I’m going with twelve books this time around, 5 non-fiction and 7 fiction. I figure that at a little less than 1 book per week, I should be able to pull it off. I’ve also agreed to a few blog tours, so a couple more books might end up getting thrown into the mix.
As usual, I predict the fiction will be a breeze, while the non-fiction will involve some self-discipline. However, I do think I’ve picked some very interesting and inviting non-fiction books this time around, so maybe it’ll be a little easier. 
Non-fiction
The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom — I’ve read parts of this book, and I know the story in general, but I’ve never taken the time to read it in its entirety. My 9-year-old, C., and I were just talking the other day about World War II, concentration camps, and the plight of the Jewish people, so I have a feeling he’ll be interested in hearing me share this amazing account with him as I go along.
The Organic God by Margaret Feinberg — This book was recommended by a good friend of mine, who had it recommended to her by her pastor. The essence of the book? “Imagine what it would look like to have an organic relationship with God — one that is stripped of all pollutants and additives of this world.” I look forward to diving in.
Stone Crossings by L.L. Barkat — I am a regular reader (and big fan) of L.L. Barkat’s blog, Seedlings in Stone, and I know her book will be fantastic. In fact, I’ve already read the first two chapters, but then life got crazy and I put it aside until I could devote some more focused time to it. Well, I’m going to make that time this fall, because I really want to immerse myself in L.L.’s story and thoughts. She has a way of really making me think and reminding me of God’s abundant grace.
Write Away by Elizabeth George — I’ve had this writing book on my shelf for years, and have dipped into it, dabbling here and there in chapters that caught my eye. But this fall, I want to read it straight through. Ironically, I haven’t read any of the author’s novels, but perhaps I will after reading this book, “One Novelist’s Approach to Fiction and the Writing Life.”
How Doctors Think by Jerome Groopman, M.D. — This book caught my eye from the Borders sale table one week and intrigued me enough to cause me to take it home. Essentially, it’s an exploration of how physicians make their decisions, why they succeed…and why they don’t. I’m slightly concerned that when I finish it, I’ll decide that doctors don’t really know what they’re doing and I might as well just keep making my own diagnoses via Dr. Google. But I’m sure my husband will help talk me down off that ledge.
Fiction
Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen — I’ll just admit it: I’ve never, ever read this book. I’m probably the last person in the blogosphere who hasn’t. So this fall, I’m going to do it. Knowing that it’s the favorite book of my friend, Lisa, helps. I’m also using Bethany House‘s “Insight Edition” that has little notes on background, Austen’s life, etc. scattered throughout, and I think that’ll be interesting as well.
My Soul to Keep by Melanie Wells – Multnomah sent me this book a while ago and asked me to read it for possible review on my blog. It’s not a book I might have picked up on my own, but it does look interesting and suspenseful, so I’ll be curious to see what it’s like.
Violet Dawn by Brandilyn Collins — I’ve put off starting Brandilyn Collins’ Kanner Lake series until now, knowing that once I started, I’d want to read all four of them straight through, one after the other. I might save this one until the end of the challenge, so I can just keep going in the Kanner Lake books without abandoning the rest of my challenge books.
Not Safe, but Good – A collection of short stories, put together by Brett Lott. I’m not a big short story reader, but this book caught my eye. The literary allusion to Aslan of Narnia helped to pique my interest, I’m sure.
Carrot Cake Murder by Joanne Fluke — Fluffy, light, guilty-pleasure culinary mystery, complete with recipes.
Three Bags Full by Leonie Swann — Another book I saw featured at Borders, but would never have stumbled across in my normal reading. The story: a murder mystery. The setting: Glennkill, Ireland. The detectives: sheep? Hmm…
The Book of Lies by Brad Meltzer — I’ve read a few Brad Meltzer books, and they usually are packed with enough action and suspense to keep me reading late into the night. The last one I read, however, was abandoned by my husband and labeled “strange” by my mom. I still liked it, but their reaction has made me a little wary. The Book of Lies has an intriguing premise, though (somehow incorporating Cain, Abel, and…Superman?), so I’ll definitely give it a try.
My list this fall has plenty of variety, some familiar authors and some new-to-me authors. I can’t wait to curl up with my coffee and a book and get started on my list.
But first, I want to visit the lists of other partcipants. Check out the main Fall Into Reading post if you’d like to do the same.
What a great list. I've read Pride & Prejudice–loved it, wondered why I hadn't read it before. I own The Hiding Place & need to read it. I'm adding the others to my burgeoning "to read someday" list!
Happy Reading!
I love Corrie Ten Boom’s books – my mom used to work for her and actually married my mom and my dad. My mom is coming down today and we are hoping to finish up a scrapbook about her that I made for my mom.
And I love Jane Austen’s books – if you haven’t read Persuasion…that’s a great one too!
Jolanthe
How is the WORLD do you find such good books so consistently?! LOL I always end up wanting to read half the ones you pick and change my list! LOL
I love Jane Austen. I have read and loved the Kanner Lake series by Brandilyn Collins. They draw you in and won’t let you out. lol I have read all of the major books in Hannah Swenson series by Joanne Fluke. I love them too. Lots of great books on your list!
I love stumbling upon books in that way on book sale tables or at used bookstores!
I’ve heard of the Doctor book and it sounds interesting. I didn’t put a writing book on my list, but I thought about it and might end up reading one.
If you haven't yet read P&P by Austen, you'll love it. There is a bit more to the book than you get in the movies, especially at the end.
I like the Joanne Fluke books too!
Great list! Good luck and thanks for hosting the reading challenge.
Thank for hosting again this fall! The series by Melanie Wells was very good. I hope you come to love P & P as much as I do! My daughter is currently reading the Kanner Lake series.
Wonderful list, and thanks again for hosting the Fall challenge
What a great mix of books. That Elizabeth George one looks interesting, I presume it’s the novel writer and not the “Women after God’s Heart” Elizabeth George?
Also was intrigued by the sheep detectives in Ireland one!
Can’t wait to read your review on that. 
Great list! I’ve read Brett Lott before, pretty good author. Thanks for hosting this!
The Hiding Place is a great book! It’s one I think I should reread but keep putting off…what a great idea to share it with your son! When my oldest was about that age, he was interested in things with WWII also, hope y’all enjoy talking about it!
As usual, an intriguing list. I look forward to seeing your reviews. I own How Doctors Think — it was a gift from a doctor-client, but have never read it yet. Thank again for hosting this – it’s great!
That’s an interesting list. Some of those mysteries look very interesting. What a trendy title for that Organic one :0) hmmm.. I’ll wait see how you review it. Thanks for hosting this Katrina and Happy Fall to you!
You’re like me. I put off starting series until all are published because I like to read them all back to back. Kanner Lake is a good one. You’ll enjoy it, I’m sure!
I've never read Pride & Prejudice either, but will have to eventually as part of reading what my kids read for homeschooling. I think Three Bags Full looks especially interesting and I'm going to check it out, because cozy mysteries are my favorite genre. Have kleenex ready for The Hiding Place…other than that book, all of yours were new to me.
~ Kayren
I think I’d like ALL the books on your list so I’m looking forward to hearing your thoughts on them. Particularly The Organic God which sounds very intriguing!
I hope you enjoy Organic God! I was taking my time going through this this summer, doing the questions, etc. but now I’m just reading it straight through. And still loving it!
Lots of good reads here . . .
I’m definitely going to have to add some fot these to my GoodReads list!
I keep meaning to read the Joanne Fluke books but every time I pick up the first one from the library I just CAN’T get into it.
Great list! I’m going to put my list up now…
Oh, there's your list!
You might find Pride & Prejudice a bit tough to get into at the beginning, but it is definitely worth it!
I think I'm going to have to search my library for that Organic God one…
I read The Hiding Place years ago but would love to reread it. I didn’t enjoy Pride and Prejudice as much as I thought I would, but I would like to give it another try some time. I’ve not heard of many of these — I’ll be looking forward to your reviews.
I read the Hiding Place years ago as well and also went and saw the movie. 10 Hanky movie. Anywho – the rest of your reads look really interesting. I’m also reading Violet Dawn and Brink of Death by Collins. Looking forward to hearing about Brad Meltzer’s book. I enjoy him.
Happy Reading
Robin of mytwoblessings
I too am reading Corrie Ten Boom books.
Have you ever seen the newest Pride and Prejudice movie? It is my new favorite, you should watch.
I am reading Carrot Cake Murder right now and enjoy everyone of her books. Light, fun and somewhat clean (except for the murder part hee! hee!)
great list! happy fall reading
Great list. I’ve put a couple of the books on my Amazon wish list. I love a person who actually likes to read and promotes it. It’s a rare trait nowadays and getting rarer. I look forward to reading what you think. And I loved Pride and Prejudice, but it was so long ago that I read it that I should probably dust it off and reread it. Have fun reading.
Melanie Wells’ books are fabulous. I’m sure you’ll love it. Just do not read it after dark, at least not home alone…
You're not alone. I've never read Pride & Prejudice either. I tried though. I think I've seen the AE miniseries & the movie with Kiera Knightly too much. I just couldn't read it. Oh well…
Sounds like a great list.. a good mix of fiction and nonfiction. I have My Soul to keep sitting on my bookshelf but I haven’t picked it up to start reading it yet. Let us know what you think
Good grief! My list consists of two books at the moment! LOL I admit, I have other things on my plate that are rather time consuming. Much of my reading is done with my little girl, together on the couch with one of her choice books.
Do those count?! LOL Thank you for the challenge!
good ideas! i may join you on a few of those…. i need some new authors to read!!
My husband just finished reading The Book of Lies. He really liked it!
I may reread P&P this fall (though I didn't write it down on my list).
I love the Joanne Fluke series just because they are such an easy, delightful read and the recipes can’t hurt. The Book of Lies is on my TBR list. Great list!
Sounds like an interesting list.
A lot of those I haven’t heard of.
I like finding out about new books.
Thanks for hosting this.
I still need to get my list up.
Blessings,
Michelle
Good luck with your list!
I just finished ‘The Book of Lies’, and it was pretty interesting. It doesn’t deviate so much from the Biblical text to have the Christian community up at arms (like with the Da Vinci Code) – and he does keep you guessing til the very end – well, he did me at least. Okay, that was a very long grammatical incorrect sentence so I guess I’m done now. Back to reading to improve my grammar *smile*.
God bless!!
good list! i found The Hiding Place to be a life-changing experience. and culinary mysteries are just a lot of fun. happy reading!
Impressive list! Enjoy!
And thank you so much for hosting the challenge!
What a great list! One book per week, I can only do that while on vacation. Have no fear, if you are the last person on earth to read Pride & Prejudice, then I am the second to last as I just read it, for the first time, this summer.
Two of my all-time favorites are on your list (The Hiding Place and Pride and Prejudice), so I think it’s a good one!
What a great list! I love both Pride & Prejudice and The Hiding Place. Happy reading!
I'm so glad you're reading P&P! And Melanie Wells is one of my favorites as well!!!! That's the third book in a series and I thought all three were fantastic!
I liked “The Book of Lies”. I reviewed it for Armchair Interviews – you can see my review at http://bogormen.livejournal.com/96499.html if you’re interested
Very nice list. Violet Dawn is so good.
Hmmm…your list has some good selections on them…I’ll have to add a few to my list… but I’m replacing your cup of coffee with a bowl of ice cream.
Looks like I have returned to blogging just in time to enjoy some great reviews:)
What a great list! Having a variety of authors, genres, etc is great for keeping me interested in reading.
Sounds like a FAB list of books as usual, Katrina!! Yay for FALL and yay for READING FUN!! Thanks….I love these reading festivals of yours!!! Now if I can just get in on some free books to review….I’d be one happy camper!!!!
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Great list! I often struggle with non-fiction too, mostly if it’s a “Christian living” type book. Your selections look pretty good.
I’ve never read Pride and Prejudice, or Jane Eyre (though I tried to read that one twice! determined to try again), or any of those classics.
I LOVED Brandilynn Collins’ Bradleyville series, some of my favorite books of all time, but I just could not get into her other books at all. I don’t know why.
Have a great day!
Nope, you’re not the last person in the blogosphere who hasn’t read “Pride and Prejudice.” I haven’t either, although it’s in my TBR pile.
P&P one of my all time favorite movies… though I have yet to get through the book.
Thank you again for hosting such an awesome challenge, it gives me the perfect justification to ready instead of…. well all the other things that normally fill my down time :O)
Happy Reading!
Thanks for getting the challenge going…how fun! Looking forward to hearing what you think about Elizabeth George's book. I keep hearing about it on author's blogs, etc. I'm also reading a Corrie Ten Boom book right now and have a kid's version for my daughter. Blessings & JOY!