Karen Kingsbury

H Tide · Post by **H Tide** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 2:39 pm

I've been reading Karen Kingsbury's books for a little while. The books classify as Christian fiction, and most of her books are "emotionally gripping."

I've read the Redemption series and have just started her Firstborn series. I really like her books and can't wait for new ones to be released!

Kat · Post by **Kat** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 4:25 pm

My mom LOVES her books! Shes read all of the Mitford series!

Post by **Catspaw** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 4:35 pm

Katherine Doyle wrote:My mom LOVES her books! Shes read all of the Mitford series!

I think that "At Home at Mitford" and other Mitford books were actually written by Jan Karon, or something like that.

You might want to double-check with your mom if you're thinking of the right books.

I read a few Karen Kingsbury books several years ago, and my sister used to like them, but I really don't have much interest in them. They seem a bit too pathetic and sensationalist. I've read a ton of Christian fiction, which makes it easier to become a bit too used to the plots and stuff, but really, she wouldn't be the first author that I would ever recommend to anybody else.

Kat · Post by **Kat** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 4:49 pm

Catspaw wrote:
Katherine Doyle wrote:My mom LOVES her books! Shes read all of the Mitford series!
I think that "At Home at Mitford" and other Mitford books were actually written by Jan Karon, or something like that. You might want to double-check with your mom if you're thinking of the right books.

I read a few Karen Kingsbury books several years ago, and my sister used to like them, but I really don't have much interest in them. They seem a bit too pathetic and sensationalist. I've read a ton of Christian fiction, which makes it easier to become a bit too used to the plots and stuff, but really, she wouldn't be the first author that I would ever recommend to anybody else.

Ha ha, whoops. Well, they both have Karen in them. Anybody could do it!

Laurie · Post by **Laurie** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 5:26 pm

The Mitford series is written by Jan Karon. I have read Karen Kingsbury, she is excellent.

Squirrel · Post by **Squirrel** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 8:02 pm

I recently was introduced to Karen Kingsbury through a lady at our church. I absolutely love the Firstborn series and am recently reading the newest one, Found. Her other books are okay, but I don't get into modern Christian fiction too easily.

Aelwyn · Post by **Aelwyn** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 12:06 pm

I've read several of her books, but some of them are...

There's a couple that I really like. I don't remember the titles though.

kellyj · Post by **kellyj** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 4:51 pm

Ive read all of her books and aboustely love them. She is a fantastic writer and really knows how to tug at your heart strings. Her books make me laugh and cry and I usually finish them in one night because I cant stop reading them. Im so execited cause the 3rd book in her Firstborn serries just came out. But sadly its hasnt been realsed in Canada yet. I cant wait to read it.

Laura Ingalls · Post by **Laura Ingalls** » Wed Aug 16, 2006 10:40 am

I've read a few of her books, but if I read modern Christian fiction, I prefer mysteries over the more sappy, romantic type books.

But I did enjoy the Red Gloves series and the Treasury of Christmas Miracles. $\:D/$ I love Christmas stories...

LizzieG · Post by **LizzieG** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 8:39 pm

I read Forever, the last book in her Firstborn series, a few days ago, and I must say I was not impressed. It's the only book of hers' I've read (I was assigned to write a book review for it), but, considering that some of my friends have recommended her books to me in the past, I was surprised by how little substance and depth was in it.

I'm very critical of this genre, and while Karen Kingsbury might be a good writer, this certainly was not one of her better books...at least I hope it wasn't!