My Top Ten Book List - For Now

by Candace Salima | More from this Blogger

I guess you've figured out by now that I love to read. But I also love listening to music, going to movies and a great football game. But for today, I'm going to give you my Top Ten List for books. There are three categories: Fiction, Non-Fiction and Religious Non-Fiction so I'll go ahead, be a little obsessive and give you my Top Ten of both. Most are within the LDS category, but not all. I will never recommend anything that is not appropriate to read with the family.

Fiction #10: All Creatures Great and Small by James Herriott (although I love anything by him!) #9: Brothers, Where Angels Fall and Second Sun by Chris Stewart #8: Nothing to Regret by Tristi Pinkston #7: Journey to the Promise by Joanne Arnold #6: Into the Fire by Jeffrey S. Savage #5: House of Secrets by Jeffrey S. Savage #4: Out of Jerusalem Vol. 1: Of Goodly Parents by H.B. Moore #3: Out of Jerusalem: A Light in the Wilderness by H.B. Moore #2: Race Against Time by Willard Boyd Gardner #1: Children of the Promise Series by Dean Hughes (You can't go wrong with this intense series about an American family surviving the events of World War II.)

Religious Non-Fiction #10: Gethsemane by Andrew Skinner #9: Following the Light of Christ Into His Presence by John Pontius #8: The Infinite Atonement by Tad R. Callister #7: The Messiah Series by Bruce R. McConkie #6: Gate of Heaven by Matthew B. Brown #5: Temple and the Cosmos by Hugh Nibley (You can't really go wrong with any of Hugh Nibley's books. Although an interesting tidbit told to a friend by Hugh Nibley, "It's better to read my books back to front. Hmmmm." #4: Prophets, Priests and Kings by Andrew Skinner #3: Lectures on Faith by Joseph Smith, Jr. #2: Eve and the Choice Made in Eden by Beverly Campbell #1: Plan of Salvation by Matthew B. Brown (I have every one of this theologians books . . . I love his work, his insight and his thoroughness.)

Non-Fiction #10: Emma and Joseph by Gracia Jones #9: Hugh Nibley: A Consecrated Life by Jay Peterson #8: Parenting the Ephraim's Child by Jamie Theler #7: The Message by Lance Richardson #6: Behind the Smile by Marie Osmond #5: Led by the Hand of Christ by Suzanne Freeman as told to Shirley Bahlmann #4: Through the Window of Life by Suzanne Freeman as told to Shirley Bahlmann #3: Let Freedom Ring by Sean Hannity #2: The Proper Role of Government by Ezra Taft Benson #1: Who's Looking Out for You? By Bill O'Reilly

For all the books I recommend for reading, you can check out my website at www.candacesalima.com/authorbio.htm. They're listed to the left of my biography. I can't help it . . . I highly recommend the books I have written as well. I have worked hard to hone my craft and am proud of the work I have done. So check out Out of the Shadows . . . Into the Light, 13 and 0: Reflections of Champions, and my latest, Forged in the Refiner's Fire. Shameless promotion I know . . . but hey, when I recommend good reading, I really recommend good reading! Happy fun!

What are some of your favorites? I'm always on the lookout for new authors and great books.

Learn more about Candace Salima

Candace E. Salima was born right smack dab in the middle of twelve children.

View Full Profile | More from this Blogger