The Banner’s Mixed Media editor suggests four books to read for Hispanic Heritage Month, including a modern classic set in the Dominican Republic.

A Colombian American journalist tries to save her career by taking an assignment somewhere she never thought she’d go — Colombia — in this heartwarming debut novel about rediscovering our family stories.

Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are torn apart after Nora's family emigrates from South Korea. Decades later, they are reunited for one fateful week.

An enchanting meditation on the power of storytelling in our individual and collective lives. 

Celebrating the certainty of the Good News, this seven-song collection delivers such standout original tracks as “Mercy,” “Not Like Mine” and “Saved By Grace.”

A child confronts conflicting feelings of embarrassment and love for her Mexican abuela in this moving, personal story from Newbery- and Pura Belpré Award–winning author Donna Barba Higuera

Armed with data from an all-new survey of over 7,000 women, the authors of The Great Sex Rescue reveal how experiences in church as teens affect women's self-esteem and relationships today.

The Mandalorian and Grogu return.

A heartrending story about a young mother’s fight to keep her daughter and the terrible injustice that tears them apart, by the USA Today bestselling author of The Nature of Fragile Things and The Last Year of the War.

Warm and witty blessings found within the struggles of our shared humanity, from the New York Times bestselling authors of Good Enough.

Guitar virtuoso Phil Keaggy offers a gentle album of sacred songs based lyrically on poems by Kevin Belmonte.

A pair of ex-lover ex-spies reunite to try to save the world.

Kendall Vanderslice, a professional baker and practical theologian who spends her days elbow-deep in dough, reveals that there is no food more spiritually significant than bread.

The New York Times bestselling author returns with a mystery with a touch of magical realism and a strong, female bookstore owner and bibliotherapist at its heart.

Beloved husband/wife duo Seth & Nirva return with On Earth, a six-song EP inspired by the words of the Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13)

The harrowing yet ultimately inspiring memoir of the young educator and activist who has become the face of women's rights in Afghanistan.

The thrilling true story of an ancient plant, wonderfully reborn in the modern era through the hard work of two female scientists.

The stakes have never been higher as Star Trek: Picard boldly goes into its third and final season.

A swing on a hill overlooking the water is at the center of this lovely meditation on childhood, growing older, friendship and loss.

Arizona pastors talk about the defining moments of the church.

A reflection on the musical genius of The Band’s Robbie Robertson by a CRC member from Robertson’s Mohawk home community.

See some of our top picks for reading and watching for September 2023.

The new Zelda video game is a world of wonder.