Here’s Your List of Christian Books to Read this Summer

Not sure which Christian books to read this summer? Here’s a list containing solid suggestions for Christian fiction and non-fiction.

Readers at KristiWoods.net even pitched in, offering their suggestions. (There were so many titles, space precluded listing them all!) Skim these titles, and see which ones to grab for spiritual enrichment or pure enjoyment this summer.

Many titles are available in other formats (i.e. audio, ebook, large print) in addition to those listed in this post.

What is a Book Every Christian Should Read?

It’s the most popular book of all time, far exceeding the readership of others–Christian or otherwise. It’s the Bible, better known as our spiritual sword. A power-packed offensive and defensive weapon.

Whether spending big chunks or small snippets of time reading Scripture, consider various options for reading the Bible from a different angle.

The NASB New Inductive Study Bible, Milano Softone, Green By Precept Ministries International / Harvest House Publishers

The Complete Jewish Study Bible By Hendrickson Publishers

What Christian Book Should I Read First?

Great question. Life offers choices. Lots. Perhaps the list below will help you decide which Christian book, fiction or non-fiction, to read first. (After the Bible, of course.)

A favorite of mine is Pilgrim’s Progress. The Hiding Place is excellent, too. Look for links below.

Popular Christian Books to Read

Fiction

Many of these are award-winning novels and/or are written by popular novelists. Each lands in a different genre of Christian fiction. May they be an open window to new favorite authors and many more books for the TBR (to be read) pile.

The Hidden Prince By Tessa Afshar / Tyndale House

The Last Exchange By Charles Martin / Thomas Nelson

The Escape Game – eBook By Marilyn Turk / Barbour Fiction

Under the Magnolias – eBook By T.I. Lowe / Tyndale House

All That Is Secret, Hardcover, #1 By Patricia Raybon / Tyndale House

The Roads We Follow, Softcover By Nicole Deese / Bethany House

The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip By Sara Brunsvold

Non-fiction

Many of these Christian non-fiction books are all-time favorites for a reason. Others are new or maybe lesser known but extremely helpful. If you haven’t set eyes on one or several of these titles, why not add them to your summer reading list?

The Bait of Satan, 20th Anniversary Edition: Living Free from the Deadly Trap of Offense By John Bevere

The Pursuit of God By A.W. Tozer, edited by James L. Snyder / Bethany House

The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts, New Edition By Gary Chapman / Northfield Publishing

The God of the Way: A Journey into the Stories, People, and Faith That Changed the World Forever By Kathie Lee Gifford / Thomas Nelson

Forgiving What You Can’t Forget: Discover How to Move On, Make Peace with Painful Memories, and Create a Life That’s Beautiful Again By Lysa TerKeurst / Thomas Nelson

Transforming Your Thought Life: Christian Meditation in Focus By Sarah Geringer / Leafwood Publishing

Allegory / Autobiography / Biography / Memoir

Pilgrim’s Progress By Rosalie de Rosset, ed.

The Hiding Place By Corrie Ten Boom

Is That Really You, God? Hearing the Voice of God By Loren Cunningham

Out of the Dark: My Journey Through the Shadows to Find God’s Joy By Mandisa with Suzanne Gosselin / K-LOVE Books

All My Knotted-Up Life: A Memoir By Beth Moore / Tyndale Momentum

KristiWoods.net Reader Title Suggestions

Fiction

The Water Keeper

Their Eyes Were Watching God – eBook By Zora Neale Hurston, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. & Edwidge Danticat / Amistad

When Crickets Cry By Charles Martin / Thomas Nelson

The Princess, Special Edition By Lori Wick / Harvest House Publishers

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe By C.S. Lewis

Non-fiction

When God Doesn’t Fix It: Lessons You Never Wanted to Learn, Truths You Can’t Live Without By Laura Story with Jennifer Schuchmann / W Publishing

The Real God: How He Longs for You to See Him – eBook By Chip Ingram / Baker Books

A Deeper Walk: A Proven Path for Developing a More Vibrant Faith By Marcus Warner / Moody Publishers

Mere Christianity Gift Edition By C.S. Lewis / HarperOne

Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, Updated Edition By Peter Scazzero / Zondervan

Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus: How the Jewishness of Jesus Can Transform Your Faith By Ann Spangler & Lois Tverberg / Zondervan

Autobiography / Biography / Memoir

Bruchko By Bruce Olson / Charisma House

Helping Christian Authors

There’s quite the catalog of books that could have made this list, so keep reading, trying new authors, and hey, if you like their books, here are a few free ways to support and encourage the author in ways that cost you nothing.

• Review the book on Amazon, Christianbook, Barnes & Noble, etc.
• Review the book on GoodReads (<– My profile, in case you want to be friends.)
• Ask your local library to purchase the book

So many Christian books await to read this summer. Whichever one(s) you choose, enjoy!