In Charles Frazier’s novel, young Varina marries the older landowner Jefferson Davis, only to be catapulted into the public eye when he becomes President of the Confederacy.
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Culture Care is Makoto Fujimura’s gentle invitation to his readers to love and be stewards of the arts for the sake of flourishing in this world.
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Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha was a pediatrician in Flint, Mich., when the parents of her patients began mentioning that the water coming from their taps smelled foul and was brown.
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In this deeply affecting picture book, young children will meet Temple Grandin and learn about the struggles and strengths of children on the autism spectrum.
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Rumaan Alam’s novel paints a portrait of a woman’s journey into the uncharted waters of motherhood and the nature of family across races.
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In this picture book, young Mela experiences a selfless act of kindness that transforms her life.
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Mia and her parents are immigrants to California from China. And that is just one of the secrets she keeps.
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A. J. Jacobs has much to offer readers about the historical and changing nature of views on the family and what that means for society today.
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Okeowo’s portraits of ordinary people fighting extremism are both painful and inspiring.
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Parker Palmer’s new book is not intended to be a guide to or a handbook on aging. Rather, it is a prismatic reflection on his own life experience, so much of which is universal and can encourage others on the journey.
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A historical novel about Hitler’s assault on the Jews and its repercussions, The Trick also reveals the deep human longing for love, forgiveness, hope, and a place to belong.
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This picture book is a sweet and timely read with children.
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Banner readers who are in relationship with Muslims who are inquisitive about Jesus will find in Stranger No More a valuable resource.
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Reader Stephanie Brouwer shares her review of Kristin Sterk’s page-turning memoir.
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Inspired is an invitation to pick up the Bible again and hear God tenderly say, “Let me tell you a story.”
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Our readers write! Rev. George G. Vink reviews J. Cameron Fraser’s book about Lord Mackay, a Christian serving in the public realm.
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Katherine Applegate’s novel introduces juvenile readers to a world of swashbuckling adventure and warfare between good and evil.
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Newbery Award-winning writer Katherine Paterson explores life in the early years of Castro’s Cuba in her latest children’s book.
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This picture book celebrates our Creator’s gift of light.
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Giller Prize-winner Michael Ondaatje delivers a well-crafted tale of intrigue.
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The hope-filled memoir of the “napalm girl” attests to the mysterious power of God to turn evil to good.
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This intense young adult novel dealing with child abuse and the prison system powerfully calls for a more redemptive way forward for all people.
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Dorhmann’s book offers food for thought regarding the place of sports in our lives.
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Diana Butler Bass takes a deeper look at gratitude.