I’ve been an avid reader all my life. Mom’s Bookshelf lists books I’ve read and reviewed on a variety of subjects. Many, but not all, of the books I review are provided to me by the publishers in exchange for an honest review. I always note at the end of the post if the book was provided by a publisher. The titles with asterisks (**) are my personal favorites. These get my highest recommendation!
I’m very thankful to the publishers who have provided me the opportunity to indulge my love of reading and share some fantastic books with my readers. I’ve included a partial list of publishers at the bottom of the page.
I’ll do my best to keep this list updated as I add new reviews so you can quickly find what you’re looking for. I hope my thoughts are helpful! If you do decide to purchase a title I’ve reviewed, I would be very grateful if you used my store tab or clicked on the links I provide. The small percentage I receive on purchases made through this blog help me keep it going and helps pay for my homeschool materials.
Biographical
- Johann Sebastian Bach by Richard Marschall
- Not God’s Type: A Rational Academic Finds a Radical Faith by Holly Ordway
- Same Kind of Different As Me by Ron Hall and Denver Moore
Christian Living
- A Meal With Jesus: Discovering Grace, Community, and Mission Around the Table by Tim Chester
- Amazing Grace: God’s Pursuit, Our Response by Timothy George
- Because He Loves Me: How Christ Transforms Our Daily Lives by Elyse Fitzpatrick**
- City On Our Knees by Tobymac
- Counterfeit Gospels: Rediscovering the Good News in a World of False Hope by Trevin Wax**
- The Discipline of Grace by Jerry Bridges**
- Don’t Call It A Comeback: The Old Faith for a New Day edited by Kevin DeYoung
- Everyday Justice: The Global Impact of Our Everyday Choices by Julie Clawson
- From the Library of A.W. Tozer: Selections From Writers Who Influenced His Spiritual Journey edited by James Stuart Bell
- The Fruitful Life: The Overflow of God’s Love Through You by Jerry Bridges**
- If God Is Good: Faith in the Midst of Suffering and Evil by Randy Alcorn**
- Jesus + Nothing = Everything by Tullian Tchividjian**
- Jesus Manifesto: Restoring the Sovereignty and Supremacy of Jesus Christ by Leonard Sweet
- Marriage Forecasting: Changing the Climate of Your Relationship One Conversation at a Time by Tim Muelhoff
- Note to Self: The Discipline of Preaching to Yourself by Joe Thorn
- Practicing Affirmation by Sam Crabtree**
- The Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges**
- Real Marriage by Mark and Grace Driscoll
- Surprised by Grace: God’s Relentless Pursuit of Rebels by Tullian Tchividjian**
- Tempted and Tried: Temptation and the Triumph of Christ by Russell Moore**
- Ten Keys to Unlocking the Bible by Colin Smith**
- Think: The Life of the Mind and the Love of God by John Piper
- Transforming Grace: Living Confidently in God’s Unfailing Love by Jerry Bridges**
- Trusting God: Even When Life Hurts by Jerry Bridges**
- Unburdened: The Secret to Letting God Carry the Things That Weigh You Down by Chris Tiegreen
- Welcome to the Story: Reading, Loving, and Living God’s Word by Stephen J. Nichols
- We Shall See God: Charles Spurgeon’s Classical Devotional Thoughts by Randy Alcorn
Fiction
- A Reluctant Queen: The Love Story of Queen Esther by Joan Wolf**
- Beside Still Waters by Tricia Goyer
- Book of Days by James L. Rubart
- Courting Miss Amsel by Kim Vogel Sawyers
- Desired: The Untold Story of Samson and Delilah by Ginger Garrett**
- Dancing on Glass by Pamela Bennings Ewen
- The Doctor’s Lady by Jody Hedlund**
- Facelift by Leanna Ellis
- Fade to Blue by Julie Carobini
- Garden of Madness by T.L. Higley**
- The Girl in the Gatehouse by Julie Klassen**
- Harvest of Rubies by Tessa Afshar**
- In the Shadow of Evil by Robin Caroll
- Nobody’s Child by Austin Boyd
- Over the Edge by Brandilyn Collins
- Pearl in the Sand by Tessa Afshar**
- Petra: City of Stone by T.L. Higley**
- Pompeii: City of Fire by T.L. Higley**
- Secret of the Shroud by Pamela Bennings Ewen
- The Shape of Mercy by Susan Meissner
- Short-Straw Bride by Karen Witemeyer
- The Snowflake: A Novella by Jamie Carie
- This Scarlet Cord: The Love Story of Rahab by Joan Wolf**
- To Win Her Heart by Karen Witemeyer
- Unlocked by Karen Kingsbury
- Words by Ginny Yttrup**
General
- Bible Study: Following the Ways of the Word by Kathleen Buswell Nielson
- Discovering Jesus: Why Four Gospels to Portray One Person? by T.D. Alexander
- The Jesus Inquest: The Case for and Against the Resurrection of Christ by Charles Foster**
- The Narnia Code by Michael Ward**
- On This Day in Christian History: 365 Amazing and Inspiring Stories About Saints, Martyrs, and Heroes by Robert J. Morgan
- The Promised One: Seeing Jesus in Genesis by Nancy Guthrie**
- Putting God Back in the Holidays by Bill and Penny Thrasher
- The Whole Bible Story: Everything That Happens in the Bible in Plain English by William H. Marty
Healthy Living
- Change Comes to Dinner: How Vertical Farmers, Urban Growers, and Other Innovators Are Revolutionizing How America Eats by Katherine Gustafson
- The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Fermenting Foods by Wardeh Harmon**
- Every Body Matters: Strengthening Your Body to Strengthen Your Soul by Gary Thomas
- Everyday Justice: The Global Impact of Our Daily Choices by Julie Clawson
- Let’s Do Lunch by Roger Troy Wilson
- Super Nutrition for Babies: The Right Way to Feed Your Baby For Optimal Health by Katherine Erlich and Kelly Genzlinger**
- Why Women Need Fat: How “Healthy” Food Makes Us Gain Excess Weight and the Surprising Solution to Losing it Forever by William D. Lassek and Steven J. Gaulin
Parenting
- Big Truths For Little Kids: Teaching Your Children to Live For God by Susan Hunt
- Family Driven Faith: Doing What it Takes to Raise Sons and Daughters Who Walk With God by Voddie Baucham
- Give Them Grace: Dazzling Your Kids With the Love of Jesus by Elyse Fitzpatrick and Jessica Thompson**
- The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name by Sally Lloyd-Jones**
- Loving the Little Years: Motherhood in the Trenches by Rachel Jankovic**
- Spiritual Strength Training: Disciplines of a Godly Young Man by Kent Hughes
Prayer
- A Praying Life: Connecting With God in a Distracting World by Paul E. Miller**
- The Lord’s Prayer: Insight and Inspiration to Draw You Closer to Him by R.T. Kendall
- Mystically Wired: Exploring New Realms in Prayer by Ken Wilson
Specifically for Women
- Joy: A Godly Woman’s Adornment by Lydia Brownback**
- Let Go: Live Free of the Burdens That All Women Know by Sheila Walsh
- Real Moms…Real Jesus: Meet the Friend Who Understands by Jill Savage**
- A Way With Words: What Women Should Know About the Power They Possess by Christin Ditchfield
- Voices of the True Woman Movement by Nancy Leigh DeMoss
For a list of reviews of books we’ve used as a family, check my Family Bookshelf. Besides writing reviews on my blog, I also maintain a Goodreads account where I list and rate a wide variety of books I’ve read over the years. I’d love for you to visit my book list there also:
