Christian Shelves

Over time, I've been on the hunt for Christian book review programs that readers can join. As a result, I've been able to compile the following list which may be of interest if you are seeking review copies of Christian books. This list mostly applies to print and ebooks, although some publishers offer audiobooks as well. If further information is available for any of the publishers below (or any missing publishers), please let me know as I am happy to update this list—thank you! Please note that you can also search for these publishers on NetGalley and other review sites in case there are no review programs available or you don't qualify for one 😊 Christian Publishers B&H Publishing Group Previously offered the B&H/Lifeway Blogger program which has since closed Availability: Professors and instructors Link:  B&H Academic Book Requests Baker Publishing Group Availability: U.S. and Canadian residents Genre: Christian fiction, Christian non-fiction Imprints: Bet...

This is the third book that I chose for the  HQN Shameless Romantics   Library Reading Challenge  this month and this time, I get to read a new-to-me author. Rebuilding His Trust by Jenna Mindel intrigued me as I am largely unfamiliar with equine therapy; however, after reading about it, it sounds like a fascinating field to work in. I love that we get to meet little Tommy and see how Pete and Bella—the horses—play just as important a role in this book. Many thanks to  Harlequin Books  and  NetGalley  for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Book Synopsis Their surprising connection  could be the key to a second chance. Jace Moore has been afraid to love since losing his parents as a teen. But when he meets equine therapist Meredith Lewis and her horse Bella, something shifts inside him. Soon, constructing her indoor riding arena turns into volunteering with her therapy program j...

Whenever I see a new Joshua Becker book, I read it. Make that a Christian book and I'll read it even sooner. Uncluttered Faith is perhaps the clearest and most unapologetically Christian book I've seen on the topic on minimalism and it's where the author's pastoral heart shines through the most. This book releases in February 2026 and is one that connects an intentional life to Gospel teachings in a way that is inspiring and attainable for believers. Many thanks to WaterBrook & Multnomah and  NetGalley  for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Content to be aware of : mentions of contemplative spirituality authors, brief mention of monks and nuns Book Synopsis 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. Consumerism competes for our attention daily—from social media influenc...

The final book in the  Flight to Freedom series , Snow Globe Secrets by  Laura Thomas  is a suspenseful Christmas mystery that combines the idyllic scenes of snow globes with a romantic story while facing unexplainable threats. Combining a British author with a small town set in British Columbia, Canada, what's not to love  (including the very author of this book)?! Book Synopsis Shootings. Snow globes. Secrets. When successful realtor, Alexis James, witnesses a shooting outside the bookstore in her hometown of Hollybrook, she soon realizes the perpetrator has unfinished business, and now she is caught in the crossfire. Tom Harrington is a British, best-selling author who needs to honor a promise and find some answers in this Canadian winter wonderland—but trouble follows him across the ocean. As Alexis is swept up in a festive whirlwind of danger and love, Tom attempts to break through her ice queen persona. But when chilling walls close in, they both have to decid...

I think I've found my favourite Christmas book of the season so far, as it's one that points to the true meaning of Christmas in the most sublime way. A Very English Christmas by Carrie Turansky, Marguerite Gray, and Carole Lehr Johnson is one of the #ClearlyChristianReadathon buddy reads happening this month, and I'm beyond thankful for the opportunity to enjoy such a wonderful book that eschews the trappings of the season for what matters most in awaiting the birth of the Saviour. Book Synopsis Celebrate the season with three timeless tales inspired by Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, and Beatrix Potter. When Emma Grace Langley retreats to her grandmother’s antique shop in the snowy Cotswolds after heartbreak and job loss, she hopes to find clarity. Instead, she finds a collection of heirlooms—a portrait, a rare book, and a charming figurine—that unlock stories from the past. As each tale unfolds, Emma is drawn into the lives of three remarkable women whose lives were touc...

This is the second book that I chose for the  HQN Shameless Romantics   Library Reading Challenge  this month and it's exciting to read a book from an author debuting with Harlequin Books! Taking a Second Shot  by Leslie DeVooght is an insightful look into the world of a professional soccer player. I also love the double entendre of the title and how it applies to the characters, especially with the book featuring two athletes as they navigate their particular sports and their lives. Many thanks to  Harlequin Books  and  NetGalley  for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Content to be aware of : mentions of yoga Book Synopsis Can he convince her  that he’s playing for keeps? Struggling professional soccer player Rainey Allen has come to her grandparents’ small town in Georgia to train—certainly not to coach kids. But when a grief-stricken little boy gets excited about p...

The Small Town Shenanigans series continues with a heartwarming and hilarious Christmas book! Under the Mistletoe by Penny Zeller is a cozy and fun book that involves a touch of mystery and a whole lot of chuckles, starring an introvert who does not want to be part of the Christmas action but finds himself there anyways 🤣 Many thanks to Maplebrook Publishing  and  NetGalley  for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Book Synopsis He's a nerdy tourist needing a vacation. She's a bed and breakfast employee with a broken heart. Love is the last thing they expect to find this Christmas. Introvert Braxton Wertz needs a vacation, but his trip to the small town of Cloverdale Falls is anything but restful when he finds himself not only falling for the sweet and bubbly Gracely, but also in the crosshairs of geriatric private investigators...and their numerous shenanigans. Recovering from a painful breakup, extrovert Grac...

I recently saw a video that predicted 2026 as the year of people leading analog lives over digital lives. It fascinated me because it captured a lot of the thoughts that I've been ruminating on this fall. I can't recall where I first saw it, but I also read a piece earlier this year about how anything we do online is not real (unfortunately, I didn't save this particular source). I'm not trying to minimize the relationships I've built online, but the idea won't leave my mind when so much of our days are now spent looking at a screen. The piece remarked on how anything financial feels fake now because we can conduct countless transactions without ever seeing another person or touching cash. Additionally, when we engage in reading on a screen versus a physical page, our brains can process the information differently . I've also seen various articles talk about how we need to go back to writing things down instead of typing them into our phones. All of this ha...

This is the first book that I chose for the HQN Shameless Romantics Library Reading Challenge this month. Not only is the challenge new to me, but the author is as well! The Christmas Playbook by Lisa Carter  is a great way to continue my Christmas reading while introducing me to American high school football, which I also have very little knowledge of. Combined with a pastry chef, this story will transport you to a small town bakery that'll make you want to pair this book with a tasty treat. Many thanks to Harlequin Books  and  NetGalley  for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Book Synopsis When the goal is love it’s time to break the rules… When her football coach father has a sudden heart attack, Maddie Lovett finds help from an unlikely source: her high school crush, Tanner Price. Back in town to care for his mother, former star athlete Tanner agrees to step in temporarily. As he leads the team t...

I am so impressed by each volume of poetry that Julia Rose  has released so far and am not-so-secretly hoping for more collections from her in the future. Who I Was is a deeply vulnerable look at what it means to feel grief over our sinful nature while desperately clinging to God's promises. It laments how we love ourselves in all the wrong ways, and it redirects our focus back to what it means that God loves us. Combining each poem with a Bible verse and devotional, this book can be read over time in bite-sized pieces or all at once while painting a beautiful picture of our identity in Christ. Many thanks to the author for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Book Synopsis A collection of poetry and devotionals that reclaim the idea of "self-love" by pointing to the One Who is love. Can we truly love ourselves in a way that glorifies God? And if so, how? Who I Was dives into the concept of self-love and what it ...

Just in time for Christmas, this suspenseful story about the rescue of a little boy will draw you into a wintry world filled with mysteries, second chances, and happy tidings. Someone from Christmas Past by Lesa Henderson is a book that will keep you flipping through the pages to discover what's next for Elise and Jaxson in their harrowing adventure. This third book in the Laurel Ridge series  follows up on Lee and Cameron's cousin, who has quite the story in the earlier books and is not to be missed. 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 : self-forgiveness, ethnic idiom (author has confirmed it is complimentary), past sins, children in danger Book Synopsis Can love return from a Christmas past? After a painful divorce, Elise Raines moves to the quiet mountain town of Laurel Ridge, determined to rebuild her life for herself and her young daughter, Amelia. Planning her...

It's been wonderful reading more Christmas books from some favourite suspense authors. The Christmas Cabin by Laura Thomas serves as the fourth book in the Flight to Freedom series and is the perfect bite-sized story to accompany the other thrilling adventures that have been re-released. Book Synopsis The chilling truth… When Carla James flies home for the holidays at her family’s cozy Canadian cabin, she has no idea what—or who—awaits. But after five years serving at her beloved Mexican orphanage, it’s time to work through forgiveness, face her fears, and reclaim Christmas. Up-and-coming chef, Rhys Templeton, still regrets leaving a heartbroken Carla in the past and is desperate to confess his truth and make amends. But her own shocking revelation has the potential to either send him spiraling back to his destructive lifestyle or into Carla’s arms. However, someone else is privy to Carla’s chilling secret and they’re out there watching. Waiting. Wanting. Time is running out lik...

This is one of the first titles I've read from The Good Book Company , and I'm enthused to discover another Christian publisher I can turn to down the road. The Soul-Winning Church by J.A. Medders and Doug Logan, Jr. is a title that I recommend for those wanting to prioritize evangelism in their churches and in their personal lives. Book Synopsis Your church's sermons often include a call to evangelize. You've held evangelism training events. You give out invites to your Christmas and Easter services. So… where are all the new Christians? Is your church actually reaching the lost with the gospel? For many of us, despite having the best intentions, our churches struggle to reach out with the gospel effectively. J.A. Medders and Dr. Doug Logan, Jr. have decades of experience in leading churches and mentoring pastors, and here they outline six principles for cultivating a genuine evangelistic culture throughout your church.  Includes case studies from a variety of differe...

Even though I've been reading Christian fiction since my youth, I have to admit that I have not read a lot of biblical fiction over the course of my life. Thankfully, Tessa Afshar has now made me a fan of this genre, especially with The Queen Esther's Court series . The Royal Artisan is the second book in this series and it's just as brilliant as The Queen's Cook . If you're just as new to this genre as I am, you will be utterly captivated by these stories. Many thanks to the author and  Bethany House Publishers  for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Book Synopsis In ancient Persia, Sazana creates exquisite pottery as Queen Esther's artisan but keeps her Jewish identity hidden from her tyrannical master, Haman, and his ten vengeful sons. When tragedy strikes, Sazana must join forces with Jadon, the man who broke her heart, to locate an ancient artifact and thwart the impending threat to their people....

The Christmas in Redemption Ridge series is one that I've been waiting to start from the beginning for some time now, especially as the spinoff to the  Heroes of Freedom Ridge series , which I enjoyed getting to read and review in my first year of this account. Marrying the Rancher's Daughter by Tara Grace Ericson is the first of eighteen books that all promise enriching faith stories set against the backdrop of a small town at Christmastime. Book Synopsis He's completely wrong for her. But their marriage may be exactly what she needs. Professional bullrider Jason Keen is chasing a national title--and running from his mistakes. When his last sponsor threatens to pull their support unless he becomes the poster boy of a charming, family friendly cowboy, there is no way he can pull it off. Unless he can find another way to soften his rough-edged image while he works at Redemption Ranch between events… Despite her family’s status as Colorado ranching royalty, Cassie Reynolds...