February will see the release of a book on Buddhist wisdom that has already sold over three million copies in Korea as well as new titles from Kyle Idleman and Steven Furtick.
Nonfiction
Feb. 1
The Little Book of Dream Symbols: The Essential Guide to Over 700 of the Most Common Dreams by Jacqueline Towers (Hampton Roads, $14.95 paper, 978-1-5717-4758-7) features an A-Z index of symbols often found in dreams and the possible meaning behind them.
My Heart by Julie Manning (B&H, $16.99 paper, 978-1-4336-4404-7). A nurse reflects on living with a life-threatening heart condition, exploring how it changed her parenting style, marriage, and perception of God.
Tightropes and Teeter-Totters by Lisa Pennington (David C. Cook, $16.99 paper, 978-0-7814-1293-3) features methods for finding stability in marriage and motherhood as well as words of encouragement to persevere through hard times.
Feb. 6
Race and Place: How Urban Geography Shapes the Journey to Reconciliation by David P. Leong (IVP, $16 paper, 978-0-8308-4134-9) argues that geographical structures and systems such as ghettos, ethnic enclaves, and suburbia serve as divisive barriers that perpetuate racial injustice.
Feb. 7
Divine Direction by Craig Groeschel (Zondervan, $22.99; ISBN 978-0-3103-4283-0) is a guide to decision-making built on seven biblical principles.
The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down by Haemin Sunim (Penguin Books, $18, 978-0-1431-3077-2). A bestseller in Korea, this guide to Buddhist wisdom addresses topics such as love, spirituality, and relationships while urging readers to find peace among modern day demands.
Feb. 14
Big Miracles: The 11 Spiritual Rules for Ultimate Success by Joanna Garzilli (HarperElixir, $26.99; ISBN 978-0-0624-5698-4). The author of Unleash the Psychic in You presents steps for creating positive change, complete with meditation and journaling exercises. 50,000-copy announced first printing.
The Four Loves by C. S. Lewis (HarperOne, $14.99 paper; ISBN 978-0-0625-6539-6). Originally published in 1960, this new edition series features a fresh cover and examines four types of love—affection, friendship, erotic love, and the love of God. 95,000-copy announced first printing.
May Cause Love: An Unexpected Journey of Enlightenment After Abortion by Kassi Underwood (HarperOne, $26.99; ISBN 978-0-0624-5863-6) is a memoir on healing from depression, addiction, and abortion through an array of spiritual practices. 50,000-copy announced first printing.
Mindfulness for Parents: Finding Your Way to a Calmer, Happier Family by Amber Hatch (Watkins, 978-1-7802-8960-1) introduces mindfulness as a practice that can lead to a more connected relationship with young children.
Feb. 21
You Are Free: Be Who You Already Are by Rebecca Lyons (Zondervan, $19.99; ISBN 978-0-3103-4552-7) answers the need for approval with biblical teachings and calls on women to remember that “God has specific plans for each and every one of them,” according to the publisher.
Feb. 28
Grace is Greater: God's Plan to Overcome Your Past, Redeem Your Pain, and Rewrite Your Story by Kyle Idleman (Baker, $19.99 paper, 978-0-8010-1941-8) uses stories about mistakes, failures, and hardships to build a case for the transformational power of grace.
Seven-Mile Miracle by Steven Furtick (Multnomah, $23.99, 978-1601429223) compares the last words of Jesus to stages of spiritual growth such as forgiveness, salvation, distress, and reunion.
Fiction
Feb. 7
An Uncommon Protector by Shelley Shepard Gray (Zondervan, $19.99 paper, 978-0-3103-4542-8). Laurel Tracey hires a criminal ex-soldier to defend her family farm from trespassers, but she quickly learns her protector is more than what he appears to be.
Feb. 14
Redeeming Grace by Jill Eileen Smith (Revell, $15.99 paper, 978-0-8007-2036-0) follows the biblical story of Ruth, the great-grandmother of David.
Feb. 21
Home to Paradise by Barbara Cameron (Abingdon, $14.99, 978-1-4267-6993-1) Different ideas about the Amish lifestyle threaten to break John and Rose Anna apart and tests the depth of their love.
