"We read to know we are not alone.  ~ C.S. Lewis

I love to read more than almost anything in the whole wide world.  The joy I have derived from books throughout my entire life simply cannot be overstated so I would like to introduce you to some of my favorites.  A few are Recent Acquaintances while others are Precious Lifelong Friends, but nothing makes this list that hasn't profoundly impacted my life.  There is much solace and inspiration to be found in another person's story.  May you be as blessed by these as I have been.

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The Best Book in All of History in All the World

God's Word, the Bible

My number one Second Favorite - Game Changer!

One Thousand Gifts  by Ann Voskamp


Devotionals

One Thousand Gifts Devotional by Ann Voskamp

Streams in the Desert by Mrs. C. Cowman

My Utmost For His Highest by Oswald Chambers

Jesus Calling by Sarah Young

Sparkling Gems From the Greek by Rick Renner

The Treasury of David by Charles Spurgeon

Behold His Love by Basilia Schlink


Humanitarian/ Missions

The Scent of Water  by Naomi Zacharias

Lost Boy No More by Abraham Nhial and DiAnn Mills

Jesus, M.D. by David Stevens

Miracle at Tenwek by Gregg Lewis


Other

Don't Waste Your Life by John Piper

This Momentary Marriage by John Piper

In The Footsteps of Jesus by Bruce Marchiano

The Mission of Motherhood by Sally Clarkson

Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas

The Gentle Ways of the Beautiful Woman by Anne Ortlund

Fiction (all God-honoring by Christian authors)

The Mitford Series  by Jan Karon 

The AD Chronicles (series) by Brock and Bodie Thoene

The Zion Chronicles (series) by Brock and Bodie Thoene

The Zion Covenant (series) by Brock and Bodie Thoene

The Zion Legacy (series) by Brock and Bodie Thoene

Red River of the North Series by Lorraine Snelling

The Mark of the Lion Series by Francine Rivers

Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers

Lineage of Grace Series by Francine Rivers

Sons of Encouragement Series by Francine Rivers


Classics (also God-honoring)

Les Miserable by Victor Hugo

Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe

Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe


Homeschooling Resources

Our 24 Family Ways by Clay Clarkson

Horizons Math

IEW - Institute for Excellence in Writing