Get some of our top picks for reading and watching for July 2024.
Mixed Media
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When a grieving woman unexpectedly steps into a different version of her life, she must choose between the husband she loves and the daughter she lost in this brave, gripping novel.
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We know what it means to do good. But in today’s tense and complex world, when political issues, theology, and current events so often divide us, how do we say good?
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D.I. Max Arnold's lifestyle on a battered houseboat in Chelsea's Cheyne Walk contrasts sharply with the affluent elite whose crimes he helps solve alongside partner D.C. Priya Shamsie.
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In a sparkling debut authored by a 16-year-old daughter of immigrants, this picture book gives voice to the lasting benefits of speaking with more than one tongue.
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This gentle album was born from the intimate moments of women studying the Psalms. Each track embodies the freedom and vast expanse of God's love.
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In this beautifully crafted debut novel for adults set in Chicago in 1987, author Tina Shelton narrates the story of one family from the alternating perspectives of a mother and her 14-year-old daughter.
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This middle-grade novel is set in World War II France, where a Jewish girl who has lost everything but her life must decide whether to risk even that to bring others to freedom.
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While working underground to fix a water main, Brooklyn plumbers and brothers Mario and Luigi are transported through a mysterious pipe to a magical new world.
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A descendant of the Hemphill and Goodman Gospel-music families, Jasmine Brady releases 10 songs of victory and hope.
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An entertaining history of the soundtrack of American evangelical Christianity.
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What if students could major in “loving God”—not religion or theology, but in the daily challenge of loving the Creator? Well now they can in this imaginative novel.
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A former Vox journalist takes an optimistic look at tech inventions and their implications for society.
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Through colorful illustrations and engaging dialogue, this story helps educate students about speech sound disorders and promotes empathy in the classroom.
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Join Jalon Chan and Jon Mann as they explore the joys and challenges of being English speaking pastors in the Chinese church.
One Big Open Sky
By Lesa Cline-RansomeREAD MOREThree women narrate a perilous wagon journey westward that could set them free—or cost them everything they have—in this intergenerational verse novel that explores the history of the Black homesteader movement.
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A stuntman works to solve a murder and win back the woman he loves.
A Cup of Love: Relationship Goals for Kids
By Michael Todd. Illustrated by Joel SantanaREAD MOREIn his first children’s book, the bestselling author of Relationship Goals shares a tender story that helps kids understand how our families are strengthened by God’s love.
Joan of Art
By Lesa EngelthalerREAD MOREIn an inspiring story about self-expression, quirky and artistic Joan harnesses the power of friendship and the bravery of her namesake, Joan of Arc, to embrace her creative nature.
Comparison Girl for Teens: Thriving Beyond Measure in a World That Compares
By Shannon Popkin and Lee NienhuisREAD MOREJoin best-selling authors Shannon Popkin and Lee Nienhuis as they team up to help you break free from the comparison trap and embrace the incredible life that Jesus has in store for you.
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Summer reading, from a beloved children’s classic on audiobook to a history of contemporary Christian music.
Jeremiah
By Rachel WilhelmREAD MOREBy listening to this folk-rock album, one gains a deeper understanding of Jeremiah’s message.
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The emotional last season of a beloved series. Seasons 1-6 are now available to stream on several platforms.
The Lady with the Dark Hair
By Erin BartelsREAD MOREThis dual-timeline story from award-winning author Erin Bartels takes you on a captivating journey across time and continents in a relentless search for truth, identity, and freedom.