I love to reads books in a variety of genres, and am always on the lookout for new books. Here are 10 new and upcoming books by some of my favorite authors.
Let Earth Receive Her King: Daily Readings for Advent by Alistair Begg
This book was published August 1.
From the Amazon description:
“Follow the story of God’s Messiah from Genesis to Revelation. See how God prepared the world for Christ’s first coming and how that wondrous gift was given; and look forward to Christ’s future coming and how all things will be made new.
Alongside Alistair Begg’s insightful Bible devotion, each day features a question to aid personal reflection and a carol or hymn to enjoy meditating upon. These readings will make December a month of celebrating the wonder of Christmas and the hope of Christ’s return.”
C is for Christian: An A-Z Treasury of Who We Are in Christ by Alistair Begg
This book was published September 1.
From the Amazon description:
“Excite kids about how great it is to be a Christian with this beautifully illustrated treasury of theological truths. Going from A to Z, kids will learn about the amazing things that are true of us if we know Christ. For example:
- A is for Adoption – we are children of God, part of his beloved family.
- B is for Branch – we are connected to Jesus, the vine, and he gives us life and all we need.
- C is for Citizen – we have a place in heaven, which is where we are heading.
Each letter teaches children about an aspect of our identity in Christ using Bible verses and clear engaging teaching by Alistair Begg. Reflection questions and prayers are included, making it possible to use this resource devotionally, such as for bedtime devotions or morning baskets. It can also be used as a kind of catechism, summarizing some of the Bible’s truths about being a Christian. The alphabet format makes these theological truths easy to remember. Can be read to kids 4+ or read by kids 7+.
Children will be invited to praise, thank, and worship Jesus as they grow more excited about all the incredible blessings that come with being his friend.”
Pilgrim Prayers: Devotional Poems That Awaken Your Heart to the Goodness, Greatness, and Glory of God by Tim Challies
This book will be published September 10.
From the Amazon description:
“This curated collection of 50 poems, which Challies has found over years of combing through volumes of poetry new and old, will offer you new language to express both joy and sorrow, praise and lament in any season of life.
Throughout Pilgrim Prayers, you’ll discover the poetic riches expressed through devotional prayers that celebrate the acts of God and marvel at his ways. This collection is designed for daily devotions and mediations and can be used for addressing specific topics in church gatherings or on special occasions.
Each entry has an introduction reflecting on the prayer by Challies, helpful explanations of any difficult phrases or words, related Scriptures for study, and a question for application and reflection.
These prayers, devotional gems of past generations, will bless a new generation of Christians as they seek to grow in love and obedience to the Lord.”
Everyday Gospel: A Daily Devotional Connecting Scripture to All of Life by Paul Tripp
This book will be published September 24.
From the Amazon description:
“Christians know that daily Scripture reading is an essential spiritual discipline. But sometimes opening the Bible day in and day out can feel like a burden rather than the joy and gift that it is. Spending a few minutes reflecting on the truths found within God’s word can strengthen your faith, help you resist sin, and inspire you to live for the eternal, unshakeable kingdom of God.
In the Everyday Gospel devotional, Paul David Tripp provides a roadmap for readers who want to spend a full year in God’s word. Tripp, author of the bestselling New Morning Mercies, has now written a second daily devotional, offering 365 fresh, engaging entries that follow an annual Bible reading plan from Genesis through Revelation. Brief and practical, these reflections connect the transforming power of Scripture to all you will experience in your everyday Christian life.
- Year-Long Devotional: 365 Scripture-focused readings follow canonical biblical order
- Practical: Helps readers apply God’s word in their daily lives and experience renewal through the gospel
- Ribbon Marker: Includes a ribbon marker to help readers stay on track throughout the year
- Written by Paul David Tripp: Author of the bestselling devotional New Morning Mercies (more than one million copies in print)
- Part of the Everyday Gospel Suite”
Daily Doctrine: A One-Year Guide to Systematic Theology by Kevin DeYoung
This book will be published October 1.
From the Amazon description:
“All thoughtful Christians want to better understand the Bible, its author, and its influence on their beliefs. In short―whether they recognize it or not―they want to understand theology. But many find the subject matter too academic, dense, or difficult to understand, and they lack proper study resources to help expand their knowledge of God and his written word.
Designed to make systematic theology clear and accessible for the everyday Christian, this devotional walks through the most important theology topics over the course of a year. Each month is categorized into broad themes, starting with the study of God and concluding with the end times. Written by bestselling author and associate professor of systematic theology Kevin DeYoung, each concise daily reading contains verses for meditation and application, building upon each other and easing readers into the study of systematic theology.
- Written for Thoughtful Christians: Offers pastors, ministry leaders, and everyday Christians access to a theologically rich yet accessible study
- One-Year Plan: Daily readings build off one another to help ease readers into systematic theology
- Covers Important Theological Topics: Each month covers a different broad theological topic, including mankind, salvation, the church, end times, and more
- Written by Kevin DeYoung: Pastor, bestselling author, and associate professor of systematic theology”
Go Forward in Love: A Year of Daily Readings from Timothy Keller
To be published October 1.
From the Amazon description:
“The perfect 365-day devotional for both new and longtime admirers of Timothy Keller’s writing, Go Forward in Love features deep insights, profound truths, and biblical wisdom on topics such as prayer, forgiveness, loving our neighbors, the importance of work, and the hope of the resurrection.
Each day’s reading is short, but will lead you into worship, give you a fresh sense of awe and wonder before God, and help you Go Forward in Love as willing servants of God and everyone around you.
A timeless collection of wisdom from one of our generation’s most trusted spiritual leaders, this devotional features excerpts from his best-loved books, including The Reason for God, The Prodigal God, Walking with God through Pain and Suffering, The Meaning of Marriage, and more.”
Revenge of the Tipping Point: Overstories, Superspreaders, and the Rise of Social Engineering by Malcolm Gladwell
This book will be published October 1.
From the Amazon description:
“Twenty-five years after the publication of his groundbreaking first book, Malcolm Gladwell returns with a brand-new volume that reframes the lessons of The Tipping Point in a startling and revealing light.
Why is Miami…Miami? What does the heartbreaking fate of the cheetah tell us about the way we raise our children? Why do Ivy League schools care so much about sports? What is the Magic Third, and what does it mean for racial harmony? In this provocative new work, Malcolm Gladwell returns for the first time in twenty-five years to the subject of social epidemics and tipping points, this time with the aim of explaining the dark side of contagious phenomena.
Through a series of riveting stories, Gladwell traces the rise of a new and troubling form of social engineering. He takes us to the streets of Los Angeles to meet the world’s most successful bank robbers, rediscovers a forgotten television show from the 1970s that changed the world, visits the site of a historic experiment on a tiny cul-de-sac in northern California, and offers an alternate history of two of the biggest epidemics of our day: COVID and the opioid crisis. Revenge of the Tipping Point is Gladwell’s most personal book yet. With his characteristic mix of storytelling and social science, he offers a guide to making sense of the contagions of modern world. It’s time we took tipping points seriously.”
The Royal in You by Jordan Raynor
This book will be published October 22.
From the Amazon description:
“Scripture teaches Christians that we should look forward with hope and joy to the day when God will make all things new—so why do many feel boredom or even dread when picturing God’s heavenly kingdom? Bestselling author Jordan Raynor follows up his successful picture book The Creator in You with an exciting, hope-filled look at what the Bible really tells us about heaven and the New Earth. Far from being the end of our story, it’s just the beginning of a new life filled with all the things we love about the earth—animals, music, adventure, and meaningful work—but without any of the things that make this world sad and broken.
Based on Scripture and told with engaging rhyme and epic illustrations, The Royal in You is sure to become a go-to resource and beloved read aloud for families of faith.”
Roots and Rhythm: A Life in Music by Charlie Peacock
This book will be published February 4, 2025
From the Amazon description:
“In this artful memoir, Grammy Award-winning music producer Charlie Peacock flexes his literary chops and gives readers the gritty backstage stories they crave: artist anecdotes, geeky trivia, and how the hits were written and recorded. Threaded throughout is Peacock’s unique ancestral and spiritual story—the roots. Like Coltrane, Dylan, and Bono before him, Peacock reveals a Christ-affection while warning genre purists he’s no Christian musician.
Peacock, the great-grandson of a Louisiana fiddler, is an American musical polymath. He’s been the young jazz musician sitting at the feet of trumpeter Eddie Henderson and pianist Herbie Hancock; the singer-songwriter plucked from the Northern California punk/pop underground by legendary impresarios Bill Graham and Chris Blackwell; a pioneering, innovative contributor to the nascent rise of gospel rock in the 1980s; and the genre-busting producer behind such diverse artists as Al Green, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Chris Cornell, Audio Adrenaline, The Civil Wars, Switchfoot, Turtle Island Quartet, and John Patitucci.
Roots and Rhythm includes Peacock’s seminal NorCal days, the story of indie labels Exit and Re:Think, the Nashville Christian music scene (1989–1999), and his essential role in the 21st-century folk/Americana boom (The Civil Wars, Holly Williams, The Lone Bellow). While his exploits and achievements grace the book (including the story of Amy Grant’s “Every Heartbeat” and the evergreen “In the Light”), Peacock is hardly the only character. Instead, he writes as a Joan Didion-style essayist, weaving together a quintessential American story. Beat poet Gary Snyder, evangelist Billy Graham, producer T Bone Burnett, saxophonist Wayne Shorter, and writers Wendell Berry and Isabel Wilkerson all appear in this sweeping tale where ancestry, migration, teenage love, Jesus, and Miles Davis collide.
The book is an invitation: embrace the roots and rhythm of our own lives, letting the music and God’s insistent love lead us to gratitude and wonder.”
Things Unseen by Sinclair Ferguson
Ligonier Ministries CEO Chris Larson announced at the 2024 Ligonier National Conference in May that Sinclair Ferguson’s excellent podcast would have a book release. At this time, we don’t know when the book will be released, but we’re looking forward to it.
I hope you will enjoy one of more of these new and upcoming books. What other books are you looking forward to reading?
