Jaclyn Lewis

01

Stepping Heavenward

By Elizabeth Prentiss

 

This book details the glories of Christ and the hardships of overcoming sin and temptation in our daily lives.  Because this book was written in the mid-1800's, I was surprised that the book resonated with own thoughts and actions so well.  Elizabeth Prentiss was truly an author who understood the intricacies of human nature and equally, the sanctifying power of Jesus Christ.

 

Favorite Quote:

"Our course heavenward is like the plan of the zealous pilgrim of old, who for every three steps forward, took one backward."

 

02

A Tale of Two Cities

By Charles Dickens

 

Truly a classic that has withstood the test of time, A Tale of Two Cities is just as riveting and thought-provoking a read today as it was in 1859. Dickens is truly a master of storytelling--and in such a way that his characters embody the most human elements we both cherish and despise. In the depictions of London and Paris, political irony is interwoven through this historical record of the French Revolution.  It is saturated with intrigue, betrayal, love, shame, and ultimate sacrifice.  

 

Favorite Quote:

"Crush humanity out of shape once more, under similar hammers, and it will twist itself into the same tortured forms. Sow the same seed of rapacious license and oppression over again, and it will surely yield the same fruit according to its kind."

 

 

03

House Rules

By Jodi Picoult

 

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04

Ben-Hur

By Lew Wallace

 

05

Space Trilogy 

By C.S. Lewis

 

1.)  Out of the Silent Planet

2.)  Perelandra

3.)  That Hideous Strength

 

06

The Host

By Stephanie Meyer

 

07

The Hunger Games Trilogy

By Suzanne Collins

 

08

Redeeming Love

By Francine Rivers

 

09

Dracula

By Bram Stoker

 

10

The Time Machine

By H.G. Wells