The Lord did a lot of work in my heart over 2025. One of the areas He worked really intensely on is the types of books that I had been reading. I was reading The Zodiac Academy series, which I was actually loving, and He kept convicting me over the terrible language and (near constant) spicy scenes that were in the books. I realized that, even though I wasn’t seeking out the books because of those elements, it was not helping my walk with the Lord. If anything, it was a giant hinderance. I want to seek the Lord in all things – and filling my mind with books that have F bombs and spicy scenes on nearly every page was not honoring God. So, this year I’m reading books that are either missing those elements completely or very minimal.
How I Love to Read my Books
I’ve been an avid reader for years, and my reading habits have changed over time. At first, I bought every book on my TBR from Target or Amazon. Eventually, that became expensive—and I ran out of space to store all the books once I finished them.
Next, I tried finding popular books at the library, but that wasn’t always easy. In the end, I switched to using my Kindle, especially while traveling and carrying books around the world. While I still love the feel of a physical book and turning real pages, using a Kindle saves so much space both at home and in my bag.
My husband recently bought me the new Kindle Colorsoft for Christmas – and I love it!
I also pay for KindleUnlimited – it’s 100% worth it. I’ve been able to find about 75% of my reading wishlist included in the plan. If you’re a big reader – I highly suggest this!
Christian Romance
- Reverie by Drew Taylor 🩷 on Kindle Unlimited
- The Inn Dilemma by Tawni Suchy 🩷 on Kindle Unlimited
Romance with Suspense
- In the Midst of the Storm by Latisha Sexton
- In the Midst of the Darkest Hour by Latisha Sexton
- Searching for Peace by Jessica Ashley
Nonfiction Books
I am not a huge fan of Nonfiction books, however, I have been reading and listening to a few here lately. I have very specific tastes for nonfiction books – I typically only read Bible related nonfiction.
- Angels by Billy Graham
- The Harbinger by Jonathan Cahn
- Forgotten Prophecies of the Dead Sea Scrolls by Josh Peck and others
- Prophetic Alert by Perry Stone
- The Mystery of the Red Heifer by Mondo Gonzales
My 2026 TBR List:
- The Backpack Bride by Dulcie Dameron 🩷 on Kindle Unlimited
- Outside of Grace by Anna Daugherty 🩷 on Kindle Unlimited
- Reaching for Grace by Anna Daugherty 🩷 on Kindle Unlimited
- Before Grace by Anna Daugherty 🩷 on Kindle Unlimited
- The Meet-Cute Manuscript 🩷 On Kindle Unlimited
- Bram Baxter Marries the Wrong Sister by Latisha Sexton 🩷 on Kindle Unlimited
- Leaving Oxford by Janet W. Ferguson 🩷 on Kindle Unlimited
- Going up South by Janet W. Ferguson 🩷 on Kindle Unlimited
- Suspended in the Stars by E.A. Hendryx
- Drive you Crazy by Jessica Kate 🩷 on Kindle Unlimited
- Dark Love by Rora Noir 🩷 on Kindle Unlimited
- A Forest of Stolen Memories by Callie Thomas 🩷 on Kindle Unlimited
- A Sea of Golden Chains by Callie Thomas 🩷 on Kindle Unlimited
- Bride of the Fae Prince by Anastasis Blythe 🩷 on Kindle Unlimited
- Esperance by Heather Frost 🩷 on Kindle Unlimited
- On Wings of Ash and Dust by Brittany Wang 🩷 on Kindle Unlimited
- Tastes like Watermelon Moonshine by Audrey Colman 🩷 on Kindle Unlimited
- Raine, Raine, Run Away by India Tungate 🩷 on Kindle Unlimited
- The Shift Between Us by India Tungate 🩷 on Kindle Unlimited
- Never ending Mercy by Latisha Sexton 🩷 on Kindle Unlimited
- The Words We Lost by Nicole Deese
- Hearts in Circulation by Sarah Monzon
- On the Edge of Trust by Patricia Bradley
- Whispers at Painswick Court by Julie Klassen
- Splendor of the Land by Connilyn Cossette
- First love, Second Draft by Rebecca Kinzer
- The Perfect Rom Com Melissa Ferguson 🩷 on Kindle Unlimited
- Truth is a Whisper by Mandi Blake 🩷 on Kindle Unlimited
- Man of Shadow and Mist by Michelle Griep
- The Huntress by Carrie Cotten 🩷 on Kindle Unlimited
- Walking on Hidden Wings by Rachel Scott McDaniel
- Authentically Izzy by 🩷 on Kindle Unlimited
- Under the Magnolias by T.I. Lowe
- Julia Monroe Begins Again by Rebekah Millet
- Before the King by Heather Kaufman
- As Sure as the Sea by Jamie Ogle
- When the Day Comes by Gabrielle Meyer 🩷 on Kindle Unlimited
- Forget me Knot by B.R. Goodwin 🩷 on Kindle Unlimited
- It Couldn’t Be You by Rebecca Jo Jackson 🩷 on Kindle Unlimited
- Lucy Loves Him Not by Rebecca Jo Jackson 🩷 on Kindle Unlimited
- The Only One Left by Riley Sager
- Girl Lost by Kate Angelo
- Prowl by Colleen Coble
- The Voice we Find by Nicole Deese
- Do Not Disturb by Frieda McFadden 🩷 on Kindle Unlimited
Check out my previous book recommendation lists here:
