I can’t believe I’ve never made a summer reading list for Christian women! As much as I talk about books on this site, it’s never occurred to me to put together a reading guide for the summer.
Making a summer reading list is one of the ways I prepare for an intentional summer in my home. There are so many books out there, and it’s sometimes hard to know what to read.
So, if you’re making your summer reading list, below are some of my all time favorite books for you to add to your summer reading list (plus some books I plan on reading this summer)!
Summer Reading List for Christian Women
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Spiritual Disciplines
Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with
Both Our Hearts and Minds by Jen Wilkin
The Fruitful Life by Jerry Bridges
Uncomfortable: The Awkward and Essential Challenge of Christian Community
by Brett McCracken
Discipline: The Glad Surrender by Elisabeth Elliot
10 Questions to Diagnose Your Spiritual Health by Donald S. Whitney
Intentional Living
The Best Yes: Making Wise Decision in the Midst of Endless Demands
by Lysa TerKeurst
Hello Mornings: How to Build a Grace-Filled, Life-Giving Morning Routine
by Kat Lee
The Gospel Comes with a House Key: Practicing Radical Ordinary Hospitality in our Post-Christian World by Rosaria Butterfield
Live for Him: A Grace-Filled Look at Planning by Leigh Ann Dutton
Family & Motherhood
The Ministry of Motherhood: Following Christ’s Example in Reaching
the Hearts of Our Children by Sally Clarkson
The Read-Aloud Family: Making Meaningful and Lasting Connections with your Kids
by Sarah MacKenzie
Together Growing Appetites for God by Carrie Ward
The Reading Promise: 3,218 Nights of Reading with My Father
by Alice Ozma
Knights in Training: 10 Principles for Raising Honorable,
Courageous, and Compassionate Boys by Heather Haupt
Thought-Provoking Stories & Biographies
Stepping Heavenward by Elizabeth Prentiss
Elizabeth Prentiss: More Love to Thee by Sharon James
At Home in the World: Reflections on Belonging While Wandering the Globe
by Tsh Oxenreider
The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom
Digging Ditches by Helen Roseveare
Anything: The Prayer that Unlocked my God and my Soul by Jennie Allen
Fiction (Beach Reads)
Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers
The Hideaway by Lauren K. Denton
Mom’s Night Out by Tricia Goyer
The Masterpiece by Francine Rivers
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
Jack and Jill by Louisa Alcott
What about you? What are you planning to read this summer?
Be Patient Topical Bible Reading Plan
Thank you for this excellent list, Leigh Ann. I’ve read the majority of these and found them excellent, so I’ve printed out your list and will attempt to finish it off. I finished “Just Open the Door” by Jen Schmidt today, and I highly recommend it.
Your blog is a blessing and encouragement to me. Thank you for your work.
That one is on my list too! Thanks for sharing!
Leigh Ann, thank you so much for including The Hideaway on your fiction list! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the story! And also, I just finished reading Anne of Green Gables for the first time (I know, I know). Needless to say, I loved it so much.
I just read Anne of Green Gables last summer. I couldn’t believe I hadn’t read it before either. I loved it too!