March 15, 2005

Hey Sugars,

Are sex, drinking, smoking, and bad language all neccessary elements to the Chick Lit genre? While some of us answer with a big, Woo Hoo! Christian Lit says otherwise. The fast growing subgenre of Christian Lit has been in the grapevine lately with its positive message of the joy and struggles of everyday life tied with one's relationship with God. Appealing to an extended audience, resources ranging from the USA Today to several online Christian websites are highlighting these books focused on woman of faith and its impact on the book scene. According to these sources, Christian Lit is now over a 2 billion dollar industry! Recently, FaithfulReaders.com, an online Christian book resource, featured 11 authors of this Chick Lit subgenre. Visit the interviews and then read what the critics have to say about this week's highly rated feature, The Whitney Chronicles by Judy Baer.

Thirty and single, Whitney Blake is feeling the pressures to find a husband. Just when she starts doubting the future, she finds she has more choices than she bargained for. As life throws her curballs, including a best friend recently diagnosed with cancer, Whitney struggles to maintain a clear head, hold onto her faith, all while learning just what God has planned for her.

Happy March,
Liza & Rosa

PS, now you don't need to judge a book just by the cover!