The best of 2019 in Books. My top 30

Anyone that has done a list  like this knows the difficult task of deciding which books to include.  And when you've read over 350 (388 to be exact) that makes it even more difficult.  There was no way I could stop only at 10, and if you're book is not on this list, It's not because I didn't like it, I could only include so many books.  As hard as it was, I was able to narrow it down to 30. I am happy to say several of them are new or newish authors, so that's refreshing to see.    And Here they are in no particular order.

1)  One Night In Georgia by Celeste O. Norfleet

This book will take you through an emotional rollercoster

https://amzn.to/2QzxvdT

2) Love Me Again by Danyelle Scroggins

You can tell by reading this book, as well as her other  books that they're totally inspired by God
https://amzn.to/2N9kPbP

3)  Pose by Niko Michelle

This was such an inspiring and emotional read.
https://amzn.to/2uqVnYB

4) The Preying Pastor by B. Love

Although it's about a Pastor, It's definately not Christian Fiction, but a great read nonetheless
https://amzn.to/2s4RLL6

5)  Mema's Pretty LIttle Black Girls by Sherabim Joy

Christian fiction, but such an emotional and inspiring read
https://amzn.to/2TbDYNQ

6)  V. Is for Villanious by Danielle Allen

This was just an exciting and amazing read.  Your mouth will drop and you will be in shock
https://amzn.to/2QAgyjF

7)  Torn: A Daughter's Love by L. A. Lewis

A short but thought provoking read
https://amzn.to/2QXx2RT

8) Monty (St. Claire Series)by Tina Martin

This is just one book in the series, but I've enjoyed each and every book in the series
https://amzn.to/2R1Jy2Z

9)  A Heart Surrendered by Joy Massenburge

This story hit home.  I could relate to the main character growing up
https://amzn.to/2R2CzGK

10)  Only Tithes Will Tell by Candice "Ordered Steps" Johnson

This Ain't your grandmother's Christian Fiction, but such a great story
https://amzn.to/35B4yCO

11)  Banking on Love by Iris Bolling

Reading about Grace Heather and Jonathan was such a great read.  The relationship between the two is a great addition to the series
https://amzn.to/2N6gkPh

12) Church Girls Series by Sheridan S. Davis

 

A Christian Fiction Series that gives a real account of how our lives really is
https://amzn.to/2T0G4Ai
https://amzn.to/2ZZPHke
(And book 3 in this series was just released)

13) The Renegade Bid by Kelsey Green

For a new author, the character development was pretty amazing.  I actually enjoyed the entire series
https://amzn.to/2QW7cxO

14)  Three Fifths by John Vercher

This is another story that will take you on an emotional rollercoaster ride
https://amzn.to/307glHN

15)  The Final Play by Shelly Ellis

An Amazing read to one of my favorite series.
https://amzn.to/2QAgvEn

16)  Be the Bridge by LaTasha Morrison 

One of the few books that tackles racial reconciliation in the church and is so desperately needed despite the evangelical naysayers.
https://amzn.to/36BQ2fh

17)  Trespassed by Sonya Visor

This story tackles issues not normally talked about in the church, but desperately needs to be.
https://amzn.to/2QDV2e5

18) The Winter Wedding by Rhonda McKnight

This quote from the book was food for thought

"Son, it's easy to praise Him and talk about His goodness when you're up. It's easy to act like the Golden Boy when it's all good. People aren't impressed by that. Can Stephen Pierce still walk through this locker room and around all this equipment with his busted leg and say God is good. Though he slay me, yet will I trust him."

https://amzn.to/2FthD6C

19)Fire in the Water by Pat G'orge Walker

One of her first new books in years, and She's just as good as she  has always been
https://amzn.to/36D6RX9

20)  The Other Side by Trice Hickman

Another amazing read that will have your jaw on the floor

21) Eshe by JD Mason

One of the few Fantasy books I've enjoyed.  I'm not normally a fantasy reader, but I thoroughly enjoyed this one.
https://amzn.to/35CMgRu

22)  Phoenix by Jacqueline Thomas

The way this story was written shows why she's one of the greatest when it comes to Christian Fiction
https://amzn.to/300dall

23)  The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead

Although a fictional story, it's based on a real facility in Florida that just recently was shut down
https://amzn.to/37L37mK

24)  The Webb of Betrayal by Perri Sullivan

This one shocked the mess out of me by the time I got to the end of the story
https://amzn.to/2QZ9dt2

25)  Vision by Anita Davis

My second favorite book by her.  I especially loved the fact that the characters were in their 40's
https://amzn.to/2N8TsOU

26) Black and White by Teesa Hardra

Another Great book that deals with racial reconciliation in the church
https://amzn.to/2tFEetV

27)  The Winter Baby by Rhonda McKnight

He may not come when you think He should, but this story shows He's definitely an on time God
https://amzn.to/39TVImO

28)  The Therapist by Latoya Chandler

Yes, I recommend reading book 1 first, but this story is full of all kinds of shockers.
https://amzn.to/2tFpZ8A

29)  Taye's Gift by Pat Simmons

Even though it's a little different from her normal work, and touted as being part of a series, It was an amazing read and can be read as a standalone
https://amzn.to/2T6588Q

30)  Kings of the Castle by Naleighna Kai

The beginning of the series that was beautifully written
https://amzn.to/2N90X8v