My Two Favorite Authors Together!
Ladies, I have some very cool news. My two favorite authors are joining up for a "Heart of Texas" book tour on Friday and Saturday. Would you like to guess who they are?
One is our very own Siesta Mama, who will be signing copies of So Long Insecurity. Woo hoo!
The other author is...
...Drum roll please...
Francine Rivers!
Eeeeek! Can you believe it?!?!
I screamed like a little girl when I heard the news.
Mrs. Rivers will be signing copies of Her Mother's Hope, which just released this week.
Here are the details in case you're interested in coming to one of the book signings.
Friday, March 19
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Barnes & Noble
1430 Lake Plaza Place
Southlake, TX 76092
817-442-0207
*You'll need to get a free ticket from the store to get in line.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Barnes & Noble
7700 West Northwest Highway
Dallas, Texas 75225
214-739-1124
*You'll need to get a free ticket from the store to get in line.
Saturday, March 20
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Barnes & Noble
12850 Memorial Drive
Houston, Texas 77024
713-465-5616
*You won't need a ticket, but the B&N employee I spoke to recommended getting there when the store opens at 9 AM.
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Barnes & Noble
The Woodlands Mall
1201 Lake Woodlands Drive, #3008
The Woodlands, Texas 77381
281-465-8744
*You can either get a wristband at the store in advance or call them and have one reserved in your name. (You can pick it up tomorrow or in the store on Saturday.) The wristbands will have a group number that will indicate when you get in line.
Melissa and I will be at one of the book signings in Houston. (Probably the early one.) We hope to get to meet some of you!
And finally, what's your favorite Francine Rivers book? Mine's the Mark of the Lion series. I wish I could read it all over again for the first time.
posted by Amanda @ 2:58 PM
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My favorite is Redeeming Love. I picked it up one evening and didn't put it down until I was done the next morning at 5 am!
Mark of the Lion for sure!
and Redeeming Love.
Love Francine Rivers' books. My favorites are the Mark of the Lion series and also Redeeming Love. That love story is amazing.
Wish the book signings were in Colorado where I am!
Amy W.
Oh, Oh, Oh my favorite is the Mark of Lion Series too!!! I was so inspired by the beautiful heart of Hadassah. And so much more but you all have like one gajillion comments to read daily so I digress. And why must Florida be so far away from Texas? Sigh.
OMGosh!!!!! Are you kidding me?!? How fun is that!?! My fav Francine Rivers book? Yes, Mark of the Lion was a series to savor, but omgosh, sooo loved Redeeming Love, tears flowed during that one!!!! Thanks for the heads up, I'm right smack dab in the middle of those two B&N's, so we'll see if I can make it to one of them :)
Oh my stars, I wish I could be there! The Mark of the Lion is my favorite too. I can't wait to get my hands on this new book she wrote. You have fun, I will be wishing I could join and get my fav books signed.
My favourite Francine Rivers book is definitely "The Atonement Child." It was probably the first Christian fiction book I ever read, and I was hooked! That woman can weave a story like nobody's business.
oh wow you weren't kidding with two of the best authors! Beth - love everything she writes. And Francine Rivers WOW! I absolutely love her Mark of the Lion series. I run our church library and have had her new book pre ordered for some time - so excited to get it and read it. I'm sure it will be another page turner! Have fun ladies - wish your book signing was in Kingston Ontario!
How exciting! Just one more reason to wish I was livin' in Texas!! Enjoy meeting all those wonderful siestas!
I KNEW you were talking about Francine Rivers! I so wish I was closer to Texas just for that:)
How exciting!
I've only read one Francine Rivers book -- Redeeming Love and it has been one of my absolutely favorite books...ever! Both of my teen girls have read it and I've given a copy to a friend!
Have a great time at the book signing and with your sister!
A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!! Wish the Black Hills weren't so far away from Texas :(. My favorite Francine Rivers book is Redeeming Love! Her books are the kind that I can't start reading if I have a "To Do List" because I hybernate every night after work and read until wee hours of the morning. Can you say obsessed?!?!? :)
Aaawww! I wish I lived in Texas!!
How can you pick a favorite? Redeeming Love, The Scarlet Thread, The Atonement Child, The Mark of the Lion series. . .I've read all of them more than once!!!
Janis
Ardmore,
So far I think Redeeming Love is my favourite Francine Rivers book. I can hardly wait to get my hands on this new one. Our Christian bookstore is having a sale starting next week and I have my coupon and will head directly to "Her Mother's Hope". What fun to have Beth and Francine together!! I would love to be there but the drive is a little LONG! LOL
Both are among my favorites as well!!
My favorite Frncine Rivers book by far is Redeeming Love". This brought a whole new insight to the story in Hosea and Gomer.
Now for Siesta Mama, I would in no way try to pick a favorite. All of them are my favorite because all of them have helped me in many many ways.
I love you Siesta Mama -- thanks for spend so much of your time writing in order that we might be set free!!
Judy
Anniston, Al
I'm gonna need you to keep this on the DL...I am leaving work early to get there tomorrow!!!!! I am SO excited!!!!!!!!! I may cry...and I dont cry!
LOVED Mark of the Lion series... Scarlet Thread...Sin Eater...favorite is probably her story on Rahab.
My favorite Francine Rivers book (and favorite book of all time) is Redeeming Love. I also loved the Mark of the Lion series.
My favorite Francine Rivers book is Redeeming Love! I just read it again, I stayed up until 2:00am to finish it! I cry every time I read it. It's such a beautiful story!!
hi, amanda! i'm assuming the books will be available to buy on saturday? i'm thinking of buying it for my mom in law. she loves your mom's writing. =)
SHEESH!!!! That's one stellar book signing planned!!!
Francine Rivers- Mark of the Lion is my favorite. :-)
My favorite Francine Rivers book is Redeeming Love! I just read it again, I stayed up until 2:00am to finish it! I cry every time I read it. It's such a beautiful story!!
Oh my goodness!!! What a combo! My 2 favorite authors, for sure! My favorite Francine Rivers is Redeeming Love. INCREDIBLE book!
I would have to say "Redeeming Love." I read it after a post on here asking what is our favorite book and literally could not put it down til I'd read the whole thing.
I'd have to say my favorite Rivers book is "Redeeming Love". Gotta love it! :)
Have a great weekend!
Wow...I wish I was in Texas (or at least on the mainland!) so I could visit!!
I totally heart Francine Rivers!! My favorite is Redeeming Love. I wish I could read it all over again, too!
Love to y'all,
Kristen
I LOVE Beth Moore And Francine Rivers!!!!!! I love the Mark of the Lion Series too!
That makes me about as excited at can be. Too bad I live in Wyoming and cannot bop down for the weekend. However, I'm thrilled to hear that Francine Rivers has a new book out. My favorite??? It's a toss up between Mark of the Lion and Redeeming Love.
Yipee! I live right down the road from the Southlake Barnes & Noble. Will be there & so excited to see Ms. Beth and Francine Rivers.
I am so glad to hear that there is a new Francine Rivers book. My favorite is Redeeming Love. Have fun.
Ohhh, I'd love to come. It's supposed to SNOW here again this weekend!!!
Guess what, my copy of SLI came - signed! How funny is that! Now I just know those girls who did it, would never have removed the embarrassing dust jackets if their Siesta Mamma had signed theirs :)
I sure would LOVE Siesta Mama to make a stop at The Horse's Mouth (Book Store and Coffee House) in downtown Buffalo, Texas for a book signing at some point...I can tell you all of my small town girls would LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to see her!!! I'm Just Saying!!!
Love to you all!
Kelly
I really enjoy all of Francine River books, but my favorite is and the Shofar Blew. Today, my mom purchased her new book and told me it was my Easter gift, but to hurry up and read so she can read it to. We share our books! Wished I lived closer!
Have a great time with some wonderful women!
My favorite Francine Rivers book (and I've read them all!!) is Redeeming Love. It changed my life. I can't wait to read her new one!!
I'll be honest with you, I went out and bought Redeeming Love because everyone and their mother on this blog said they had read it...but its hard for me to read. It is a gnarly story and frankly I didn't have the bravery to finish it. This new one looks really good. Darn it, yet again I find myself wishing I lived in Texas.
Siesta OC <><
Mine is Redeeming Love. I've read it twice. I love all of her books!
Yes ma'am. Francine Rivers is my second favorite author. Can you guess who number one is???
Redeeming Love is one of her books I read - some parts of it were hard for me to read, but I love the way it shows how God is persistent in putting people in our path to change our lives. I have people in my life, that have so enriched my spiritual journey - and I had many opportunities to know them sooner; but I made choices that led me a different direction.
These are my two favorite authors too. Wish I was closer so I could go to a book signing. I am so excited that Francine Rivers has a new book out. Mark of the Lion series is my favorite too, but The Atonement Child really made me think.
Laura
Mark of the Lion series is the best. But Francine Rivers is my absolute favorite fictional author.
Have a great time in TX!
Jodi
1. Redeeming Love!!!
2. The Last Sin Eater
Joleen McBride
Anthem, AZ
oh how i wish minnesota and texas were not quite so far apart! have fun at the book signings, wish i could be there!
blessings,
shana
Oh yes! The Mark of the Lion series was definitely my favorite, although Redeeming Love was a VERY close second!
Woo Hoo!! This is one of those days I wished I lived in Houston! My favorite Francine Rivers book is And The Shofar Blew, favorite Beth Moore??? ALL of them!
Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers. I cried, talked out loud (to the characters)cheered and sobbed and couldn't put that book down for 3 days! Wish I didn't live 2000 miles away or I'd be first in line for 2 of my favorite authors of all time!!
Yes, the Mark of the Lion series is my favorite too so far. It transported me back to that time period, and made me appreciate in a new way what all the early believers went through after the destruction of Jerusalem. Fascinating! (Redeeming Love is a close second!)
Karen, Yorba Linda, CA
Redeeming Love or Atonement Child!
This lady and your mama are the two most influential female writers in my life!! I met Francine for coffee once as a 17-year-old writer-wanna-be. She's so kind. Now if only I could meet your mother over a cup of coffee ;) Or at these awesome book signings! Would they consider coming to Europe where I've relocated?? :)
God bless the lives of all the women who will make it to the book signings and bless & encourage the writers doing the signing!
Atonement Child... couldn't put it down!
Trish, Canada
my favorite Francine Rivers book is Redeeming Love and then The Atonement Child. Excellent author!
Mines Redeeming Love. I loved it. Have fun at the signings.
Would love to but is a might to far from here. Manitoba Canada
I love most of Francine Rivers' books absolutely loved A Scarlet Thread, Atonement Child, And The Shofar Blew, Leota's Garden... it is hard to pick just one favorite :)
Shalom
~Betty
Wow Amanda what a duo! Both have impacted me over the years! When I went on Francine's site I fell even more in love with her heart for God. I have waited a long time for this book. I can't pick a favorite with her...she is my favorite fiction writer bar none! May God bless them and continue using them both to His glory! I wish we could have some "heart" on tour in Washington also :)
Beth Moss
Oh to be in Texas right now! What two great authors is right! My favorite Francine River's book is Redeeming Love! Can't wait to get her new book-after I have read Beth;s :-)
Oh man...you guys need to come out to NYC!!!! We have a HUGE Barnes and Noble here. I love Francine Rivers ..my favorite is Redeeming Love!!!!
I would scream too! Oh how I wish I lived closer, I would be there in a heartbeat. I feel like both of you are my good friends and have touched my heart in many ways. The Mark of the Lion series are my favorite too, but Redeeming Love makes me sob every time I read it!
I would just love to look in both of your eyes and say Thank You with all my heart. Please pass on my love to Francine!
REDEEMING LOVE!!!! I am not a fiction book reader at all but that one a friend gave to me as a gift several years ago, i picked it up one Saturday afternoon and I could not put it down until I finished it two days later (i seriously do not think i had read anything that fast since i read cliff notes in high school....all the time....i confess)
Definitely, Mark of the Lion series. I read the last book first before realizing it was a series. Of course, I had to read it again--in order:-)
That is a FABULOUS duo! I love The Scarlet Thread by Francine...okay, I love everything she's written, but that's the one I've read more times than I care to share. ;-)
Any chance they will come to VIRGINIA!? =)
Love Francine Rivers. The Mark of the Lion series definitely ranks up there as my top fave. I've read every book. Can't say I've found a bad one. Excited about the new one. Loving your mom's So Long Insecurity too. Been an eye opener for sure. Wish I lived somewhere remotely close so I could come. I'd love to have autographed copies of each and meet such amazing women.
Oh, Redeeming Love! I've read them all, but I keep coming back to this one. I even bought a new copy and read it again last summer at the beach. I LOVE that book! Wish I lived in Texas! :)
I loved the 'Mark of the Lion' series too; the first book is my favorite of the three. And I confess, I tried to read 'Redeeming Love', but I got so annoyed by the way the character "Angel" acted that I just quit reading.... I know it is supposed to be a modern version of Hosea, but I rather just read Hosea in the Bible.
Wish I lived in Houston! I'd be there for the book signing.
Love,
Adrienne
Mark of the Lion series or possibly The Atonement Child. Loved them!
So cool, wish I lived in TX!
( I wish this often,love S.A)
my favorite is also Mark of the Lion series but also loved Bathsheba in the women of faith novella series!
A little over a year ago one of you girls asked for a favorite book. There were so many responders that said, "Redeeming Love," that I read it. I was blown away. I almost had to take time off to read it because I couldn't put it down! I just got the newest book. I am about half way through reading #1 in the Mark of the Lion series.
Oh I wish I were in Texas! I love both those authors, I ordered Francine River's book and it's on my Kindle already! I'm reading her Lineage of Grace series right now, it really fleshes out the amazing stories of the 5 women in Christ's family - Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba, and Mary. I get emotional just thinking about God's grace in allowing each of these flawed and some gentile women into His Son's lineage! And Francine's first novel - Redeeming Love - who doesn't love that book?
Bridget - Phoenix
Wow- that IS exciting news! Two of MY very favorite authors, too!!!! I was wondering when Francine Rivers was going to come out with another one- I have read them all. I know that will be a fun time for anyone getting to see those two fine and talented ladies together!
Fran
Wow! I wish I lived in TX! Ha! I absolutely loved Redeeming Love by Ms. Rivers. I have looked at the Mark of the Lion series before but I've never read it. And of course I have completely enjoyed anything by Ms. Beth. You girls sound like you have a wonderful weekend coming up - especially getting to be with your sister! I miss mine so much - haven't seen her since Jan. 2. We are overdue a visit!
Love,
Kristen from TN
Yes, the Mark of the Lion series is my absolute favorite! But Redeeming Love is pretty amazing too! I'm so excited she has a new book out! I think I just might have to order it tonight :)
I loved the Mark of the Lion series too! But I especially loved The Last Sin Eater and Redeeming Love (of course:) So glad you let us know about her new book because I wasn't aware it was coming out. Yeah, great reading for my spring break in a couple of weeks!
redeeming love!!!
How exciting!
I would have to say my favorites are a tie between Mark of the Lion and Redeeming Love.
I hope to get to go to the Southlake appearance tomorrow!
Kathy W
Mansfield, TX
Do you think they could swing through West Central Florida? I'm reading The Atonement Child right now (along with So Long Insecurity). We're looking forward to the weekend of April 16th here in Tampa Bay!
Nicole
Scarlet Thread is my favorite. I am so excited for you all. Francine Rivers is an amazing author - - - - they both are! That will be a very busy day at the bookstore!
my favorite Rivers book is Redeeming Love, it has been the fiction book that has spoken so deeply into my soul that have felt it.
Mark of the Lion series for me too. I could not put those books down.
The first book I read of Francine Rivers' was Redeeming Love. The Mark of the Lion is my favorite, too. What a great combination of authors!
Waco?! We're totally in the middle!
Never read her but my mom keeps telling me to read redeeming love. Now I think I have to read it! Love good books - thanks for the recommendation :)
Can Texas move a little north please?!? My only complaint about Mama Beth and Francine Rivers is that they haven't written enough!! :) Wish I were in the Lone State!
Ok, you already know how much we love our Beth! Couldn't live without that crazy awesome woman all up in our face with blow-your-mind truths of God all.the.time!
Let's move along to Francine Rivers... she has rocked my world on more than one occasion! Favorite? Gosh, that's hard, definitely either The Mark of the Lion series or Redeeming Love. Her best. Soooooo darn jealous I'm not in TEXAS!!!!! Aghhhhh!
Can my favorite be all?!
If you make me choose, I guess it would be "Atonement Child".
Can't wait to get my hands on this one! It has been a long wait.
Hi...I am just a lurker, but had to post that my favorite Francine Rivers book is "Redeeming Love" So close to my story. I am in Nashville, but you guys enjoy the Texas book tour and I will be jealous. ;)
Karise
Redeeming Love is my favorite Francine Rivers book. I can't wait to read her new book.
I wish I could be there. My favorite Francine Rivers books are Redeeming Love and The Atonement Child. I read them both this past summer. I also love Karen Kingsbury. I just finished reading her new book, Shades of Blue.
OK, after looking at the budget, flying to TX for a book signing doesn't seem to be fitting in *bawl*!!!
I LOVED what Redeeming Love taught me about God's Love. Being a huge Hosea (and obviously Gomer) fan it was a book that was very healing for me. But I really loved the Mark of the Lion series as well. I was so struck by the similarities in our cultures. Hadassah would make an interesting study in insecurities don't you think! I loved the security she learned to have in God, whoo!!
Redeeming Love. What an awesome way to make the story of Hosea come alive! For the first time in my life, I wish I lived in Texas!
Redeeming Love...but the Mark of the Lion series was amazing! I've read all of her books. I so, so wish I could be there this weekend.
I'm with you, Amanda. Mark of the Lion series changed my life forever. All of her books are awesome, but that particular series - especially book 1 - really spoke to my struggle with fear. I didn't know she had a new book out! Woo hoo!
DEFINITELY the Mark of the Lion series. I recommend it to anyone I can. :) Second is Redeeming Love- I've read both the series and Redeeming Love several times now and want to start again. So good!!
Francine Rivers is one of my favorite authors! I am sooo excited about her new book. I wish I lived close enough to attend one of the signings. Oh well... It's hard to choose a favorite! I loved the Mark of the Lion series, and also the Lineage of Grace series. And the Shofar Blew, about a minister's rise and fall, is both sobering and thought-provoking.
Have fun!
M.J. in Lovington, NM
Oh, I so wish I could be there! I grew up in Houston but live in Michigan now. I do love both these ladies, though, and their writing!!
I screamed like a little girl, too!!! AHHHH! How exciting! My favorite Francine Rivers book is Redeeming Love....
My favorite Francine Rivers book is "Redeeming Love". I loved that book so much.
I so wish I lived in Texas!! Texas has everything....hummm if ya'll (Texas) ever split from the union I am moving. Anyhow, those two really are MY TWO favorite authors :)
My favorite Francine book is the Mark of the Lion series also, but a super close runner up is The Scarlet Thread.
What a delight!! I was just on Francine's blog (looking up a book title) yesterday and saw she was going to be in Texas!! How exciting for you. It would be hard to choose a favorite, but I loved "Redeeming Love" (she spoke at our Pregnancy Care Center banquet about 3 years ago! It was wonderful)
I just ordered "So Long, Insecurity" and plan on attending the simulcast in April here in northern California! Can't wait to start reading and then worshiping with you all in April. God bless!
Leota's Garden. Oh so good!
OOOHHH!! How exciting! I wished I lived close enough to see them. Beth Moore and Francine Rivers are two of my favorite writers, if not my favorites.
My favorite Francine Rivers' book is Redeeming Love. It makes me cry every time I read it. I also like As The Shofar Blows.
Michelle
Southaven, MS
Redeeming Love. I could read it over and over again.
How exciting for all of you! May it be a blast from beginning to end and may God bless it richly.
I am sooooo excited. I am in Dallas for spring break and heading home to Kansas on Saturday. I am planning on attending the book signing. I had a dream Monday night that I ran in to Beth in Dallas. Then I found out she was coming in to town. I purchased my 3rd copy of SLI (1 is on my nook. That way no one can see what I am reading:) ). I am sharing one copy with my preachers wife and will keep my autographed copy (it's a little hard to get my nook autographed.) I have never read any of the other books. Might have to check them out.
If only I could hop on a plane and fly to Texas I would just to get an autographed copy of both of these, my two favs in one spot. WOW. My fav Francine Rivers is Redeeming Love.
Hope you all have fun I would so be there in a heartbeat and would be one of the crazies that camp out in the wee hours to be first in line if I didn't live in Fl..ugh!
Please tell Melissa hello for me. And what fun that will be, I'm going to look and see if this book if available for the kindle. My favorite book is....Redeeming Love.
How very cool! I love your mama and I love Francine Rivers. I've been waiting for a very long time for a new release from her. I also love the Lion series.....so riveting!
I have been waiting and waiting for another Francine Rivers Book. I've read every one but absolutely love Mark of the Lion. I also really liked Redeeming Love. Can't wait to get this one!!
Oh my word, how could there not be comments yet....you are right my two favorite authors in one place. I wish I was in Texas :) It's hard to pick one book of Francine Rivers to love, but I would have to say Redeeming Love although I, too, love the Mark of the Lion series!
How fun for all of you. This is amazing!! My fav of hers is - The Scarlet Thread. Love love this book.
Vicki
Eufaula AL
I wish I lived in Texas!!! My favorite Francine Rivers book is Redeeming Love...love love that book!
AHHHHHHHH, I'm in Dallas and I didn't see this in time. Beth and Francine are both favorites! Bummer. Loved Redeeming Love. Read it over and over and over.
Oh my goodness! Wish I could make it to Dallas to get a ticket and go to this! It would be totally amazing! I don't think I can work it out...but thanks for sharing! Many will be blessed.
I've only read one F.R.'s title and it was excellent but I don't remember the name! It was based around the story of Gomer from the O.T. Gomer, what a name! Glad my parents didn't choose that handle for me. I promise to start on some more of her books since all of you are so head over heels. They must be great!
Oooohh, they are all so good! The Mark of the Lion series or Redeeming Love...I can't decide!!!!
What about San Antonio??? Are you both coming here soon??? Please? :)
If we didn't just get back from a road trip (with our 3 young children), I would drive to Houston! But I'm sure 3 kids (ages 19 months to 6 years) melting down in the book-signing line would be memorable, right??? :)
Oh, but I am flying to Tucson next week for the Living Proof Live event! Can't wait!!!!!
Christine
San Antonio, TX
I am so excited I can hardly stand it. After that night we talked about it, I looked on the website and saw they were doing it in Houston as well! I can't wait!
Oh, and my favorite FR book is "Redeeming Love". However, Mark of the Lions is next on my list.
Oh I've loved Francine Rivers from the first book of hers that I ever read. That was Redeeming Love. I do love, love, love the Mark of the Lion series too. I have all of her books and love all of them so I am super excited to read the new one!
Wishing that CA was closer to TX!!!
Scarlet Thread is my favorite Francine Rivers book (very dated by now). How I wish I could be in Texas this weekend! PA is a long trip!
Can they extend their trip to alabama, so in love with both of these women!!!!
Love Francine Rivers, Redeeming love and mark of the lion, also really love tamar and ruth basically anything she writes! lol!
Well.....it looks like I've got some reading to do. I've never read much Christian fiction (too busy studying). But as an old English major I've been craving some fiction and thanks to Amanda and Siestas - I'm headed to Lifeway tomorrow for some Francine. Love y'all!!
Redeeming Love by far. Marital unfaithfulness and the way God can use something so devestating for his glory.
well I just happen to be in Dallas for Spring Break visiting my son. I am going to give it a try...
I liked Francine Rivers' book "And the Shofar Blew." It was powerful.
Redeeming Love. Hands down.
Redeeming Love is life changing. I LOVED the Mark of the Lion series, but Redeeming Love changed the way I view my God who pursues me with amazing love in spite of myself.
Redeeming Love! Such a GREAT book. It was hard to put down!
Sounds like it'll be a great signing time. :) Oh to live in Texas.
Laura
Northern California chick
Love Mark of the Lion. Just got the new book yesterday and I also loved Redeeming love. Could not put those down!!
Redeeming Love for sure. I almost read it in one sitting! Texas is along way from Florida, but you guys all have fun.
I'm looking forward to April when I'll see Beth in Lutz, Fl. Yeah!!!!!
Definitely "Mark of the Lion" ~ haven't read anything like it since (or before).
Wish I could be in Houston with you all this weekend!
~Amy 7634
Redeeming Love is a heartbreak in the most beautiful, amazing way! Man is His love showcased in this story!
Redeeming Love!!
I live in Pennsylvania.....wish I could go to the book signing:(
I've only read one of Francine Rivers' books. Can you guess which one? Yep...Redeeming Love. :) It was a wonderful read. I'll have to add the Mark of the Lion, A Lineage of Grace, and The Last Sin Eater to my "books to read" list.
Oh to live in Texas! Never knew I would want to live there, but this weekend sure would be a good time for it. Where's my suitcase?
Redeeming Love - I keep extra copies to give away. My first copy was shared among four or five women before making it's way back to me.
So glad all you girls get to delight in God in such a fun way this weekend!!
Wow, wish I could get down there!!! Sounds like you have been up here in my neck of the woods, Amanda. Hope you all have had some East Texas fun!
I love Francine Rivers and Beth Moore. My favorite of Francine's is the Mark of the Lion series. First one I read of hers. Totally captivating.
If only we all lived in Texas.... :)
"Redeeming Love" is my fave, but I also love "The Scarlet Thread" by Mrs. Rivers.
Last time Francine Rivers came up on this blog I brought 'redeeming love' and thought it was great -although my Mother in law wasn't impressed with it when I lent it to her!
Have just seen this and popped to Amazon and brought 'voice in the wind' and 'echo in the darkness'
Thanks for the reccommendation Ladies!
Mark of the Lion series is my favorite. We were already overseas when I read the first one and I got to the end before I realized it was a series- I called my mom in a panic to get her to send me the last two! "Redeeming Love" is a close second though.
My favorite is "Redeeming Love" although the "Mark of the Lion" series is a close 2nd. Her newest "Her Mother's Hope" is also very good.
Shut your mouth!!! You've got to be kidding me! Wish I lived in Texas. Those are 2 of my faves too!! I can't wait to get my hands on this one. . . it's been a long time since she's had a new one. Mark of the Lion series is my ALL-TIME favorite fiction books.
I saw the itinerary on the website a week or so ago and wished I lived in Texas!
I loved the mark of the lion series. Read them over a few times like watching a good movie over again.
I received my,Her Mother's Hope this week, too. I am saving it for a trip in April...it's killing me looking at it up on the shelf! Hope those book signing events are great.
Lisa
Williamsport, PA
50's and married
OH, I love Francine Rivers too. A few years ago I took the first and maybe the second book of Mark of the Lian on vacation (can't remember). My husband wanted a book to read too. I told him he probably would enjoy mine. That was a big mistake. He loved it so much he bagan reading it and at one point we were trying to read the same book at the same time in different places. It was tricky.
The character Hadassah fleshed out servanthood for me. I've begun reading it to my sons 10 and 13 at night.
I'd love to be at one of those signings but live two far away.
Blessings,
Janet in NC
Oh how I wish I had joined this blog a few months ago. I am only on chapter 3 of So Long Insecurities and God has spoken to me through Beth two times so far. Her words are confirming nudges I have had for a few years.
I am not familiar with Francine Rivers, but be assured, I will put that on the list........
Looking forward to this journey with you all.
And Beth.....thanks you!
Oh, I just signed in because I just got my So Long Insecurity book. I used a gift certificate to order it and order the new Francine Rivers at the same time. Well, this organization waited for them both to be out before they sent them. Now I have this feast before me and I just don't know what to do. Yes, I do. I am going back to the start of the SLI discussions and catching up. And I will hide my Francine Rivers until Michigan spring break which is a couple weeks.
Favorite Francine Rivers book--The Scarlet Thread. The Lord used it to awaken me out of some long term mediocrity and made me hungry for some Scripture.
OK, now to find that first post on SLI...Terri
I like how the Mark of the Lion weaves together. The Last Sin Eater is gripping also.
My favorite book by Francine Rivers is "Redeeming Love." I can't wait to read her newest book! Reading Christian Fiction encourages me in my daily walk with Christ. When I can't physically interact with other women because I'm busy with my two children, connecting with the characters in Christian fiction gives an extra boost to my day. We are so blessed to have these bookS
Without a doubt "Redeeming Love"
Redeeming Love tops the list for me at this point. I just think that book is amazing! Close second and third...Scarlet Thread and Leota's Garden. Can't decide which order :-)
Blessings to all of you.
I with you..Mark of the Lion Series....I came across them about 10 year ago and they were the first Christian fiction books I had ever read! They were awesome and opened up a whole new world for me!
Oh how I wish I were in Texas... if anyone has a free ticket from GA, let me know! Have a good Friday!
Redeeming Love is my very favorite all time book. I could not put it down and have recommended it to everyone.
Wish I were going to be in Texas. Sounds like fun. I love all of Francine Rivers books & am thrilled she has a new one!
Forever His,
Lawan
Phil 4:8
I hadn't heard that Francine Rivers has a new book out.
So excited.
Love her work.
My favorite? Golly, not sure I can choose.
Leota's Garden is one of my tops.
Redeeming Love
I'll be on a retreat with our Women's Ministry Team. However, I got tickets to a live taping (for Beth)in May and I'm ecstatic. Maybe she could invite Francine to that so we could make up for next weekend. ;)
I love Francine's Unspoken series. Especially the one about Bathsheba. I have read it several times.
my favorite is the Mark of the Lion series too, with Redeeming Love following closely behind. This post and all these comments are making me feel the need to go back and re-read some of her books...and go get this new one I didn't even know about!
I LOVE Francine Rivers' books -- the first one I ever read was "Redeeming Love" -- wow! Can't wait to get her new one. Wish I lived closer -- I would definitely be at one of these book signings! Beth AND Francine Rivers -- are you KIDDING?! :-)
Like many other of my siestas how I wish I could fly to Texas. When y'all did the "what's your favorite book" post I couldn't believe how over half of the posts said "Redeeming Love". I had never read but felt the urgency and it did not disappoint! I love that book! Well, now I'm feeling like I need to read the Mark of the Lion books too!! I love you guys!!
Why, oh why, did God move us to Arkansas??? :) I'd love to be at one of those signings.
"And the Shofar Blew" is my favorite Rivers book. It isn't as well-known, but I guess being a minister's wife, it greatly impacted my prayer life.
That's quite a book signing event! Lucky Texan ladies :)
Favorite Francine Rivers book... I don't know if I can completely choose... my first experience with a FR book was when I was about 14/15 and an avid reader... A friend of my mother loaned me the Mark of the Lion series which I read under my covers at night with a flash light! My very conservative mother likely would have thought they were too graphic/discriptive for me at that time... :) I guess I should confess my sneakiness, but once I started I could NOT put them down! Need to re-read...
The Lineage of Grace series opened my eyes to see those biblical women in a whole new light that I could relate too... wow.
I think the only book I didn't get, and again, I read it way too young, was the Sin Eater. Need to read it again since I've enjoyed all her other books.
But favorite... I do think it's Redeeming Love. Such a story of grace, forgiveness and love. Only the heart of God could offer that, and I'm so thankful I have received that same love, forgiveness and GRACE that Angel received... what a wonderful picture of God's heart.
Sorry - long post... I get excited when I talk about books! haha
My favorite so far have been "Redeeming Love" and The Mark of the Lion series. However, I think this new book may become a life-changing read for me. My mother had issues with her mother(my grandmother), I had issues with my Mom, and my oldest daughter and I have issues. I am so anxious to read this book to gain useful insight into this dilemma. Francine Rivers can write such powerful, thought-provoking, life-altering fiction. Can't wait to get my hands on it! Also, I have heard via Mrs. Rivers Facebook page that they are in the planning stages of turning Redeeming Love into a movie. Let's hope they stay true to the message and story line and don't ruin it.
I cannot imagine having two more dynamic authors from my life in a room together. Mark of the Lion series and Redeeming Love are powerful pieces of fiction that bulge with the intensity of real Christian life. Of course, Beth has the rare gift from God to say and write what all of us are secretly thinking. She reminds me of the words of an older hymn (May the Mind of Christ My Savior): May His beauty rest upon me
As I seek the lost to win,
And may they forget the channel,
Seeing only Him.
"Redeeming Love" is one of my favorite books of all time! Francine and Beth are my top two favorite authors of our day!
I am freaking out!! Oh, how I would love to meet my top 2 favorite authors. My favorite Francine books are...
1. Redeeming Love
2. The Atonement Child
3. The Last Sin Eater
I love all of Francine Rivers books. She is awesome. I am amazed at how much research goes into her books. Miss Bibby is an awesome author as well. Wish I could be there!!
How cool is that! The only one I have read is "Redeeming Love" and I loved it. My daughter-in-law is a huge Francine Rivers fan and loaned the book to me. I would love to read more of her books. Have fun!!!
Redeeming Love...I could not put it down. One of the best books I have ever read.
mark of the lion series - hands down. hadassah makes me want to be closer to Christ. you gotta love when fiction drives you to Jesus! i am beyond pumped that she has written another novel. the novelette's were good, but i wanted me a good novel from the bestest! this just made my day so much better! thanks!!
Oh I love the Mark of the Lion series!! Got introduced to Francine Rivers' books about the same time as your mum's Bible studies (while on mission in Ethiopia - American missionaries there ) Feel like I'm onto a secret that now many of my fellow Church going Brits know about - though I tell everyone I can!! Haha!
Enjoy the signing - they sound brill.
Heledd
Really wishing I lived in Houston right about now! I have a signed copy of Redeeming Love. Francine spoke at a Women's Christmas dinner at our church and she was so gracious to autograph our books.
Praying everyone enjoys the time together.
Redeeming Love for sure!! I had no idea Francine Rivers had a new book out!! I am getting it ASAP!! I am so excited!! A new book for spring break!!! WooHoo!!!
Kimberly in Northern Michigan
I love all of her books but have two that vie for favorite - "Redeeming Love" and "Atonement Child". Power message behind both of them. These are the times I miss Texas the most!
May God bless your time together and fill it with laughter and fun!
"Redeeming Love"!!! When I got to the end of the book I was a complete mess. I was sobbing like a little girl. It was such a beautiful picture of God welcoming us home no matter where we have been, and that His love will always be there. Francine & Beth are both amazing writers! Wish I could be there.
Christy
AAAHHHH!! I'm so very jealous of you girls in Houston!!! I would LOVE to be there...my absolute, hands down two fav authors together!!! There isn't a book of Francines that I don't like, but I have to say that The Atonement Child really opened my eyes. Of course, who wouldn't want a Marcus in their life either!!
I know it's been said, but Redeeming Love is by far one of my all time favorite books.
Have fun this weekend!
So funny, I just opened my package from CBD that had Francine Rivers new book in it... Now I'll ship it to my daughter in Nashville as a sweet surprise!! My favorite, Redeeming Love...
I loved the "Atonement Child",...such a powerful book! I wish I still lived in Texas!
I got hooked on Francine Rivers with Redeeming Love - but my favorite is the Mark of The Lion series - I had given my copies away so 2 years ago I ordered the series for ME and saved them to read during a surgery recovery - pure delight... Was blessed to have dinner with Francine a couple of years ago when she spoke for our Pregnancy Care Event - very down to earth - a quiet and gentle spirit - can't wait to get my hands on her new book... Malinda / Oregon
Leota's Garden and Redeeming Love are my favorites of Francine Rivers' books.
Vicki
Wilmington, NC
I just love all of Francine Rivers fiction. And I totally agree with FuzzyTop, I was also frustrated with "Angel" in Redeeming Love. I think Leota's Garden was my favorite.
Jealous!! ;) Two of my favorite people!!! So wish I could be there!
"Redeeming Love", hands down, is my favorite Francine Rivers book. It impacted my life in such a positive way that I gifted it to friends one Christmas.
Eeeekkk! I would've screamed like a little girl too! Francine Rivers is one of my all time favs! And although, God used "Redeeming Love" to restore me to Himself after a traumatic time in my life, I'd have to say that my MOST favorite is the Mark of the Lion series. Really, I love them all!! I got to hear her speak at a nearby conference center several years ago. She's got such a neat testimony. I even wrote her an email one time, telling her that I think someone ought to write a Biblical fiction account of the life of Daniel and I think she is the perfect one to do it! (I'm pretty sure I wrote that when I was doing your mom's Daniel study!) So, maybe if you think its a good idea too, you could mention the idea to Francine again for me! ;)
Have fun!
Barb in Oxford, PA
Oh! How I wished I lived in Texas! My two absolute favorite authors together in the same place! What a beautiful thing! I pray God blesses both of you. Thank you for allowing God to use you and bless us with your studies and stories, they have both touched my life more than you'll ever know.
My favorite is the Mark of the Lion series and I have loaned my copies out several times. Hope to re-read them one day.
I LOVE...LOVE...LOVED! The Mark of the Lion Series!! I have to admit that I have not read "Redeeming Love"....yet. I just picked up "A Lineage of Grace" which I have read several ladies' comments on the various stories within (ie. Rahab and Bathsheba) so I can't wait to find time to pick it up and begin!!
Sorry that I live more than a hop, skip and a jump away or you would find me in one of those lines! :)
Kathy in St.Louis, MO
Wish I'd known earlier i could have planned to go to Southlake! Oh well.
My fav is Mark of the Lion seires. Loved it! I want to read Sin Eater as I've heard there is some Welsh history in it.
Can they hop a on a plane and come to California's Central Valley?? I am even willing to pick them up at the airport! =)
My favorite Francine Rivers is hands down, the Mark of the Lion Series as well. 'A Voice in the Wind' was my favorite. In trilogy work I always tend to love the first installments!!
Oh how we all wish we were Texans today. We'll get over it come summer :) Your mom is my favorite non-fiction author and Francine Rivers is my favorite fiction author. What a Team! My favorite book of all time (besides God's Word, of course) is The Last Sin Eater. I literally sobbed like a baby the first time I read it. Have purchased it more times than I can tell, because I keep giving it away. Profoundly spoke to my heart. Actually considered asking my husband for a quick ticket to Texas. Now, calm down, Kathy and quit acting like a groupie :)
Blessings to Texas today!
Deb, 50's Montezuma, NC
Definitely "Redeeming Love" It was passed around to several ladies in the area.
OH MY GOODNESS!!!!!! I could CRY! I am a Houstonian living in Mississippi and can NOT believe I won't be there for this! I LOVE the Mark of the Lion series! Actually, I love everything I have ever read by Francine Rivers--I think she is the finest fiction writer of our time.
A favorite Francine Rivers Book? Not possible. Each was my favorite for many different reasons.
Thats like asking which was your favorite Beth Moore Bible study? Again... totally not possible. God used each and every one for different seasons of my life.
I love both these ladies and their tremendous talent to share Gods character and his goodness through their books.
Wish I lived in Houston!
Heidi
Georgia
I just got F.R.'s new book this week but haven't gotten to read it yet ... I am so excited!!!! The Mark of the Lion series is my favorite - maybe fav. fiction of all... but all her books are so good!
I wish I could be there!
"Redemming Love" is my favorite. I haven't read "The Mark of the Lion", I will try that next.
Have Fun.
Mark of the Lion was literally faith changing for me....she is THE BEST!!!
So hard to choose between "Redeeming Love" and "The Last Sin Eater."
What a blessing those two are!
That is very exciting! I'm beginning to wish I lived in Texas instead of Ohio! :)
Francine Rivers. The 'Mark of the Lion' trilogy is my absolute favorite. Once I read those books, I find myself constantly comparing all other books I read to them!!
I just came from the book signing at the B & N in Southlake, TX! It was so precious! It was truly eye-opening to say that Ms. Beth really looked at people & saw them, not just past them among the crowd of people there - I didn't expect that! There truly was a genuine sense of her joy in being there, her love for people, and her burning commitment to Him. One really precious moment was when Beth stopped to hug a friend in the signing line, and then stooped down to hug the cutest little girl with a full bag of potatoe chips in one hand, & her arm around Beth with the other.
That's called having your cake & eating too, knowing that pie is on the way! I was so blessed to meet Beth today after all the years of doing her Bible Studies, watching Life Today, and listening to the radio program when it was airing. available. As another lady in line said today, "I met Beth, and we've made a coffee date for when we get to Heaven to chat, and hang out with our God!" Count me in sister!
Definitely my two favorite authors. Can't be there, but I'd love to.
My favorite Francine Rivers book is definitely "Redeeming Love"!!!
Pray that I allow God to love people through me like He required and equipped Hosea to love. 'Cause if it wasn't for the Lord's love to me I'd be a broken mess.
Hallejues! Hallejues! A new Francine Rivers book... My favorite is "Redeeming Love." I couldn't put it down. At the time I read it my girlfriends and I had cast it for a movie. I've changed my leading actors now, tho... I now propose Stephen Moyer and Anna Paquin for the leads.
Very exciting that these two wonderful ladies will be together. Bummed that I live all the way up in MSP.
Hands down Redeeming Love. I cried like a baby because I felt like Angel. I had just started a season of understanding Jesus' deep love for me and really feeling it for the first time. This book put powerful words and emotions to what Jesus had already started in my heart.
Wish I was in Texas for the book signings!
Mine is "Redeeming Love." I wasn't a big ready but I challenged myself to read that book. I did and ever since then I love reading!!!
I LOVED the Mark of the Lion Series and Redeeming Love. I too, wish that I could read them over for the first time. I have bought Redeeming Love and given it to a few friends.
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