Elrich E-Readers November 2025
An invitation
“A sweeping new study from the University of Florida and University College London has found that daily reading for pleasure in the United States has declined by more than 40% over the last 20 years — raising urgent questions about the cultural, educational and health consequences of a nation reading less” (Dooley for the University of Florida).
This depressing statistic struck a chord with me when I heard about it on a podcast I listen to called Author Update.
Yet, it also made me grateful.
Grateful for each and every one of you who still reads.
Whether it is on an e-book, with a physical book, or listening in the car, I’m grateful you take the time to not only enjoy my work, but also the works of others I recommend.
This statistic also inspired me to do something a little different.
The truth is, I want to get to know you, my readers, better.
So, if you’ve read and enjoyed my works, I would like to invite you to an even more exclusive club than this newsletter.
In it, we will have a book-related discussion every month.
People can discuss what they’re currently reading and what they want to read.
We will probably have some read-alongs and prizes, especially for my books and books from other authors I know you’ll love.
Overall, I want it to be a place where I know we can share our love of books AND spread the word about books we love with other people.
Where will it be?
Goodreads!
This website is a great place to keep track of your reading, review books, and find books to love. It’s free to use, and if you need any help setting it up or knowing how to use it, you can check out this video.
What’s it called?
Christian Fantastical Fiction Readers.
This is because it will be focused primarily on fantastical fiction written by Christians, preferably with Christian themes or elements.
Do you want to join?
Author News
Save the Date: Black-Friday to Cyber Monday Sales (including my very own books!). I will send out several emails then. I’m also part of a massive paperback giveaway starting in December.
The audiobook version of Etania’s Destiny will be here in February 2026! I’m so excited! If you would like to help spread the word, please comment below.
Lavanna’s book is coming along nicely and I hope to add 10,000 more words to my draft as part of the new novel writing challenge hosted by King’s Daughters Writing Camp.
In-person Book Signing Events: Olive Knolls Christian Church on November 22nd. If you live in California, reply to this email and I’ll send you the address.
Thank you for contributing to my medical debt fund! We are fully funded because of many of you.
Here are some great books to check out:
The Tower of Babel Giveaway
The greatest skyscraper on earth.
And the greatest danger.
Fresh off a trip to Europe, Austin, a young sculptor, comes home to his apartment longing to create. But a letter slipped under his door changes everything. It’s from Stella—the unearthly girl who broke his heart three years ago, when they labored to bring a mysterious god to earth who would cleanse the planet of evil.
The letter calls Austin back to the abandoned church in the countryside where he and Stella failed. It’s time to pick up the task again. Yet Austin can’t possibly return to Stella or their old work—especially after he gets commissioned to create the crowning sculpture at the top of the Tower of Babel, a titanic skyscraper that’s going up at the edge of the city.
Then C. Arthur Gilgamesh, the director of the Tower project, reveals his dark purpose. Austin’s past and present are deeply connected—and Stella and Gilgamesh are mortal enemies. Austin can’t vacillate any longer. The battle has already begun, and his artwork—as well as the Tower—lie at the heart of it. He’ll have to play both sides to bring the god to earth at last and survive the coming apocalypse.
Magical Library. Distorted fairy tales. Time travel.
Bookworm Bellarose, egotistical Gerard, geeky Quinn, and mysterious Elayne are thrust into a fairy tale through a magical library. The problem? Most of these eighteen-year-olds’ memories have been wiped clean of life before they became characters in a familiar, but twisted story.
In this first tale, despite insulting banter and recent grievances, Bellarose must join forces with Gerard to break the curse the enchantress Aerowyn has placed on a hexed plantation. The stakes? Those they care about will be cursed forever. The unknown price? They will be stuck inside the warped fairy tales where they may become the villains.
Read this teen fantasy series for action, adventure, wholesome romance, and many nods to Beauty and the Beast.
I’m constantly asked: what should I read next? Well, I decided to put together a guide filled with my favorite Christian-made Fantastical Fiction. So if you’re stuck in a rut and don’t know what to read next, check out this guide. FREE for you, my Elrich E-Reader.
Until Black Friday,
M.H. Elrich