The first of my recommendations for presents for the 2009 Christmas season. You can feel confident giving Gigi to your little princess.

A lighthearted, whimsical story of two women who reconnect to recharge their friendship and, in the process, find clarity for God's purpose in their lives.

Christian suspense and drama written in the style of Stephen King, David Balducci, Dan Brown, and Dean Koontz. If you are looking for a book that will keep you guessing until the very end, grab a copy of THR3E by Ted Dekker.

If you are looking for upbeat Christian fiction geared toward women, you will enjoy the Yada Yada Prayer group series.

A concise leadership lesson from a prominent pastor.

Whether you've read the books or not, it's hard to escape having heard about the Twilight series. Have you wondered what was in them, but refused to jump on the Twilight bandwagon? Is it okay to let your teens and tweens read them? This book takes a look at some of the underlying themes.

Doesn't the promise of being able to harness the power of the universe sound good? What about being able to mediate to a higher state? We've heard these claims and others, but are the in agreement with the scriptures?

These are the guiding biblical principles in my life.

Prayer is a powerful part of the Christian walk yet so many of us do not spend enough time talking to our heavenly father. Why? What makes communication so difficult? These three books will help you get used to praying and to formulate prayers of your own.

The story of Jessica Jana's life is so well narrated, you will be squirming along with her as she tells of the bugs in her boots in the cotton fields. Settle in with a glass of lemonade and enjoy the unique and quirky lessons to be learned from her childhood story.