Get some of our top picks for reading, watching, and listening in February 2023.

From Christina Soontornvat, the visionary and versatile author of two 2021 Newbery Honor Books, comes a high-seas adventure set in a Thai-inspired fantasy world.

The Daily Poem offers one essential poem each weekday morning, from Shakespeare and John Donne to Robert Frost and E.E. Cummings.

Reggie Smith critiques a documentary examining the craft and power of African American films released in the landmark era of the 1970s.

Discover some of the world’s most celebrated artists and works, through which we can witness the gospel of Christ.

A bullied 12-year-old boy must find a new normal after his mother has a stroke and his life is turned upside down.

Avatar 2 stuns with splendid visuals.

The greatly-anticipated release from seven-time GRAMMY-winner TobyMac is his first full-length project since 2018's The Elements.

The New York Times-bestselling author of The Orphan Collector blends fact and fiction, as mistaken identities lead to a young woman's imprisonment at Willowbrook State School.

This beautiful collection of short stories by a CRC member follows the lives of interconnected individuals, each navigating the often humorous, sometimes tragic, and always fascinating twists and turns of daily life.

Reporting back from his work in homeless services, minister and advocate Kevin Nye introduces readers to the Christ he’s met in tents, shelters, and drop-in centers.

A troubled teen and a surly superhero work together to save the day.

With over 1 million subscribers, Colin and Samir are YouTube Creators with a long history of working together and creating for YouTube.

Clarissa Moll offers her powerful personal narrative of losing her husband suddenly as well as honest, practical wisdom that guides readers toward flourishing amidst loss.

Baptized in the Water, written by bestselling author Glenys Nellist, is a beautifully illustrated picture book that celebrates baptism in all its varying forms.

A few classics, a handful of Christian living books, and one rom-com delighted the ears of The Banner’s Mixed Media editor.

In this follow-up to Simply Christian, Bible scholar and Anglican bishop N.T. Wright uses the Gospel of John to reveal how Christianity presents a compelling and relevant explanation for our world.

The Banner’s Mixed Media editor picks the Top 5 most transformative Christian non-fiction books she read in 2022.

Through candid conversations with host Julia Dennison, editor of Parents.com, each episode profiles a different famous parent, discussing everything from how their upbringing shaped who they are to their parenting philosophies.

A New York Times bestseller, this middle-grade novel tells the riveting story of a heroic girl who fights for her belief that water should be for everyone.

This book reminds us that when we know Jesus, we are free from the world’s definition of success.

The White Lotus is a comedy-drama anthology series on HBO that is set in Hawaii

San Diego-based collective Awaken Music, from the 10,000-member, multi-campus Awaken Church, releases its sophomore full-length album.