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2022 Christy Awards

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The Christy Awards are given each year to Christian fiction novels to honor "novels of excellence, imagination, and creativity." The award has been given since 1999, and is named for Catherine Marshall’s novel, "Christy". This year's finalists were recently announced, and they are: 

Book of the Year | General Fiction:

The Secret Keepers of Old Depot Grocery
by Amanda Cox
(Revell/Baker Publishing Group)
Print | eBook | eAudio

Cover of "The Secret Keepers of Old Depot Grocery"
   
The Amplify Award for Christian Fiction

In Search of a Prince
by Toni Shiloh
(Bethany House/Baker Publishing Group)
Print | eBook | eBook
Cover of "In Search of a Prince"
   
Contemporary Romance

All That Really Matters
by Nicole Deese
(Bethany House/Baker Publishing Group)
Print | eBook
Cover of "All that Really Matters"
   
First Novel

All That Is Secret
by Patricia Raybon
(Tyndale House Publishers)
Print | eBook | eAudio
Cover of "All That Is Secret"
   
Historical

Drawn by the Current
by Jocelyn Green
(Bethany House/Baker Publishing Group)
Print | Audiobook (CD) | eBook
Cover of "Drawn by the Current"
   
Historical Romance

Until Leaves Fall In Paris
by Sarah Sundin
(Revell/Baker Publishing Group)
Print | eBook | eAudio | eBook | eAudio
Cover of "Until Leaves Fall in Paris"
   
Mystery/Suspense/Thriller

Aftermath
by Terri Blackstock
(Thomas Nelson Publishers)
Print | eBook | eAudio
Cover of "Aftermath"
   
Short Form

A Texas Christmas Carol
(in Under the Texas Mistletoe)
by Karen Witemeyer
(Bethany House/Baker Publishing Group)
Print | eBook
Cover of "Under the Texas Mistletoe"
   

Speculative

Windward Shore
by Sharon Hinck
(Enclave Publishing, a division of Oasis Family Media)
Print

Cover of "Windward Shore"
   
Young Adult

Shadow
by Kara Swanson
(Enclave Publishing, a division of Oasis Family Media)
MeLCat
Cover of "Shadow"