This Christmas, consider giving a loved one a book to study, to ponder over, or to simply get lost in. Here’s a list of fiction and non-fiction titles for readers of all ages.
“The Spirit of Christmas” by Greg Olsen
In this beautifully illustrated Christmas giftbook, readers will join Santa Claus as he enters a family room on Christmas Eve and discovers an ornate Nativity scene representing the birth of Jesus.
“But if Not” by Camille Fronk Olson
With trust in God’s plan of happiness, His word, and His healing balm, beloved author Camille Frank Olson explores how the consequences of living in a fallen world, our own mortality and personal agency, and unfounded gospel interpretations sometimes take us on unexpected detours.
“Learning to Listen” by Dale G. Renlund
Drawing on gospel truths and his personal experiences as a cardiologist, Dale G. Renlund explains how personal revelation works. Like learning to use a stethoscope, learning to recognize the Spirit requires effort and practice. The spiritual skill must be developed over a lifetime, but the effort brings great blessings.
“An Endowment of Love” by Melinda Wheelwright Brown
Melinda W. Brown invites us to join her in a unique approach to the temple that is specifically focused on developing a loving relationship with the Lord and learning His way of loving God and others.
“In the Hands of the Lord” by Richard E. Turley Jr.
In 1984, when President Gordon B. Hinckley extended the call to the apostleship, Dallin H. Oaks replied, “My life is in the hands of the Lord, and my career is in the hands of His servants.” This engaging biography by noted historian Richard E. Turley Jr. takes the reader on a fascinating journey through the life of an extraordinary leader.
“Expressions of Jesus” compiled by Rose Datoc Dall
This one-of-a-kind curated collection of artwork showcases images of Jesus Christ from more than 100 diverse artists throughout history and from around the world.
“The Holy Sealing” by Anthony and Cindy Sweat
Although sealing is central to the Restoration, sometimes we don’t understand it beyond “living together” in heaven. Sealing, however, orders eternity, links generations, secures blessings, continues priesthood, and enables exaltation. Anthony and Cindy Sweat explore more broadly what the holy sealing is doing, why it is essential, and how it blesses us.
“Casters and Crowns” by Elizabeth Lowham
Crown Princess Aria is dealt a terrible curse: Over the course of 100 days, she will be unable to sleep, her body and mind doomed to waste away. And then the curse will pass to her sister, until every member of the king's line is dead. Aria's best hope for breaking her curse is to seek help from a Caster—the handsome and charming Baron Reeves. He may be entitled to a place at the court, but as a magic user, can he truly be trusted?
“The Legend of the Last Library” by Frank L. Cole
Juni lives in a world without books. The Blight killed off all the trees, and paper is worth more than just about anything. So when Juni discovers a book—the first one she’s ever seen— hidden in a box in her grandpa’s closet, she’s both surprised and elated. Grandpa, however, insists that she read it first. Beyond opening her imagination, the book contains clues that point to what could be the last library on Earth. If reading one book could change her life, what would access to thousands—or millions—of books do?
“Wendy’s Ever After” by Julie Wright
Wendy Darling has grown into a stunning young woman. Her days are filled with social gatherings and elegant balls, but her nights are alive with memories of being in Neverland with Peter Pan—the boy who never grew up. When Wendy meets a handsome and mysterious stranger, there’s something about him that feels familiar. Intrigued and a bit unnerved, Wendy finds herself inexplicably drawn to this young man and soon finds herself back in Neverland. As she battles old foes and forges alliances with new friends, Wendy is torn between her memories of a boy she once loved and the man who has stolen her heart.
“Millie” by McCall Hoyle
Millie is a feisty border terrier who lives on the streets. When she is rescued by a young student named Tori, she wonders if she's finally found her person and begins to let down her emotional guard. But when trust and belonging are challenged, Millie reverts to old habits—fleeing, hiding, and growling. Will she end up back on the streets? Or can Millie and Tori embrace their training, trust in each other, and find a forever home together?
“The Gorgon’s Fury” by Brandon Mull
Satyrs Newel and Doren are maturing into more responsible citizens after helping put an end to the dragon rebellion. But the thought of growing out of adolescence has the two goatmen in crisis mode. Newel and Doren become intrigued after an informant divulges information about a legendary Listening Doll—a talisman with the power to reveal the antidote for any magical malady—hidden somewhere in the Florida swamplands. If the mystical doll can solve any problem, maybe she has the answer to how to turn back the clock so they won’t have to grow up.
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