The Fiction Books You Should Read

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Clearly: Why Christians Should Read More Fiction

What do Wise Blood, The Scarlet Letter, Frankenstein, Little Women, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and Perelandra all have in common? According to Jimmy and Kelly, they're more than just classics—they’re tools that shape the heart, stir the imagination, and draw us closer to deeper truths of Scripture. In this episode, Jimmy and Kelly highlight how well‑crafted fiction can influence our affections, reveal beauty and truth, and sometimes even teach us more powerfully than a sermon.

Whether you're skeptical of fiction or already a fan, this conversation will inspire you to read more—and read thoughtfully.

🔗 Book Recommendations

• 📘 Wise Blood by Flannery O’Connor
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• 📕 The Scarlet Letter (Karen Swallow Prior edition) by Nathaniel Hawthorne
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• 📗 Frankenstein (Karen Swallow Prior edition) by Mary Shelley
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• 📘 Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
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• 📙 The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
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• 📘 Perelandra by C. S. Lewis
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📚 Books by Jimmy & Kelly

• 📗 Real Bad Guys by Jimmy Needham
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• 📘 Purposefooled by Kelly Needham
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• 📘 Friendish by Kelly Needham
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