This season’s noteworthy offerings explore the continued rise of Christian nationalism as well as more evergreen topics, including the nuances of karma, the history of the Bible, and the benefits of living unselfishly.
Top 10
Aflame: Learning from Silence
Pico Iyer. Riverhead, Jan. 14 ($30, ISBN 978-0-593-42028-7)
Essayist Iyer details how spending time in a Benedictine monastery helped him find joy, peace, and community. 60,000-copy announced first printing.
The Bible: A Global History
Bruce Gordon. Basic, Sept. 17 ($35, ISBN 978-1-5416-1973-9)
Gordon, a historian, traces how the Bible took shape and traveled across continents, adapting to locals’ needs even as it stirred up resistance as a symbol of imperialism.
Circle of Hope: A Reckoning with Love, Power, and Justice in an American Church
Eliza Griswold. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Aug. 6 ($30, ISBN 978-0-374-60168-3)
Pulitzer winner Griswold delivers a “riveting chronicle” of a progressive Pennsylvania church that splintered during a “period of social and political turmoil,” per PW’s starred review.
Exvangelical and Beyond: How American Christianity Went Radical and the Movement That’s Fighting Back
Blake Chastain. TarcherPerigee, Sept. 24 ($28, ISBN 978-0-593-71707-3)
An increasingly toxic right-wing evangelical movement has driven away a swath of Christians who are now speaking out about the movement’s harms, according to Chastain, who writes The Post-Exvangelical Post newsletter.
The Islamic Moses: How the Prophet Inspired Jews and Muslims to Flourish Together and Change the World
Mustafa Akyol. St. Martin’s, Sept. 10 ($30, ISBN 978-1-250-25609-6)
Framing Moses as the “historical precedent for Mohammad,” journalist Akyol outlines a Judeo-Islamic tradition that began in seventh-century Medina and continues to the present.
Opus: The Cult of Dark Money, Human Trafficking, and Right-Wing Conspiracy Inside the Catholic Church
Gareth Gore. Simon & Schuster, Oct. 8 ($30.99, ISBN 978-1-6680-1614-5)
Over the course of more than 60 years, journalist Gore claims, the Catholic sect Opus Dei stole billions of dollars from a Spanish bank to spread its ultraconservative agenda across the globe.
People Pleaser: Breaking Free from the Burden of Imaginary Expectations
Jinger Duggar Vuolo. Thomas Nelson, Jan. 14 ($29.99, ISBN 978-1-4003-4171-9)
Growing Up Duggar coauthor Vuolo encourages readers to let go of their need for approval and seek self-worth in their faith.
Pray Bold: Dare to Ask and Believe Big
Joel Osteen. Faithwords, Jan. 28 ($29, ISBN 978-1-5460-0515-5)
Believers should bring their deepest desires to God to turn their dreams into reality, asserts pastor Osteen. 300,000-copy announced first printing.
Wake Up to Love: Meditations to Start Your Day
Nikki Walton. HarperOne, Nov. 19 ($24.99, ISBN 978-0-06-341574-4)
Walton draws from her Good Mornings podcast for these brief musings on love, spirituality, and living in the moment. 100,000-copy announced first printing.
Womanish Theology: Discovering God Through the Lens of Black Girlhood
Khristi Lauren Adams. Brazos, Aug. 20 ($19.99 trade paper, ISBN 978-1-58743-634-5)
Minister Adams explores how salvation, prayer, and other theological concepts are understood and experienced by young Black women.
Religion & Spirituality Longlist
Fiction
BARBOUR
What I Left for You by Liz Tolsma (Dec. 1, $15.99 trade paper, ISBN 979-8-89151-004-3). An unexpected tragedy spurs social worker McKenna Muir to dig into her family’s roots on a trip to Poland, where she unearths a shocking secret from more than 80 years ago.
BETHANY HOUSE
Across the Ages by Gabrielle Meyer (Nov. 5, $17.99 trade paper, ISBN 978-0-7642-4420-9). Twenty-year-old “time crosser” Caroline, who splits her life between 1727 and 1927, works to unravel family mysteries in both timelines as a devastating truth about her future comes into focus.
A Hope Unburied by Kimberley Woodhouse (Sept. 24, $17.99 trade paper, ISBN 978-0-7642-4170-3). Budding paleontologist Eliza is thrilled to be taking part in a high-profile dig in Utah, until she receives threats warning her to stop or be killed.
The Seaside Homecoming by Julie Klassen (Dec. 3, $18.99 trade paper, ISBN 978-0-7642-4101-7) resumes the On Devonshire Shores series as Claire Summers travels back to England in hopes of reuniting with her sisters but is drawn into a relationship with a mysterious boardinghouse proprietor who might derail those plans.
GOOD BOOKS
Honoring Christmas: An Amish Romance by Linda Byler (Sept. 3, $14.99 trade paper, ISBN 978-1-68099-922-8). In 19th-century Pennsylvania, an impoverished 15-year-old bitterly anticipates the holiday season until a friendly Amish family introduces him to their beautiful daughter and the joys of Christmas.
KENSINGTON
B Is for Bonnet by Shelley Shepard Gray (Jan. 21, $27, ISBN 978-1-4967-4887-4). The second entry in the Amish ABCs series finds Englisch-born Jonny flirting with the idea of adopting the simpler Amish lifestyle in his grandparents’ small Ohio town, where he meets and falls for a charming café owner.
REVELL
Deadly Revenge by Patricia Bradley (Nov. 5, $18.99 trade paper,
ISBN 978-0-8007-4164-8). Pearl Springs, Tenn., police deputy Jenna Hart tackles a complicated case that might be rooted in the long-ago construction of a dam that forced some townspeople off their land.
Over the Edge by Irene Hannon (Oct. 1, $18.99 trade paper, ISBN 978-0-8007-4189-1). The sole witness in a high-profile murder case seeks help from detective Jack Tucker when someone begins stalking her in an effort to undermine her credibility.
Target Acquired by Lynette Eason (Aug. 20, $17.99 trade paper, ISBN 978-0-8007-4120-4). Medic Kenzie King works to crack a cold case as her own life comes under threat in this “taut” mystery full of “buried secrets, dredged-up traumas, and bad actors hiding in plain sight,” per PW’s review.
TYNDALE
The Forge by Chris Fabry (Aug. 6, $29.99, ISBN 978-1-4964-8920-3). When Cynthia Wright’s relationship with her son Isaiah begins to crumble after her divorce, she seeks help from a “prayer warrior,” who helps her find a new faith.
ZEBRA
The Amish Quiltmaker’s Unattached Neighbor by Jennifer Beckstrand (Nov. 26, $8.99 mass market, ISBN 978-1-4201-5614-0). A Colorado quiltmaker and matchmaker takes on the case of 32-year-old Ada Yoder, who spends most of her time caring for her family and thriving farm until sparks fly with handsome neighbor Enos Hoover.
Nonfiction
AVE MARIA
Aching for Greatness: Discover God’s Love in the Restless Search for More by Tanner Kalina (Sept. 13, $16.95 trade paper, ISBN 978-1-64680-342-2) chronicles the author’s forays into stand-up comedy, acting, and surfing before he found lasting fulfillment in his faith.
BAKER
The Hope of Heaven: How the Promise of Eternity Changes Everything by Sheila Walsh (Oct. 22, $24.99, ISBN 978-1-5409-0027-2) aims to break down the nitty-gritty details of the afterlife, and how Christians can use that knowledge to live more faithfully in the present. 50,000-copy announced first printing.
Yonder Come Day: Exploring the Collective Witness of the Formerly Enslaved by Jasmine L. Holmes (Sept. 3, $18.99 trade paper, ISBN 978-1-5409-0317-4) draws from more than 3,000 interviews conducted with formerly enslaved people in the 1930s to trace the life of a composite character from her birth into slavery to her old age.
BEACON
Religion Is Not Done with You: Or, the Hidden Power of Religion on Race, Maps, Bodies, and Law by Ilyse Morgenstein Fuerst and Megan Goodwin (Nov. 5, $24.95, ISBN 978-0-8070-1275-8) examines how faith influences personal biases, politics, and educational and social systems.
BETHANY HOUSE
Disciple Them Like Jesus: Leading Your Kids the Way Christ Led the Twelve by Barrett Johnson (Sept. 3, $17.99 trade paper, ISBN 978-0-7642-4382-0) explains how parents can use biblical strategies to instill faith in their children.
BLOOMSBURY CONTINUUM
Psalms and Songs of Solace by Martyn Percy (Oct. 15, $18 trade paper, ISBN 978-1-3994-1411-1) meditates on 50 psalms that offer comfort to believers in moments of suffering.
BRAZOS
Lead Like the Real You: Wisdom for Women on Finding Your Voice, Pursuing God’s Calling, and Leading with Courage by Amy Orr-Ewing (Aug. 13, $17.99 trade paper, ISBN 978-1-58743-606-2) tackles the unique challenges that female leaders face at church, at home, and in the workplace.
Your Jesus Is Too American: Calling the Church to Reclaim Kingdom Values over the American Dream by Steve Bezner (Oct. 8, $19.99 trade paper, ISBN 978-1-58743-631-4) urges readers to prioritize service, charity, and other biblical values over the obsessions with power, money, and politics that dominate today’s society, according to the author.
BROADLEAF
Budding Lotus in the West: Buddhism from an Immigrant’s Feminist Perspective by Nhi Yê´n Đô˜ Trâ´n (Sept. 24, $25.99, ISBN 978-1-5064-9514-9) combs through Buddhist texts to critique the male-centric nature of modern American Buddhism.
CHOSEN BOOKS
Teach Me How to Prosper: Biblical Keys to Supernatural Abundance by Kynan Bridges (Sept. 10, $18.99 trade paper, ISBN 978-0-8007-6261-2) unpacks what scripture has to say about poverty, prosperity, and divine favor.
CONCORDIA
Captivating Conversations: How Christians Can Reclaim the Lost Art of Listening by Brian Davies (Oct. 22, $17.99 trade paper, ISBN 978-0-7586-7434-0) asserts that becoming a better listener can help believers to strengthen their relationships and spread the gospel.
CONVERGENT
Even After Everything: The Spiritual Practice of Knowing the Risks and Loving Anyway by Stephanie Duncan Smith (Oct. 15, $26, ISBN 978-0-593-72775-1) reveals how enduring infertility and a miscarriage taught the author to embrace experiences of loss and love.
The Mystics Would Like a Word: Six Women Who Met God and Found a Spirituality for Today by Shannon K. Evans (Sept. 10, $26, ISBN 978-0-593-72727-0) spotlights six female mystics—Teresa of Ávila, Margery Kempe, Hildegarde of Bingen, Julian of Norwich, Catherine of Siena, and Thérèse of Lisieux—who forged a Christian spirituality that engaged with sex, desire, and motherhood.
DEXTERITY
Controlled Burn: Rising from the Ashes to Forge an Unshakable Faith by Brooke Martin (Aug. 20, $19.95 trade paper, ISBN 978-1-962435-10-9). The Emmy-winning news anchor mines past hardships—such as learning from doctors that her unborn child had a fatal birth defect—to frame periods of suffering as opportunities for personal and spiritual growth.
EERDMANS
American Christian Nationalism: Neither American nor Christian by Michael W. Austin (Oct. 15, $17.99 trade paper, ISBN 978-0-8028-8435-0) contends that nationalism runs counter to biblical values and advocates instead for the Christian model of the beloved community, which envisions a society that takes care of all.
Theopoetics in Color: Embodied Approaches in Theological Discourse, edited by Oluwatomisin Olayinka Oredein and Lakisha R. Lockhart-Rusch (Aug. 20, $26.99 trade paper, ISBN 978-0-8028-8018-5), uses the experiences of marginalized people as a prism through which to understand theological concepts.
FAITHWORDS
I Bet You Think This Book Is About You: How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Pride and Gain the Rewards of Humility by Chad Veach (Oct. 15, $28, ISBN 978-1-5460-0703-6). Christians should keep their egos in check to grow their faith in an increasingly narcissistic culture, according to this biblically grounded study.
Lazy Love: Recognizing and Reversing the 4 Threats to Any Successful Relationship by Keion Henderson (Aug. 6, $28, ISBN 978-1-5460-0683-1) details how believers can correct behavioral patterns that damage bonds with friends, partners, family, and coworkers. 50,000-copy announced first printing.
What About Me? Get Out of Your Own Way and Discover the Power of an Unselfish Life by Joyce Meyer (Sept. 10, $29,
ISBN 978-1-5460-4698-1) posits that true happiness stems from serving God and others. 350,000-copy announced first printing.
FORDHAM UNIV.
Liberating Spiritualities: Reimagining Faith in the Américas by Christopher D. Tirres (Dec. 3, $27.95 trade paper, ISBN 978-1-5315-0831-9) explores the philosophies of six 20th-century thinkers—among them Marxist philosopher José Carlos Mariátegui and educator Paulo Freire—who drew links between spirituality and social justice.
FORTRESS
Poverty in the Promised Land: Neighborliness, Resistance, and Restoration by Walter Brueggeman (Aug. 13, $19 trade paper, ISBN 978-8-88983-138-9) draws on the Bible to identify structural factors underpinning poverty and outline why reforming them is central to the Christian faith.
Reading the Margins: Encounters with the Bible in Literature by Michael J. Gilmour (Sept. 24, $36.99 trade paper, ISBN 978-1-5064-6935-5) analyzes the moral questions raised in works of fiction and poetry—such as what it means to be a peacemaker—from a scriptural perspective.
GOOD BOOKS
Wildly Well: Live Vibrantly, Age Gracefully, and Energize Your Faith by Shemane Nugent (Nov. 5, $29.99, ISBN 978-1-68099-924-2) draws on scripture and the author’s career as a fitness instructor to advise readers on living healthfully in one’s 40s, 50s, and beyond.
HARPERONE
Jesus for Everyone: Not Just Christians by Amy-Jill Levine (Aug. 6, $29.99, ISBN 978-0-06-221672-4) traces how Jesus’s teachings have shaped Western society and shed light on today’s political, economic, and social issues.
Ordinary Mysticism: Your Life as Sacred Ground by Mirabai Starr (Sept. 17, $26.99, ISBN 978-0-06-331719-2) offers an “openhearted” invitation for readers to find the sacred in the mundane, according to PW’s review. 75,000-copy announced first printing.
HARVEST HOUSE
Soul Care: Find Life-Giving Rhythms, Live Restored, Avoid Burnout, Discover Unspeakable Joy by Debra Fileta (Sept. 3, $17.99 trade paper, ISBN 978-0-7369-8821-6) “persuasively reassures readers that caring for one’s body and mind can be holy,” per PW’s review.
Uncommon Courage: Defending Truth and Freedom While There Is Still Time by Keisha Toni Russell (Jan. 21, $18.99 trade paper, ISBN 978-0-7369-8640-3). The author, a constitutional lawyer, describes how biblical values shape Americans’ personal freedoms, and outlines ways to defend them.
HIRMER
Sex: Jewish Positions, edited by Miriam Goldmann, Joanne Rosenthal, and Titia Zoeter (Aug. 19, $42 trade paper, ISBN 978-3-7774-4329-4), surveys Jewish attitudes toward sex, from ultra-Orthodox rabbinic restrictions to sexuality in Jewish film and art.
IVP
Confronting Sexism in the Church: How We Got Here and What We Can Do About It by Heather Matthews (Aug. 27, $18 trade paper, ISBN 978-1-5140-0818-8) traces the roots of sexism in the evangelical faith, focusing on the rigid gender roles that have developed in the church over the past 50 years.
How Not to Waste a Crisis: Quit Trying Harder by Ted Bolsinger (Aug. 13, $16, ISBN 978-1-5140-0866-9) advises leaders to use social or political shake-ups to reexamine their organization’s vision, energize their team, and fine-tune their leadership style.
Plundered: The Tangled Roots of Racial and Environmental Injustice by David W. Swanson (Oct. 8, $18 trade paper, ISBN 978-1-5140-0774-7) posits that greedy Western attitudes have spurred environmental abuses and the exploitation of the poor and marginalized, and offers a Christian framework for creating a more sustainable and equitable world.
IVP ACADEMIC
Swing Low, Vol. 1: A History of Black Christianity in the United States by Walter R. Strickland II (Oct. 29, $28 trade paper, ISBN 978-1-5140-0420-3) surveys the theology that has shaped African American Christianity from the 17th century until the present, covering key ecclesiastical and social developments such as the rise of Black evangelicalism.
JEWISH PUBLICATION SOCIETY
Contemporary Humanistic Judaism: Beliefs, Values, Practices, edited by Adam Chalom and Jodi Kornfeld (Jan. 1, $40 trade paper, ISBN 978-0-8276-1564-9), discusses how key Jewish principles, such as the importance of human agency and social progress, can empower believers to shape an individualized faith practice.
The Triumph of Life: A Narrative Theology of Judaism by Irving Greenberg (Aug. 1, $34.95 trade paper, ISBN 978-0-8276-1521-2) tracks the partnership between God and the Jewish people from the biblical era to the present.
KNOPF
Undivided: The Quest for Racial Solidarity in an American Church by Hahrie Han (Sept. 24, $29, ISBN 978-0-593-31886-7) profiles four participants in a racial reconciliation program at a Chicago megachurch during the Trump presidency.
KREGEL
One Body, One Spirit: Disability and Community in the Church by Paul Pettit and Jason Epps (Aug. 6, $19.99 trade paper, ISBN 978-0-8254-4792-1) outlines how churches can dismantle physical and emotional barriers that exclude disabled individuals.
Leafwood
Dying to Live: Letting Go of Earthly Pleasures to Find Eternal Joy by Margaret Burke (Oct. 1, $16.99 trade paper, ISBN 978-1-68426-063-8) urges believers to swap their preoccupations with social status and material possessions for a more fulfilling relationship with God.
MOODY
Cultivating Deeper Connections in a Lonely World by Becky Harling (Sept. 3, $15.99 trade paper, ISBN 978-0-8024-3093-9) sketches a “theology of belonging”—the idea that humans are created in relation to God and one another—to inspire believers to strengthen their bonds at church and beyond.
MOREHOUSE
Rage Prayers by Elizabeth Ashman Riley (Oct. 8, $18.95 trade paper, ISBN 978-1-64065-748-9) invites the faithful to channel their anger, frustration, and other difficult emotions into an honest dialogue with God.
MULTNOMAH
A Million Little Miracles: Rediscover the God Who Is Bigger Than Big, Closer Than Close, and Gooder Than Good by Mark Batterson (Nov. 19, $25, ISBN 978-0-593-19281-8) asks Christians to cultivate a “childlike wonder” in their faith.
THOMAS NELSON
The Coming Golden Age: 31 Ways to Be Kingdom Ready by David Jeremiah (Oct. 1, $29.99, ISBN 978-0-7852-5238-2). Turning Point founder Jeremiah follows up The Great Disappearance with a guide to Christ’s second coming and earthly reign that encourages Christians to draw strength from those events in the here and now.
A Crown That Lasts: You Are Not Your Label by Demi-Leigh Tebow (Aug. 13, $29.99, ISBN 978-1-4003-4358-4). The 2017 Miss Universe winner debuts with a “sincere invitation for readers to separate their identity from earthly accomplishments and reinvest it in their faith,” per PW’s review.
Two Equals One: A Marriage Equation for Love, Laughter, and Longevity by Jimmy and Irene Rollins (Oct. 29, $19.99 trade paper, ISBN 978-1-7852-8983-8) explains how couples can harness their faith to rebuild trust and restore healthy communication.
NEW WORLD LIBRARY
The Beginner’s Guide to Karma: How to Live with Less Negativity and More Peace by Lama Lhanang and Mordy Levine (Oct. 29, $16.95 trade paper, ISBN 978-1-60868-872-2) draws from scripture, metaphysics, and psychology to explore the intricacies of the Buddhist concept.
NORTHFIELD
Your New Life with Adult Children: A Practical Guide for What Helps, What Hurts, and What Heals by Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell (Oct. 1, $16.99 trade paper, ISBN 978-0-8024-3480-7). The author of The 5 Love Languages teams up with psychiatrist Campbell to tackle such parenting challenges as clashes over lifestyle choices and adult kids moving back home.
ORBIS
A Bowl of Perfect Light: Stories of Forgiveness, Reconciliation and Repairing the World by Megan McKenna (Sept. 25, $25 trade paper, ISBN 978-1-62698-589-6) surveys Christian scripture, Jewish midrashes, and Native American teachings to consider the nature of forgiveness and how it can renew the world.
PORTFOLIO
We Who Wrestle with God by Jordan B. Peterson (Nov. 19, $35, ISBN 978-0-593-54253-8) unpacks how key biblical stories have shaped Western society and what they reveal about human nature.
PRINCETON UNIV.
Ancient Christianities: The First Five Hundred Years by Paula Fred-
riksen (Oct. 15, $29.95, ISBN 978-0-691-15769-6) charts how Christianity emerged in a society teeming with gods and evolved from a form of Jewish messianism into the official faith of the Roman empire.
QUIRK
Cult Following: The Extreme Sects That Capture Our Imaginations—and Take Over Our Lives by J.W. Ocker (Sept. 10, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-68369-412-0). From David Koresh’s Branch Davidians to Nxivm, Ocker investigates how cults work and why they attract
followers. 75,000-copy announced first printing.
REVELL
You, Me, and Our ADHD Family: Practical Steps to Cultivate Healthy Relationships by Tamara Rosier (Sept. 24, $19.99 trade paper, ISBN 978-0-8007-4535-6) aims to help parents identify their kids’ ADHD traits—including impulsiveness, emotional volatility, and poor organizational skills—and manage them.
SHAMBHALA
Down to Earth Dharma: Insight Meditation to Awaken the Heart by Rebecca Bradshaw (Nov. 26, $21.95 trade paper, ISBN 978-1-64547-321-3) approaches Buddhist teachings and practices through a “feminine” paradigm that emphasizes receptivity and openness.
The Free Mind: Finding Clarity in a Digitally Distracted World by Dza Kilung (Aug. 20, $18.95 trade paper, ISBN 978-1-64547-325-1) argues that Buddhist principles can help readers to live more mindfully in a tech-obsessed world.
SKYHORSE
Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life’s Darkest Moments by Rachel Wojo (Oct. 8, $18.99 trade paper, ISBN 978-1-5107-8162-7) calls on readers to establish a strong prayer connection to God in moments of both crisis and peace.
ST. MARTIN’S ESSENTIALS
Deconstructing: Leaving Church, Finding Faith by Karla Kamstra (Oct. 8, $28, ISBN 978-1-250-29275-9) encourages believers to excavate the patriarchal roots of their faith and build a freer, less dogmatic spirituality.
TYNDALE MOMENTUM
Live Like a Guide Dog: True Stories from a Blind Man and His Dogs About Being Brave, Overcoming Adversity, and Moving Forward in Faith by Michael Hingson and Keri Wyatt Kent (Aug. 20, $29.99, ISBN 978-1-4964-7655-5). The Thunder Dog author shares lessons he’s learned from his service animals on handling the unexpected, using fear constructively, and more.
White Boy/Black Girl: What Our Differences Can Teach Us, One Honest Conversation at a Time by Adaeze and Chad Brinkman (Sept. 17, $18.99 trade paper, ISBN 978-1-4964-7493-3) offers insights that the authors, a married couple, have gleaned from
difficult discussions about race.
TYNDALE REFRESH
Healing What’s Within: Coming Home to Yourself—and to God—When You’re Wounded, Weary, and Wandering by Chuck DeGroat (Oct. 8, $18.99 trade paper, ISBN 978-1-4964-8314-0) uses the story of Adam and Eve’s fall from grace to meditate on reconnecting with one’s truest self in moments of personal crisis.
UNIV. OF CHICAGO
Thoreau’s God by Richard Higgins (Nov. 19, $20, ISBN 978-0-226-82730-8) traces the transcendentalist’s complex relationship with faith, from fleeing the church and critiquing formal religion to embarking on a lifelong quest to define his spirituality.
UNIV. OF NOTRE DAME
Ending Persecution: Charting the Path to Global Religious Freedom by H. Knox Thames (Sept. 1, $45, ISBN 978-0-268-20867-7) argues that the U.S. should use such strategies as coalition building to combat religious oppression worldwide, from the persecution of Uyghurs in China to Middle Eastern terrorism.
WATERBROOK
Sacred Creativity: Inspiration to Reclaim the Joy of Your God-Given Gifts by Jena Holliday (Aug. 20, $25, ISBN 978-0-593-58147-6) invites budding artists to use drawing, writing,
and other creative pursuits to connect with God.
You’ll Make It (and They Will Too): Everything No One Talks About When You’re Parenting Teens by Amy Betters-Midtvedt (Aug. 6, $17 trade paper, ISBN 978-0-593-60112-9) covers the joys and challenges of raising teenagers, from supporting them through mental health challenges to celebrating their unique skills and gifts.
Westminster John Knox
Building Belonging: The Church’s Call to Build Community and House Our Neighbors by John Cleghorn (Oct. 15, $25 trade paper, ISBN 978-0-664-26850-3) outlines how churches can use their resources to help shelter vulnerable members of their communities.
WORTHY
Star-Spangled Jesus: Leaving Christian Nationalism and Finding a True Faith by April Ajoy (Oct. 1, $28, ISBN 978-1-5460-0668-8) recounts how the author untangled herself from the evangelical culture in which she was raised, and how it’s reshaping the political arena.
When Doing It All Is Undoing You: Meeting God in Your Unmet Expectations by Alyssa Joy Bethke (Sept. 17, $28, ISBN 978-1-5460-3408-7) urges women to abandon their endless and unsatisfying quests for social approval and happiness, and seek fulfillment in God. 50,000-copy announced first printing.
ZONDERVAN REFLECTIVE
Face Forward: Reclaiming Hope When Everything Falls Apart by Bethny Ricks (Oct. 1, $24.99, ISBN 978-0-310-15722-9) recounts the author’s personal and professional challenges to explore how believers can
harness their faith to surmount their own obstacles.
The Spirit of Justice: True Stories of Faith, Race, and Resistance by Jemar Tisby (Sept. 3, $29.99, ISBN 978-0-310-14485-4) spotlights little-known activists who agitated for racial equality, spanning from the country’s founding to the present.
