Non-Fiction
The Strain of Other Blood – Patricia Allen
This is one of those books that came to me unsolicited from the publisher and I will admit that, even had I known about the book, it’s not one that I would’ve actively sought to […]
Year: 2026
Favorite Authors
The Bovadium Fragments – JRR Tolkien
Depending on who you ask, the Tolkien estate is either unearthing mithril or have delved too greedily and too deep. Despite having passed in 1973, Tolkien still manages to produce several books per year—all new […]
Non-Fiction
Bad Faith: Race and the Rise of the Religious Right – Randall Balmer
Growing up within the sphere of the Religious Right, I had been taught that the political mobilization of conservative evangelicalism could be traced back to Roe v. Wade and the legalization of abortion. This was […]
Academic
The Book of Ecclesiastes 2nd Edition (NICOT) – Tremper Longman III
The New International Commentaries are my first-stop resources when deeply studying any biblical text. They have been the evangelical standard for fifty years now, collecting the very best research from top-notch scholars to produce a […]
Children's Books
Jesus Moments: Samson: Finding Jesus in the Story of Samson – Alison Mitchell and Noah Warnes
This new addition to the Jesus Moments series retells the story of Samson. At the beginning of the book, author Alison Mitchell tells kids that if they look closely, they can spot parallels to Jesus […]
Children's Books
God’s Great Big Global Church: Visit 10 Kids and Their Churches All Around the World – Tim Challies and Siân James
Author Tim Challies has traveled to multiple different churches around the globe, experiencing their worship services, talking with church leaders, and observing how each congregation uniquely honors God within their cultural context. Challies wrote a […]
Children's Books
Abigail and the Summer Situation: Will Maggie EVER Get to Hear About Jesus? – Bethany McIlrath and Katie Saunders
This cute middle-grade novel is the fifth in a series, but it also works as a standalone, since the author reintroduces all of the characters. In this story, Abigail is facing a summer filled with […]
Children's Books
Jesus Moments: Ruth: Finding Jesus in the Story of Ruth – Alison Mitchell and Noah Warnes
In this vibrantly colorful picture book, author Alison Mitchell shares the story of Ruth with children, retelling the biblical narrative and highlighting ways that Ruth’s story foreshadows the gospel. In a note at the beginning, she […]
Non-Fiction
Everything in Color – Stephanie Stalvey
This book absolutely wrecked me. It’s not my story. It’s Stephanie’s. But as a pastor, it’s a story that I’ve heard time and time again. As someone who grew up within the evangelical-industrial complex—married to […]
Non-Fiction
This Was Never the Plan: Walking with God Through the Heartache of Divorce – Vaneetha Rendall Risner
This heartfelt, practical book is full of wisdom for Christians who are navigating an unwanted separation or divorce. Author Vaneetha Rendall Risner shares vulnerable stories and insights from her own experiences, and she unpacks common […]