Fiction & Non-Fiction Picks to Encourage Your Heart This Season

There’s something special about slowing down with a good book during the Christmas season. Between wrapping gifts, planning gatherings, and trying to stay centered in the middle of the holiday rush, sometimes our hearts simply need a moment to breathe. Books have a beautiful way of giving us that moment — reminding us of hope, stirring our faith, and helping us return to the deeper meaning behind the celebration.
Below is a short list of fiction and non-fiction books perfect for Christian women who want to be encouraged, inspired, and wrapped in stories and truths that speak to the heart.

Fiction Recommendations

Light of Grace — by Lori Domingo
A moving Christian novel about healing, redemption, and finding God’s light in the darkest places.

Christmas in Bethel — by Richard Paul Evans
A tender Christmas story exploring themes of forgiveness, hope, and unexpected new beginnings.

The Carpenter’s Son — by John Gray
Imagines Jesus walking among us today, transforming the lives of ordinary people through hope, healing, and truth.

The Cedar Key — by Stephenia H. McGee
A gentle, emotionally rich Christian novel with spiritual depth and a peaceful tone.

Non-Fiction Recommendations

Journeys of Faith — by Lori Domingo & William Obaugh
A devotional-style collection of real-life stories highlighting God’s presence in everyday life.

New Morning Mercies — by Paul David Tripp
A gospel-centered devotional filled with daily reminders of grace.

Gentle and Lowly — by Dane Ortlund
A deeply comforting look into the compassionate heart of Jesus.

Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table — by Louie Giglio
Encouragement to guard your heart and mind from fear, lies, and discouragement.

Closing Thoughts

Whether you’re shopping for a friend or looking for something meaningful to read yourself, these books offer comfort, truth, beauty, and hope. May they bless you and draw you closer to Christ this Christmas.