What can possibly be better than one novel by Karen Kingsbury? How about three novels in one? A Kingsbury Collection contains Where Yesterday Lives, When Joy Came to Stay, and On Every Side. Each "book" has a main character who is dealing with challenge in their life and their faith in God: One from issues and secrets in her past, one dealing with depression primarily due to the choice she made in giving an infant up for adoption years ago, and one trying to stand for what they thinks is right in a church and state issue facing their town. The thread that remains the same though is that each portrayed the importance of prayer and laying your struggles and doubts at the feet of Jesus.
As I mentioned above, this is three novels in one volume. Depending on your perspective, this could be a positive or a negative. It is a good value but, personally, I think I prefer one story per volume due the size of the book. Also, the stories didn't really build on each other. I think a compilation of novels may be more appropriate when the characters remain the same people or at least the same family.
Karen Kingsbury has been a long-time favorite of mine and these books don't disappoint yet I would question if they are my favorite. If you have never read One Tuesday Morning by Karen, you may want to start there as I think that is her best but make sure you have the tissues ready. Another favorite is Even Now followed by the sequel Ever After. She's has written enough to keep you busy for a year so don't stop with those. One thing I love about Karen's books is the fact that you have no doubt about her intent to write Christian fiction yet she never comes across preachy.
Might I recommend A Kingsbury Collection as a good Thanksgiving weekend read? I did receive this book free from Multnomah in exchange for an honest review. I was in no way obligated to leave a positive review.
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