The Centurion's Wife

I'm reading a book now that I was able to download on my kindle for free. It's a Christian historical fiction novel called The Centurion's Wife by Francine Rivers, who happens to be one of my fave authors. I've just finished chap 11 and am really liking it. Of course, I love historical fiction anyway, and add in a Christian theme, and as long as the writing is decent, I'm hooked. And Francine has got her some excellent writing skills. The girl can definitely tell a story that holds your interest. Trust me, if I say someone's a good writer, then they are cuz I am one picky chick. After all, my degree is in English, and I did teach it eons ago bk (before kids). I can't stand some of those sappy, cookie cutter, formulaic romance novels. Not even the Christian ones! Gag! Yuck! Puke! Sometimes I wonder why those women make such good money with such drivel!

Sorry about that little rabbit trail. I don't know why Jim thinks I might have ADHD! Lol. But anyway, this book is a far cry from that stuff! I love to read good books, and I like it even better when they're free, and better still when I can start right away, which makes my kindle (ok really Jim's kindle but who cares about technicalities?) such a great thing! I know I can also check books out of the library, which I also do, but I live in Podunk here, and our library doesn't have a lot on the shelves. Yes, I can request any book in their system, but then I have to wait til it gets here. And then I have to keep track and get it back on time, or @ least before the fine becomes equivalent to a small country's GNP. Not that I'm saying it's ever happened to me. Much.

I'm excited too cuz this is the first book of the series, so that means the journey isn't over once this one ends. Hoping I can get the other ones in the kindle version too, but will go with print if I have to.

So I would most definitely recommend this book that takes place in first century Judea shortly after the death and resurrection of Jesus. What are some of the books you are currently reading or have enjoyed in the past? Would love to hear about them.