What could be better on a cool, fall day than cozying up with a blanket, a mug of something warm and a really good read? There’s absolutely nothing we love more!

But, with so many new releases out there, it can be hard to figure out what to read next. Here at Christianbook, lots of new books hit our desks every week, so we wanted to round up some of our top picks in new fall fiction. Whether you love a suspense, a romance, or a historical novel, you’re sure to find something to read on this list…

Don’t forget that mug of hot chocolate!

The Stone Wall by Beverly Lewis

What would fall be without another brilliant Amish fiction release from Beverly Lewis?! Featuring love and loss, new starts and heartbreaks, The Stone Wall will not disappoint long-time fans or Amish-fiction lovers. It will certainly touch those of you who have experienced a loved one suffering with Alzheimer’s.  In The Stone Wall, readers are introduced to Anna, a women who is eager to begin a new chapter in her life as a Lancaster County tour guide in the area where her Plain grandmother once stayed. Anna wishes she could talk with her grandmother about those days, but the elderly woman suffers from Alzheimer’s.

Eager to see Anna settle in, Martin Nolt, a handsome Mennonite takes her under his wing. As she finds her feet, Anna is moved to volunteer at a retreat for children with special needs where she strikes up a friendship with Gabe Allgyer, the Amish widower who manages it. Anna begins to grow close to the two men and ultimately finds herself faced with a difficult choice. Will Anna find true love? Will she find out about her grandmother’s past in Lancaster County? You’ll have to pick up The Stone Wall to find out!

Two Reasons to Run by Colleen Coble

Is a gripping, suspenseful read more your style? Love turning the pages on an adrenaline pumping read into the early hours of the morning? Colleen Coble’s Two Reasons to Run is the perfect book for you this fall! In this second book of The Pelican Harbor Series, we once again follow Police Chief Jane Hardy who is still reeling from the scandal that rocker her small town after she took over from her retired father. She is finally reunited with her presumed-dead fifteen-year-old-son and his father, Reid Bechtol… but the drama isn’t over just yet.

A murder on board an oil platform exposes and environmental terrorist’s plot to flood the bay with crude oil, forcing Jane and Reid to put their feelings for each other aside and work together. When the life of Jane’s son, Will is put on the line, their working together becomes all the more important. Can they overcome the ghosts of their past to save the bay… and their son? Phew! Reader, this book has it all – lots of suspense, drama and of course some romance. We think you’ll have this book read in record time!

Haunting at Bonaventure Circus by Jaime Jo Wright

Oh, we do love a good read that spans the decades! Jaime Jo Wright, the author of bestselling book The House on Foster Hill, returns with her new page-turning read, Haunting at Bonaventure Circus. Partly set in 1928 and partly set in the present day, this book will keep you guessing right until the very end as you’re transported to a small town with a dark history. Readers will meet Pippa Ripley, a woman trying to search for her roots at the Bonaventure Circus in the roaring twenties. Along the way she uncovers a serial killer is afoot on the circus train and finds herself directly in his path.

Back in contemporary times, we meet Chandler Faulk, a real estate project manager who is tasked with deciding whether the old circus train depot should be torn down or preserved for historical purposes. However, Chandler gets much more than she bargains for when she uncovers the abandoned train depots dark past!

Under the Tulip Tree by Michelle Shocklee

Set during the Great Depression, Under the Tulip Tree is the perfect fall read for any of you out there who love a good historical read. Sixteen-year-old Lorena Leland has always dreamed of living her life as a writer – but when the stock market crashed in 1929, her dreams feel so far away. Her father at his lowest turns to the bottle, her sister is married to a gambler, and Lorena is an unemployed newspaper reporter.

Eager to be working, Lorena accepts a position interviewing former slaves. It’s on this job her life is changed by hearing the story of Frankie Washington, a 101-year-old women whose honest yet tragic past captivates Lorena. She is shocked by all the woman has endured in her lifetime – especially since her own ancestors owned slaves. But will this bond of respect, admiration, and friendship be broken by a revelation no woman sees coming? Under the Tulip Tree will have you feeling all the emotions and will certainly stay with you for long after you’ve turned that last page.

A Portrait of Loyalty by Roseanna M. White

We’re really feeling our historical fiction reads this fall! Adding to our list of reads that will transport you to another era is A Portrait of Loyalty by Roseanna M. White. In this book, we meet Zivon Marin, a man who was one of Russia’s top cryptographers until the October Revolution tore apart his world and forced him to flee to England. Here, his world collides with Lily Blackwell, a woman who sees the world best through the lens of a camera. A friendship blooms that soon takes over their hearts… but both have secrets they are unwilling to share. When Zivon’s loyalties are called into question, proving him honest is about more than one couple’s future dreams – it becomes a matter of ending the war. There’s suspense, intrigue and romance – the perfect combination for a thoroughly enjoyable read.

Words from the Heart by Kathleen Fuller

Here’s another book for you Amish fiction lovers out there! Words from the Heart is the third book in the Amish Letters series by bestselling Kathleen Fuller. Ivy Yoder knows it’s time to let go of the idea she will one day marry John King – she hasn’t heard from him in over a year. Left feeling humiliated as one of the oldest single women in her Amish community, Ivy finds a welcome distraction when Cevilla asks her to help clean out an attic.

Cevilla also requests her nephew, Noah, to help clean out the attic. As Noah and Ivy work side by side, they come across a stack of letters written during the Korean War. They find themselves swept up in the story of two young people falling in love – will they find love themselves amongst the letters in the attic? This book is a true love story that will have you rooting for Ivy and Noah!

Nine by Rachelle Dekker

Mystery, a dark history and cross-country chases… sound like something you would enjoy reading? Well, you’re in luck with the new release from Rachelle Dekker, Nine. In this book, we meet Zoe Johnson, a woman who has spent most of her life avoiding drawing attention to herself. When a bedraggled teenager with no memory enters the diner where Zoe works, her whole life will be turned upside down. The girl can only remember one thing – she must reach a women in Corpus Christi, Texas – a place hundreds of miles away from they are. Add to that government agents who are hot on their heels trying to catch up with Zoe and the teenager before they reach their destination.

The action in this book is non-stop from start to finish and will have you asking yourself – are we who the world says we are? Or can we change our story and be something more?

Through the Autumn Air by Kelly Irvin

Last, but certainly not least on our must-read fiction list is Through the Autumn Air by Kelly Irvin. Readers will be introduced the the charming mother of ten and widow of seven years, Mary Katherine. A women who is always a bundle of energy, Mary is always willing to step up and lend a hand in her Amish community.

When a mysterious English stranger breaks into her house to make himself a sandwich one night, Mary Katherine realizes he needs more than just a sandwich… he needs a job. Lucky she knows just the person to help – Ezekiel, a local restaurant owner. Working together to care for the stranger, Mary Katherine finds herself drawn to Ezekiel – but the pain of loss in the past is all too real. Can two people in the autumns of their lives put the past behind them and find a future together?

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There’s nothing better on a cool fall day than cozying up with a really great book! Whether you love a suspense, a romance, or a historical novel, you’re sure to find something to read among our top new fiction releases. 

Just add a warm blanket and a mug of something hot and you’ve got yourself the perfect fall setup…

The Timepiece by Beverly Lewis

While Sylvia grapples with rebuilding trust in her father and uncertainty about her engagement to Titus, she believes Adeline is the last person who could help her. Can God make something good come out of mistakes of the past? Or does Adeline’s arrival mark one too many surprises for the Millers and their Amish community?

You Belong With Me by Tari Faris

Real estate agent, Hannah Thornton, loves the community of Heritage, Michigan. When a business tycoon threatens to replace the town’s historic homes with a strip mall, Hannah resolves to stop him. She sets up a plan to raise money in the hopes to not only help her beloved community, but to settle her mother’s past financial debt to the town once and for all.

The Girl Behind the Red Rope by Ted & Rachelle Dekker

When evil in its purest form is unleashed on the world, Grace and others from their religious community are already hidden deep in the hills of Tennessee, abiding by every rule that will keep them safe… but who is the real enemy? And what will it cost for Grace to uncover the truth?

The Medallion by Cathy Gohlke

In the aftermath of the German blitzkrieg of Warsaw, British librarian Sophie Kumiega awaits news of her deployed husband. In the Jewish ghetto, Rosa Dunovich welcomes her first child. She soon realizes that to keep her daughter safe, she must send her into hiding. Will the dark days ahead draw these two women together?

One Final Breath by Lynn H. Blackburn

Investigator Gabriel Chavez will face his toughest assignment since he was forced to leave undercover work for the homicide unit. A boy has been murdered in Lake Porter. In order to solve the case, he’ll need to work with dive team captain Anissa Bell, where they’ll need to put their complicated history aside to find the killer.

Diamond in the Rough by Jen Turano

To save her family from financial ruin, Miss Poppy Garrison accepts an unusual proposition to participate in the New York social season in exchange for her grandmother settling a family loan. Ill-equipped to handle the intricacies of mingling within the New York Four Hundred, Poppy becomes embroiled in one hilarious fiasco after another.

The Oracle by Jonathan Cahn

Open the seven doors of revelation and discover each of the Jubilean mysteries through the giving of a vision from “The Oracle”. Discover the ancient scrolls that contain the determined course of world history from the onset of modern times to the future. Hailed as a mind-blowing masterpiece, The Oracle will reveal mysteries that are absolutely real, amazing, mind-blowing, and life-changing.

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What’s better than curling up with a good film, a warm blanket and a bowl of popcorn on a cool, fall day? It’s one of our favorite ways to unwind after a busy week! But, have you ever spent hours trying to decide on a movie? We certainly have! Which is why we thought we’d round up some of our favorite new and classic movies for you.

There are new movies and classic movies that will inspire you, entertain you, and in some cases sweep you off to another time or place. Most of these are feel-good movies that will give you the warm and fuzzies – but in case that isn’t your thing, we’ve thrown in a couple of documentaries for good measure.

Happy viewing, friends!

New Releases You Won’t Want to Miss

At Home in Mitford

Is there anything better than a Jan Karon novel and Hallmark movie coming together?! At Home in Mitford, starring Andie Macdowell and Cameron Mathison, transports the literary town of Mitford onto your television screen, bringing to life much-loved characters – including Father Tim! We’ll follow children’s author, Cynthia Coppersmith as she attempts to move on from her writer’s block and heartbreak at her late uncle’s cottage in Mitford. Here she meets local preacher – Father Tim – as he helps her with her book, she connects with the young man. Will they both take a chance on love? You’ll have to watch to find out!

The Singer & the Song: The Best of Joey + Rory

This one is a little something for music fans out there. After the death of his beloved wife, Joey, Rory Feek is finding his voice again as he struggles to adjust to a “new normal.” In The Singer & the Song, we’ll follow Rory as he manages his farm, parents his daughter, and sings the favorite songs he and Joey performed together. This inspiring story also features an interview with Bill Gaither.

Billy Graham: An Extraordinary Journey

Here’s another DVD that falls in the documentary category for you lovers of a good real-life story. In Billy Graham: An Extraordinary Journey we’ll take a look back to the incredible life of the unlikely messenger who touched the world. Known as a pastor to presidents, an advocate for racial equality, and the fearless risk taker, you’ll see Graham’s unwavering faith as he encountered challenges, tragedies, and world crises. Featured in this documentary is rare historical footage and compelling interviews with family members, lifelong friends, former presidents, and prominent broadcasters.

Same Kind of Different As Me

This blockbuster movie starring Renee Zellweger, Greg Kinnear and Djimon Hounsou is an absolute must-see. We are introduced to international art dealer, Ron Hall who befriends a homeless man to save his struggling marriage. His wife, Deborah is a woman whose dreams will lead all three of them on the most remarkable journey of their lives. Same Kind of Different As Me is an inspirational story about two men from drastically different backgrounds and the bond that brought them together for an everlasting friendship.

Healed By Grace 2

If you loved the original Healed By Grace, you’ll surely love Healed by Grace 2! Jesse is approaching her 15th birthday and the only gift she desires is a horse. Unbeknownst to Jesse, her mother Brandy is in the throes of a cancer diagnosis which has Jesse’s father jumping through unexpected obstacles. He arranges for Jesse to stay with her estranged grandfather, an old gruff horse trainer named Gauff. An absolutely humorous and inspiring story of how God’s grace works in mysterious ways.

Paul: Apostle of Christ

If you are a fan of seeing Biblical stories on the screen, Paul: Apostle of Christ doesn’t disappoint. Once an infamous persecutor of the early Christians, Paul became Jesus’ most influential apostle. While awaiting execution in a Roman prison, he reflects on his life with his friend and physician, Luke. As a result of their discussions, Luke resolves to write a book detailing the birth of “The Way”. The faith of these two men challenges an empire – but will their words change the world? A gripping movie from start to finish!

The One I Wrote for You

Another great feel good movie for you! In The One I Wrote For You, we meet Ben Cantor, a singer/songwriter who gave up stardom decades ago. Struggling to provide for his family, he’s grateful to be promoted to manager of the Monterey Coffee Bar. His life is changed however, when the reality show ‘The Song’ comes to town. His daughter, eager to help her dad, enters him in the competition. But when fame and fortune threaten to take over, will Ben stay true to himself?

Pumpkin Pie Wars

Hooray! Another Hallmark movie! Honestly, one of our favorite genres of movies… especially at this time of the year. In Pumpkin Pie Wars, we are introduced to Faye and Lydia, former best friends who parted ways 10 years ago after a personal and professional falling out. Now running rival bakeries, they are thrust together once more at an annual Pumpkin Pie contest. Their offspring, Casey and Sam are taking part in the contest, but there’s one problem – they seem to be falling in love! Which one will win? Or will they both triumph – at romance?

Classic Movies to Revisit

An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving

Based on a short story penned by the legendary Louisa May Alcott, An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving transports us to farm-life in the century.  We meet Mary Bassett, a widow whose farm is on the brink of financial ruin. In dire straits, Mary cannot even afford a Thanksgiving turkey for her family. When her wealthy and estranged mother, Isabella, comes to visit, Mary resents her efforts to help them out. Will mother and daughter overcome their bitterness and embrace the healing?

Faith Like Potatoes

Adapted from the best-selling autobiography about Angus Buchan, Faith Like Potatoes is a movie that falls well and truly under the category of feel good movies! It follows Buchan, a Zambian farmer of Scottish heritage, who leaves his farm in the midst of politcal unrest. After moving south to a new country and purchasing some land, the Buchan family struggle to settle in their new homeland. When his wife urges him to attend a local church we witness a change grow inside of Buchan. Viewers will be transported on the moving life journey of a man, who, like his potatoes, grows his faith, unseen until the harvest.

Love At The Thanksgiving Day Parade

Okay, I think we’ve established the fact we really love a Hallmark movie… so it should come as no surprise that we’ve included this one! Chicago native, Emily Jones loves her city, and has dedicated her career to coordinating its beloved Thanksgiving Day parade every year. When Emily is forced to work with wealthy development consultant, Henry Williams, she finds her annoyance turning into a different kind of feeling. As Thanksgiving draws nearer, Emily realizes she might be falling for him. Can she confess her true feelings? Trust us… it’s a classic!

Love Comes Softly

This one is a real classic! In Love Comes Softly, you’ll be transported to life in the 1800s where we meet Marty Claridge, a young women reluctantly headed west with her husband. When he dies suddenly, Marty is left far from home and in a sea of strangers. Destitute and unprotected, Marty has no means of caring for herself – until Clark Davis offers to marry her and care for her until she can return east. Marty steps in as to care for his ten-year-old daughter who is determined to foil all of Marty’s attempts at kindness. Based on the novel by Janette Oke, this is a story we can revisit time and time again!

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One of the things we love most about fall is the return of cozy sweatshirts and long-sleeve tees! Heading out for a brisk walk all bundled up in fleecy jumpers is what fall is all about, don’t you think?

Thankfully this season has delivered a huge range of incredible witness wear that we think will suit just about everyone. These items are guaranteed to help you stay warm all while sharing the message of His Word!

Here are some of our favorite pieces from this season’s witness wear range… 

Be Still and Know Baseball Shirt

Pray Hooded Sweatshirt

She Rejoices in Hope Long Sleeve Hooded Shirt

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Happy shopping!

1. Bless All Who Gather Here LED Lantern
   As the cooler nights are closing in, we love adding a little warmth to the home wherever we can – and this lantern is just the thing. The Bless All Who Gather Here message is totally perfect for the fall and will surely brighten the day of all that pass through your house!
2. Bless the Food Before Us, Pallet Art
   Handcrafted in the USA, this rustic wood wall sign is totally on trend for the autumnal season ahead. We think t’s a simple yet refined accent for your home.
3. Personalized Wood Pallet Coaster Set with Monogram
   Continuing with the wood pallet theme is this personalized coaster set. This four-piece set is crafted of pine wood and painted white to add that rustic appeal. The coasters come engraved with personalization of a letter initial and name. Simply lovely.
4. Footprints Slate Wall Cross
   Perhaps one of our favorite new releases in homewares! This wall cross has been created of wood composite and slate for a layered look. It features the inspirational sentiment – When you saw only one set of footprints it was then that I carried you.
5. Blue Bird Wind Chime
   This one is for all you people who love spending time in their garden or on the porch. You’ll surely enjoy the soothing sound as this decorative ceramic bird windchime blows in the breeze. The chime features Scripture verse – Rejoice in the Lord always. Philippians 4:4.
6. Blessed, Canvas and Felt Pillow
   Feeling blessed? Us too! We think this throw pillow is just the thing to share with everyone just how blessed you feel. This canvas pillow features felt appliqued letters and will look wonderful on either your sofa or bed.
7. Grateful, Harvest Pie Plate
   In the warmest of autumn colors, this ceramic pie plate will bring your pie to the table in style. Best of all, between servings, it will display the words – Grateful…Sing to the Lord with grateful praise – Psalm 147:7
8. Gather at the Table Jute Hanging Decor
   We’re sorry for all the wall art featured in this post – but there’s just so many great new pieces to admire! With a rustic white paint finish and a jute cord with which to hang it, this piece is just lovely.
9. Faith, Trinket Dish
   Shaped like an autumn leaf, this dish is just the thing for keeping all your bits and pieces safe. With a fall-inspired floral motif with the word Faith, it’s also perfect for displaying on its own!
10. Personalized Maple Cutting Board with Cross
    Okay… LOVE this! It’s functional, but also great for having on display in the kitchen. The maple wood cutting board features an engraved cross and Scripture verse – Give us this day our daily bread – Matthew 6:11.

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This time of year brings some unique opportunities for homeschool science activities. With leaves falling and weather changing, fall makes for a wonderful time of year to get hands-on and study nature!

We’ve gathered some of our favorite fall science activities for you and your children to try this season. Get ready for learning, and most of all get ready to have fun!

Activity 1: Pine Cone Weather Station

The only thing you’ll need for this experiment is, well, a pine cone! It’s a well-known fact that pine cones open and close depending on the humidity. On fine, dry days they open to allow their light seeds to get carried away on the wind. While on days where the humidity is higher (when the seeds are less likely to get carried away) the pine cone remains closed. To set up your “weather station” collect a pine cone and place it on a windowsill in your house. Your child can monitor the pine cone every day for a set time period, noting in a journal whether the pine cone is open or closed, and whether it is raining or not. Your child is bound to love being able to “predict” what will happen with the weather!

Activity 2: Leaf Rubbing

Time for a classic fall science activity – leaf rubbing! It really is one of the best ways to demonstrate the details of all the different types of leaves. It’s a simple enough activity. Simply arm each child with a bag and head outdoors. Ask them to collect leaves of all different colors, shapes and sizes – if you want to take it to the next level, see if they can identify all the different types of trees along your nature walk. Once you’re all loaded up with a variety of leaves, head indoors and get to leaf rubbing!

Back home, take a piece of paper and place the leaf beneath. With a crayon or colored pencil, rub back and forth over the paper (handy hint: try use a color close to that of the leaf). This will reveal the outline and vein pattern of the leaves. If you are feeling more artsy, you can substitute the colored pencils and crayons for watercolor pencils – add a little water to blend the colors and voila!

If your child likes to keep records, perhaps add these leaf rubbings to a nature journal. In the journal, they could label each leaf with information such as – what kind of leaf it is; where they found it; the day they found it and more.

Activity 3: What’s Inside an Apple?

A simple activity but great for helping younger kids learn the anatomy of an apple. All you’ll need is some craft paper (in apple colors – red, green, brown, and white for the inside), some craft scissors and glue. Cut an apple in half for your students to reference and then ask them to create their own apple diagram. They’ll just need to cut out the individual elements – seeds, stem, leaf, flesh, skin, core – and then stick them together and label each component. Simple and fun!

Activity 4: Study the Color Change of Apples

Explore the oxidization of apples by testing the impact of different liquids on the browning of the apple slices over time. To start the experiment, have your student select a number of different liquids from the kitchen cupboard (handy hint: make sure lemon juice is among them!). Slice the apple into equal pieces and then place each segment into a liquid to soak. Make sure to leave one apple slice without liquid – we’ll call that one the “control slice”.  Leave the apple slices for at least an hour and then assess and explore the reason for these results.

To help with the learning process, make sure you treat this like a real experiment – label the substances in the jars and fill out an experiment worksheet with details like- what substances were used; the testing period; what substance they think will work best; and then leave a space to fill in what details about what actually worked best. This is a fun hands-on experiment that will have your child wanting to explore more about the properties of certain substances and how oxidization works.

Activity 5: Create Pumpkin Slime

This experiment is surprisingly VERY easy! You’ll need a few simple ingredients – a small pumpkin, liquid starch, clear glue and water. First, you cut the top off the pumpkin and remove the insides. Be sure to separate the seeds as you’ll need these later. Take a large handful of the pumpkin insides and place in a blender with liquid starch (about half a cup should do the job). Place this mixture back inside the pumpkin before adding the glue (again about half a cup). Add the pumpkin seeds back to the mixture and leave sit for about 10-15 minutes to let it form. There you have it, fun, sensory play for the kids!

Activity 6: Play Leaf Matching Games

How about a little fall hike to play a leaf matching game? Any reason to get outdoors this time of year, right? Well, we’ve created a handy printable so the kids can search for the different leaf shapes and check them off as you go. Kids will love the chance to get outdoors and kick around in the leaves – while at the same time learning more about all the different types of trees and the leaves they produce. Click here to download the printable. 

Activity 7: Do Apples Sink or Float?

This one is a homeschooling classic. Simply ask your students to predict whether an apple might sink or float when placed in a tub of water. Once the experiment is complete, you could follow it up with a game of apple bobbing – always lots of fun!

Activity 8: Stargazing

The Autumn nights are perfect for stargazing – the weather is mild and the nights are darker and longer. You don’t really need a telescope for this activity, simply head outdoors (handy hint: preferably to an open area with as little light pollution as possible) at night and start looking up! Have children find and document constellations such as Cassiopeia, Andromeda, Pisces and more. Maybe you’ll even spot planets or a shooting star on these stargazing adventures!

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Fall. The season of apple cider donuts, beautiful colors, pumpkin spice lattes and most importantly… curling up with a really good book. Thankfully, this time of year brings a long list of new releases from our favorite Christian living authors. But, which new read to choose first? Well, we’ve put together a list of some of the top, soul-nourishing books you just won’t want to miss this fall.

So, go grab that pumpkin spice latte and curl up with a blanket and a truly good read!

Anxious for Nothing by Max Lucado

Americans are considered among the most anxious people in the world. We take the most medication for it and spend fortunes trying to relieve it. How have we let our fears get the better of us? in Anxious for Nothing, Max Lucado leads readers to reflect on the promises of Philippians 4:4-8. This passage from Paul’s epistle contains an antidote to anxiety that will help you develop a mindset of resilience. Rediscover the power of prayer and take control of your thoughts.

Daring to Hope by Katie Davis Majors

From the author of Kisses from Katie, comes an invitation to faith, even when things turn out differently than you expected. As a teenager Katie moved to Uganda, founded a successful humanitarian organization, become a mother through adoption and served where God called her. However, after an unexpected tragedy rocked her family, she felt the first stirrings of doubt in God’s goodness. Yet in her doubts, Katie continued to turn to God. Here, she shares what she learned during that time and offers encouragement to readers to seek God even in those unexpected painful places.

All Things New by John Elredge

We’ve heard the promise of the New Earth in Scripture, but what does that really look like? Most of our ideas about eternity come from popular culture rather than the Word of God. In All Things New, John Eldredge aims to show us how much more amazing, fulfilling and rich our eternal home and our lives will be. Far from a continual worship service, or a peaceful boredom, heaven will be a renewal of all that is, in a paradise free from pain and loss, bathed in the continual presence of God.

Martin Luther by Eric Metaxas

Five hundred years ago, on All Hallows’ Eve in 1517, monk Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses – and ignited a firestorm that scorched the medieval church and forever transformed Western Society. From the author of Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy comes a powerfully written and impeccably researched biography that vividly captures Luther’s dynamic life and times.

Fiercehearted by Holley Gerth

What’s your reaction when someone you care about hurts you? Do you bury the pain and keep smiling? Author Holley Gerth shares from her own journey of learning to make peace with others by doing the hard thing, the brave thing, and sharing her concerns. Few of us enjoy conflict, but growing into the fullness of who Jesus made us to be often requires strength and vulnerability. As you read FierceHearted, you’ll discover that with God’s help you can live fully and love bravely every day.

Faithful: Christmas Through the Eyes of Joseph by Adam Hamilton

He started his journey as an unknown carpenter, but Joseph became the earthly father of Jesus. For his part in the nativity story, he faced a situation much like our own – encountering life circumstances he didn’t choose or understand. In Faithful, Hamilton encourages readers to follow Joseph’s example during this Advent and Christmas season, and exchange doubt for courage as we learn to accept and glorify God’s will.

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