If you are looking to read more Christian books, I think you will find some on this list of Christian Books To Read in 2026.
One of my reading goals for 2026 is to read more Christian books, so I made a list of books I wanted to read.
There are twenty-six books on this list. I know I won’t get to them all, but I hope to read at least half.
My shelves are full of books. At times, it is overwhelming to choose my next read. I think having a stack of books to choose from will help me decide what to read next.
My list of books spans a wide range. There are biographies and memoirs, books on suffering and middle-aged life, and even a book on exercise.
If you have read any of these books, I would love to hear your thoughts, so that I can decide what to move to the top of the pile.
Christian Books To Read In 2026
When God Doesn’t Fix It by Laura Story. This book was published in 2015, so it is backlist. I bought it a couple of years ago after reading a review, but I haven’t read it. My daughter recently spotted it on my shelf and borrowed it to read. After she told me how much she enjoyed it, I knew I needed to move it to the top of my to-read pile.
I Give Up by Laura Story. This is another book by Laura Story that I have had for a while, and I think I’ll read it after When God Doesn’t Fix It.
You Were Never Meant to Do It All by Kelly M Kapic. I am not sure where I heard about this book, but it sounds like a great one.
You Are A Theologian by Jen Wilkin and J.T. English. I have read other books by Jen Wilkin, so I added this one to my TBR list. This is one I have read many great reviews of.
We Shall All Be Changed by Lydia Brownback. This one just seemed like a book worth reading because death is a part of life, knowing how to deal with it and how to help others through it is useful. I feel like this is one of those books you should read before you need it.
We Died Before We Came Here by Emily Foreman. I love memoirs and biographies. This one is about a missionary couple who gave up their American life to serve in Africa.
Walking Through Deconstruction by Ian Harber. If you have been in the Christian church or homeschooling world, you have probably heard stories of deconstruction. I have read other books on the topic, so this one caught my attention.
The Waiting by Cathy LaGrow. This looks like a challenging read because it is a horrific topic, but I have read several reviews on this one recently, so I added it to my list to read.
The Making of the Beautiful by Roland V. Bingham. This is a Christian biography of someone whom I know nothing about. I always love to read books about people I have never heard of.
The Afternoon of Life by Elyse Fitzpatrick. This one makes the list simply because of the topic. I am middle-aged, and this book sounds like a good reminder to find purpose in this stage of my life.
Scrolling Ourselves To Death by multiple authors. I bought this book right after it was released in 2025, but I never got around to reading it. One of my goals for 2026 is to spend a lot less time scrolling social media and news, so I think this book will be a must read in 2026.
Promises In the Dark by Eric McLaughlin. I have read a lot of books on pain and suffering, and I am always looking for new ones to read. This one looks really good.
On Magic and Miracles by Marian A. Jacobs. This book caught my attention for its subject. I don’t read or watch a lot of things that contain magic. This is a topic I have heard many Christians debate, but I have never read a book on it, so I am looking forward to this one.
Not Old, Not Young, Not Done by Christopher Ash. This is another one that I want to read because it is about being middle-aged.
Mud, Bullets, and Open Roads by David Robinson. I love biographies and bought this one a while ago, but never picked it up to read. I am hoping to get to it this year.
Making Good Return by Kathleen B. Nielson. This book is not about middle age, but about an issue most middle-aged people face: aging parents. I have read some great reviews on this one.
Made to Tremble by Blair Linne. I read and loved Finding My Father by Blair Linne a couple of years ago. When I found out she had a new book out, I knew that I had to read it.
Loving Your Adult Children by Gaye B. Clark. This is another one that is more of middle aged people. Do you see a theme in my books this year?
Limping Heavenward by Karrie Hahn. Yes, another book about pain and suffering.
In His Hands by Eric M. Schumacher and Jessika Sanders. I added this one to the list because I think it would be beneficial in helping others go through pain and suffering.
I’ve Seen the End of You by W. Lee Warren, M.D. I have seen so many reviews about this book since it was published in 2020. I think this is the year to finally read it.
How To Tell the Truth by Preston Perry. This is another one that I have read a lot of good reviews on.
Heart Songs for Every Saint by William J.U. Philip. I bought this book on suffering a while ago, and I am hoping to get to it this year.
Enough About Me by Jen Oshman. We live in an age of self. This book sounds like a good reminder that life is not just about me. I am currently reading this one and am enjoying it.
Disrupted Journey by Nate Brooks. Another book on pain and suffering that I bought and have not read yet.
A Little Theology of Exercise by David Mathis. Pre long-haul Covid, I was a runner. Not a marathon runner, but I ran two to three miles most days of the week. With all my health issues, I have not been able to run regularly for the last five years. I miss it and am seeking other forms of exercise rI enjoy. I have not read a Christian book on exercise, so I am looking forward to this one.
Have you read any of these books? What should I read next? Have you read a great Christian book recently that I should add to my list to read?