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message 1: by Staci, Book Awards Specialist (new)

Staci | 4231 comments Mod
There was quite a lot of interest in a Biblical Fiction Challenge. For those that enjoy seeing the Bible come to life through a fictional tale, this challenge is for you!

LEVELS:
Level 1: Studying with Sarah (1-10 books)
Level 2: Edifying with Esther (11-20 books)
Level 3: Detailing with Deborah (21-40 books)
Level 4: Perusing with Phoebe (41-60 books)
Level 5: Reading with Ruth (61-80)
Level 6: Learning with Lydia (80+)

Who's in?

To make the process of adding links easier, please do not put anything other than one or two sentences in your comment until December 30. Thank you!


message 2: by Staci, Book Awards Specialist (last edited Jan 03, 2026 04:24PM) (new)


message 3: by Sherri (last edited Apr 15, 2026 10:57AM) (new)

Sherri | 322 comments I'm in for Level 1: Studying with Sarah (1-10 books)

Counted with the Stars (Out from Egypt, #1) by Connilyn Cossette 1-16-26
A Voice in the Wind (The Mark of the Lion Series) by Francine Rivers 3-30-2026
Potiphar's Wife (The Egyptian Chronicles, #1) by Mesu Andrews 4-6-26
An Echo in the Darkness (The Mark of the Lion Series, Book 2) by Francine Rivers 4-15-26
In Feast or Famine (The Egyptian Chronicles, #2) by Mesu Andrews


message 4: by Crystal (last edited Feb 20, 2026 10:27AM) (new)

Crystal | 1024 comments Level 1: Studying with Sarah (1-10 books)

1. The Pharisee's Wife by Janette Oke 2. Cosmic Christmas by Max Lucado 3. As Sure as the Dawn (Mark of the Lion, #3) by Francine Rivers 4. On Desolate Heights, Balaam's Story by Naomi Craig


message 5: by Barbara (new)

Barbara Tomlinson | 99 comments I'm in at Level 2: Edifying with Esther (11-20 books)


message 6: by Karen (new)

Karen | 1767 comments I'm in. I'm going to try for Level 4: Perusing with Phoebe (41-60 books). Thanks for bringing this back!


message 7: by Sandy (last edited Apr 07, 2026 06:11AM) (new)

Sandy Duke | 121 comments I'm in for Level 1.

1. Isaiah's Daughter (Prophets and Kings, #1) by Mesu Andrews 2. Of Fire and Lions (Prophets and Kings, #2) by Mesu Andrews 3. Isaiah's Legacy (Prophets and Kings #3) by Mesu Andrews 4. A Light on the Hill (Cities of Refuge, #1) by Connilyn Cossette 5. Shelter of the Most High (Cities of Refuge, #2) by Connilyn Cossette 6. Until the Mountains Fall (Cities of Refuge, #3) by Connilyn Cossette 7. Like Flames in the Night (Cities of Refuge, #4) by Connilyn Cossette 8. Harvest of Rubies (Harvest of Rubies, #1) by Tessa Afshar 9. Harvest of Gold (Harvest of Rubies, #2) by Tessa Afshar


message 8: by Lauri (last edited Mar 28, 2026 01:44PM) (new)

Lauri Gentry | 511 comments I will Study with Sarah

Mary Remained The First Witness of the Risen Christ (The Called Series) by Kristin D Sumpter (2/7) Noble The Story of Maakah (King David's Brides, #2) by Mesu Andrews (2/22) Unveiled Tamar (Lineage of Grace #1) by Francine Rivers (2/28) You Will Be Peter by Jerry Lathan (3/13) Hadassah One Night with the King by Tommy Tenney (3/28)


message 9: by Linda (new)

Linda | 22 comments I'm in for Level 1.


message 10: by Annette (last edited Apr 17, 2026 05:22PM) (new)

Annette | 582 comments I’m in please…my favorite for the new year. Level 3: Detailing with Deborah (21-40 books)

JANUARY

1) At His Feet Mary Magdalene's Story (Extraordinary Women of the Bible Book 4) by Roseanna M. White 1/3, 2) Before the King Joanna's Story (Women of the Way, #2) by Heather Kaufman 1/16, 3) I, Barabbas by Edward Bell 1/20

FEBRUARY
4) On Living Stone Salome's Story (Women of the Way, #3) by Heather Kaufman 2/9, 5) The God Who Sees Hagar's Story (Extraordinary Women of the Bible Book 11) by Melanie Dobson 2/18

MARCH
6) The Reluctant Rival Leah's Story (Ordinary Women of the Bible) by Mesu Andrews 3/18, 7) Bathsheba Reluctant Beauty (Dangerous Beauty, #2) by Angela Elwell Hunt 3/31

APRIL
8) Tender Mercies Elizabeth's Story (Extraordinary Women of the Bible Book 5) by Texie Susan Gregory 4/17


message 11: by Carissa (new)

Carissa | 528 comments I'm in Level 1: Studying with Sarah (1-10 books)


message 12: by Bonny (last edited Apr 05, 2026 07:24PM) (new)

Bonny (bonnybonnybeth) | 743 comments Sure! I'd like to get back into this! And I love the levels!! I'm going to start with level 1.
1) Mary Magdalene by Diana Wallis Taylor


message 13: by Charlene (new)

Charlene | 664 comments I’m in for Level 1: Studying with Sarah (1-10 books) :)


message 14: by Loraine (last edited Mar 29, 2026 02:09PM) (new)

Loraine (librarydiva) | 4367 comments I'm in for Level 1: Studying with Sarah (1-10 books)

1. Mark’s Story: The Gospel According to Peter (Jesus Chronicles #2 by Tim LaHaye Mark's Story The Gospel According to Peter (The Jesus Chronicles, #2) by Tim LaHaye
2. Magadalene by Angela Elwell Hunt Magdalene by Angela Elwell Hunt
3. Luke's Story: By Faith Alone (The Jesus Chronicles #3) by Tim LaHaye and Jerry Jenkins Luke's Story By Faith Alone (The Jesus Chronicles, #3) by Tim LaHaye


message 15: by Bonny (new)

Bonny (bonnybonnybeth) | 743 comments Read my first Biblical fiction book of the year for Easter:
Mary Magdalene by Diana Wallis Taylor


message 16: by Staci, Book Awards Specialist (new)

Staci | 4231 comments Mod
Bonny wrote: "Read my first Biblical fiction book of the year for Easter:
Mary Magdalene by Diana Wallis Taylor"


Nice start Bonny!


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