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Prog rock outfit Big Big Train releases their 18th album, inspired by a woodcutting artist’s work.
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On a street with big, showy gardens, Andrew sets out to grow his own tiny garden in this picture book about slowing down, appreciating the little things, and staying true to yourself.
A Deeper Well
By Jill Eileen SmithREAD MOREHer broken heart thirsts for acceptance and love that seem out of reach—until an encounter at the well reveals what her soul truly longs for.
Gaudi: God's Architect
By Peter StanfordREAD MOREThe cathedral blessed and inaugurated its tallest tower June 10, marking 100 years after Gaudí’s death.
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Based on the bestselling book by Shelby Van Pelt comes the movie about Tova, a widow who forms an unlikely friendship with the curmudgeonly Marcellus—a giant Pacific octopus that lives at the aquarium where she works.
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Foster curiosity, creativity, outdoor adventures, and faith with God of Wonders—a beautiful picture book filled with wonders of the sea, sand, and sky.
All Booked Up
By Melody CarlsonREAD MOREWhen preserving precious memories means welcoming unexpected changes, Riva finds that her heart has room for so much more than she imagined.
Faith Takes the Train
By Kesi Augustine. Illustrated by MokshiniREAD MOREFollow Faith on a joyful journey on a New York City train, where she learns a delicious lesson about courage and being kind.
The Me That Remains
By Amy GrantREAD MOREBeloved Christian singer Amy Grant releases her first new album in 13 years, following heart surgery and a head injury.
Sarang Saves the School
By Korena Di Roma Howley. Illustrated by Joowon OhREAD MOREInspired by true events in South Korea, this tender and tenacious tale of women overcoming educational barriers—at any age—proves that it’s never too late to fulfill a dream.
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A transformative guide to experiencing the fullness of God’s promises through the power of minimalism—from the bestselling author of The More of Less and The Minimalist Home.
Unbreakable: A Japanese American Family in an American Incarceration Camp
By Minoru Tonai and Jolene Gutierrez. Illustrated by Chris SasakiREAD MOREA powerful, emotional, and ultimately uplifting picture book about the real-life experience of a Japanese American boy incarcerated with his family during World War II.
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Jay Kelly offers a story on fame, middle age, and being human.
Working for Better
By Elaine Howard Ecklund and Denise DanielsREAD MOREIn a world where workplaces are becoming increasingly diverse, this is a timely guide for Christians navigating the modern faith-at-work landscape.
Enough for Today: Forty Reflections for Surviving the Wilderness
By Donna BarberREAD MOREDonna Barber writes about how God provides, drawing parallels to the manna that sustained the Israelites during their wilderness journey.
Navigating Night
By Julie Leung. Illustrated by Angie KangREAD MOREA girl navigates her father's late-night food delivery route, translating and giving directions in Cantonese and English, until her father shares his immigration story, leading to a deeper appreciation for their life.
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An intimate and hilarious portrait of comedian and actor Martin Short, a man who brings laughter even in deep suffering.
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A book that teaches 31 practical skills for improving relationships, drawing on psychology, science, and Scripture.
Trust the Wings
By Barbara SchultzeREAD MOREWritten by a former home care nurse and hospice chaplain, this debut novel brings an ambitious hospital executive back to her troubled home to care for her difficult father.
Live from Liberty University (with Liberty Worship Collective)
By Meredith AndrewsREAD MOREVeteran worship leader Meredith Andrews presents a live album of worship songs old and new performed at her alma mater.
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A daughter of the Asian American church wrestles with faith, exile, and belonging.
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Plunge into reading, from a book based on a true story about a missing lumber baron’s wife to a middle-grade novel about a Jewish family caught up in Hitler’s dog army.
Every Peach Is a Story
By David Mas Masumoto and Nikiko Masumoto. Illustrated by Lauren TamikiREAD MOREIn this poignant picture book, little Midori discovers that every peach on her Japanese American family’s farm is a sweet reminder of those who’ve come before.