Christian Shelves

It's always a pleasure to discover a new-to-me Canadian Christian author, and even more exciting when getting to encounter several cultures as I did in Broken Algorithms by Gloriaea . This new adult book is an interesting foray into the criminal justice system that tackles difficult topics while providing hope along the journey. Many thanks to the author for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Content to be aware of : criminal activities, kidnapping of children Book Synopsis All she wanted was a home… Brit has moved from one prison to another since she was eight. Now she’s free and nothing will stop her from getting back her family. Nothing…except the people who tore her life apart. She didn’t need his help. So why was he everywhere? Sam finally has his life on track. Working for the Canadian federal police is miles away from his teenage rebellion. Nothing could prepare him for the petite ex-convict with magnetic coffee ey...

I'm thankful that I was able to read this book during a time when being sick forced me to slow down and realize that I couldn't do much, even if I tried. As a result,  When Strivings Cease by Ruth Chou Simons is the perfect reminder that no matter what season of life I am in, whether it's one full of vigour and energy or one that is depleted where I'm barely hanging on, I can cease striving and rest in the work that Christ has already completed for us. Content to be aware of : mention of the Enneagram, self-forgiveness Book Synopsis Find true freedom and peace for your soul when you discover that God's grace secures what striving never could. In this hustling, image-forward age of opportunity, we feel more anxious than ever. Despite all the affirming memes and self-reflections that dominate social media feeds, approval and worth often seem assigned to what we do rather than who we are. And we end up constantly feeling like we're behind, lacking, and failing—at...

What a special gift to be able to read Love in the Castle Library by  Ann Swindell  following the first book in the series, Christmas in the Castle Library . Having the mystery fresh on my mind made me even more eager to learn what was next for the Lost Queen, with this book answering more questions (and inspiring new ones!).  Now I'm excited for the next installment to find out more in this series 😊 Book Synopsis Predictability and efficiency have marked Delphine DuVert’s orderly life as Castle Stewardess in the small European country of Lethersby—until she is tasked by the monarchy to hire a British researcher. Lethersby needs help solving the 100-year-old mystery of their Lost Queen, a young royal who disappeared into the night during World War I. Delphine’s split-second decision to hire Jack Worthington, a doctoral student at the University of Oxford, has long-lasting consequences when he steps in to protect her from an angry colleague determined to ruin her life. T...

This is a devotional for readers who have experienced racial trauma, although Christian practitioners working in this field will also likely find value in the messages of hope and growth in Seeds of Racial Healing  by Sheila Wise Rowe, particularly through its use of rich imagery and storytelling through the Bible. Many thanks to InterVarsity Press and  NetGalley  for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Content to be aware of : self-forgiveness, first-person direct messages from God, contemplative prayer techniques that readers may be unfamiliar with or choose not to practice such as breath prayer and listening prayer Book Synopsis A Spiritual Journey Toward Healing and Justice for Christians of Color You are born from a seed that cannot die. In a world filled with discrimination, racially motivated violence, and miscarriages of justice, hope and joy can feel unattainable, and lies denying your personhood tr...

As 2025 comes to a close, the  Clearly Christian Readathon  hosts— Christian Books and Coffee ,  Devoted to Hope , and I—are thrilled that this past year, we were able to feature the following Christian authors: Amanda Barratt Amy Lynn Green Angela Bell Ashley Al Saliby Betsy St. Amant B.M. Baker Dani Pettrey Danielle Grandinetti Ella Marie Elva Cobb Martin Emily Conrad Erica Vetsch Heidi Gray McGill Hope Toler Dougherty Jennifer Q. Hunt Jerusha Agen Joanna Alonzo Kate Goodwin Kathy Rouser Kristi Ann Hunter Liz Tolsma Lorri Dudley Malory Ford Mandi Blake Michelle Griep Misty M. Beller Nancy Lavo Sara Davison Sarah Loudin Thomas Shannon McNear Tessa Afshar Tina Radcliffe Don't forget to check out the 2024 Clearly Christian Readathon Authors  as well! We look forward to sharing even more Christian authors and their books in 2026 😀 Note : All of these authors have publicly stated their commitment to writing clearly Christian books for readers; however, the Readathon ho...

This is the book that I was eager to reread as soon as I received the ARC. Shadow Light by Ivy Emerson is worth dropping everything for in order to meet Declan Cole and Tessa Lockwood in London, England.  Honestly, this is Christian fiction that you'll want to have waiting for you as I cannot say enough good things about it (I mean, look at that cover!). Make sure you catch it as it releases on February 1, 2026! Many thanks to the author for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Book Synopsis I only ever wanted to stay in control. Run my security firm. Find the truth about the past I can’t forget. I told myself feelings don’t belong in this job— until she hired me. I only ever wanted to help people. Start over. Prove I could stand on my own again. I was in my brave-face, teach-myself-to-knit, can-do-anything season— until he walked back into my life. The shadows are closing in, dragging the past with them. But the truth we u...