This is a collection of books that have stayed with me long after the last page. Some deepen faith, some spark creativity, and others simply tell beautiful stories worth passing along.
All-Time Favorites
Jane Austen – EVERYTHING
Jane Austen reminds me that wit, wisdom, and the quiet courage to know oneself can turn even the smallest drawing-room drama into timeless truth. Plus, a Colonel Brandon is a big plus.
Bridgerton Series – Julia Quinn
I was cheering for Polin long before the world caught on, proudly clutching my original paperback copies of the books that made their slow-burn love story one of Bridgerton’s sweetest romances.
The City Baker’s Guide to Country Living – Louise Miller
When Livvie’s life in Boston crashes and burns, a quiet Vermont town filled with baking contests, banjo music, and unexpected love shows her what home really means.
Jerusalem – The Biography – Simon Sebag Montefiore
Jerusalem: A Biography by Simon Sebag Montefiore reveals the city’s turbulent story of faith, power, conquest, and devotion—showing how one place became the spiritual heartbeat of three world religions and the stage for history’s most enduring drama.
The Best Cook in the World – Tales from My Momma’s Table – Rick Bragg
Rick Bragg’s The Best Cook in the World is a love letter to the mothers and grandmothers who turned humble ingredients, hard lives, and deep faith into unforgettable meals and even stronger families.
Jewish Wisdom – Rabbi Joseph Telushkin
Jewish Wisdom by Rabbi Joseph Telushkin reads like the most illuminating Bible study you never knew you needed, uncovering centuries of insight that connect faith directly to everyday life.
Factory Man – Beth Macy
Factory Man hit close to home for me because Beth Macy tells the story of Bassett, Virginia—my hometown—and the rise and fall of the furniture industry that shaped our entire community.