Abundance
Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson’s "Abundance" offers a hopeful, critical look at policy, politics and possibility, writes Amy Pagliarella.
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Summer reads: Faith, formation, and spiritual growth
Amy Pagliarella recommends a list of books that explore theological insight, spiritual practices, or faith-in-action in personal and communal life.
Summer reading: Public life, justice and the common good
Amy Pagliarella recommends a list of books reflecting on societal structures, history and collective responsibility.
Summer reading: Grief, healing, and the search for meaning
Amy Pagliarella offers a list of memoirs and novels that grapple with suffering, memory, and personal transformation.
Big truths for little readers
Three new children’s books explore big faith questions with beauty, joy, and hope — from Miriam’s dancing to a magical lunchbox and what the Bible really is.
One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This
"One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This" calls preachers and other church leaders to pay attention, show up, and work toward a renewed moral compass in our country and culture. — Amy Pagliarella
Authentic Christian Freedom: Deconstructing the American Gospel of Liberty
In "Authentic Christian Freedom," Elizabeth L. Hinson-Hasty critiques America’s culture wars and reclaims Christian freedom as non-partisan love.
Pathways to Belonging
"Pathways to Belonging" is for those interested in the importance of belonging, and the power of choosing to belong to God, writes Amy Pagliarella.
The spiritual art of staying
Amy Pagliarella recommends two memoirs on rootedness and renewal.
Church Camp: Bad Skits, Cry Night, and How White Evangelicalism Betrayed a Generation
"Church Camp" is both the memoir of theologian Cara Meredith and a well-researched assessment of the Christian camping industry. — Amy Pagliarella
Appreciate These Things: Eight Ways of Cultivating Compassion
How can we preserve our tender hearts yet be vulnerable enough to engage with the “other” in this current climate? Amy Pagliarella reviews Jill Duffield's new book.
Disciples of White Jesus
Angela Denker explores the radicalization of young White men in America and the role of right-wing Christianity, while also highlighting those who promote a more compassionate path. — Amy Pagliarella
Good Soil: The Education of an Accidental Farmhand
Journalist and pastor Jeff Chu reflects on the lessons he learned at Princeton Seminary's Farminary.
Seeing Things
A poignant poetry collection on memory, loss, and healing, "Seeing Things" explores trauma, family, and resilience. Amy Pagliarella offers a review.
Becoming the Pastor’s Wife: How Marriage Replaced Ordination as a Woman’s Path to Ministry
"Becoming the Pastor’s Wife" is a must-read for those who enjoy church history, cultural commentary, or a really good mystery, writes Amy Pagliarella.
Making Time: A New Vision for Crafting a Life Beyond Productivity
Maria Bowler’s "Making Time" offers a fresh, creative approach to time, moving beyond productivity to embrace presence, curiosity, and the joy of making. — Amy Pagliarella
Love’s Braided Dance: Hope in a Time of Crisis
Norman Wirzba offers a theology of hope in “a time of crisis.” Amy Pagliarella reviews Wirzba's latest book.
Seven Ways of Looking at the Transfiguration
Struggling with Transfiguration Sunday? Sarah Hinlicky Wilson offers seven fresh angles on this mysterious event, weaving theology, exegesis, and preaching insight.
Draw Close: A Creative Companion for Lent
"Draw Close" by Stephanie B. Dunn is an engaging Lenten guide blending prayer, reflection, and creative practices for spiritual renewal, writes Amy Pagliarella.
We Will Rest! The Art of Escape
Tricia Hersey calls readers to liberate themselves from "grind culture," Amy Pagliarella writes.
The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World
“What if scarcity is a social construct?” Amy Pagliarella reviews Indigenous botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer's latest book.
The top Outlook book recommendations of 2024
According to our readers, these were the best books of 2024 to purchase.
Every Day for Everyone: 365 Devotions from Genesis to Revelation
"Every Day for Everyone" is the daily devotional I’ll be reading in 2025, writes Amy Pagliarella.
This Beautiful Day: Daily Wisdom from Mister Rogers
Who better to speak to this time and place than everyone’s favorite Presbyterian minister, Mr. Rogers? — Amy Pagliarella
Holiday reading
Whether you’re looking for something to read aloud to a child or want to spend the holidays catching up on some of the year’s best, you’ll want to check out these great books. — Amy Pagliarella