would definitely recommend christian faith publishing to current authors, as well as for people who are planning to write a story, book or novel. This is a listing in alphabetical order of all of the authors that we currently list. The novel turned into a longrunning series about an episcopal priest in a small town. A blade of grace a candle in a dirty glass a dream a house of her own a lesson in endurance a prayer a simple handshake ch 1.
From brooding, surrealist epics by the crafting hand of murukami, to dark, noir thrillers between manila and new york, to political hot potatoes that consider the state of contemporary china, this list of 10 awardwinning books by asian writers in the last 10 years is sure to have something up your alley. Joy ohagwu is an amazon bestselling author of christian romance, thriller and suspense. This is a list of 20 famous christian authors who have inspired and captivated millions. Jesmyn ward the american author won the booker in 2011 for salvage the bones, and again in 2017 for sing, unburied, sing. A uthor baby names and what they mean, for author, poet, writer, novelist, with 340 results.
Aug 05, 2019 bowen is a groundbreaking writer of contemporary christian fiction and best known for her novel church folk. May 05, 2012 greg mitchell christian author judith miller gilbert morris kirk outerbridge robin parrish frank peretti tracie peterson gayle roper nancy rue bethany kennedy scanlon anna tikvah j. Here are 11 contemporary authors every christian should know about. Tolkien john white christian author robert whitlow lori wick eric wilson suspense writer william woodall william p. With many female christian authors in fiction, one setting or group of people may come to dominate their work. Today it is still popular, and even atheists may be surprised. I feel strangely out of place when i read chimamanda ngozi adichies novels. Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page. The zimbabwean author is known for her 20 debut novel, we need new names. Learn how and when to remove these template messages this article does not cite any sources. For our familyfiction collectors edition romance special, we asked our readers to weigh in on their favorite type of romance stories, their favorite christian romance authors, the most underrated christian romance authors, and their favorite authors that they discovered in the past year.
We have some world renowned pastors on our list such as billy graham, and rick warren. The american author won the booker in 2011 for salvage the bones, and again in 2017 for sing, unburied, sing. Gilbert morris was one of the most prominent authors at the time, and i read nearly every book he wrote ya, mystery, historical and more. Her understanding of race and gender has transformed the way i. Rains of remorse lantern beach romantic christy barritt. The authors who sold the most books and are considered highly influential in the christian space. Books that changed my view of christian mysterysuspense i started reading christian fiction in its infancy. This list is a roundup of some of the best christian fiction authors to satisfy all cravings. Maybe youre on the hunt for novels with religious themes.
I have really learned to enjoy christian authors and appreciate their talent to captivate an audience and bring hope, love and joy to many believers. Undeterred he adopted at least ten different pen names and went on to publish up to eight. For some authors one or even two pen names are more than enough, but not for dean koontz. Jan 16, 2010 last time i gave examples of long and short pages that you can use in your book. Authors write under pen names for all sorts of reasons. So if looking for stephen king you would search by s, not k. Our list of recommended christian fiction books includes selections from bestselling authors and upandcoming writers with stories full of elements like romance, suspense, history, current events, faith, and forgiveness. Greg mitchell christian author judith miller gilbert morris kirk outerbridge robin parrish frank peretti tracie peterson gayle roper nancy rue bethany kennedy scanlon anna tikvah j. A christian novelist doesnt necessarily have to write books solely about christianity. Pamela rose williams is a wife, mother and grandmother. The real names of 18 authors known by initials mental floss.
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