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I would like to get back to reading, but I find it overwhelming with how many books are available.
I'd appreciate some recommendations!

To provide some context, let me explain what types of stories I've enjoyed and what I try to avoid.

I haven't ventured out from Star Wars novels in a long while. I generally enjoy science fiction (particularly space opera, alternate history, cyberpunk), fantasy (high fantasy, steampunk fantasy, Victorian fantasy), biographies about musicians, racecar drivers, tech giants, actors, or directors, and Crime/Thriller (like Tom Clancy, Lee Child).

I avoid romance, horror, anything with extreme sexual content, most motivational and self-help non-fiction, and low fantasy.

Additional Context: I'm a Christian so I don't mind religious books but I would want to stick to Christian ones and I don't want to read fiction that's explicitly anti-religion.

Most of the books from the Narnia series have strong Christian undertones -C. S. Lewis was fascinated with the bible- You should try reading them! The Magician's Nephew is my favorite!

here are some great options:

1."Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen- This survival story follows a young boy named Brian who must learn to live in the wilderness after a plane crash. It's a gripping tale of resilience and adventure.

2."The Secret Garden" by Frances Hodgson Burnett- This classic novel tells the story of Mary Lennox, a young girl who discovers a hidden, neglected garden and works to bring it back to life. It's a heartwarming story of growth and friendship.

3."Island of the Blue Dolphins" by Scott O'Dell - Based on a true story, this book follows a young girl named Karana who survives alone on an island for years. It's a powerful tale of courage and survival.

4. "The Call of the Wild" by Jack London - This novel follows a domesticated dog named Buck who is thrust into the wilds of the Yukon during the Klondike Gold Rush. It's an exciting and emotional journey of transformation.

You could try Hugh Howey. I've enjoy the science fiction they write.

You might really like the Dune series by Frank Herbert.

For Crime and Thrillers, I would recommend books by David Baldacci (Split Second, The Camel Club & The Winner), Michael Connelly ( The Lincoln Lawyer, The Black Echo & The Poet) and John Grisham (The Client, The Firm & A Time to Kill).

Drunk On All Your Strange New Words by Eddie Robson is a really good mix of science fiction and crime thriller. A woman is working as a translator for an alien embassy when her boss gets murdered. Now she has to try to solve the crime so it doesn't get pinned on her while navigating interstellar political intrigue.