Why Not

When I was a senior in high school, I participated in a pageant. NOT a beauty pageant (I never would have done that, low self-esteem, anyone?), but the scholastic Junior Miss pageant. My 3 main reasons: My friends were doing it (so at least I wouldn't be participating with only Strangers); it would look good on my college applications; and I hoped it would help me overcome my severe shyness and boost my confidence. (Some of you have no idea what I was like in high school.) I prayed every night that I wouldn't win - meaning I'd have to do it all over again at the state level. (Not because I arrogantly thought I was that great - just trying to ask God not to apply His sense of humor to my situation.)

One of the interview questions was the infamous What is your favorite book? I've always thought this was a dumb question for people who enjoy reading a lot. A bibliophile reads many genres and types of books; it's difficult to narrow it down to ONE favorite (besides the Bible). I found out about the question from the girl who was interviewed before me, so fortunately I had time to come up with an answer (Jane Eyre, surprise surprise).

Since then, I tell people I read most genres except horror and trashy romance novels/erotica. Mystery is my second favorite genre, but I have to confess that Christian fiction is the fiction I read the most. I say "confess" because some people have a negative bias against Christian fiction, but that's a topic for another post.

When I come across a fellow reader of Christian fiction, we always compare notes about the latest books. I figure, I might as well share the opinions online. They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, so I'm joining The Husband in posting my thoughts on (some of) the books I've read.