This week for my Friday Book Pick, I’m recommending Robin Jones Gunn‘s Waterfalls. It is book number six of the eight part Glenbrooke series. I have not read the others in the series, but I thoroughly loved Waterfalls.
All of the Glenbrooke books take place in the fictional community of Glenbrooke, Oregon. Being an Oregonian myself, I felt right at home in this town. Waterfalls tells the story of Meredith Graham, an acquisitions editor for a children’s book publisher. When Meredith meets Jacob Wilde, a movie star, she is swept off her feet, but he doesn’t necessarily feel the same way. Will she ever recover her balance?
This gentle romance is full of fun and laughs. Robin Jones Gunn is talented at getting her characters into hysterical situations that lead to surprising results. Let’s just say that this is the only novel I’ve read where one of the characters is inflatable. Don’t ask — just go read it.
Robin Jones Gunn has 70 books published (51 of which are novels) and has won three Christy awards. She is the author of the popular Christy Miller, Katie Weldon and Sierra Jensen series for teen girls as well as the Sister Chicks series for women. I have read several from each series as well as a few of her non-fiction books. I have yet to read of book of Robin’s that I have not enjoyed. Her books will inspire you and stretch your faith as they entertain. It’s great summer reading!
Oh, Karen, you just made my day! Thank you so much for all your kind words. When I was writing “Waterfalls” my dad had a severe stroke and much of the book was written on my lap top while sitting beside his bed. Interesting, isn’t it, how the difficult times in life press us back toward all that is cheering and hopeful and restorative. I think this particular Glenbrooke novel gathered up all those elements into the story as a result of the tragic circumstances going on in real life. I prayed then and I pray now that this book will draw readers closer to God’s tender heart.
Thanks again for including me on your lovely blog!
Robin
http://www.robingunn.com
Yay, one of my favorites! I have the Christy Miller series and I re-read it every once in awhile just because it was my favorite as a teenager. I’ll have to bring you the rest of this series, Adam got them all for me for presents over a couple of years.
Robin, Thanks for stopping by! I’m honored. After hearing you speak at Camp Tadmor a few years ago, I have changed my writing goals. Though I was already pursuing a writing career, I had never seriously considered writing Christian fiction. Now it’s my passion. Thank you!
Bethany,
You and I seem to have similar taste in books! I’d love to any books you pass my way. 🙂