John Mark Comer takes you through what it means to work, rest and live according to the Bible, with a special emphasis on how we shouldn't work to live, but live to work. Us humans were made to rule over creation, so how does the biblical vision influence that?
I would recommend When the Game Is Over, It All Goes Back in the Box because it offers a thoughtful reminder about what truly matters in life. The book uses the metaphor of a board game to show that success, possessions, and achievements are temporary, while character, relationships, faith, and purpose have lasting value. It encourages readers to live with humility, gratitude, and intention, making it both practical and meaningful for anyone wanting to reflect on their priorities.
I tend to be a "go go go" person, so this book was honestly a little humbling in the best way. It was a great reminder that constantly being busy isn't always the same thing as living well. John Mark Comer shares simple, realistic habits that help you slow down, be more intentional, and actually enjoy life a little more.
A fascinating first-person factual account by a physician of her near-death experience (dead for 30 minutes) and her trip to heaven. A true story, the author then began a mission to corroborate other individuals having NDEs and what their experiences were. An easy read, it will be hard to put down and the last few chapters are devoted to encouraging an individual's understanding of who God is.
When Libby Jones inherits a grand Chelsea mansion on her twenty-fifth birthday, she thinks she's finally uncovered the truth about who she is. Instead, the house pulls her into a decades-old mystery involving three dead bodies, a vanished group of children, and secrets others have been waiting years to protect. As Libby's past collides with the present, she realizes her inheritance may be far more dangerous than it is valuable.
At Raven Hall, a mysterious manor in the isolated East Anglian fens, two women decades apart are drawn into dangerous games they don't fully understand. In 1988, fourteen-year-old Beth becomes entangled with a charming family whose request changes everything; in 2019, struggling actress Sadie accepts a strange role at a glamorous weekend party. But as Raven Hall's secrets resurface, Sadie realizes the game is far from harmless - and she may be one of its targets.
I want to start by saying: this was absolutely riveting. I inhaled this book. The only way the pages could have turned faster is if I had more hours in my day. A chance encounter between popular podcaster Alix Summers and her "birthday twin," Josie Fair, soon turns into something far more sinister. As Alix draws Josie into her podcast (and her life) she begins to uncover dark secrets that may put her family in danger. When Josie suddenly disappears, Alix realizes she may no longer be the storyteller, but the subject of a terrifying true crime story.
Jack Carr always does a fantastic job weaving fact and fiction, and transports you back to 1968 with this Vietnam War-era spy thriller. I had never heard of MACV-SOG before reading this, but it sent me down a rabbit hole researching some of the bravest men to ever live. Great vacation read!
This intimate novel tells the primary character's life story through her correspondence with others. Some letters she sends, some she doesn't, but she connects with others and herself most easily through writing. The reader is given the chance to piece her story, her struggles and her healing together with each subsequent piece correspondence. It's a pleasant and easy read, but with touching layers that I appreciated.
This book tells the untold (and almost lost) story of a woman who impacted modern medicine, perhaps arguably more than any other human. It also tells the story of her family - bringing awareness to the impact of her absence on their stories as well as the impact of the opacity of the medical research done on their mother. Beyond that, it opens our eyes to the ethically complex questions that exist within the medical research field. We can each thank Henrietta for the benefits her cells have had on our lives. I, personally, have her to thank for my children. To understand why, you need to read the book ;)
Three different storylines based on three names chosen for a baby boy. Following the mother and the son over 35 years, this focuses on how a single decision can impact decades to come while navigating the trauma of domestic abuse [Trigger warning]
Sociopath is Patric Gagne's candid memoir about growing up feeling fundamentally different, unable to access emotions like fear, guilt, and empathy in the way other people seemed to, and trying to make sense of that difference before it destroyed her life. You will feel stressed reading this as you have the reactions she did not feel. Fascinating read.
Valley So Low by Jared Sullivan tells the story of the 2008 Kingston coal ash disaster (right in our own backyard!) and the devastating toll it took on the workers sent to clean it up.
A comprehensive analysis of the 1929 Wall Street crash explores the greed, optimism, and human folly that led to America's greatest stock market collapse and subsequent depression.
This novel follows a mysterious older man who arrives in the small Southern town of Golden and begins buying hand-drawn portraits from a local coffeehouse so he can return them to their "rightful owners." As he does, the book unfolds into an emotionally rich story about generosity, grief, friendship, and the quiet ways people can help one another feel seen. A beautiful book on seeing people for who they truly are, connecting with people from every walk of life, and making the world a better place through kindness.
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